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 […]

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected for much of the country during the first week of school holidays. Tuesday should be mostly fine, but more clouds will appear with some rain starting in the southwest by Tuesday afternoon. Meteorologist Lewis Ferris said the worst weather will likely happen on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy rain […]

Winston Peters and Helen Clark often disagree, but they both agree that the United Nations Security Council is failing. Peters, the foreign minister, and Clark, a former prime minister, have criticized the coalition government for being too close to the U.S. and risking trade with China. Peters denies this, saying the current situation with AUKUS […]

Rental inspections can be annoying for tenants, who often worry about how clean their home needs to be. Landlords or property managers check for cleanliness, damage, and that appliances are working. Jessica Currie from Ray White says inspections help protect tenants from unfair claims when they leave. Zanian Steele from Renters United points out that […]

Teachers are worried that students are using artificial intelligence (AI) to cheat on their school assignments. Some students manage to avoid detection. While AI can help education, teachers say its misuse is a major issue. Many schools use software to check for AI in essays, but it is not always effective. Doug Walker, head of […]

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens was freed after being held hostage for 19 months by the West Papua National Liberation Army (WPNLA). The WPNLA says a bribe was paid for his release. Mehrtens was taken in February 2023 after he landed a small plane in Indonesia’s Papua region. He is now in good health and […]