Broadcasting legend Catherine Saunders dies at 83 – ‘a stunning life, well lived’
She moved from journalism to public relations in the late 1960s, balancing this with her broadcasting work. Saunders…
Scurvy diagnosis: Autistic boy, aged 5, lived on diet of chicken and biscuits
Doctors carried out a physical examination, blood tests and an MRI examination. Eventually, they consulted paediatric rheumatology and…
Taupō terminal cancer patient endures visa hurdle after electing for assisted dying
Cook, who also has power of attorney for Kelly, spoke to the Rotorua Daily Post while supporting him…
Cleo Smith’s parents sell Australian home years after kidnapping ordeal
The family had been camping at the remote Point Quobba when Cleo was taken from her tent in…
Deadliest Catch star Todd Meadows, 25, dies while filming new series
Rick went on to celebrate his mate’s “contagious” smile and infectious laughter – but most of all, his…
Demonstrations both for and against erupt across America after Israel and US launch strikes on Iran
Some protesters held signs that read, “No bombs on Iran” and “No New US War in the Middle…
Taupō woman with cystic fibrosis competing in Ironman next month
There is no cure for the condition, which affects about 500 New Zealanders, but Trikafta treats its underlying…
Winter Olympics: Biathlete Campbell Wright reflects on decision to switch allegiances from New Zealand to USA ahead of second Games
“I’m thankful my career went in quite good ways and I’m happy to continue, because it was kind…
I was addicted to painkillers. Using medicinal cannabis has been a ‘game-changer’
The drug worked to manage his pain for a few years, but Fleming says he then developed an…
Chinese ‘goddess of wealth’ faces jail after huge UK crypto seizure
However, his case may be adjourned because of a potential misunderstanding over his previous guilty plea, the court…
Wesley College kitchen worker who lived on school grounds charged over alleged student sex offending
Pukekohe District Court documents show the man was charged with sexual connection with a young person, and police…
New look at ancient skull challenges timeline of human evolution
“That’s a big change,” said Chris Stringer, a paleoanthropologist at the Natural History Museum in London and co-author…