Pāmu apprenticeship scheme attracts nearly 100 applicants for 2027 intake
Apprentices gain practical farming experience while working towards industry-recognised qualifications and vehicle micro-credentials focused on on-farm health and…
Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on Nasa’s Apollo programme, dead at 90
Nasa chief Jared Isaacman paid tribute to Hamilton on X, calling her “a pioneer whose work helped make…
US Military healthcare fraud scheme paid for gold-plated Tesla, lavish parties and hotels
The Department of Justice said Curry paid more than US$5.5m in kickbacks to persuade patients to agree to…
More than 3300 bowel cancers detected after 3 million screening kits distributed
Health Minister Simeon Brown says more than 3300 bowel cancers have been detected through the National Bowel Screening…
Domestic airfares: Airports call for permanent public monitoring programme
“Australia already publishes regular information on fares, capacity and airline competition, providing a model New Zealand can adapt.”…
Bunnings launches NZ loyalty scheme, shoppers need $500 spend for $5 reward
Bunnings New Zealand managing director Melissa Haines said the scheme had been worked on for an extended period.…
On The Up: Dr Pipi Barton receives Māori nursing’s highest honour
The findings helped inform the establishment of NorthTec’s Puawānanga Tapuhi Māori o te Kotiu programme at Ngāwhā near…
On the Beaton track: Auckland University ‘Navigators’ student raises venture capital for crime-fighting startup at multimillion valuation
The raise was supported by Antler, a venture and private equity firm based in Singapore, Beaton, Eliot Crowther…
Wayne Mapp says Russian space debris likely forced US Air Force Antarctica flight to return to NZ
“This activity was notified to CAA NZ by the Russian Air Traffic Management Corporation, resulting in the issuance…
Hundreds of schools to get solar panels in $30m pilot programme
“This is a smart, practical investment in both our schools and New Zealand’s future.” Solar panels will be…
Corrections Minister halts $9m ‘massage programme’ for prisoners
In the initial procurement documents, Corrections said there was a clear need for the services. “Rongoā Māori is…
Farm2Future: Students explore careers across New Zealand’s food and fibre sector
Cocks said she learned the most from the programme panel session. “I especially enjoyed hearing from the panellists…