Nasa says on track to send astronauts around the Moon in 2026
The US space agency’s Artemis programme hopes to return humans to the Moon as China forges ahead with…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks early prison release after 13 months in detention
As a result, Combs’ legal team are asking for a 14-month sentence with supervised release mandating drug treatment,…
NZ spends more on health than most countries – so why is our health system still sick?
The pain came on quickly. It had been a normal Sunday – gardening, Pilates, cooking – but that…
Partial solar eclipse stuns early morning skywatchers across New Zealand
Unlike lunar eclipses, solar eclipses require eye protection as the sun will “at no point” be fully blocked…
Nelson landlord loses bid to end fixed-term tenancy early after domestic violence trauma claim
The woman said her PTSD was exacerbated by her having autism and, in order to heal properly, she…
South Dunedin supermarket could face $200k fine after failing to control rat infestation
New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said it had launched an investigation into rodent activity within…
How a Rotorua man snatched a 3-year-old from enclosed yard at early childhood centre
The 3-year-old was at the centre on March 10 when Tekuru, who did not know her but lived…
Auckland’s Delmore housing project rejection pits Government against Auckland Council
Rather than a boon, it was being built in an area without sufficient public infrastructure – where wastewater…
Palmerston North’s Jack Greer sentenced for street race crash that killed teen Olivia Hintz
While Hintz wasn’t in his car, and he didn’t crash, he still took part in an illegal street…
From Marokopa to nighttime shootout: How Tom Phillips saga turned to tragedy
At 3.20am the officer, after figuring out the pair’s likely route, had laid spikes near where Waipuna and…
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…
Wairarapa farmers recount waking to fire in Maya Moore arson trial
Moore worked for Morrison’s neighbour Gerry Van Dalen, and lived in a sleepout at his property. Both Morrison…