Hantavirus by nationality: Where the confirmed patients and probable cases are
Two Dutch people from the ship died from the virus and a third has been confirmed to have…
‘Like a filter on a cigarette’: Cruise ships under fire overseas – should NZ be concerned?
The dispute centred around the discharge of exhaust gas cleaning systems, also known as scrubbers. The relatively new…
WHO downplays hantavirus risk as countries prepare to bring home cruise ship passengers
The Dutch-flagged vessel, which has around 150 people on board, is expected to arrive at the Spanish island…
Christopher Luxon thinks other countries may join landmark Singapore food for fuel deal
Luxon said he discussed with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong the potential for other countries to sign up…
Impacts of nature-inclusive urban development on well-being and fairness perceptions
WWF Living Planet Report 2022 – Building a Nature-Positive Society (WWF, 2022). Simkin, R. D., Seto, K. C.,…
Rotorua Hospital: Two internationally qualified doctors training to becoming GPs
“We are fixing this by building on a successful pilot in the Waikato and will support their transition…
Fuel crisis: How New Zealand’s response compares with other countries – from free public transport to work from home days
This week, after public pressure from industry bodies and unions, the Government announced a temporary 30% boost to…
Apple Watch for Your Kids – why is NZ missing out on a ‘life-changing’ service that’s available in 25 countries?
“I want my daughter to feel a little freedom and confidence, knowing she can reach us whenever she…
Fifa World Cup 2026 playoffs: Italy, Ukraine and Kosovo chase last spots
After lifting the trophy in 2006, Italy’s record at the World Cup has been dire. They suffered two…
Fuel crisis deepens as countries move to ration petrol and power usage
Some citizens would get social welfare and livelihood support while the Department of Trade and Industry was directed…
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…
New Zealand joins 19 countries in statement condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf
In a post on X, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasised the attacks against fuel tankers and energy infrastructure…