‘Where will we go?’: A beloved Christchurch community hub faces an uncertain future
For over a decade, The Hub has provided an inclusive space for thousands of people in Ōtautahi. But…
Am I the only person in Christchurch who’s excited about the new bus payment system?
Payment system Motu Move is finally active on Greater Christchurch buses. Shanti Mathias checks it out – and…
Aussies are self-diagnosing mental health over the internet, social media
Australians are increasingly diagnosing themselves with complex mental health conditions after scrolling through social media or chatting with…
Former Duchess Sarah Ferguson faces eviction from Royal Lodge after royal rift
The 66-year-old, who has lived at the 30-room Windsor property with her Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, 65, since 2008, is…
Society Insider: All Black Aaron Smith and wife Teagan Voykovich have separated
“Aaron and Teagan will not be making any further comments regarding their relationship.” Teagan Voykovich and Aaron Smith,…
Society Insider: Rich Lister Ben Cook on why he left NZ; Is motorsport star Liam Sceats the next Scott Dixon? Plus, baby on the way for Black Cap Lockie Ferguson
Cook this week confirmed he has also sold his multimillion-dollar Sentinel Rd home in Herne Bay but wouldn’t…
Unpacking the ‘hostile takeover’ bid for Kelston Boys’ High School
Can you really just take over a school? Kelston Boys’ High School could become a charter school by…
Psychiatric doctors face police legal action
A police union in northeast Attica has filed criminal complaints against psychiatrists at public mental health facilities, accusing…
New Zealand’s low birth rate isn’t just about maths – it’s about fairness
Across the OECD, fertility rates tend to be higher where men and women can more easily balance work…
The tricky trade-offs in making room for rivers in the city
Urban streams are often channelled into culverts and forgotten about. In Christchurch, Shanti Mathias visits two projects that…
How Crete became a hub for European space innovation
A group photo from the 7th International Quantum Technology Conference of the European Space Agency, hosted at the…
Hypertension is leading cause of outpatient visits in Thailand
November 3, 2025 BANGKOK – New report on the ‘Gold Card’ scheme reveals chronic conditions dominate Thai healthcare,…