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A landslide in a scenic fjord set off a mega-tsunami. There may be more to come
World

A landslide in a scenic fjord set off a mega-tsunami. There may be more to come

NY Times: A cruise ship was sitting just outside Tracy Arm fjord when the landslide hit.

07 May 01:12 AM
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'Absolutely scary': The invisible force making food less nutritious

Experts fear the degradation of Earth's food supply will cause an epidemic of hunger.

04 May 12:00 AM
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These salmon got high on cocaine. That wasn’t the craziest part

New York Times: As it turns out, fish do indeed get wired when on cocaine.

22 Apr 01:43 AM

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Sharks, stings and social media threats: Inside the record swim down the North Island
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Sharks, stings and social media threats: Inside the record swim down the North Island

Jono Ridler swam 1367km down the North Island’s east coast over 90 days.

16 Apr 06:01 PM
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Shark nets spark furore at new $203m Club Med resort
Travel

Shark nets spark furore at new $203m Club Med resort

A tourism v wildlife battle is raging just months ahead of the resort's opening.

14 Apr 09:34 PM
Strongest El Niño in a century? What this rare phenomenon could bring
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Strongest El Niño in a century? What this rare phenomenon could bring

07 Apr 12:27 AM
Kiwi seen in Pureora forest for first time in 25 years
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Kiwi seen in Pureora forest for first time in 25 years

31 Mar 07:00 PM
Scientists filmed a whale birth. The surprise: mum had many helpers
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Scientists filmed a whale birth. The surprise: mum had many helpers

30 Mar 11:14 PM
Sanctuary kiwi boost Ruapehu, Tongariro, Wellington and Taranaki populations
New Zealand

Sanctuary kiwi boost Ruapehu, Tongariro, Wellington and Taranaki populations

26 Mar 05:00 PM
'No more possums, rats, stoats': Govt announces plans for Wellington to become first predator-free city
Wellington

'No more possums, rats, stoats': Govt announces plans for Wellington to become first predator-free city

'People aren’t coming to New Zealand to see feral cats or possums,' Tama Potaka says.

24 Mar 10:23 PM
Jellyfish, dolphins and support from Kelly Slater as Ridler's epic swim nears end
Sport

Jellyfish, dolphins and support from Kelly Slater as Ridler's epic swim nears end

Jono Ridler is now more than 1100km into his swim down the North Island's east coast.

22 Mar 12:00 AM
Opinion: How NZ can turn climate disasters into a resilient future
Opinion

Opinion: How NZ can turn climate disasters into a resilient future

Dr Laura Robichaux grew up evacuating from major US hurricanes before moving Downunder.

18 Mar 03:00 PM
'Still have a way to go': Ridler passes 1000km mark in record swim attempt
Sport

'Still have a way to go': Ridler passes 1000km mark in record swim attempt

'It's cool to stop for a second, to pause and appreciate what we've done out here.'

11 Mar 09:00 PM
‘Intolerable risk to life’: Crown manager kept on to oversee $70m Wairoa flood works
New Zealand

‘Intolerable risk to life’: Crown manager kept on to oversee $70m Wairoa flood works

A Cabinet paper expressed concern about the project, citing disputes between councils.

25 Feb 04:00 PM
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Timeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier target
Politics

Timeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier target

The Department of Conservation wants the memorial to be in place prior to the anniversary.

23 Feb 04:00 PM
Climate Change Minister says managed retreat an option as nationwide flooding risk map promised
Politics

Climate Change Minister says managed retreat an option as nationwide flooding risk map promised

Mapping aims to give councils and home owners a clearer picture of risk.

17 Feb 04:00 PM
Six60 surprise fans at Hamilton Farmers Market
New Zealand

Six60 surprise fans at Hamilton Farmers Market

Six60 made an impromptu visit to the Hamilton Farmers Market on Sunday to play a short selection of acoustic songs. Video / Danielle Zollickhofer

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16 Feb 04:00 AM
'A bit more comfortable with them': Ocean swimmer Jono Ridler on shark encounters
Sport

'A bit more comfortable with them': Ocean swimmer Jono Ridler on shark encounters

Ridler has encountered plenty of marine life early in his 1350km swimming effort.

03 Feb 05:01 AM
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How much red meat and dairy should you eat? We asked 3 experts
Lifestyle

How much red meat and dairy should you eat? We asked 3 experts

Washington Post: New US dietary guidelines deviate sharply from traditional advice.

18 Jan 11:10 PM
Auckland swimmers warned off as wastewater still leaves many beaches unsafe
Auckland

Auckland swimmers warned off as wastewater still leaves many beaches unsafe

More than 20 Auckland beaches remain under 'do not swim' black flags.

17 Jan 03:00 AM

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Audi recreates legendary 1934 Auto Union Lucca | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Driven editor David Linklater joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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10 May 10:33 PM
Cupra Formentor V e-Hybrid first drive: now with extra voltios
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Cupra Formentor V e-Hybrid first drive: now with extra voltios

Cupra has added plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) technology to its sporty coupe-SUV.

28 Sep 03:00 AM
Tesla to open up NZ supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs
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Tesla to open up NZ supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs

Charging network receives a boost after Tesla opens up its superchargers to non-Tesla EVs.

28 Sep 01:00 AM
Toyota to triple EV production as competition heats up
Driven Car Guide

Toyota to triple EV production as competition heats up

Toyota has revealed plans to triple its EV production by 2025.

27 Sep 06:17 PM
Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Driven Car Guide

Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload

Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?

27 Sep 03:00 AM
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Driven Car Guide

Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor

Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.

26 Sep 10:00 PM
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
Driven Car Guide

MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout

We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.

26 Sep 03:00 AM
BYD launches Yangwang U8 Premium Edition hybrid SUV
Driven Car Guide

BYD launches Yangwang U8 Premium Edition hybrid SUV

BYD's new large SUV will have 1000km range, 900kW of power and will float.

25 Sep 10:00 PM
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Kim Knight: My weekend with Waiheke's rude and entitled
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Kim Knight: My weekend with Waiheke's rude and entitled

OPINION: A holiday encounter with bus seat hogs and child hecklers.

07 Jan 08:00 PM
Undersized snapper dumped and dead near Great Barrier Island
New Zealand

Undersized snapper dumped and dead near Great Barrier Island

Recreational fishermen come across a large dumping of undersized snapper. Video / Supplied

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05 Jan 09:26 PM
Why Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey
Sport

Why Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey

'I’ve really fully committed to this. I’ve burned the boats, so to speak.'

04 Jan 04:05 PM
Asset sales? Pāmu Landcorp boss says there are 'conversations' around its future
Politics

Asset sales? Pāmu Landcorp boss says there are 'conversations' around its future

Mark Leslie told Newstalk ZB the Crown would 'like to release some capital'.

21 Dec 04:00 PM
Boom in students, budget in reverse: How long can universities stretch?
New Zealand

Boom in students, budget in reverse: How long can universities stretch?

The University of Auckland now has a record 47,033 students, up 8% on last year.

26 Mar 04:00 PM
New NCEA plan, tight deadline: What the overhaul leaves teachers still asking
New Zealand

New NCEA plan, tight deadline: What the overhaul leaves teachers still asking

PPTA president Chris Abercrombie is with The Front Page to dive into the detail, or lack thereof.

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26 Mar 03:55 AM
'We need a plan now': Ministry weighs remote learning as fuel crisis deepens
Education

'We need a plan now': Ministry weighs remote learning as fuel crisis deepens

Unions met ministry officials today as remote and hybrid-learning plans are scoped.

24 Mar 04:00 PM
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Major NZ university forces students back to in-person exams to curb AI cheating
Education

Major NZ university forces students back to in-person exams to curb AI cheating

The change is partly driven by fears students are using AI tools to cheat online.

23 Mar 04:18 PM
Inside the growing trend of therapy dogs in the classroom
New Zealand

Inside the growing trend of therapy dogs in the classroom

Golden retriever Goose now works weekly in a shared counselling space.

22 Mar 06:14 PM
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Chris Abercrombie: New school qualifications system must be launched as whole package
Opinion

Chris Abercrombie: New school qualifications system must be launched as whole package

OPINION: The PPTA wants firm plans for vocational study and Year 11 leavers.

22 Mar 05:00 PM
Can schools keep up with AI while teaching kids to think for themselves?
Education

Can schools keep up with AI while teaching kids to think for themselves?

Principals nationwide fear AI will erode students' critical thinking skills.

20 Mar 11:01 PM
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How are New Zealand schools coping with the rise of AI?
Education

How are New Zealand schools coping with the rise of AI?

The explosion of generative artificial intelligence is reshaping the way students are taught, assessed, and even how they cheat.

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20 Mar 11:00 PM
Psychology assistant push hits hurdle as Otago forced to wait until 2027
New Zealand

Psychology assistant push hits hurdle as Otago forced to wait until 2027

The new diploma is part of a Government plan to boost mental health staff by 500 a year.

17 Mar 04:00 PM
Language learning renaissance: Demand for te reo outstrips teacher supply
New Zealand

Language learning renaissance: Demand for te reo outstrips teacher supply

Nearly 60% of students now learn some te reo Māori at school.

08 Mar 04:00 PM
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