Kāeo water problems: Far North council, supplier told to find safe drinking water solution
“We engaged with the supplier to come up with a plan to deliver safe drinking water to its…
Health NZ warns of rising measles risk after new cases in Manawatū and Nelson
National Public Health Service (NPHS) public health medicine specialist Dr Sharon Sime said there is the potential for…
Grimshaw v Stead: Dramatic discovery in a national archive latest chapter in literary family saga
As part of her recent Janet Frame Memorial Lecture on the state of literature in New Zealand, Charlotte…
Madagascar ragwort spreading fast in Northland, farmers call for national action
The farmers warn that while Mad Rag is currently contained to Northland, it is only a matter of…
Author Rachel Weston finds joy and biodiversity in chaos gardening
While writing it, she realised she wasn’t a superwoman who could maintain a picture-perfect garden, manage a busy…
Letters: Is it time for a grand coalition between National and Labour?
So perhaps the answer is staring us in the face: National and Labour should form the next coalition.…
Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata claims Netball NZ spoke to seven players before Dame Noeline Taurua ousted
On Sunday, Parata said she had made the “difficult decision” to resign as a national selector to show…
Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club pick for October
Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick already has the literary community abuzz. Winfrey chose “A Guardian and a…
Healthy diet in Canada comes at a high cost, study finds
MONTREAL — A recent study out of Laval University finds many foods that are high in sodium and…
Heartburn drug warning over long-term use of omeprazole or lansoprazole
COMMON TREATMENT: Proton pump inhibitors are used to treat a variety of stomach complaints (Image: Getty) A GP…
Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata resigns after Netball New Zealand coaching saga
In a lengthy Facebook post, Parata said Taurua’s standing-down sent a “chilling message to every coach in Aotearoa…
PM Christopher Luxon seemingly transmutes political gold into sh*t
Tough and decisive? PM Christopher Luxon and Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston have announced a scheme…