An investigation found that the Te Oranga Care and Protection Residence in Christchurch was poorly managed and lacked resources when it closed. This closure happened in 2021 after a video showed staff using excessive force on troubled teens. In response to these incidents, Oranga Tamariki CEO Wira Gardiner admitted that the force used against the […]

This year’s Bird of the Year competition is gaining international attention, with the critically endangered Hoiho (Yellow-Eyed Penguin) taking center stage. With only 131 breeding pairs left on New Zealand’s mainland, the Hoiho faces numerous threats from human activity and climate change, making their survival a top priority for conservationists. Hoiho populations have been severely […]

Go Carterton is thrilled to announce the launch of Carterton’s World Space Week, running from Saturday 5 October to Friday 11 October, 2024. As part of the global celebration of World Space Week, this local event promises an exciting lineup of space-themed activities and events that cater to everyone—whether you’re a scientist, educator, space enthusiast, […]

A group of lawyers is asking for an inquiry into whether New Zealand spy agencies are supporting Israel’s actions in Gaza. They wrote to Inspector-General Brendan Horsley, warning that New Zealand could be involved in international crimes. Horsley is considering their request and has said he will look at spying related to conflicts this year. […]

New Zealand’s oldest wine auction, the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction, is set for its 32nd event this weekend. The auction has raised over $4.5 million for Cranford Hospice and aims to raise even more this year. Winemaker Tony Bish, who has been part of the event for over 25 years, said, “When you live in […]

Many people are taking second jobs to pay their bills. From police officers to IT workers, many are feeling the pressure to find extra earnings. Avinash Kaur Dhaliwal works full-time at an IT company in Auckland but became a marriage celebrant to help with extra costs. She said the money helps with everyday expenses like […]

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wants to build a new harbour crossing between Birkenhead and Point Chevalier, instead of a tunnel under Waitematā Harbour. He criticized the previous Labour government’s plan for a tunnel that could cost more than $45 billion, calling it unaffordable. Brown suggested using a causeway or several bridges from Meola Reef in […]

A mother from Gisborne shared a scary experience when a bullet went through her home, hitting the walls of her children’s bedroom. She posted her story on social media, expressing her fear after the incident occurred late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning on Glasgow Crescent in Kaiti. In her post, the mother described how […]

Greytown’s drinking water system is at risk of failing. The only water source, a bore, is in bad condition. In 2022, Wellington Water reported that the bore was too fragile to upgrade. Now, residents are being asked to choose a solution for Greytown’s water problem, which will cost millions of dollars. South Wairarapa ratepayers who […]

In Melbourne’s Clayton suburb, the Australian Synchrotron stands out with its large circular design. Its main purpose is to produce light used for scientific research. A synchrotron is a type of particle accelerator that moves electrons at very high speeds in vacuum chambers. The process begins with an electron gun that generates electrons, which then […]