Five rescued at Waihī Beach after evening rip catches swimmers off-guard
Waihī Beach. Photo / David Hall While preventative action by lifeguards meant no rescues were required during patrol…
Coral Adventurer passengers rescued after reef crash off Papua New Guinea
The vessel was floated off the reef on Tuesday with the help of a large tugboat sent from…
Fantasyland: What happened to Humpty Dumpty?
Humpty is a relic of yesteryear, long since replaced by Splash Planet’s attractions, but he still exists. To…
Woman dies after suffering medical event on Qantas flight from Auckland to Perth
“Urgent assistance was provided to the passenger and emergency services met the aircraft on arrival. “Sadly, the passenger…
Exploring Penang: From rainforests to record-breaking waterslides with families
The garden at the Shangri-La Golden Sands in Penang, Malaysia. Photo / Tim Roxborogh But in 1989, just…
Theobromine, found in dark chocolate and coffee, associated with slower cellular ageing, study suggests
The researchers used data from participants in two groups: 509 women from the TwinsUK cohort; and 1160 men…
Elderly tramper winched to safety after 12-hour Kauaeranga Valley rescue
He was wearing only shorts and a singlet and, apart from his mobile phone, was carrying no emergency…
Kim and Khloe Kardashian criticised for buying puppies instead of adopting
“Kim missed the chance to be a spokesperson for shelter pups and instead is being rightly slammed on…
Gold clam threat: Lake Ōkāreka boat checks spark Lake Tarawera fears
The partnership includes Te Arawa Lakes Trust, Tūhourangi Tribal Authority, Ngāti Tarawhai Iwi Trust, Ōkāreka Communities Association, Tarawera…
Kids’ rugby team manager Marise Martin stole fundraiser money from families
“I’m so happy that the name suppression has been lifted,” Crumlish said, noting Martin was still working in…
Workplace trends for 2026: From AI capability to part-time pathways
A recent Employment Hero survey of 500 New Zealand workers, titled Employment Uncovered, found 41% are actively or…
25 Great Books From 2025, According To Booksellers, Librarians & Other Bookish People
From readable romances to thoughtful collections and turbulent journeys of meaning, these are the new release books and…