Japan restarting world’s biggest nuclear plant, offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster
Around 60% of residents oppose the restart, while 37% support it, according to a survey conducted in September.…
Northland’s Cape Brett track change sparks drowning concerns
“Walkers are being funnelled into conditions that can involve deep water, strong currents and limited escape routes. “This…
AI ‘Bush Legend’ Aboriginal influencer revealed as New Zealand creation
Meta has indicated the Instagram account was created in June 2025 and based in New Zealand, while a…
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot under fire over sexualised images despite new limits
Keir Starmer’s office said simply restricting access to the chatbot visualisation feature was “insulting” to victims of abuse.…
Weather: Temperatures set to soar as heat alerts issued, drowning and fire concerns rise
Heat alerts are in place for Kerikeri, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Rotorua and Taupō. Water offers quick relief…
Local firms eye 2026 growth but fear rising costs and inflation
“As local businesses prepare to put another challenging year behind them, it’s encouraging to see optimism coming through…
Commerce Commission flags competition concerns over Godfrey Hirst Bremworth deal
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Media Insider: Tom Phillips documentary contract – police have right to preview and demand editorial changes
The name of the agreed global platform has been redacted from the contract, released to the NZ Herald…
Corrections halts release of child sex offender to Hamilton East street
“Some very, very happy people,” the resident said. The resident said a Corrections officer began informing residents about…
Airways team staff turnover concerns aviation industry group, Airways says safety never compromised
“Currently there are 22 plus two who have been appointed but not yet started, bringing the total to…
Hornet scare in Bay of Plenty dismissed as MPI rules out Paengaroa nest
“Our entomologists assess all photos sent to MPI through our notification process. “No queen hornets or nests have…
Minister raises concerns over fish heading south due to warming waters
In October, Tuiono had asked Jones about the risk posed by warming oceans to the sustainability of the…