Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on Nasa’s Apollo programme, dead at 90
Nasa chief Jared Isaacman paid tribute to Hamilton on X, calling her “a pioneer whose work helped make…
Dolly Parton’s nephew ‘used barbed wire’ to evade legal summons
The company alleged that they have attempted to serve Seaver his summons on three separate occasions. They claim…
Cheaper artificial sweetener sucralose ends up in NZ food instead of expensive product thaumatin – MPI probes
At the centre of the investigation is thaumatin, also known as ingredient 957 – an intensely sweet protein…
Election 2026: Error page on Labour website as fiscal objective made ‘clearer’, National’s Nicola Willis says ‘not serious people’
That change of language was formally shown in Labour’s fiscal plan on Sunday, with the document saying it…
Niuean Government buys $2.2 million luxury property in Auckland as ‘strategic asset’
“We successfully completed the purchase of a government-owned property located at 43 Ridgemount Rise, Māngere Bridge. “Situated on…
Manchester City used ‘sham’ sponsorships in $2.1b cheating scheme
Following an eight-year saga expected to run for much longer, the commission found that, between 2009 and 2018,…
Prostate cancer: Rotorua widow organises Blue Walk to raise funds for charity
The impact on families was felt long after someone died from prostate cancer, she said. “Families are left…
North Canterbury horse trainer crushed and injured in paddock wishes he used Siri to get help
What happened was something Houston had never experienced in his 27-year career with horses. The horse launched itself…
Auckland teen Eli Tinirau’s $24k Coromandel smash-and-grab spree
The 18-year-old hit Craft Haus first, using a crowbar to smash his way inside through the front door…
‘Squeamish’ no more: Mount Maunganui military drone maker Syos taps three local funds for capital
“Silicon Valley VCs are happy with defence and dual-use investing. New Zealand is behind, in my opinion. We’re…
How Kiwi couple turned flood tragedy into cross-border business
After floodwater undermined their West Auckland home, Rishi Buggaveeti and Sonika Ravula used the disruption as a catalyst…
Election 2026: ‘They should eat their words’ – Government, Labour spar over ‘tax cuts for landlords’
National finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis, responding to a patsy question set up for her by backbencher Nancy Lu,…