Recent articles from publications based in New Zealand.
Two-thirds of middle-aged adults delay eye tests despite problems - survey
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
A survey by YouGov commissioned by Specsavers showed that 70 percent of adults between 40 and 59 put off getting their sight checked by more than a month when having trouble with their vision.
Medicine company bids to get pseudoephedrine out from behind pharmacy counters
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
A pharmaceutical company wants the cold and flu drug pseudoephedrine out from behind the counter and back on pharmacy shelves.
Why officials are 'reasonably confident' of avoiding fuel supply shocks
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
Regardless of the uncertainties surrounding the Iran war and the US administration, New Zealand officials six months on are hopeful - confident, even - that supply chains will hold.
Mistakes and lack of clear guidance led to millions being misspent, pokie trust says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
Mistakes and lack of clear guidance led to millions being misspent, pokie trust says A pokie trust believes mistakes and a lack of clear guidance from regulators led to millions of dollars being...
Hundreds turn up to see Dunedin Hospital's new outpatient building
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
A hospital is not usually a place people want to spend a lot of time in, let alone give up some of their Saturday to go to.
Explainer: Why is this flu season so bad?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
Explainer - A sharp spike in flu cases has come late in the season this year, adding to the pressure the health system is under already.
Why am I paying to withdraw my KiwiSaver? - Ask Susan
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
We'd love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop us a voice memo to our email...
Former Auckland mayor Len Brown 'singing and dancing' ahead of first CRL ride
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
Former Auckland mayor Len Brown 'singing and dancing' ahead of first CRL ride After years of disruption, Auckland's City Rail Link (CRL) is finally opening on Sunday morning.
Tonga netball confident ahead of World Cup qualifier on home soil
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
Tonga netball confident ahead of World Cup qualifier on home soil By Talaia Mika, RNZ Pacific correspondent Five strong teams are in Tonga to compete for a spot in the World Cup Qualifiers...
Country Life: Ōtaki, the small town aiming for carbon neutrality
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
Drew Mackenzie cuts a small figure nestled among the roots of a giant kahikatea growing in remnant ancient forest on the outskirts of Ōtaki.
Country Life: Would you drink milk from a vending machine?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
Country Life: Would you drink milk from a vending machine? When it comes to milk, Tammy Acton-Adams is pretty particular.
Remembering September 11, 25 years on
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
The 9/11 attacks on the US claimed thousands of lives, stunned the world, and triggered responses that continue to shape global politics, security, and public life today.
Why some solar power systems with batteries won't work in a blackout
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
People installing solar power systems with batteries on their homes, hoping to avoid the disruption of a power cut, are being told to check with the installer that the battery can provide that...
Educators back NCEA tweaks over overhaul
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
Consultation has found strong support for improving the national school qualification, but many people are not convinced NCEA should be replaced.
Man’s mouth ‘shattered into dust’ in e-scooter crash
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
An Auckland man's mouth was "shattered into dust" in an e-scooter crash, but says if he could have died if he wasn't wearing a helmet.
Close libraries for a day or kill animals - Christchurch councillor says over Orana Park financial woes
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
Close libraries for a day or kill animals - Christchurch councillor says over Orana Park financial woes A Christchurch city councillor is calling on his colleagues to fill the $4 million hole in...
Members of public gave CPR to dying Auckland man, allege medical centre refused use of defibrillator
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
Members of public gave CPR to dying Auckland man, allege medical centre refused use of defibrillator A woman who gave a man dying on an Auckland footpath CPR says she is reluctantly speaking out...
Auckland businesses on CRL opening
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
The road cones are gone, the sculptures unveiled and 23 new trains are set to start carrying commuters on Auckland's very own City Rail Link.
Resold tickets for Warriors v Dolphins could be cancelled, Ticketmaster warns
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
Resold tickets for Warriors v Dolphins could be cancelled, Ticketmaster warns Warriors fans who snapped up tickets to Saturday's NRL finals qualifier match through unofficial resale sites could...
NZ government agencies leaving door open to hackers, cyber security company warns
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·29d ago
NZ government agencies leaving door open to hackers, cyber security company warns Government agencies that haven't beefed up email security could be leaving the door open to hackers, according to...
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