Wairoa mayor Craig Little stands firm on not declaring ‘woke’ state of emergency in cyclone
Wairoa District mayor Craig Little. Photo: Nick Monro Declaring a state of emergency should be the last tool…
Our Changing World: The unexpected potential of ketamine
Ketamine was first approved for use as an anaesthetic in the 1970s. Photo: AFP / Thom Leach /…
Women’s T20 World Cup to have record prize pool
New Zealand White Ferns team celebrates with the trophy, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final, Dubai, 2024. Photo:…
Hawke’s Bay mayor says he refused state of emergency for Cyclone Vaianu, calls response ‘woke’
Cyclone Vaianu’s path at around 1:20pm on Sunday, April 12. Photo: MetService/Screenshot A Hawke’s Bay mayor claims the…
Rory McIlroy joins rarefied company with back-to-back Masters wins
Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, April 12, 2026 in Augusta,…
Many student absences ‘preventable’, says Education Ministry
The government’s ‘‘aspirational’’ attendance targets are proving to be a challenge for local schools. Photo: Supplied / LDR…
Retail NZ wants ‘rigourous crackdown’ by government on illicit tobacco
RNZ’s investigation found black market tobacco was sometimes being sold for less than half the price of the…
Rory McIlroy joins rarefied company with back-to-back Masters wins
Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, April 12, 2026 in Augusta,…
Ram raid at Kaikohe aerodrome leaves club members with $250k bill
Last month’s ram raid at Kaikohe Aerodrome inflicted huge damage on the local gliding club’s aircraft. Photo: Supplied…
Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss, Reuters Eric Swalwell had been a front-runner for the governorship of the US’ most populous…
Health NZ scrubs internet of old websites
The clutter persisted for two years under the new centralised agency, which began consolidating them in July 2024.…
Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism
By Laura Sharman, Isabelle D’Antonio, Christopher Lamb, Antonia Mortensen, CNN Pope Leo XIV reacted to President Trump’s remarks…