US refiners see billions in profits from global fuel crunch
War and refinery attacks keep global fuel supplies under pressure. Photo / Getty Images Valero’s second-quarter net income…
Meridian wins consent to rebuild Te Rere Wind Farm in Manawatū
Te Rere was the key driver behind Meridian’s acquisition of NZ Windfarms in 2025. As it stands, the…
Scabies cases surge across North Island as school, health clinic issue warnings
Some symptoms of the contagious condition include itching that is often worse at night, small red bumps or…
Anthropic’s AI models gained unauthorised ‘real-world’ access amid testing
The models involved one of its most powerful ones known as Mythos 5, which has only been released…
Devonport fast-track application: Developer explains new apartment/hotel block plans as locals prepare balloon launch
Hiddleston estimated the blocks would be recessed 25m from the footpath and 30m from Victoria Rd. That would…
Body found on Auckland’s west coast believed to be missing Birkenhead woman Maree Jennins
“Police’s thoughts are with her family, and they are being offered any required support,” he said. After news…
Marokopa children’s mother describes Tom Phillips as a ‘dictator’, says she objected to Netflix doco
In the first public interview since her children were found, Christey told Mata she was “dead set against”…
France and Spain eye wildfire reprieve as blazes ignite across Europe
But the fire service has also said it was “reasonably optimistic” the blaze was no longer progressing. The…
New poll has Labour leading National on most important issues, including economy
The Green Party was considered more capable of managing the environment and climate change, while Te Pāti Māori…
Aggravated robbers still on the run in Auckland’s Henderson – police
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Weekend wine guide: Vintners’ bad luck is spreading through our top wine regions
Michael Cooper Wine writer·New Zealand Listener· 30 Jul, 2026 06:04 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
When should New Zealand children learn to read? Experts weigh in
Or was 5 actually too early to learn to read? To find answers, I did what I’d always…