Kiwi News

Unused Auckland ICU so ready to go it has sheets on beds and working clocks

Patients in west Auckland are still waiting for intensive care beds as the six-bed Waitākere Hospital unit has no staff or opening date.

By Rowan Quinn • 2 min read • Today

Social Media

Surge in people injecting peptides prompts Health NZ needle exchange kits

Health NZ has issued 2,300 free kits to pharmacies in six weeks as more people seek safer ways to inject unapproved peptides.

By Morning Report • 4 min read • Today

Massey University

Managed retreat on the cards for long-term storm recovery on East Cape

Some East Cape families may be forced to leave their homes after storm damage left experts warning that relocation is now a long-term option.

By Imogen Brophy • 5 min read • Today

Victoria University

Rising riverbed risks Franz Josef disaster

Flooding at Franz Josef could become life-threatening, with experts warning the Waiho Riverbed is rising 20cm a year and may overtop stopbanks.

By Vihan Dalal • 5 min read • Today

Generative AI

Samsung names seven young Kiwi innovators in prize haul

The competition's $24,000 prize pool was split among projects tackling communication, education, accessibility and environmental problems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Tait Communications

Tait & Zetron complete New Zealand safety radio rollout

Emergency dispatchers across New Zealand now have a common console platform as the final stage of the public safety radio rollout nears completion.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

All Blacks

Six people treated for heat amid warning One NZ stadium's temps 'jump around dramatically'

Six spectators needed treatment as sweltering conditions inside Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium raised fears for fans and workers alike.

By Adam Burns • 5 min read • Yesterday

Te Reo Māori

McKay completes waterfront lighting upgrade in Wellington

Visitors to Wellington's waterfront will see brighter paths and programmable event lighting after McKay finished the Te Papa and Taranaki upgrade by 7 March.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday

Commerce Commission

Sand-related toys will need to be tested for asbestos before being sold in New Zealand

Parents will face tighter checks on children's toys after a recall of contaminated products exposed more than 45,000 items to asbestos risk.

By RNZ • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Metservice

Waiouru fire spreads over 3800ha, South Island blaze contained

Easing winds and light rain have helped firefighters slow the Waiouru blaze, which now covers 3,800 hectares and may take days to contain.

By Anya Fielding • 4 min read • 2 days ago

IT Infrastructure

Brand new Waitākere Hospital intensive care unit sitting empty

West Auckland patients will still be sent elsewhere as the new six-bed intensive care unit at Waitākere Hospital remains unopened without staff or funding.

By Rowan Quinn • 3 min read • 2 days ago

5G & Beyond

Without 3G 'rural mobile coverage has gone backwards'

A new report says many farmers now struggle to reach 111 after 3G was switched off, intensifying risks on remote properties.

By Rebecca Hogan • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Sustainability

Karamū students win climate challenge with bike project

The students' prize will help fund a permanent repair station as they work to cut car trips and make cycling easier at Karamū High School.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Green Party

Marama Davidson says attack on Australian MP Helen Haines a chilling warning

The assault on Helen Haines has heightened fears over political violence after Marama Davidson said it sent a chill through her body.

By Mihingarangi Forbes • 3 min read • Last week

Conservation

'Responsibility to protect': Kāwhia trust blocks vehicle access to beach

The move is set to shut cars out of Kāwhia Beach after years of damage to pipi beds, fish spawning grounds and nesting birds.

By Rachel Moore • 4 min read • Last week

Schools

Half of Hawke's Bay's children are overdue for dental visits

Some Hawke's Bay families are waiting two years for child dental check-ups, with more than half of local children overdue for care.

By Alexa Cook • 4 min read • Last week

Emergency services

Fire chief backs $310k plan to lower Cambridge speed bumps

Residents and emergency crews stand to benefit as Waipā District Council moves to lower 12 speed bumps in Cambridge and Kihikihi for $310,000.

By Jordan Smith • 4 min read • Last week

Sustainability

Boaties face new biosecurity gate at popular Northland lake

Boaties launching at Lake Taharoa must use a new automated gate and PIN system as Northland steps up action against the invasive freshwater clam.

By Susan Botting • 4 min read • Last week

Climate change

Scientists urge action over Franz Josef flooding risk

Scientists warn Franz Josef township faces a growing threat to life as the Waiho Riverbed rises 20cm and councils face calls to act sooner.

By Vihan Dalal • 5 min read • Last week

One NZ Stadium operators review misting fan option to deal with hot temperatures