Rottweiler Penny helps Dannevirke students overcome nerves in licence test
“She comes from a long line of therapy dogs; her mum, Shimmer, was a therapy dog for an…
Booker Prize shortlist announced with six novels in the running for top award
‘Flashlight’ by Susan Choi Choi followed up Trust Exercise, from 2019, with another novel that asks readers to…
All Blacks v Wallabies: Former captain Phil Kearns praises Mike Cron for changing Australia’s fortunes
Speaking to the Country Sport Breakfast, Kearns, who played 67 tests for the Wallabies, said the team were…
Close relatives of emperor penguins lived in NZ some 3 million years ago. What caused their extinction?
We argue the cold wasn’t to blame because crested and little penguins in New Zealand weathered the same…
Sumner Coastguard honoured with Rescue of the Year after dramatic cliff fall
Police were called and Sumner Coastguard swung into action just six minutes after they received the callout. Coastguard…
We asked dietitians for healthy high-protein meals. Here’s their list
Registered dietitians told us that most adults should aim to eat between 25 and 30g of protein at…
Tūwharetoa mourns death of paramount chief Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
He was respected across iwi and government circles for his calm authority and his dedication to kaitiakitanga, particularly…
Beagle dies after escaping Auckland’s Meola dog park, owners say council to blame
Don To’o, acting area manager Waitematā & Ōrākei (Parks and Community Facilities) said the council was unaware of…
Silver Ferns arrive in Napier for sold-out match against Proteas
They will be eager to wrap up the series against the Proteas with a game to spare. The…
Cost-of-living crisis: Almost half of Kiwis going backwards financially
“The data definitely shows a challenging environment for Kiwis.” But Grange said women and the younger generation were…
Partial solar eclipse stuns early morning skywatchers across New Zealand
Unlike lunar eclipses, solar eclipses require eye protection as the sun will “at no point” be fully blocked…
Real Life: Greg Murphy blasts ‘inept’ politicians on road safety ‘failings’
“[But] the drivers are nowhere near. The driving is worse now than what it was back then because…