China, Russia again block moves to protect endangered emperor penguin
Almost half the breeding colonies in Antarctica have seen increased or complete failure since 2016. Photo: 123RF By…
‘No Logic’ To Pharmac’s Proposal To Change Access To Type 2 Diabetes Drug – Doctor
Friday, 22 May 2026, 1:56 pmArticle: RNZ Nine To Noon A diabetes organisation is worried about the possible…
Customs unveils underwater tech to combat smugglers
Customs officer preparing the ROV for deployment off Customs vessel Hawk V. Photo: Supplied Customs have announced three…
Air NZ boss defends new routes amid reduced services elsewhere
Air NZ chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar says the new Perth route is in response to demand from New…
Berlin bids to host Olympics 100 years after the Nazi-run Games
Spectators show the Hitler salute during the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics on 1 August 1936 in…
‘No logic’ to Pharmac’s proposal to change access to type 2 diabetes diabetes drug – doctor
Māori and Pasifika are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Photo: LDR / Supplied A diabetes…
Auckland man Hao Feng pleads guilty to downgraded charge of manslaughter over partner’s death
Speaking on Friday with the help of a translator, Hao Feng pleaded guilty to the manslaughter charge. Photo:…
GP supports Pharmac proposal to fund flu vaccines for children under six
Pharmac has proposed funded flu shots to children aged six months to five years. Photo: 123rf A North…
Number of ‘irregular’ police breath tests rises to 42,000
Photo: RNZ / Alex Perrotet An independent analysis of police breath testing data found more than 42,000 “irregular”…
Media Insider: RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson resigns
“In December last year, Paul informed us that he had decided he would leave the role at the…
Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz with new transit regime
By Audrey Courty, ABC News Photo: AFP / NurPhoto / Nikolas Kokovlis Iran is tightening its grip on…
Canterbury council aims to tackle housing for growing population
Housing are popping in Waimakariri’s main towns. Photo: David Hill / North Canterbury News A North Canterbury council…