Kawakawa social housing planned for known flood zone ‘beyond belief’, some residents say
This month RNZ revealed that Northlanders had by far the longest waiting time in the country – more…
Auckland High Court judge upholds jail term for immigration fraudster Vincent Smith
But in a reserved decision issued this week, Justice Amokura Kawharu agreed with her District Court counterpart that…
Taylor Swift hails Dakota Johnson as ‘most empathetic’ in Time 100 list
Taylor Swift (fourth left) highlighted the “realness” and “unfailing truthfulness” of Dakota Johnson (fifth left) in a piece…
Ōpōtiki GP Dr Jo Scott‑Jones honoured with John McLeod Oration for work in rural health
He has since stepped back and taken on a number of leadership and advocacy roles. “I feel quite…
20yo ‘looksmaxxer’ storms out on 60 Minutes Australia interview
The trend first sparked mainstream attention in 2023, with Clavicular being one of the most well-known and outspoken…
Woman in Jevon McSkimming case allegedly sent 87 emails to detective’s wife, some ‘threatening’
Police say that, after being charged under the Harmful Digital Communications Act, Ms Z was given bail but…
Cost of diesel at pump surpasses 91 octane in parts of NZ after spiking 80% in a month
According to user-based app Gaspy, diesel is the same cost as 91 without any discount applied, with both…
Nasa to build US$20b moon base, pause orbital lunar station plans
The Gateway orbital lunar station was meant to serve as a point of transfer for astronauts headed to…
Danish footwear brand Glerups strengthens ties with New Zealand wool growers
While Denmark at this time of year can resemble a picturesque winter postcard, the season also brings chilly…
Couple behind the Pfizer Covid vaccine are leaving Germany’s BioNTech to start new firm
The new venture will be the couple’s third company, after they founded Ganymed Pharmaceuticals in 2001 and BioNTech…
Rotorua retailer granted name suppression over alleged nangs sales
The request was granted and the man was remanded on bail to reappear in court on March 27…
Northland quakes this week: Scientists log cluster in Kerikeri inlet
In the last month, the network had not “detected” any earthquakes in the region. However, ESNZ scientists manually…