Meth laced MDMA tablet found in NZ for first time
Methamphetamine has reportedly been found in an MDMA tablet in New Zealand for the first time.
Self-harm hospitalisations have doubled for 10-14-year-olds
"During the pandemic we’ve been completely online and that takes a huge toll on teenagers."
Covid update June 2: 7,870 community cases, 13 deaths
Today's seven-day rolling average of community case numbers 6,937 – last Thursday, it was 7,095.
Taxing sugary drinks drops sales by 15%. Why isn’t NZ doing it?
Researchers analysed more than 60 studies which looked at the impact of sugary beverage taxes.
How to compliment someone's outfit in Sāmoan, reconnecting with roots
"The survival of the language and culture is in our day-to-day living."
I never want kids so I had a vasectomy at 32
“Once I figured out that kids aren’t something I dream of, I wanted to commit to that.”
Covid-19 Update June 1: 8,182 new cases and 13 deaths
Dedicated pharmacists are now able to prescribe antiviral medicines as treatment for Covid-19.
Sāmoan Language Week: Everyday phrases with Ashley Vaotuua
Manuia le aso!
Inside the South Auckland fashion show celebrating Pasifika style
"Fashion is being yourself [and] depending on the context, it can be whatever you want it to be."
HIV prevention pill PrEP might be easier to access in NZ soon
A proposal has been put forward to remove many of the barriers in place for people wanting PrEP.
Covid update May 31: 8,436 new cases, 18 deaths
There have been an average of 14 deaths a day related to Covid-19 in the last seven days.
More supermarket options on the way, NZ Government promises
David Clark said the Government is "urgently pursuing"ways to introduce more competition.
How to say your pepeha: Tikanga explained
“Every iwi has their own way of reciting their pepeha.”
Covid update May 30: 5,836 new cases, 5 deaths
The seven-day rolling average of community case numbers today is 6,881 – last Monday, it was 7,712.
Lead pastors of NZ's ARISE church resign
Former interns have alleged serious mistreatment particularly within ARISE's internship programme.
Covid update May 29: 4,841 cases, 9 deaths
The total number of active cases is 48,310.
Inside NZ’s pro wrestling scene: ‘Step in the ring if you think it’s fake’
“We do have some good guys, we do have some bad guys but both feed off the same energy.”
Covid update May 28: 6,369 cases, 13 deaths
The total number of active cases is 48,452.
Ashley Bloomfield tests positive for Covid-19
There are 6,862 new cases of Covid-19 today and 25 deaths.
Second Covid-19 booster shot available soon for most vulnerable
Final decisions on the eligible group will be made within the next two weeks.
Spotify and Tinder use AI to influence us but won’t tell us how
“The process isn’t human or necessarily understandable to us."
Remembering Bastion Point occupation leader Joe Hawke
Tributes have been flowing in for the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei leader.
Covid update May 26: 7,591 community cases,16 deaths
The total number of active cases is 49,645.
NZ high schoolers open up about sexual assault on social media
There are calls for mandatory consent education in NZ.
Covid update May 25: First community case of subvariant BA.2.12.1
There are 8,150 new community cases.
Inside the club night that’s elevating fashion in Auckland
This Africa Day, we revisit our night at the best party in town.
Covid update May 24: 8435 cases, 15 deaths
There are 327 people in hospital - 10 of those people are in ICU or HDU.
New Zealand stays at Orange traffic light setting: Covid-19
The next review of the traffic light settings will be in June.
Fight to lower voting age to 16 will head to Supreme Court
A date is yet to be set but Make It 16 will be heading to the Supreme Court.
Building a Sydney marae: Our culture must thrive in another land
“We are told from our people, we need this.”
