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Coronet Peak opens $2 million 'snow factory'
Crews have started producing snow from a high-tech fridge-like machine housed in shipping containers that can operate in temperatures of up to 20 degrees.

GTA 6 on PC isn’t an afterthought — it’s a second payday
Did you know you can just say things that aren’t true and there’s nothing anyone can do about it? Check this out: “My dog has six legs.” Bam, look at all the consequences I’m not facing for fibbing to you. In 2026, you can do this to an audience of...

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of May 4 - 10
Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

New Zealand Transport Agency restores millions in funding for police breath testing
The agency has authorised $18 million of funding to police following an independent analysis of breath testing data.

Ministry of Education approves total $1.4 million to remove asbestos-contaminated sand
The ministry says it approved one-off grants for 65 schools to cover the bill for last year's clean up of asbestos-contaminated sand.

Most Kiwis are cutting back as global conflict hits household budgets - are you?
A survey commissioned by Westpac found 84% of people have adjusted their behaviour up from 74% when the same poll was run on March 19.

What the deal with Singapore means for New Zealand
Explainer - It's a pretty simple equation, crisis or no crisis: New Zealand needs fuel, Singapore supplies fuel. Singapore needs food, New Zealand supplies food.

Labour Party announces Te Puoho Katene as final candidate for Maori seats
Te Puoho Katene, a Fulbright scholar from Stanford's Graduate School of Business, says it's a privilege to be selected to contest Te Tai Hauauru.

New Zealand Trnsport Agency restores millions in funding for police breath testing
The agency has authorised $18 million of funding to police following an independent analysis of breath testing data.

Sing returns as Red Roses rejig back three against Italy
Emma Sing, Ellie Kildunne and Mia Venner comprise a new-look back-three combination for England's Women's Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.

Morning Report live: GP calls for radical change in primary care funding
Some GPs say they are burning out, and, in some cases, thinking about shutting up shop.

ChatGPT’s new default model is dialing back the annoying emojis
One reason I took a break from ChatGPT a few months ago (I’m back now) was how sick to death I got of its constant emojis, especially when it came to lists. The brain emoji was my least favorite, along with the green checkmarks, the pointy fingers, and the yellow...

Mayors consider government's amalgamation ultimatum
Some mayors say council reforms will help communities gain their voice, while others fear they'll lose their identity.

Niuean-Samoan artist releases first EP inspired by a reconnection to Vagahau Niue
For independent pop artist Tyrun a life-long passion in music has become a pathway back to language learning.

Children's screen use linked to long-term attention and self-control problems, study finds
The study found 81 percent of 58 studies showed at least one negative link between screen use and the brain's executive function or management system.

Awakino Gorge reopening but limitations remain for businesses
The Awakino Gorge opened to one-lane escorted convoys over the weekend, but remains closed during daylight hours on week days, infuriating some business owners.

Ministry letters to Gloriavale Christian School reveal 'multiple concerns'
The school exists to indoctrinate children, maintain a caste system and grow a workforce, new documents show.

Education Minister Erica Stanford responds to criticism of curriculum rewrite
The Education Minister told RNZ changes would be made to six draft curriculums - but there wouldn't be any complete rewrites.