University of Canterbury students develop artificial heart that could transform heart failure treatment options
An artificial heart acts as a mechanical pump that’s implanted in the chest to replace the heart’s lower…
Media Insider: Film stars Cliff Curtis, Taika Waititi and Jason Momoa linked to multimillion-dollar deal to buy Auckland Film Studios from Auckland Council
Jason Momoa, left, with Cliff Curtis, centre, and Taika Waititi in New Zealand in May 2023. Photo /…
Crown takes Mount Maunganui house, cash, Rolex, car after Hongxia May Chen hired illegal sex workers
But that wasn’t the end of the matter. Now, $1,117,000 worth of her assets have been forfeited to…
Gisborne mayoral candidates united: Rates rises ‘not sustainable’
Fisher said Gisborne’s regional rates had increased 30% over the past three years and asked candidates for their…
Company director who drove into two Auckland women walking their dogs sentenced for hit and run
A judge said the man’s explanations simply weren’t credible. “It would have been clear to him that he’d…
More 15-year-olds leaving school early for further study options
However, there are some situations where a 15-year-old can leave early. To be considered for an early leaving…
Christchurch man charged after $95k Llew Summers’ sculpture destroyed
Depicting a large bird in flight, it was the final major bronze work he made before he died…
Butter believe it: $2200 block sets record at Hawke’s Bay charity auction
“As for the butter, we’re not 100% sure what it’ll become yet … maybe a banana cake. To…