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Kiwi entrepreneur sells $70m of drones to UK military, for use in Ukraine
Tauranga robotics firm founder Sam Vye reveals his message to the UK and NZ PMs
NZ’s terror threat level could rise amid global turmoil
A ‘small number’ of people ‘progressed towards credible attack planning’ in 2024 before they were disrupted by the Government
Van Velden skipped consultation before scrapping 30-day rule
Union boss says pushing through legislation without seeking advice is 鈥榯he antithesis of good law-making鈥
Building firms trim specs to get biggest state ob体育app聽project over the line
MP Ibrahim Omer lived in the old Arlington flats; he welcomes progress on the stalled development, but worries about the loss of community space
Court bolsters Mackenzie protection but Govt reforms cast a shadow
The Mackenzie Basin鈥檚 ecological values and distinctiveness need a bespoke regime to prevent further ecological losses, a court finds
As US rejects globalisation the rest of us need to step up
Analysis: Best response to US protectionism is a renewed vigour for multilateralism
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‘Rule of Two’ medicines approval needs improving
Comment: Only using fully approved medicines by trusted regulators overseas will not help us in any pandemic
Gisborne doctors dispute Government’s ‘inaccurate’ hiring figures
The Government said eight new doctors had started work in Tair膩whiti, but those working in the hospital say there has been just one new permanent hire
A counter to consumerism
Comment: Pope Francis wrote about ‘indifference induced by consumerism’. So let’s protect ‘holy days’ like Easter and Anzac for families and communities.
Early Super for M膩ori, or better health for all?
Calls for M膩ori to receive superannuation earlier hint at the limitations of our approach to health
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Dire wolves: rather than ‘de-extincting’ species, let’s save those we have
Analysis: Should we consider 鈥榖ringing back鈥 more extinct species, or is it best to let sleeping dogs lie?
Peters’ desperation is PM’s gain
Comment: Treaty Principles Bill defeat and global campaign against Trump鈥檚 tariffs have given PM chance to assert himself over coalition
Why NZ should have more of a stake in Cambodia
Now is the perfect time for NZ to engage with the Southeast Asian nation in a more proactive way 鈥 and to capitalise on our good Kiwi image
INVESTIGATIONS
Baby injured by hospital, not mother, says international specialist
A US obstetrician-gynaecologist has cast serious doubt on a high-profile child abuse conviction, saying the baby’s injuries happened during labour and delivery, not parental abuse
Hastings uplift baby thriving
The young mother at the centre of one of the country鈥檚 most groundbreaking video investigations tells ob体育app she cherishes being a mum to her two children
Fractured episode 8: The birthday party
Step into the gripping world of聽Fractured, the investigative podcast from Melanie Reid, in its second season
LockerRoom
Cricket’s next generation discovers its true colours
The drive to keep girls playing cricket gets a boost from a campaign offering free, coloured pants to school teams around the country.
End finally in sight for swimmer’s 38-year challenge
Veteran swimmer Gr脿inne Moss will battle wind, tide, time and giant tuna to complete her Oceans Seven marathon challenge
Silver Fern-turned-coach aims to be a Premier Donna
Three of netball’s 2025 ANZ Premiership sides will have former Silver Ferns as new coaches. But one, Donna Wilkins started coaching way back in 2008
FEATURED
Trump’s pick as NZ envoy caught up in Pacific slip-up
A seeming blunder may have moved the US President’s next ambassador to NZ to the back of the line
The centre cannot hold
A distinguished economist on the tensions of centralisation
Dr Ron Jones: an unsung hero
Comment: Sir David Skegg honours the memory of a fine man, a gifted doctor, and an advocate for women鈥檚 health
Coalition wheels wobble over Trump despite Luxon’s ‘alignment’ claims
Comment: A disagreement over the best way to handle US tariffs could yet escalate
Holding true in a world of business and cultural change
Amelia Linzey, chief executive of Kiwi multinational Beca and just honoured by Auckland University, discusses leadership, tariffs, DEI and the long game for NZ
Investors cool on glamour US tech stocks
Excitement over the prospects of US tech giants has driven investors around the world to buy shares in the 鈥楳agnificent Seven鈥 but the prospect of trade wars has dampened enthusiasm
Auckland鈥檚 new breed of retirement village
To meet the demands of the baby boomer generation, retirement village operators have expanded their offerings to include luxury apartments with facilities to match a five-star hotel.
A ‘monumental step’ for NZ customers as Consumer Data Right takes effect
Comment: A new right providing customers with greater control over access to their data has become law. It will bring both opportunities and risks.
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