Election 2026: Gisborne’s first-time voters say healthcare, roads and university costs matter most
Healthcare The region’s healthcare was the most frequently mentioned issue. Students spoke at length about “under-resourcing” at Gisborne…
Billionaires, ambition, getting rich (and more taxes) – what’s not to like? – Fran O’Sullivan
Key has a point. New Zealand needs to become more productive, innovative and capable of producing more companies…
Using Sunscreen Every Day Is A No-Brainer, But Why Aren’t New Zealanders Using It Properly
Are we getting the maximum protection from our sunscreen? Ashleigh Cometti investigates. Despite New Zealand’s sun-safety culture, we…
Christchurch NRL team bid: Council-backed bid group held ‘positive’ talks with Government
SSL president Frank Endacott has confirmed the group had held discussions with the Government. “There has been talk…
Funeral directors say soaring council burial costs leave low-income families struggling to pay
“An extreme exception is Tauranga City Council, who have increased burial costs by 50% and ash burial by…
Rugby laws explained: Chris Pollock unpacks Nations Championship confusion
Varney had made the first contact with the ball (but had not maintained possession) and Love had made…
TVNZ aren’t done with quiz shows. Here’s what could be next
The 1% Club, started in 2022 in the UK and has since spread to both the US and…
What Hawke’s Bay’s new $265m flood protection projects are – and aren’t – designed to do
“The brief from Government was only to rebuild flood protection infrastructure back to what was lost, with the…
Nutrition myth buster: Why these ‘forgotten’ proteins might improve your health and grocery bill
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St Cuthbert’s allegations: Ministry says all hostels must meet its minimum standards
Parents and the wider school community were informed by email shortly afterwards. St Cuthbert’s College Board chairwoman Leigh…
Elite Northern Club proposes crackdown on slow-paying members
The document also proposes new crackdowns on members who are tardy with their payments, including a name-and-shame mechanism.…
The promising immunotherapy treatment giving blood cancer patients hope – if they can afford it
CAR-T treatment involves removing a patient’s immune cells, re-engineering them to attack the cancer, then returning them via…