Research suggests any potential benefits to sleeping next to a beloved pet aren’t straightforward.
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced governments overseas to get creative.
Since the Iran-US war began in late February, Iran has retaliated by targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, effectively shutting it down.
Also known as nangs, nos or laughing gas, nitrous oxide imports increased by 60% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to Stats NZ data.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including police keeping a watch on fuel related crime, and how do you steal 400,000 KitKats?
Police said there had not been a notable rise in fuel-related crime yet, but a senior officer has warned that when there was a supply issue, illegal behaviour could follow.
Several inquiries have been opened into the landslide, including by the Coroner, NZ Police, WorkSafe NZ, central government and the council.
New Zealand turned on the style to claim a famous victory over South American opposition in their final home match before the World Cup.
The daughters of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson have made "alternative plans" and won't be at Windsor Castle on Sunday
Sarah Clark was killed on the morning of March 11 after a car crashed into a café on Auckland's North Shore.
The $4.22 billion sale, which included Mainland and Anchor, was first agreed on in August last year.
Police said the two unconnected incidents, which resulted in a man being taken to hospital, occurred in Hastings last night.
"Our expectation is that this revised capacity number finally brings consensus on this important issue," said the Housing Minister.
The authorised officer submitted around 40 timesheets claiming hours he hadn't worked, the Independent Police Conduct Authority said.
A statement from the team confirmed the 31-year-old had surgery this week – but it was still uncertain when his return date would be.
A family pulled over and got out of their vehicle to stop an assault at a bus stop in the suburb of Massey.
The Commerce Commission said it was probing SFCVIBE Rating after receiving two reported concerns about the scheme.
David Tamihere was convicted in 1990 of killing Heidi Paakkonen and Urban Hoglin who disappeared in the Coromandel the previous year.
Tolaga Bay Area School Principal Nori Parata said students had been commenting on the smell.
Dezi Freeman evaded authorities for more than 200 days before he was reportedly shot and killed by police on Monday morning.
Police said the semi-automatic shotgun may have been altered and has likely been discarded in the area.
Make-over after 50 years will change from plastic to sustainable material due to the shutdown of specialised machinery used to produce the original poppies.
Analysis: Foreign Minister Winston Peters is heading to the Cook Islands tomorrow in a move that signifies a further improvement in relations between the two countries.
Funding agency Te Māngai Pāho is facing a 25% to 30% cut.
David Tamihere's convictions quashed, electricity prices set to rise, and what are other countries doing in response to the global fuel crisis?
Fired Up Stilettos alleged its chairperson had been put through a disrespectful interview process when applying to become a candidate for the party.
Grant Dermody maintainshe had said “that’s ridiculous” to someone he did not know at another table, albeit in an aggressive manner.
It comes ahead of the departure of Judith Collins and Shane Reti, who are currently two National ministers in Luxon's government.
Police have caught two males who allegedly filmed themselves throwing puppies into the Whakatāne River – where the animals later drowned.
A fundraiser kicked off today in Wellington with 150 players packing out a course in support.
