Majority of NZ drug and alcohol users experience no negative effects, study shows
The headline finding doesn’t mean drugs are harmless or that there are no risks associated with taking them.…
A biotech start-up says the ovaries may hold clues to ageing — a finding that could reshape IVF
Radenkovic wasn’t trying to have a baby. She was experimenting on herself in a clinical trial that aimed…
Hidden Auckland: Five summer spots worth going out of your way to find
The dramatic cliffs of Te Ahua Point are the lip of the ancient Waitākere volcano. Erupting about 15…
New Zealand’s honours system: does it need a polish up?
Bling: Just 30 living people get to wear the gold-edged badge awarded to a knight or dame Grand Companion of…
Tauranga man Hawaiki Dean Little sentenced for assault on daughter; ‘callous’ attack on dog
The dog was seen whimpering, yelping and scurrying backwards as she was being hit to the body and…
On The Up: Rotorua rangatahi revive pride by cleaning neglected neighbourhood streets
He grew up in the Glenholme and Fordlands suburbs, and said he knew first-hand which streets needed attention.…
Livigno, Italy ski town prepares for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
At around 1800m above sea level, Livigno’s township sits in the Alta Valtellina valley, surrounded by majestic mountains…
Timaru Christmas tree fire at Caroline Bay treated as suspicious, man arrested
“A short time later, a 30-year-old man was arrested and charges are being considered.” A fire investigator attended…
Barbara Edmonds says National ‘planning to sell off public assets’ after Treasury confirms it is halfway through asset review
It later advised the Government that it should complete purpose statements on all the commercial assets that it…
Hawke’s Bay gallery showcases big Christmas exhibition in little space
“Our Christmas exhibition celebrates the joy of giving [and keeping] art. “This year’s artworks layer surprise, texture, and…
Viva Gift Guide: Beautiful & Practical Presents Under $50
Looking for a little treat? These tokens of appreciation will please people who love fashion, beauty, books and…
Noisy little blue penguins nest under Coromandel home, leaving couple at wits’ end
The penguins would come and nest under their deck and it was a delight for them and their…