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…
Pharmacists pick up 1257 mistakes in prescriptions in a week
An audit at 68 pharmacies in Manawatū and Bay of Plenty found 26 percent of mistakes by prescribers…
Govt’s puberty blockers move attracts strong reactions
Photo: 123RF The imminent pause on puberty blockers has provoked strong feelings on both sides of the debate:…
Govt to double amount of clinical psychologists: Mental Health Minister
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said the government is on track to double number of clinical psychologists. Photo:…
Gisborne charity boxing event to go ahead after organisers agree to drop some fighters
Jamie Cox (right) of Wairoa Boxing club reffing a sparring session. Police declined a permit for the Wairoa…
Rule change helps improve access to KiwiSaver after death
Most people’s largest solely-owned asset is usually their KiwiSaver. Photo: NZ Herald/Mike Scott A rule change should make…