The House: Parliament gets urgent on voting rules, climate targets
The Electoral Amendment Bill was given the urgency treatment for its second reading and committee stage. Photo: VNP…
Fireworks bans issued in parts of South Canterbury, as region prepares for summer
District Commander Rob Hands said setting off fireworks was a highly risky activity over summer Photo: SANKA VIDANAGAMA…
Bowel cancer survivor aiming to develop prehabilitation programme
Bowel cancer survivor Jodie Collins has just received a research grant from the Cancer Society. Photo: Jodie Collins…
Human Rights Review Tribunal rejects discrimination claim after job interview cancelled
First published on The job interview was terminated before it began, when the interviewer realised she’d briefly dated…
Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia after Trump ceasefire claim
A damaged bridge after Thai military strikes in Pursat province, amid clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border. Photo: AFP…
Should you sell your US shares?
Some are warning that an AI fall could bring a share price collapse to tech stocks. Photo: AFP…
Can you really date an AI? Inside the rise of AI girlfriends and boyfriends.
The AI revolution is breaching a new frontier: the human heart. For those seeking a partner who feels…
Trump vows retaliation after US troops in Syria killed in IS ambush attack
By Maher Al Mounes and Daniel Stublen, AFP US troops patrol Syria’s Hasakah province on 14 June 2023.…
Experts urge compromise as Family Court orders kick in for Christmas day
First published on Care and contact orders are designed to balance parental rights and protect children’s welfare, but…
Ongoing strike action by paid firefighters ‘rolling the dice on people’s safety’ – FENZ
Auckland firefighters protest for better pay and work conditions. Photo: RNZ/Lucy Xia Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says paid…
Annual meteor shower to be visible in NZ skies
The annual Geminids captured in 2023. Photo: AFP / Yasser Al-Zayyat The best meteor shower of the year…
Politicians divided over whether boating rules are fit for purpose
Skipper Travis Whiteman. Photo: RNZ / Libby Kirkby-McLeod Two lawmakers have expressed different views on whether New Zealand’s…