Emerson Hospital’s garden therapy program helps patients bloom
Today, about a half-dozen patients are busy assembling bouquets: a musician, an artist, an activist. All have full…
Battle of the AI brands: What’s behind the bad blood between OpenAI and Anthropic
As more than 100 million people watched the Super Bowl, the battle for the future of artificial intelligence…
Waikato River rescue: Seven people pulled from water near Taupō
Police were able to talk with the seven people in distress and contacted the Coastguard and harbourmaster. Using…
Four passengers of US speedboat shot dead by Cuban coastguard, spark new tensions
In Washington, US Vice-President JD Vance said the White House was “monitoring” the situation and that “hopefully it’s…
Te Kauwhata shooting: Three arrested after man turns up at hospital
The women, aged 27 and 59, were charged with two counts of unlawfully possessing a firearm, and wounding…
Four taken to Auckland City Hospital after bus and car crash in Grafton
Hato Hone St John told the Herald it was notified of the incident at 2.36pm and three ambulances…
Western Springs College threats spur police and schools step up safety
The board of trustees said its members were working closely with police, neighbouring schools and the wider community…
Urgent calls for action on youth mental health following report release
“We have been told by young people about the challenges they face gaining access to support. “We’ve got…
1 in 3 Kiwis have less than $500 in savings as people grapple with high costs – Westpac
“Saving more money might feel unrealistic for many people right now … but taking some time to review…
Young New Zealand woman injured in deadly Nepal bus crash, 19 dead
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFAT) spokesperson said: “We are providing consular assistance to one New Zealander involved…
Parking nightmare: Aucklanders claim car park rules make navigating streets ‘extremely difficult’
Nicol said it’s a concern with her 78-year-old father and other elderly residents as there’s “no way” emergency…
Wellington’s brown tide, Christchurch’s big stink, Auckland’s toxic beaches: Why our wastewater nightmare has just begun
My great-great-grandfather collected night soil, the historical euphemism for human excrement. He came after dark on his horse-drawn…