Far North roads: Locals welcome NZTA move to lower SH1 speed limits
“It needs to be 80 because those three bridges are so narrow, the trucks have gotten wider, there…
What nitrous oxide does to your body and your brain
However, use remains rife, particularly among younger people, and parents of habitual users are raising alarm bells over…
Dear Doctor: Man taking medication for years suddenly developes severe allergic reaction
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question is about methocarbamol (Robaxin). My relative has been taking this for about two…
Tauranga Mayoral Relief Fund launched after deadly flooding and slips
Drysdale said the fund also responded to strong public demand from residents wanting to help those affected. “Our…
Pharmacy error found by HDC: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously ill
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell found the dispensing error was a ‘significant incident’ because of…
Long Bay closed to cars as people on North Shore flock to the beach amid soaring temperatures
“Be patient where vehicle access to beach and parks will be busy,” said a council spokesperson. “Long Bay…
Harness racing: Relief as driver Nathan Williamson’s condition improves after shocking race fall
“We were able to have a brief conversation with him this morning and that was such a relief,”…
Farmers have felt the impact of the US Government’s tariff policies
Farmers are a reliable base of support for Trump: US counties that most heavily rely on farming supported…
Maternity swab left inside woman after birth; HDC ‘highly critical’ of Health NZ mistake
Six weeks later, it was found by the GP, who removed what smelled “like a dead body”. Findings…
Why financial relief never came for New Zealanders in 2025 – The Prosperity Project podcast
Verry told The Prosperity Project that the key differentiator often isn’t income – it’s debt levels. He recalls…
AI is writing performance reviews. What could go wrong?
“I’d feel pretty bad if an AI just wholesale read everything that I wrote, looked at everything I…
Mum’s double lung transplant a lifesaving gift from a stranger
When NZME visited Carruthers at her home in Halcombe, Manawatū, in February, her rare lung condition had deteriorated…