Charlie Dreaver
RNZ
New Zealand
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Japan warns it will block NZ honey shipments if glyphosate limits breached
New Zealand sent almost $68m of honey to Japan last year, but the country is warning it will stop our honey imports if it continues to find the weed killer glyphosate during border testing. → Read More
More cyclists need hospital treatment for injuries, study finds
A new study suggests cycling safety is lagging behind cycling promotion. → Read More
Poor hygiene in nail and beauty salons could 'cost a foot'
How much are you willing to pay for a manicure or pedicure? $30? $50? ...A foot? → Read More
Six years later, mother still waiting for coronial inquest into son's death
A mother whose son took his own life six years ago says she is still waiting for a coroner's inquest into his death. → Read More
Godwit numbers looking good, but future still bleak
Christchurch's godwit numbers are looking healthy this year, despite food shortages during their migration. → Read More
Study looks at kumara as a potential baby health food
New Zealand researchers are hoping to find out if kumara could promote healthy bacteria in an infant's gut. → Read More
Patients on brand of anti-depressants told supply will run out
Patients paying extra to stay on a brand of antidepressants, are now being told the supply will run out next year. → Read More
Wellington new bus services to change following complaints
Just weeks after implementation, Greater Wellington Regional Council has today voted to change its new bus service. → Read More
In case of emergency: Children map community using Lego and Minecraft
Researchers are using a popular computer game and Lego to creatively teach children about emergency planning. → Read More
Experts weigh in on 3D printed gun debate
Firearm laws may need to adapt to keep up with the changing technology used to print 3D guns, says a law and technology expert. → Read More
Uni's first woman graduate and pioneer celebrates milestone
Massey University's first woman graduate is turning a hundred today but she is showing no sign of slowing down. → Read More
New Zealanders are anxious drivers
Two-thirds of New Zealanders feel anxiety while driving a vehicle. → Read More
Moisture farming: Foggy anti-drought device wins prize
A University of Canterbury student is hoping to help drought sticken farmers in his home country of India, using fog. → Read More
Can food waste and poo power help NZ reach its low emission goal?
Our agriculture waste should be used, rather than discarded to power this country to lower emissions, says one New Zealand company. → Read More
New Zealand: The Rosetta Stone of ancient whale species
A new genus of ancient baleen whale has been identified after being discovered in the South Island's Hakataramea Valley, giving scientists new information on the prehistoric ancestors of modern day whales. → Read More
Couple left shell-shocked after accidentally kidnapping endangered snail
Two trampers from Kahurangi National Park have had a shock after bringing home what they thought was an empty shell of a giant land snail as a souvenir. → Read More
Rare star observed using NZ technology
New Zealand radio astronomers are excited a rare star has been observed using technology they helped design. → Read More
Ice, ice maybe? Cold blast heading to NZ
Goodbye jandals and hello winter boots - a cold snap and possible dustings of snow is set to rudely remind us winter is coming. → Read More
Long, 'painful' wait for change following suicides in DHB care
The mothers of two young men who killed themselves while under mental health care say that when the system fails it should be easier and quicker to find out what went wrong. → Read More
Homegrown festival warned of dangerous fake ecstasy drug
Wellington's biggest music festival, Homegrown, is being encouraged by experts to have testing available next month to screen for a dangerous drug being sold as ecstasy. → Read More