NZ spends more on health than most countries – so why is our health system still sick?
The pain came on quickly. It had been a normal Sunday – gardening, Pilates, cooking – but that…
Waikato man Ashley Owen avoids hefty sentence as Crown unable to prove exact age
He would also call her and play the videos to her, so they could both see them. Owen’s…
Christchurch police still working to identify man with unusual birthmark found dead in Heathcote Valley
Police also found a backpack with him. The man’s death is not believed to be suspicious. Today, several…
Power still out for about 400 residents in South Canterbury after weekend storms
MetService said strong winds are expected to continue into this afternoon and evening, mainly for the Canterbury and…
Are consumers still facing the wild west when it comes to protection from financial service providers? – Diana Clement
By then, we had more independent dispute resolution services and the Financial Markets Conduct Act was about to…
Australian scientists grapple with ‘despicable’ butterfly heist
Decades on, lepidopterists are still struggling to repair the damage. “He created such a taxonomic mess, it will…
Cost-of-living relief: Why car insurance premiums are easing
Vehicle insurance premiums increased 23.7% in the year to June last year, while wages and salaries only rose…
On The Up: Wine Auction and Rotary night – Cranford Hospice gets $560,000 from two record fundraising events
Guests were guided through the afternoon by event ambassador Mike McRoberts, alongside auctioneer Chris Kennedy. More than 40…
Sharon Osbourne ‘finding her footing’ after Ozzy Osbourne’s death, thanks fans
Sharing a video of their day together, including footage of an owl gliding on to her outstretched arm,…
60‑year‑old Massey Ferguson 10 baler still making hay for Howarth family
The baler is not self-propelled and gets its power takeoff (PTO) from the tractor pulling it. The operator…
Warriors v Penrith: Andrew Webster admits ‘last piece’ is missing, to become NRL title contenders
Saturday was a night of ifs and buts. The Warriors dominated the first quarter but couldn’t find a…
AI books: How to tell a book wasn’t written by a human author
The Authors Guild in the United States said online marketplaces were becoming inundated with entirely AI-generated books that…