Keep out: Hawke’s Bay walkers and cyclists ignoring construction site warnings
“But we can only do that safely and efficiently if people stay out of the restricted area. “Every…
Measles outbreak: Pacific countries issue alerts as cases rise in New Zealand
“Your action can save lives and protect our communities from another measles outbreak,” Samoan health authorities said. Tu’ivale…
Twenty-three arrests after Tonga v Samoa rugby league celebrations in South Auckland
Police also issued 204 infringement notices for driving- and road-related offences. “This behaviour is not only unlawful, it…
Ten people to stand trial over online harassment of French first lady
If convicted, they face up to two years in prison. They have been accused of making numerous malicious…
Sora app’s hyperreal AI videos ignite online trust crisis as downloads surge
Scrolling through the Sora app can feel a bit like entering a real-life multiverse. Michael Jackson performs standup;…
Health alert for Taranaki coast after paralytic shellfish toxins detected
Cooking the shellfish does not remove the toxin. The toxins originate from a naturally occurring algal bloom in…
Pickleball: What is this billion-dollar sport doubling in size every year in NZ?
“I wasn’t a tennis player before and had no prior racket experience. No tennis, badminton, table tennis. I…
Zuru co-founder Anna Mowbray on why she’s keeping her kids off phones and backing a ban
“I still found myself at 42 getting trapped into the dopamine hit that comes with social media.” It…
Judd Apatow on working too much, TV cancellations, ‘Comedy Nerd’ book
On the Shelf Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures By Judd ApatowRandom House: 576 pages,…
Buying a house for as little as $100: New investment platform Housies to sell shares in homes
“What we would recommend is having a strategic view. “A strategic view really helps to understand what kind…
Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King: Mayor says development ‘may not be as bad as people think’
Petley said he was “neutral towards the whole thing” but agreed that having a Starbucks and Burger King…
‘Beg your pardon?’: Beauty queen’s huge fail goes viral
It quickly became clear why. In the chaos and excitement of the moment, there had been a terrible…