PM Christopher Luxon says he’d hold referendum on MMP if re-elected
National deputy leader Nicola Willis couldn’t confirm the policy had been through the party’s caucus when asked by…
Rising tide of little-known liver disease prompts calls for greater awareness and lifestyle changes
Nicky Pellegrino Health writer·New Zealand Listener· 20 Jul, 2026 06:06 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort review: Family luxury in Palm Springs – Anna Sarjeant
We’re staying at the Renaissance Esmerelda Resort & Spa (a Marriott hotel) in Greater Palm Springs. And boy,…
This exercise ‘sweet spot’ is linked to greater longevity
The links were especially strong for cardiovascular disease and neurological conditions. The data showed that people who lifted…
NZ Government debt costs lift as bond yields push higher
“The outlook revision reflects our view that a substantial debt reduction is becoming more difficult to envisage, as…
NZ landscape designer Jules Moore wins gold at Shenzhen Greater Bay Area Flower Show
“I chose the conch because of its spiral interior, symbolising the connection between the sea and the inner…
Kiwi retailers bracing for ‘significant downturn’ amid Middle East conflict
Nearly half (49%) of respondents intended to absorb what costs they can, while 18% are considering consolidating by…
NZ Army ramps up combat training as Indo-Pacific security risks grow
The competition was staged last week at Waiouru. Observing was Colonel Mike van Welie, commander of the 1st…
Tauranga Mayor calls for more separation in managing regional council’s $3b investment fund
As at June 30, its controlling port stake was worth $2.5b and it also had $470m in “non-port”…
Pain & your brain: The more traumatic events we experience, the greater our risk of developing chronic pain
In this edited extract from Tell Me Where It Hurts, Rachel Zoffness writes that the link between trauma…
Transgender ban: New Zealand, Australia say Olympic gender rules bring ‘clarity’
“This is a complex and sensitive area that directly affects people, not just policy,” she said. The IOC…
Black Caps v South Africa: Are New Zealand in an allrounder crisis?
But asked about the shortage of international quality fast-bowling allrounders across New Zealand, Black Caps selector Gavin Larsen…