NZ has so many cows. Why do we import millions of tonnes of dairy?

Re: journalist Baz Macdonald got sucked down the dairy rabbit hole trying to find the answer.

When do we call an attacker a terrorist? We asked three experts

After the Lynn mall terror attack, some Kiwis are confused about language used by media & politician

Covid Update: 13 new community cases today all in Auckland

Today’s 13 cases bring the total number of cases in the outbreak to 868.

80% of future jobs will require maths and sciences, skills NZ is lacking

A projected 80 percent of future jobs will require maths and science skills. And NZ is not ready.

Two thirds of dairy farmers report mental health issues. They tell us why

Mental health is a big issue in the dairy industry.

Covid update: 15 new cases as everywhere apart from Auckland settles into level 2.

Today’s 15 new cases brings the outbreak total to 855. 

Covid update: 21 new cases. Outbreak total now at 841.

21 community cases, all in Auckland. Total cases in community outbreak now at 841. 

Covid update: Whole country except Auckland moving to alert level 2 at 11.59pm tomorrow

Monday September 6, 4pm

All of New Zealand, except for Auckland, will move to alert level 2 at 11:59pm tomorrow, Tuesday September 7, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern…

The leading cause of death during pregnancy in NZ is suicide. Over half those women are Māori

Journalist Te Rauhiringa Krystal-Lee Brown shares her story of perinatal anxiety and depression.

Covid update: 20 new cases. 38 in hospital.

20 new cases today, bringing the total number associated with the current community cluster to 801.

Family of terrorist attacker condemn what happened and offer support to victims

The statement was made after Ahamed Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen was publicly identified.

Total of 7 people injured in terrorist attack. 3 in critical condition.

The attack happened at a West Auckland shopping mall yesterday afternoon.

Covid Update: One death, 20 new community cases

An Auckland woman in her 90s has died at North Shore Hospital.

Six people in hospital, attacker shot dead by Police, after terrorist attack in West Auckland…

The Prime Minister says a terrorist was responsible for the attack on multiple people.

Pūtiki Bay protectors still waiting for explanation over Police lockdown eviction

Pūtiki Bay protectors still waiting for explanation over Police lockdown eviction

Covid update: 28 new cases in the community

Today there are 28 new cases linked to the Delta outbreak.

  • 03 Sep 21

Lockdown has helped fuel the second hand shopping industry

Lockdown doesn't mean we have to give up second hand shopping

Lockdown can mean riskier drug use. Here's some advice to handle that

Right now, it’s more important than ever to have reliable information around safe drug use.

Covid update: Northland will move to alert level 3 at midnight tonight.

2 September, 1pm

Northland will move to alert level 3 at midnight tonight. 

Today there are 49 new cases, all in Auckland.

This brings the total outbreak to 725,…

To celebrate 50 years of Te Matatini kapa haka festival, we're making an album of the greatest…

Te Matatini is the national Kapa Haka competition that has been held every two years since 1972.

Covid update: 75 new community cases, all but 1 are in Auckland. All over 12s eligible for vaccine.

Today’s 75 new cases brings the total number of community cases to 687.

Five pieces of evidence that prove the world isn't shit during lockdown

The world can feel grim right now, but through the gloom, there are some rays of sunshine.

I have a 50% chance of inheriting a fatal disease. Should I take the test to find out my future?

Lillian Hanly has a 50/50 chance of inheriting Huntington’s, a neurodegenerative disease.

Covid update: 49 new community cases, all in Auckland. 33 people now in hospital.

49 new cases have been identified today, all in Auckland.

If someone has a 50% chance of passing a fatal disease onto their children, should they have kids?

Lillian Hanly has a 50% chance of inheriting Huntington's, a fatal neurodegenerative disease.

We asked how a decile 1 and 10 school cope during lockdown

What does it take for an entire school to pivot to online learning overnight?

Covid Update: Auckland remains in alert level 4 for two more weeks

There are now 562 active community cases in total.

Covid update: 83 new community cases

Sunday 29 August, 1pm

Today there are 83 new community cases. Our total number of cases is 511. 

82 of the new cases are in Auckland and one…

Covid update: 82 new cases today

There are now 429 total cases.

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