Michael Heron KC to lead review into immigration IT upgrade scandal
It was also alleged staff who expressed concerns about the project’s viability were moved on to other workstreams.…
Heavy rain, severe gales, thunderstorms bearing down on top of North Island from tropics
A heavy rain watch is in place from tomorrow morning in eastern Northland and Auckland, while Coromandel Peninsula…
Midjourney Unveils a Full-Body Ultrasound Scanner and Spa Concept
Midjourney, the AI lab best known for image generation, has announced an unexpected healthcare project: an underwater, full-body…
AB-Biotics study: L.plantarum probiotic delivers weight management and mood benefits
Conducted by researchers from AB-Biotics, Spain (a subsidiary of Kaneka Probiotics), supplements startup 3 Waves Wellness and the…
The state of emergency housing in six charts
Emergency housing under the coalition compared to previous government Let’s look at the past seven years. At the…
NZ Civil Defence’s emergency mobile alert system to be tested tonight
In an emergency, it can be used by NEMA, Civil Defence and emergency services to send geotargeted alerts…
Asher Emanuel on his journey into The Valley – Crime and Punishment in a New Zealand City
“There’s this irreducible responsibility of the author to put the words down and stand by them. You’re in…
Alec Baldwin trial documentary: Rory Kennedy on politics and justice
How did a live round end up in the gun? Did Baldwin pull the trigger? Was it an…
The Great AI Token Price Crash Is Coming
I had lunch with the CEO of an AI infrastructure company recently. I can’t tell you their name,…
Helen Clark and Ruth Richardson critique MMP – has it been good or bad for New Zealand?
The result was a change from First-Past-The-Post (FPP) governments that almost always produced majority governments to the Mixed…
Rangatahi Māori getting less timely help from Oranga Tamariki system – report
While most Māori have no involvement with Oranga Tamariki, data in this report show that despite being only…
Weather: 100km/h gusts forecast for lower South Island, large swells forecast
The watch has a moderate (30-60%) chance of being upgraded to a warning. Winds will begin to be…