Government boosts mental health funding to support prevention, early intervention
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Four organisations are set to receive more funding…
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…
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…
Rare Hector’s or Māui dolphin spotted in Northland prompts questions
By Penny Smith Scientists are asking people to watch out for any Māui or Hector’s dolphins spotted in…
Doctors delay surgery for patients on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic over increased risk of pulmonary aspiration
By Stephanie Dalzell, ABC President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists says the drugs slowed…
Rare pink platypus spotted in East Gippsland river by Melbourne fisherman
By Jack Colantuono, ABC Gippsland Cody Stylianou captured footage of an albino-looking pink platypus in September. Photo: ABC/…
Why you might be on track to have more in KiwiSaver than you think
You might be on track to save more than expected in your KiwiSaver. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King…
Government launches ‘one-stop shop’ app
Minister for Digitising Government Judith Collins. Photo: Nick Monro The minister in charge of a new government app…
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…
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…