Many people are suffering from Long Covid after the pandemic, but many are misdiagnosed or not getting the help they need. When people mention “Covid fatigue,” they often mean they are tired of hearing about Covid, not the serious symptoms of Long Covid, which can include extreme tiredness. Marc Daalder, a senior political reporter, explains […]

Residents of South Dunedin, Gareth and Dyan O’Malley, are dealing with the aftermath of recent floods. They are cleaning up their damaged home, which has been affected by floods multiple times since 2015. After last week’s heavy rain, many homes have yellow stickers indicating they are unsafe to live in. Residents may have to stay […]

TVNZ in Auckland has announced plans for further cost-cutting and reorganization, which will reduce what the state-owned broadcaster does. This has sparked questions about whether the failed media merger last year was a lost opportunity. During a recent TVNZ Q+A, ACT leader David Seymour claimed charter schools would be seen as successful in the future. […]

The HMNZS Manawanui sank off the south coast of Upolu Island on Saturday after running aground, catching fire, and capsizing. Some crew members are back in New Zealand, while teams from the New Zealand Defence Force and Maritime NZ are beginning to assess the situation and plan salvage operations. Brent Ross, who runs a surf […]

TVNZ is facing more financial cuts and has announced major changes to its operations. Starting next year, the company will close its 1News website, outsource some jobs, and modify staff schedules. They aim to save $30 million through these changes. Paul Goldsmith, the Minister for Media and Communication, stated that the media sector is under […]

Power Outage in Tekapo Area Due to Helicopter Accident Around 1,750 homes in the Tekapo region lost power after a crop-dusting helicopter cut two power lines on Monday morning. The pilot was unharmed, and there were no injuries reported. Transpower expects to restore power by Tuesday afternoon. Mark Ryall, a Transpower executive, said the pilot […]

In 2023, Hamilton nurse Jane Carswell was struggling in life, but long-distance cycling helped her regain her strength and achieve a Guinness World Record. She is now featured in the 2025 edition for cycling the length of New Zealand in 10 days, 5 hours, and 58 minutes, averaging 200 km per day. Carswell, who works […]

Many people in Dunedin protested on Saturday about the hospital rebuild project being reconsidered. Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan said just two weeks ago, mayors were assured the hospital plans would continue. He wants the government to show the cost figures because they should have known about budget problems when they promised to keep the […]

Sir John Key believes Donald Trump is likely to win the upcoming US election. In an interview, he explained his views on the 2024 presidential race. He is interested in US politics and thinks Trump is the best candidate for the economy. Key, who is a director at a California tech company and owns a […]

The Police Commissioner is leaving to become the head of the Social Investment Agency. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has a strong interest in this Agency, which aims to help vulnerable people in society. The government initially provided funding for the Agency, but the methods and size of the fund are still not clear. The Social […]