1. Orcas spotted close to shore at Auckland’s Long Bay beachThe pod stayed close to shore at Long Bay for just three minutes, delighting crowds.03:56
2. Otago Uni health expert accuses MPI’s food unit of 'very poor' performanceMPI's food safety unit must do better than a press release telling the public not to wash their chicken, Prof Michael Baker says.03:34
3. West Coast heavy rain warning: Up to 400mm forecast in Westland rangesSome areas are forecast to get up to 400mm over 27 hours.03:22
4. Strengthening trust through transparency: TUANZ calls for a shift to “active agency” in data use.TUANZ is calling for a new approach to data use in New Zealand, one that moves beyond lengthy privacy policies and one-off consent towards greater transparency, trust, and individual control. In its new Transparent Data Use position paper…03:21
5. Unlocking Aotearoa’s AI opportunity: TUANZ calls for trust, transparency and human oversightTUANZ's new Responsible Generative AI position paper calls for a balanced approach to AI adoption, highlighting trust, transparency and human oversight as essential to unlocking its full economic potential. With AI projected to contribute…03:21
6. Connectivity must be treated as essential infrastructure to close Aotearoa’s digital divide, says TUANZAotearoa New Zealand has successfully built one of the world’s leading connectivity networks, with 87% of New Zealanders now having access to ultra-fast fibre broadband. However, the benefits of that investment are not being shared…03:21
7. Rape: humanity’s problems condensedRape is the quintessential violation, connected to mass shootings, militarism, environmental destruction and hunger worldwide.03:05
8. Dodging a bulletI am writing this submission as I have an interest in puberty blockers, stemming from my own experience of gender dysphoria.03:05
9. Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment BillThe Chairperson of the Health Committee is calling for submissions on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment...03:05
10. Auckland gang member Tama Erueti jailed for theft of Range Rover outside Ponsonby Woolworths, child inside vehiclePolice described the boy's ordeal as 'incredibly startling'.03:00
11. Vic Labor’s Union Mates TurnIt’s almost enough to make you feel sorry for Victorian Premier Ben Carroll . Almost. With just over two weeks to go before the state election, even his most reliable troopers are turning on him like pack dogs. While there’s no doubt…03:00
12. ‘Totally different’: Reverse swing legend questions Cummins sandpaper commentsOne of cricket’s finest ever exponents of reverse swing bowling, Wasim Akram, has raised doubts that Pat Cummins did not not know sandpaper was being used on the ball in South Africa.02:59
13. Cruciferous Veges: Winter's Nutrient PowerhouseCruciferous vegetables play a starring role in winter cooking, offering both hearty nutrition and robust flavours.02:55
14. Fresh Fruit For a Healthier, Happier WorkplaceLooking for a tasty way to give your team a boost? Our fruit deliveries, packed with top notch seasonal freshness are the perfect solution.02:55
15. The Importance of Gut Health: The Power of Fresh Foods and a Balanced DietWhy Your Gut Health Matters Did you know your gut is home to trillions of tiny helpers that weigh about as much as your brain? This incredible ecosystem, the gut microbiome, plays a huge role in keeping your body and mind healthy.…02:55
16. Dunedin runner wins half marathon, sets new recordDunedin's Oli Chignell wrote his name into the history of the Queenstown Marathon by adding the men's half marathon title and course record to his 2024 10km title and course record.02:53
17. Lionisation of Chris Bishop’s Political CareerBishop, the man who wanted to be Prime Minister, lost his seat at the recent 2026 election after the billionaire Mowbray family took credit for a split vote campaign that saw National win the election, but lose its list MP positions. But…02:37
18. Treasured Morning: A Taranaki Health Journey That Became Hemp Powered GranolaThis article is part of our Supplier Stories series, where we share the people and stories behind the products in our gift boxes. Liz O’Callaghan and Greg in the Treasured Morning kitchen When we set out to find more Taranaki producers for…02:12
19. Six years of the Kāpiti Kindness AwardIn 2019, Martin Sloman stood up at an Electra business breakfast and talked to a room of local business owners about kindness. He is a counsellor from Paraparaumu Beach, and at that point he had an idea and not much else. No trust, no list…02:12
20. Christmas Gifting Season Starts When You Think It Doesn’tWe’re putting the finishing touches on our 2026 Christmas catalogue. This year, it will tell you more than what’s inside each box. Every December, thousands of gift boxes leave our warehouse. Each one needs to arrive looking right, with…02:12
21. National’s four stages of griefFor a party that, at least for now, won the last election National is showing signs of intense grief. And this may be intensifying given that its grip on power appears to be slipping.01:54
22. Kiwi Mixtape: ReiThe series where we interview an artist a day for the month of May – today we chat to Rei ! What does NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aoteaora mean to you and what do you hope people take away from it? It’s a funny one to me, for most…01:53
23. Kiwi Mixtape: Lottie GilmourThe series where we interview an artist a day for the month of May – today we chat to Lottie Gilmour ! What does NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa mean to you and what do you hope people take away from it? NZ Music Month feels…01:53
24. Kiwi Mixtape: Phoebe RingsThe series where we interview an artist a day for the month of May – today we chat to Phoebe Rings ! What does NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aoteaora mean to you and what do you hope people take away from it? Alex : I think a lot of…01:53
25. Bronze treasure unearthedThe car was put away in favour of something more practical, and when his father was unable to drive any more, Matt’s friend asked him to come and take a look at his dad’s old Holden. It turned out this was one of those phone calls that…01:48
26. Motorsport Flashback: The Temple of SpeedOn the banks of the Lambro River is Europe’s largest enclosed park, all 688 hectares of it. Parco di Monza was commissioned by the son of an Austrian empress as a summer retreat in the late 1700s, but it would be for another century and a…01:48
27. Dad will love this!Subscribe or gift a subscription to NZ Classic Car magazine for one year this Father's Day, and go into the draw to win one of two luxury car care packages worth $570 from Lovecars. The prize: Adam’s Foam Cannon Kit includes a complete…01:48
28. Wilson Might Want to Put Her Own House in OrderOne Nation Victorian leader Warren Pickering must be having a good chuckle, right now. As I reported recently , the Victorian Liberals have finally acceded to political reality and agreed to preference One Nation ahead of Labor – but not…01:30
29. Calvert ChambersCalvert Chambers was built in 1925 on a vacant section adjoining Calvert’s Drapery premises on Victoria Street. It was commissioned by Robert George Clark Calvert, known as George, to provide additional upstairs office accommodation and…01:02
30. Drugs, precious metals, guns and classic cars seized in Wellington raidThe seizure of cash, gold, guns and luxury cars was "a long time coming", police say, following a raid in Wellington.00:55