An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new super-Earth exoplanet orbiting a nearby M-dwarf star known as Ross 508. The newly found alien world, which received designation Ros… [+3414 chars]
Comfortable urban public spaces play an important role in shaping healthy behaviors and raising well-being among citizens. Given the context of climate change, unplanned urbanization, and the worldwi… [+2740 chars]
Millions of Covid-19 patients may have an undiagnosed, potentially fatal acute kidney disease, according to a new study. File picture. (Source: istock.com) University of Queensland researchers say … [+2059 chars]
Chlamydia is still the most reported STI in New Zealand with 525 cases of chlamydia per 100,000 of the New Zealand population reported for the 12 months ending September 30, 2021. The majority of ca… [+1581 chars]
There have now been more than 100,000 cases of COVID-19 in Waikato since the pandemic began, with the vast majority this year due to the widespread outbreak of the Omicron variant. The high rate … [+4716 chars]
Hawke's Bay police have charged a 27-year-old man following the death of a 3-month-old Napier child. Photo NZME A man has been charged with manslaughter after the death of a three-month-old boy who … [+601 chars]
A Covid-19 modeller is warning a second Omicron wave, likely in the next three to four months, could result in higher numbers of hospitalisations and deaths. A hospital set up in preparation for Cov… [+2822 chars]
Preparations have begun for Matariki celebrations around the country, with Auckland today announcing a schedule of more than 80 events across the region. Matariki star cluster from southern hemisphe… [+2313 chars]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will attend Trooping the Colour ceremony as Prince Charles steps in. Standing half a mile away from Buckingham Palace, Meghan and Harry will watch the show from the Du… [+877 chars]
Jarden research analyst Grant Swanepoel said average house prices peaked at $965,000 in November 2021, which is a 49 percent increase from 2019 when the average house price was just $647,000. He sai… [+831 chars]
Jarden research analyst Grant Swanepoel said average house prices peaked at $965,000 in November 2021, which is a 49 percent increase from 2019 when the average house price was just $647,000. He sai… [+831 chars]