1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (502+ words) September 7, 2026 11:24am Sep 7, 2026 11:24am For people considering their end-of-life options, returning to the earth with minimal environmental impact is one alternative to a traditional burial. Natural burials place an emphasis on allowing the body and burial materials to break down naturally, with…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (435+ words) September 1, 2026 3:18pm Sep 1, 2026 3:18pm Road dust kicked up by passing traffic can have a greater impact on Auckland’s air pollution than vehicle exhaust, new research has found. The 13-year study found road dust was a significant source of PM₁₀ — tiny airborne particles linked…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (236+ words) August 31, 2026 12:30pm Aug 31, 2026 12:30pm As influenza and RSV cases surge through winter, health officials are reminding people that New Zealand is also still in the grip of a nationwide pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic. Waitematā District, covering North and West Auckland, currently has…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (299+ words) August 26, 2026 3:00pm Aug 26, 2026 3:00pm Kiwis are being encouraged to recognise the contribution of their local volunteer firefighters by nominating them for this years Volunteer Fire Brigade of the Year awards. The United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA) has launched the awards as part…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (340+ words) August 25, 2026 5:17pm Aug 25, 2026 5:17pm Take runners. An overload injury such or shin splints is often blamed on “too much running.” However, if that were the only cause, why can some athletes tolerate 160km per week while others break down after just a few…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (268+ words) August 25, 2026 4:23pm Aug 25, 2026 4:23pm Growing older may be inevitable, but author Jennifer Gini argues there is no reason not to have some fun with it. Readers have the chance to win a copy of her new book Growing Old Delightfully, which is…...