How internet became ‘enshittified’ – and how to fix it
By Charles Barbour of Cory Doctorow coined the term “enshittification” to describe the degeneration of the internet. Photo:…
Workers injured by chemical at Taumarunui transfer station
An unknown chemical leaked out of unlabelled plastic bottles as they were being packed up for recycling (file…
Rugby: Fiji men defeat New Zealand to book sevens semifinal spot
Fijis’s Terio Veilawa scores a try during the pool A HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series men’s rugby match…
Water nitrate levels rise in town previously hit by unsafe levels
Nitrate levels have been testing high in Waimate district water supplies (file photo). Photo: HENDRIK SCHMIDT Nitrate levels…
Hoki Matete denied parole again but will be reconsidered in 2026, after 20 years in preventive detention
First published on Kino Hoki Matete remains at the Auckland Regional Women’s Correctional Facility. File photo. Photo: NZME…
Two people injured after jetboat crash in Wairarapa
A boat flips at the New Zealand Jetsprint Championship in Wairarapa Photo: Jeremy Ward An eyewitness to a…
Australia beat England by eight wickets in second Ashes test, lead series 2-0
Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes test on Sunday to take a 2-0 series…
Emergency services respond to incident at Christchurch daycare
At least five children have suffered chemical burns after a corrosive product was used on a water slide…
Storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rain – and the consequences could be global
By Steven Siems and Zhaoyang Kong of Photo taken on Nov. 25, 2018 shows iceberg seen from China’s…
Biosecurity puts Aucklanders on alert for yellow-legged hornets, as more are found
More yellow-legged hornets are being found in Auckland. Photo: Biosecurity NZ Biosecurity New Zealand urges Aucklanders to be…
Government urged to ditch second military-style boot camp
The facility for the government’s military style academy pilot for youth offenders in Palmerston North. Photo: RNZ /…
Family violence refuge fully booked out over weekend, as pressure mounts
Presbyterian Support Northern says family violence escalates at this time of year, when financial pressure mounts. Photo: 123RF…