The diagnosis and treatment of concussion is an extremely complex and controversial area, and something not just restricted to rugby.

Billy Guyton's legacy: NZ scientists make significant CTE breakthrough

Scientists studying the brains of rugby players have made a breakthrough that could potentially allow CTE to be diagnosed in living players.

Tue, Mar 11

3:12

Jenny Suo spoke to the young talent hot on the heels of his mate Liam Lawson.

Christchurch's Louis Sharp gets set for Formula 3

Is this 17-year-old the next Liam Lawson?

October 9, 2024

2:41

The 27-year-old athlete from Wellington has broken Peter Snell's 60-year 800m record

Wellingtonian who broke Sir Peter Snell's 800m record named for Olympics

James Preston has been named in the New Zealand team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just days after breaking the late Sir Peter Snell's 62-year-old NZ record in the 800 metres.

May 29, 2024

Image design: Nadine Christmas

'I wish I could be that person all the time' – Jenny Suo on her love of a tramp

Walking in nature brings Jenny Suo serenity and the best conversations.

March 16, 2024

After spending time in an Indonesian refugee camp, Hussain Razaie now has everything he needs.

Refugee finds second home in New Zealand after help from strangers

At just 16, Hussain Razaie was captured by the Taliban while buying supplies in town and has spent a decade trying to find a home after running away.

January 6, 2024

3:25

It may no longer be the epicentre of gold panning or coal mining, but this eclectic community now boasts plenty of other reasons to visit.

The Blackball black hole - locked down in the West Coast bush

Jenny Suo on emerging from a four-day solo tramp for a Sunday story to find New Zealand in lockdown.

April 24, 2022

12:07

October 2021
Aussie singer Matt Corby says he learned not to be so hard on himself while writing Rainbow Valley.

Radical life change helps Aussie singer Matt Corby write his latest album

Aussie singer Matt Corby says he learned not to be so hard on himself while writing Rainbow Valley.

October 8, 2021

3:20

Nathan Followill takes time out of lockdown chaos to chat to Jenny Suo

Kings of Leon announce New Zealand tour

Nathan Followill takes time out of lockdown chaos to chat to Jenny Suo.

October 2, 2021

2:51

June 2021
The Australian actor, musician and comedian is writing a new TV series called Upright.

Tim Minchin: 'Tell stories and stop calling people scum'

The Australian musician, comedian, writer and actor opened up to Jenny Suo about his life in the arts.

June 22, 2021

April 2021
The island serves as a nursery to raise kiwi until they are big enough to return to the wild.

Rotoroa Island celebrates 10-year anniversary as wildlife sanctuary by releasing kiwi birds

The island was shut to the public for nearly 100 years, but now it is home to our native wildlife.

April 5, 2021

August 2020
Scientists at Yale University have developed a cheap and easy saliva test that's just been given emergency government clearance and they couldn't have done it without help from some NBA stars.

Kiwi scientist uses NBA stars as subjects to develop 'game changing' Covid-19 testing method

Scientists at the prestigious Yale University have developed a cheap and easy saliva test.

August 23, 2020

April 2020
We are coming up to three weeks in lockdown but New Zealanders are using the internet to get in touch with nature and wildlife around the world.

Real-time wildlife cameras surging in popularity as Kiwis get their nature fix in lockdown

A clinical psychologist says looking at landscapes, even through a computer screen, delivers huge benefits.

April 14, 2020

March 2020
Mangawhai motorcyclist Stephen Bowles said he knows how to take care of Harleys, this being his third.

Harley-Davidson owner turns to Fair Go after warranty claim for severe corrosion rejected

Stephen Bowles’ 2018 Harley Davidson Fatboy is his pride and joy.

March 17, 2020

January 2020
It means an anxious wait for their family back home.

Anxious wait for families of Kiwi firefighters heading to help in Australia

Another team of 21 New Zealanders will touch down in Australia tonight.

January 19, 2020

With the amount of rubbish spiking during the holiday season, here’s what you should know to reduce the waste.

Greasy pizza boxes, broken wine glasses, old TVs or computer, what can and can't be recycled

Many Kiwis are getting it wrong with what they're putting in recycling bins.

January 18, 2020

The group of conservationists and divers were shocked by what lay beneath the pristine waters.

Divers shocked by amount of rubbish found during clean-up in Fiordland's Dusky Sound

The clean-up is the first of what will be an annual expedition.

January 7, 2020

November 2019
The musician, known off stage as Stella Bennet, will be headlining tomorrow’s Vodafone Music Awards.

From SoundCloud to the world stage, Auckland singer Benee still soaking it all in

Stella Bennet will be headlining tomorrow’s Vodafone Music Awards.

November 13, 2019

Clooney's chapter ended while its books were still full of eager diners.

One of Auckland's best known restaurants closes its doors after 13 years

Owner Tony Stewart has cystic fibrosis, a life threatening disorder where the lungs and digestive system are blocked with mucus.

November 12, 2019

September 2019
Albert Cho, 22, started his Instagram page, Eat Lit Food, last year as a joke for his friends.

Auckland's foul-mouthed food blogger attracts huge social media following

There's probably only one thing Albert Cho will never put in his mouth - soap.

September 13, 2019

The Forest Restoration Trust has had one of its mot successful chick-rearing seasons.

Plight of the kiwi looking up after boosted efforts from conservationists

The Forest Restoration Trust has had one of its mot successful chick-rearing seasons.

September 7, 2019

August 2019
Liz Carlson, 31, has visited 70 countries and every continent since she got her start 10 years ago.

Wanaka-based American travel writer to teach Kiwis how to get paid exploring the world

Liz Carlson, 31, has visited 70 countries and every continent since she got her start 10 years ago.

August 23, 2019

April 2019
University of Auckland scientists spent two years collecting the whales’ scat for their study.

Scientists studying Hauraki Gulf whales make startling discovery – after two-year poo hunt

The Auckland University researchers have spent two years following Bryde's whales, waiting for them to do their business.

April 11, 2019

March 2019
The 29-year-old will be performing in Auckland this weekend.

Drum and bass star Netsky says NZ, his favourite place to play, could someday be his home

The Belgian musician says he'd love to move here one day.

March 9, 2019

Soaked Oats lead singer Oscar Mein started writing songs about stone fruits.

Dunedin band find musical inspiration from working on roadside produce stall

Soaked Oats lead singer Oscar Mein started writing songs about stone fruits.

March 1, 2019

February 2019
I am Rachel Chu takes the film's "generic Hollywood story" and weaves in personal experiences with culture and identity.

Kiwi-Asian friends rework Crazy Rich Asians to better reflect personal, cultural experiences

Ravi Gurunathan wasn't convinced by the blockbuster movie, so he created a stage show spin-off.

February 19, 2019