New Zealand
‘I’m not a criminal’: Inside the underground world of magic mushroom therapy
In inner-city Auckland, more than 150 clients have visited this magic mushroom guide.
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Where is she now? Swimmer Hannah McLean on Commonwealth Games efforts
The former world medallist now coaches athletes on life after sport.
Private v public: Rich salmon or gluey pasta? Why NZ's hospital food varies so wildly
These are some of the dishes being served up to patients in our hospitals.
Auckland founders could be in for huge payday as Netflix circles start-up
Founders Matthew Buchanan and Karl von Randow each hold 20% stakes.
Auckland Uni grads see their AI start-up backed by Allbirds' Tim Brown
Chance meetings help early stage firm create buzz.
'Sequence of red flags': Review into $29m NZ taxpayer-funded MethaneSAT mission
The Environmental Defence Fund expects its review to finish by year’s end.
$185m plan: The property duo behind Christchurch’s tallest new tower
Christchurch's tallest to be 14 levels, with advanced seismic and safety features planned.
'How is it that this use can be promoted?': Apartment owner questions nearby land sale for student units
The 2829sq m Greys Ave site is being pitched for up to 704 student beds but some object.
'Cheating': Job security fears as Kiwis embrace AI skills in the workplace
Workers with the most AI competence are also the most conflicted, according to a survey.
The obscure virus that causes some children to go deaf
Camden Percy’s hearing loss was caused by congenital cytomegalovirus.
Why schools are feeling the toll of ongoing hoax email scares
Police say the threats appear low risk but investigations are ongoing.
Public sector cuts push students into more debt as they delay job hunting
Students are worried their once-stable career paths have been disrupted by the cuts.
The million-dollar givers: Which wealthy Kiwis donate, how much and why
New Zealanders donated around $3.8b to charities last year. Who are the biggest givers?
Experts warn of lower maths achievement under new curriculum
Only Year 3 pupils showed a statistically significant lift in maths scores.
The hidden mental health crisis among NZ-Iranians: Suicide attempts, abuse and a community in trauma
Kiwi Iranians report widespread insomnia, persistent anxiety and emotional exhaustion.
'Life-shattering' diagnosis: Philanthropist donates $22.7m to cancer research
Charlotte Lockhart has terminal breast cancer but hopes research will buy her more time.
Zinc for autism: Auckland mum and son join world-first study
Debbie Curtin and her son have joined a world-first zinc study in Auckland.
From dyslexic 10-year-old to building boss: Icon Construction director Dan Bosher
By 2027, Icon NZ will have been in this country for a decade and now has expansion plans.
Deborah Chambers: It’s time to reclassify LSD and magic mushrooms as lower-risk drugs
OPINION: Science points to a fairer way to treat LSD and psilocybin users.
Hidden hazard: Auckland faultline capable of magnitude 6.8 quake
The Mangatangi fault has been confirmed active after rupturing within 10,000 years.
Teenage boy arrested in Invercargill over nationwide bomb threat investigation
The teen faces two charges in the Invercargill Youth Court today.
Classes resume after suspicious item forces evacuation of Auckland University business school
A computer alert was sent to students across the central city campus.
'It feels like flying': Auckland violinist Lorna Zhang tells young Kiwi musicians to dream big
Zhang, who has played since she was 3, has been invited to audition in Germany.
Police probe bomb threat wave from overseas source, hits Auckland campuses and public sites
Today Unitec in Auckland's Mt Albert was evacuated for an hour in an 'urgent incident'.
Auckland Art Gallery evacuated after 'threatening email'
It follows bomb threats at Auckland University and Albany's Kiwi College this week.
Cecilia Robinson: Why a screen-first childhood is the wrong kind of ‘digital advantage’
OPINION: A University of Auckland review linked higher screen use to weaker focus skills.
Right of first refusal: Iwi in frame as $250m Epsom campus sale progresses
Sale involves the Education Ministry, Public Works Act and treaty right of first refusal.
Scientist behind treatment that saved 'countless' babies has died, aged 67
His brain cooling treatment, or therapeutic hypothermia, is now used worldwide.
Tower of debt: Ghost skyscraper developer estimated to owe $588.8m
China Construction Bank owed $133m. It called in receivers and now initial report is out.
Uni students unable to submit assignments after hackers take down online tool, leave threat
Hackers called ShinyHunters left a message demanding a settlement by May 12.