The number of NZ women on oral contraceptives is falling. What is the truth about the pill?
Pill use in New Zealand is trending downwards alongside growing concerns being voiced online by wellness influencers. Photo…
Classroom CEO: Crimson Education’s Fangzhou Jiang writes the book on coaching teens for top universities
Jiang wanted to learn everything. He wanted to be better at everything. And this was a way to…
Chiefs winger Emoni Narawa says desire to play at Rugby World Cup behind decision to extend NZR contract
“I went to the last World Cup and the dream was over before it even started,” Narawa told…
Prison kingpin Elijah Daveron jailed for $15m drug import ring
“You were responsible for ordering the drugs and directing them to lower-level associates, or catchers, for collection,” Justice…
Graffiti artist tagger Pork, behind prolific Auckland vandalism, unmasked as skateboarder Karl Truell
That dichotomy – disdain mixed with reluctant respect for the pure chutzpah of it – was on display…
Composer behind The Lion King chant sues comedian for ‘misrepresenting’ its lyrics
The complaint states Learnmore “presented this as authoritative fact, not comedy”, and alleges he “mocked the chant’s cultural…
Chris Lavis Oscar Win Exposes a Small-Town Audio Link Behind a Montreal Stop‑Motion Triumph
The Academy Award triumph of chris lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski for The Girl Who Cried Pearls reframes the…
‘AI illiterate’: New Zealand at risk of being left behind as data centre plans move forward
The centre will have a dedicated substation and consume 280 megawatts (MW) of power, making it the country’s…
Far North electrician loses work SUV and tools after vehicles stolen from his home
Archer said one of the vehicles stolen he used for work and it had all his tools in…
Northland youth worker sentenced for assaulting child in his care
On that occasion, the whānau were cleaning the house and the child was told to clean his room.…
Couple behind the Pfizer Covid vaccine are leaving Germany’s BioNTech to start new firm
The new venture will be the couple’s third company, after they founded Ganymed Pharmaceuticals in 2001 and BioNTech…
Highlanders v Force: Jamie Joseph’s side come from behind after finishing match with 14 men
The result means the Highlanders snap a two-game losing streak and the second win of their season puts…