Animal cruelty claims rock Matt Lauer’s NZ farm, investigations underway
Lauer’s lawyer denied his involvement.
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Wally Hirsh, former Race Relations Conciliator, dies at 88
Hirsh is survived by his wife, Adele, and family.
Free vaping kits offered to smokers to help with New Year’s resolutions
“It’s not completely harm-free.”
Air Force supports Vanuatu relief as iconic Hercules nears retirement
The fleet of C-130H Hercules has been in service for nearly six decades.
Palestine protest group criticises New Zealand over Israeli tennis player
“Sports can be a powerful force for change.”
Falling temperatures challenge climate alarmism and Net Zero agenda
It looks like the cure is worse than the disease.
Nelson officer killed in deliberate attack
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers called the attack “unprovoked and senseless.”
Is New Zealand heading for economic recovery—or collapse?
“Our default response to any crisis is increased government intervention paid for with higher taxation.”
Police confiscate boy’s boxing shirt over gang insignia concerns
“It’s like carrying the power on my back.”
Drug testing cut at summer events as synthetic opioids emerge
“The biggest risk is taking too much or mixing drugs.”
NZ rescue team returns from Vanuatu quake mission
The team is now resting, but NZ's aid to Vanuatu continues.
South Island hydro lakes overflow after record lows
Hydro reliance keeps electricity prices low.
AI system achieves human-level performance on general intelligence test
The model demonstrated impressive "sample efficiency."