A look back at the positive moments of 2025
From sporting surprises and record-breaking runs to major wins for conservation, 2025 delivered plenty of moments worth celebrating.…
E. coli risk alert for holidaymakers using tanks, rivers and lakes
“Tank water at holiday homes and campsites can easily be contaminated by vermin or bird droppings,” she said.…
Truck driver Robert Clifford jailed for Blenheim crash which killed RSE worker Kaiea Taubakoa
Today, in the Blenheim District Court Clifford was jailed for two years and three months on charges he…
Auckland bus driver attacks: 501 Carl Leu jailed after two violent Ponsonby incidents
“People doing that service need to be protected.” Carl Leu pictured when he appeared for sentencing in Auckland…
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…