Two pillows at night may raise eye pressure in glaucoma patients, study finds
“The data are surprising,” Dr Thomas Johnson from Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University told MedPage Today,…
China records forecast-beating April trade figures
The talks previously set for late March were delayed by the US-Israeli war with Iran, which has sent…
Ambulance unions say extra cleaning duties will add to pressure on St John staff
National secretary Mark Quin said the workload for ambulance staff had increased about 10% every year since Covid…
Powell to bow out as Fed chief but stay as a governor on legal pressure
Since returning to power last year, President Donald Trump has frequently slammed Powell for not cutting interest rates…
Wool in the Bay knitting retreat to bring fibre fans from across New Zealand and Australia to Napier
The event features Australian knitting teacher Pru Raymond, alongside keynote speakers Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, Auckland-based crochet artists…
Hospital patients to be discharged quicker this winter, unions concerned
Figures covering a two-week period at the height of winter showed Wellington Hospital’s ED was at 223% capacity…
Far North council under pressure to remove dangerous Kerikeri redwoods
Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to the area on April 20. Large branches…
Moutoa floodgates opened to relieve pressure on Manawatū River
Shirley said there was a “common misconception” that opening the gate acted like a plug, draining upstream and…
More South Africans are seeking help with debt as costs rise
South Africans are increasingly turning to credit and debt counselling as rising living costs strain household finances and…
Fuel prices: Barrier Air feels pressure as it maintains Northland routes
Bacon said fuel costs have doubled in recent months. “Our fuel bill’s gone from $250,000 a month to…
Groundwater contamination in New Zealand reveals a legacy of human pressure
A hidden system with a long memory Groundwater is what fills the pores and fractures of sediments and…
Kings Counsel title should reward courtroom excellence, not community virtue – Deborah Chambers
On paper it sounds noble. In practice it is a serious distortion of what KC is for and…