Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026
Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder’s best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her…
Several dead in explosion at Swiss ski resort town Crans Montana – police
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I went to a place many think people only go to die but learned something surprising
One nurse said she ‘had never laughed more in a job’I learnt that a hospice is more than…
Society Insider: Ones to watch in 2026 – Michael & Libby Boxall, Edna Swart, Lisa King, Leo Takahashi and more
“[2025] was a year where a lot of hard work paid off,” Libby tells Society Insider. Michael Boxall…
Death of nesting dotterel on Northland’s Matapouri beach sparks plea from locals, DoC
The woman was upset that there was so little signage – only three signs on the six entrances…
20 new measles cases reported in South Carolina since Friday
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 20 new cases of measles in the state since…
The head of California’s wildlife department is stepping down after 15 years
Charlton “Chuck” Bonham will be stepping down as director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at…
Five rescued at Waihī Beach after evening rip catches swimmers off-guard
Waihī Beach. Photo / David Hall While preventative action by lifeguards meant no rescues were required during patrol…
Hastings Kotuku St homicide: Police want to speak to men and van driver who went to killed woman’s house
Anyone with information was urged to contact police via 105, quoting file number 251029/3817. Information can also be…
5 people injured in Turret Rd crash in Tauranga, 1 in serious condition
Police said the crash had blocked the southbound lane of Turret Rd. A reader has reported that the…
25 Great Books From 2025, According To Booksellers, Librarians & Other Bookish People
From readable romances to thoughtful collections and turbulent journeys of meaning, these are the new release books and…
Ex-heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria highway crash
Police said the wreck, in which two people in Joshua’s car were killed, occurred around 11am on Monday…