Govt’s puberty blockers move attracts strong reactions
Photo: 123RF The imminent pause on puberty blockers has provoked strong feelings on both sides of the debate:…
NZ politicians react to failure of Australia-Pacific COP bid
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has reacted to the failure of a joint Australia-Pacific bid to host COP.…
Butter prices are falling at global auction, so why not in shops too?
Butter prices have been a hot topic of conversation this year. Photo: RNZ / screenshots The price of…
Two Waikanae incidents, including death, are likely linked, police say
Emergency services at the scene. Photo: Supplied Police say they believe two incidents – where one man died…
‘Stone cold killer’ feral cats added to Predator Free 2050 strategy, Conservation Minister announces
Feral cats will be added to Predator Free 2050’s hitlist, a sharp change of policy announced by Conservation…
G20 leaders are ‘saving the furniture’ as Trump leads a boycott
By Jane Norman, ABC US President Donald Trump gestures as he walks to board Air Force One on…
Air NZ flight to Nelson forced to return to Auckland
The plane landed safely, Air New Zealand said. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook An engineering issue on a…
Winston Peters vows to repeal Regulatory Standards Bill; David Seymour hits back
NZ First leader Winston Peters told Radio Waatea his party will repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill if re-elected.…
Wellington Hospital to get new ‘hybrid’ operating theatre
Wellington Hospital. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Wellington Hospital will have a new $16 million operating theatre by…
Trump admits approval rating down, except with ‘smart people’
By Trevor Hunnicutt Donald Trump alluded to difficulties with his political base during a speech to business leaders…
Government bill prevents schools from opting out of international maths, reading tests
Education Minister Erica Stanford Photo: A government bill will stop schools opting out of international maths and reading…
Testing finds Chatham Islands’ waka Rēkohu from mid 1400s
Rēkohu excavation site. Photo: Supplied Interim radiocarbon dating on a partially excavated waka in Chatham Islands has revealed…