New Taupō Mayor John Funnell says hearing loss means he’ll skip noisy events
That medical emergency left him struggling to hear when in a crowd or when there was background noise,…
British pop star Anne-Marie faces backlash over unusual baby name
The middle name Sugar was chosen because she had gestational diabetes during pregnancy, she said. “Sugar is his…
Unlicensed West Auckland dentist Narayan Prasad treated 500 patients
Prasad was sentenced on Ministry of Health charges linked to him operating as an unlicensed dentist in March,…
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…
Health NZ asks ERA to set doctors’ pay in unusual public sector move
“Genuinely, I think it’s a good thing. I think it’s a good thing that Health NZ is making…
Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: Strawberry spinach and other unusual seeds
If you want a real talking piece, try growing strawberry spinach, an heirloom vegetable that is more than…