New Wellington water entity Tiaki Wai opens books, warns of higher costs to households to boost investment
Annually, it adds up to an estimated 14.7% increase from the status quo for the 2026/2027 financial year,…
GenPro chair pushes back on “catastrophising” around new PHO
GenPro Chair Angus Chambers is calling for a more balanced and constructive conversation around the establishment of the…
Flu jab lowers heart attack risk: doctor
Most people think of the annual influenza vaccination as a way to prevent an unpleasant week of fever,…
Red warning for parts of Northland, 320mm of rain possible
A red heavy rain warning has been issued for parts of Northland from this afternoon, with up to…
National Diabetes Roadmap launched to improve care, prevention, and quality of life
Health New Zealand has launched a new National Diabetes Roadmap (‘the Roadmap’) to improve care, strengthen prevention, and…
Who Are the ‘Big 4’ of Australian Rock Bands?
Australia boasts a rich rock history — but picking the country’s Big 4 is no mean feat. At…
Researchers Made Scale for Post-Game Depression
If you feel sadness and unrest when finishing a game, don’t worry: you’re not alone. In fact, there…
Oil prices ease, stock markets jump as hopes rise for end to Iran war
Relief is flowing through financial markets Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said the United States has talked…
Crash slows Dunedin motorway to a crawl
Traffic backed up on the motorway. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery A nose-to-tail crash gummed up the southern motorway traffic…
Will you get a solar rebate from your power company?
The Electricity Authority will soon require distributors to pay rebates to reward customers generating electricity, such as rooftop…
Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies from cancer
Australia’s Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died of cancer, aged 54. Schilling’s husband, Gareth Brisbane, took to…
Police chase across Auckland after car stolen at gunpoint ends in Waikato crash
“He was taken into custody and transported to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition after receiving injuries from…