Vet performs surgery on critically injured skink 'Kevin', who weighs less than 4 grams
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
Vet performs surgery on critically injured skink 'Kevin', who weighs less than 4 grams A vet at Massey Wildbase Hospital has operated on their smallest patient yet - a critically injured skink now...
Navy lieutenant denies raping woman during overseas deployment, says complainant 'jealous'
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
Navy lieutenant denies raping woman during overseas deployment, says complainant 'jealous' Warning: This story contains sexual assault allegations.
NRL: Eden Park boss urges tougher action on unruly sports fans after Warriors' loss
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
The boss of the country's biggest stadium wants the government to crack down on unruly sports fans and follow Australia's lead when it comes to handing out punishments.
Pacific news in brief for 21 September
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
Pacific news in brief for 21 September Pacific Most Pacific countries were among 34 nations which did not vote on a decision to admit Palestine to the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
'A full-body experience': Life amongst plants at Allan Herbarium
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
"People say, what's that? Are you working with dead plants in a plant morgue? And I say, 'Wow, it's a full-body experience working in here.'" Germany-born Dr Ines Schönberger, the collections...
Westland mayor hopeful as lake searched for plane lost in 1978
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
The mayor of Westland is hopeful the families of those onboard a plane that vanished 47 years ago will get some closure, as a plane search resumes in the district.
School drinking water E coli detections down by 16% in a year
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
The regulator's report on drinking water regulation shows some major improvements in protection against infection, particularly in schools.
Flying Fijians coaching decision looms after Japan defeat
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
Flying Fijians interim head coach Senirusi Seruvakula may have had his last job in the position, following Fiji's 20-15 loss to Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) final in Japan on Saturday.
Robotic sign language interpreter for deaf Māori in development
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
New robotic interpreters built by experts at the University of Auckland will bring sign language underpinned by a Māori worldview to Turi Māori - Māori who are deaf.
Kaikohe man jailed nine years for rape, bat attack and family violence
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
Warning: This article discusses family harm and may be upsetting. A protection order was supposed to keep a woman safe.
Should schools ban students from doing cartwheels?
RNZ National·18d ago
While some parents have described the recent move as “ridiculous”, the Victorian Principals Association says schools can sometimes issue a temporary ban “to educate children on how to do...
Concerns raised over University of Auckland's independent review
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
Warning: This story discusses sexual harassment complaints. Staff and students have raised concerns about the independence and scope of the University of Auckland's review into sexual harassment...
Forum leaders to advocate for Pacific issues at United Nations General Assembly
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
Forum leaders to advocate for Pacific issues at United Nations General Assembly Pacific leaders will put a "strong, unified regional voice" at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York...
Alzheimer's disease starting to be considered a treatable condition - study
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
Alzheimer's disease is starting to be considered as a treatable and preventable condition, a major new report says.
The rise of 'accidental landlords'
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
Some would-be house sellers who have not been able to get the price they want are deciding instead to rent their properties out - but there is a warning they should take care.
Early childhood education advocates give screen time policy mixed report card
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
Early childhood education advocates say National's policy to ban screen time in early childhood education centres and set up more reports on a child's progress will give parents and teachers more...
'Exasperated' nurses strike at specialist Waitākere Hospital ward
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
A nurse at Waitākere Hospital says he is walking off the job today because staff can not give vulnerable stroke and older patients the care they deserve overnight.
Supermarket showdown - the battle of the election policy
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
Kiwis have long complained about grocery prices - now politicians are promising to do something about it, but their solutions couldn't be more different.
Supermarket debate shift 'encouraging' Labour, National campaign on reform
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
Consumer NZ is pleased the political debate on the grocery sector has shifted towards finding solutions and away from debating whether or not there is a problem.
'His life was worth nothing to them' - Heartbroken families speak out against work safety rule changes
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·18d ago
'His life was worth nothing to them' - Heartbroken families speak out against work safety rule changes More than 700 people have been killed in work-related deaths in the past decade, despite the...
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