Health NZ warns of rising measles risk after new cases in Manawatū and Nelson
National Public Health Service (NPHS) public health medicine specialist Dr Sharon Sime said there is the potential for…
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Drake Passage, no tsunami risk
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has been recorded in the Drake Passage, between Antarctica and the southern tip of…
What you need to know when tackling Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain and Overland Track
The Tasmanian wilderness stirs many an adventurous spirit, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. But specialist…
Gambling participation and harm on the rise in Australia, new study reveals
New data on gambling in Australia reveals that around 3 million people are engaged in some form of…
Yeelight bedside lamp sold by Mighty Ape recalled over power adapter safety risk
The lamp was sold from December 13, 2024, to September 4, 2025, on Mighty Ape and its product…
Man fined for dumping ‘volatile’ chemicals into gutter on suburban Adelaide street
A man who poured “volatile” chemicals into a gutter on a suburban Adelaide street has been fined for…
Judge fines Gisborne wholesaler $140k for toy cars that posed risk to young children
The charges were laid under fair trading laws after it was found the small cars failed to meet…
The FDA overhauled its COVID vaccine guidance. What it means for you
New federal guidance surrounding COVID vaccine authorization could make it more difficult for many people to be inoculated…
Why diaspora communities in Australia opt for surgery in China and Taiwan
Miko Li has lived in Sydney for over a decade, but when her general practitioner told her she…
Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson remains an undue risk, declined parole for the sixth time
“What does that mean – ‘not to your knowledge’?” he asked. Wilson repeated his response, claiming he was…
Court documents allege ‘unexplained wealth’ of Chinese national charged with reckless foreign interference
Hermes handbags worth tens of thousands of dollars, multiple properties, cash and a Rolex watch receipt for $24,000,…
NZ threatened by 'surges' after massive 8.8 quake off Russia’s Pacific coast – NZ Herald
NZ threatened by ‘surges’ after massive 8.8 quake off Russia’s Pacific coast NZ HeraldEvacuations in Japan and US as…