NZ’s last seal in zoo euthanised, leaves behind ‘special legacy’
20-year-old subantartic fur seal Ōrua has been euthanised. Photo: Supplied / Auckland Zoo The last remaining seal in…
Immigration New Zealand system outage prompts visa woes for travellers, firms and workers
INZ said there were 900 fewer applications visas approved on Monday, compared to the Monday before. Photo: RNZ…
Rugby Sevens: Fiji draws co-leaders South Africa in Singapore pool play
Photo: Fiji Rugby Facebook The draw has been made for the next round of the world sevens, which…
NZ needs more entrepreneurs. Will its new tertiary strategy reward real risk takers?
By By Rod McNaughton, University of Auckland Pofessor of Entrepreneurship of The strategy identifies “particular gaps in market-driven…
Firefighters battling multiple blazes at Tongariro National Park
Firefighters are battling multiple blazes in Tongariro National Park on Monday. Fire and emergency said three helicopters were…
Hoki Matete denied parole again but will be reconsidered in 2026, after 20 years in preventive detention
First published on Kino Hoki Matete remains at the Auckland Regional Women’s Correctional Facility. File photo. Photo: NZME…
Public Health Agency faces job cuts to emergency management, pandemic preparedness, Māori health
PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons claims the move is driven by the government’s “reckless” budget-cutting. Photo: RNZ /…
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals: ‘Worried where I will be in two weeks’
The sharp increase in hardship withdrawals has concerned the KiwiSaver sector in recent years. Photo: RNZ A woman…
Hamilton woman Kate Gough avoids jail after sexually assaulting teen boy
First published on Kate Rochelle Gough was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention for sexually abusing a teenage…
New weapon in war against invasive yellow-legged hornet
The new tech includes a small tracking device with a small antenna on it, which can go onto…
What you need to know ahead of NZ’s first IKEA opening
Seven Sharp’s hosts promoting the ‘Swede As’ campaign for the launch of Ikea. Photo: TVNZ Seven Sharp Many…
Rugby Sevens: Fiji teams both face Dubai winner New Zealand in Cape Town pool phase
New Zealand v Fiji in a men’s match at the 2025 HSBC SVNS Los Angeles at Dignity Health…