Auckland beachgoers warned of sewage overflows
Auckland’s Herne Bay Beach. Photo: RNZ/Felix Walton It’s only the first day of summer but already a code…
Boat spotted fishing in marine reserve
A 6.5m Stabicraft was spotted in the Tonga Island Marine Reserve with the occupants seen catching fish on…
100 critically endangered Mahoenui giant wētā released into Taranaki’s Rotokare Sanctuary
About 100 critically-endangered Mahoenui giant weta have been released into the Rotokare Sanctuary in Taranaki this week as…
37 former Lake Alice patients receive individual compensation payments of up to $600,000
The total band of compensation payments spanned $160,000 to $600,000. Photo: Supplied Thirty-seven former Lake Alice child and…
What now for home loan rates?
How much further can we expect home loan rates to fall? Photo: RNZ The official cash rate might…
Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres
Tiny particles from vehicle tyres are polluting the ocean. (File photo) Photo: Supplied Marine researchers in Auckland have…
Mental health data won’t be misused by new AI navigation tool – minister
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii There will not be a risk of health…
Number of jobs being advertised on the rise after ‘months of decline’
Photo: CORBIS The jobs market may be stabilising with the growth in advertised jobs at the highest in…
Denmark compensates four over vision loss linked to Ozempic, Wegovy
More than 40 people in Denmark have sought reimbursement after they said they had developed a serious eye…
Te Mata Peak discovery sparks warning to landowners over invasive weed
Te Mata Park caretakers removing Chilean needle grass from the area. Photo: LDR/SUPPLIED An invasive weed that is…
Joseph Parker’s first trainer, Grant Arkell, dies
Grant Arkell, pictured in 2020. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook The man who first trained former world heavyweight…
Dame Sue Bagshaw: Puberty blockers
This week the government put the brakes on the use of puberty blockers. The drugs delay the onset…