Principal defends Queenstown trip after Auditor-General issues warning over school travel bills
She rejected the characterisation of the trip, saying it was scheduled to coincide with her attendance at the…
How truck turntables are solving NZ’s growing site-access problem
Why more NZ sites are using turntables to save time and space. An engineering fix with the potential…
Use of dating apps for drug deals on the rise in New Zealand – and emojis send a signal
A rising number of New Zealanders are buying drugs via social media, including dating apps, an extensive research…
Can weight loss drugs really affect your eyesight? GLP-1 side effects explained
How do GLP-1s work and what are the common side effects? GLP-1 drugs work by imitating the gut…
Google releases Gemini 3 in push to lead AI race
The new AI model will be available in a Gemini app with more than 650 million monthly users…
Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand prompts urgent recall warning
There’s been no safe lower limit of exposure identified with certainty, with all exposure thought to add to…
Fatal Te Awamutu crash: Mamaku mechanic Daniel Wood’s death ‘so avoidable’ – Coroner
A toxicology analysis report found methamphetamine and a “small amount of alcohol” – below the legal limit to…
Turtles found foraging in Rangaunu Harbour
Drone image of a green turtle foraging in the Far North’s Rangaunu Harbour. Photo / MV Erdmann Finucci…
India Launches Navy Communications Satellite on LVM3 Rocket
Islam Times – India’s space agency on Sunday launched a powerful military communications satellite for the navy using…
MPI finds fourth yellow-legged hornet queen and says traps will be used
Windust, a former beekeeper, also challenged MPI’s earlier claim that there were no suitable traps for the hornets.…
Faith-based porn-recovery app accused of using Jazz Thornton videos without consent
She became a prominent advocate for mental health following a battle with depression and several suicide attempts, co-founding…
Rising chocolate prices – Hawke’s Bay dessert shop owner using supermarket deal analysis to stay afloat
“No one week is the same, and you really have to shop around. “Their prices are fluctuating every…