NZ’s low productivity is often blamed on businesses staying small. That could be a strength in 2026
By Rod McNaughton of Photo: 123rf Analysis: For decades, we have heard a familiar story about why New…
Eyes of world’s longest-living vertebrate, the Greenland shark, show little ageing
By Peter de Kruijff, ABC Greenland sharks can live for up to 400 years, so some sharks alive…
Nine-year fight for cover: Family claim acne drug gave teen severe OCD
First published on Nine years ago, Harry was a typical teenager who played the piano, excelled at school…
Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit
Volunteers stood down by 10pm but promised to be back at first light, alongside Department of Conservation staff.…
Ben Austin died in a cricketing tragedy. His parents Jace and Tracey blame no-one as they speak out for the first time
By Mike Lorigan and Melissa Polimeni, ABC The talented young cricketer was struck in the neck with a…
Couple surprised to find kiwi trying to have a sleepover
The kiwi was ushered outside where it ran off (file image). Photo: supplied A couple staying with friends…
‘It can’t be worse, right?’: What’s ahead for the economy in 2026
Photo: 123rf The past year was a tough grind for many households and businesses but forecasters say there…
World-first as Australian donates organs after self-administering assisted dying medication
By Caitlyn Gribbin and Rachel Carbonell, ABC Karen Duncan (left in photo) was diagnosed with MND in August…
Matt Brown doesn’t buy that Francis Ngannou regrets leaving UFC: ‘In terms of prizefighting … he got the f*cking prize’
With one fight left on his contract with PFL, Francis Ngannou recently teased his interest in a potential…
Starlink withdraws satellite services from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby below Photo: RNZ Pacific/Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor Starlink has fully withdrawn their satellite services…
Rare Hector’s or Māui dolphin spotted in Northland prompts questions
Scientists are asking people to watch out for any Māui or Hector’s dolphins spotted in North Island waters,…
‘He was not there to win’: Matt Brown argues Jake Paul doesn’t deserve respect for Anthony Joshua fight
Jake Paul suffered a brutal knockout in his fight against Anthony Joshua, but there’s no celebrating the performance…