Rotorua iwi trust devastated by thefts of pest control gear before awards ceremony
Through iwi and charitable donations over the past two years, the trust bought specialised equipment for its now…
AI healthcare firm Heidi Health raises $110m on the heels of huge New Zealand deployment; A lifeline for small businesses wrongly banned by Meta – Tech Insider
Health NZ last month confirmed it had abandoned an in-house effort to develop its own AI scribe, called…
Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke named by Time as one of the world’s ‘most influential rising stars’
“Using her platform and voice, she staved off attempts to disenfranchise communities and attack Indigenous rights. In the…
How did Michelle Obama end up wearing a floral cardigan by Kiwi designer Wynn Hamlyn?
“It was most likely purchased from the brand’s US stockist Revolve by Obama’s stylist – they are the…
Trump ultimatum: Hamas told to accept Gaza peace deal terms by Monday deadline
“Hamas is still continuing consultations regarding Trump’s plan… and has informed mediators that the consultations are ongoing and…
New Zealand’s fiscal future may hinge on getting one million new immigrants by 2050 – Matthew Hooton
When it prepared the first LTFS in 2006, Treasury assumed net immigration of only around 10,000 a year.…
Don Wilkinson murder: John Ward Skinner released by Parole Board after 17 years behind bars for shooting undercover police officer
Sprung by their target Skinner, and his associate Iain Clegg, the pair of police officers fled on foot.…
Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King decision expected by late October
If approved, the Starbucks coffeehouse and Burger King restaurant with drive-through facilities would be located at 69A Main…
‘Safety of New Zealanders is paramount’: Foreign Affairs Ministry responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel
While the ministry wouldn’t comment on individual cases for privacy reasons, it said “practical consular advice” had been…
Government’s earthquake rule changes could cut Chateau Tongariro costs by 20%
Kirton said the Government’s proposals were practical, realistic and potentially a huge win for both the Chateau and…
New Zealand Winegrowers reports bumper 2025 harvest with exports up 5% by volume but value down
About 90% of the wine produced in New Zealand was exported to more than 100 countries. Shipments to…
Waymo driverless taxi pulled over by California police after illegal U-turn
“Officers… contacted the company to let them know about the ‘glitch.’” Waymo told AFP its autonomous driving system…