A new study has found a strong link between scabies and rheumatic heart disease in Tongan schoolchildren, prompting ...

New Zealand, 8 December 2025 – New Zealand has a narrow window to avoid the problems already emerging across the Tasman with its social media ban, with experts warning that adopting accessible digital ...

In an interview shortly before his death, Mike Meads said DoC was “just fiddling around, not knowing what was killing what by what rate.” He rued that in 14 years since his Taranaki study that despite ...

State Highway 2, between Wairoa and Mohaka, is closed due to a scrub fire. Motorists should avoid the area and delay travel if possible. State Highway 2, between Wairoa and Mohaka, is closed due to a ...

Diversions are in place. State Highway 47, Tongariro is currently closed between State Highway 48 and Mangatepopo Road due to a number of fires beside the road. Police were notified just after 1:20pm.

Police have advised that the road between State Highway 48 and Mangatepopo Road is now closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Five helicopters and multiple crews are ...

The effect of the Courts declaration is that section 26A of the Act now prevents Bachcare from including the unfair terms in their standard form terms and conditions, and prevents Bachcare from ...

Small-scale meat processors will save money and deliver safe food to their customers more easily thanks to new rule changes confirmed today, says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard.

ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley says with green shoots of growth emerging, Kiwi can look forward to a brighter 2026, fuelled by lower interest rates, resilient exports, and a renewed willingness to ...

Following the Annual General Meeting, the GenPro Board confirmed the reappointment of Dr Angus Chambers as Chair and Dr Stephanie Taylor as Deputy Chair, and welcomed Dr Richard Lowe as its newest ...

Marketers Cite Reach as Top Challenge: Nearly half (46%) of social media advertisers say reaching their target audience is their biggest hurdle. As algorithms increasingly personalise what users ...

Stats NZ is working to establish community design groups with a range of partners and groups, including iwi Mori, Pacific, disabled, ethnic, LGBTIQ+, and homeless and transient communities. Stats NZ ...