Cocaine use surges 43% in NZ wastewater drug tests as meth harm soars
“It is likely that increased supply of cocaine to New Zealand has contributed to the expansion of the…
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds, then a sharp cool change for the week ahead
MetService said the front was expected to move on to the North Island from late morning, which will…
Derby winner Sharp ‘N’ Smart back in winner’s circle after 32-month drought
Just as it looked to be a two-horse fight, race favourite Gigi joined in at the 150m and…
Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial as stallholders report drop in sales
“Putting the market into Kuirau Park does not achieve that purpose.” Some retailers said the CBD had “become…
At 89, she’s a top nutrition expert. Here’s what she eats in a day
Over the years, Nestle’s blunt nutrition advice, sharp criticism of food companies and frequent media appearances made her…
Spark confirms succession plan, faces sharp questions from shareholders
However, there were small protest votes against Smyth (with 7% opposing her re-election) and fellow executive director (and…
Sharp Xrostella VR1 virtual reality glasses crowdfunding campaign launching soon
The Sharp Xrostella VR1 virtual reality glasses and controllers can be used with smartphones and PCs. (Image source:…
Inside Hilary Barry’s exclusive African luxury rail adventure and safari
“We invite ourselves into people’s homes every day. And so I get that when I’m not there, people…
NZ sharemarket starts week down 0.8% – Market close
The technology-laden Nasdaq Composite slumped 3.56% to 22,204.43 points, the S&P 500 fell 2.71% to 6,552.51, and the…
NZ sharemarket falls as Wall Street slides on renewed US-China trade fears
By late morning, the S&P/NZX50 index had dropped by 137 points or 1% to 13,329.95 after briefly hitting…
NZ sharemarket closes lower as tech stocks buoyed by Oracle update – Market close
“It’s really mixed here. Oracle’s announcement has obviously validated the tech side, but I suppose there’s a lot…
Blurry Photos Can Make for Sharper, Higher-Resolution Images
Blurred photos can not only be rescued but used to create a sharper, higher-resolution image than if it…