16+ hour, 10+ min ago   (626+ words) Verb Wellington is back "with a vengeance" this September, after last year's hiatus. The capital's annual literary festival is taking place 23-27 September. Writer Chris Tse is launching his poetry collection Dance Floor Romance and hosting other events, including Fever - a…...

23+ hour, 59+ min ago   (762+ words) Auckland's City Rail Link has had its first full weekday in operation on Monday after a busy Sunday opening, and some businesses are already gearing up for opening an extra day in anticipation of more customers. Auckland Transport estimates 32,000 people…...

19+ hour, 54+ min ago   (480+ words) Harassment may have contributed to the death of a leopard seal in Wellington that drew of hundreds, a marine biologist says. The Department of Conservation said the seal was found dead in the Hutt River on Saturday afternoon. The female…...

23+ hour, 20+ min ago   (645+ words) Financial adviser Niran Iswar says almost every rental property he's ever owned has lost money - and he thinks more people are coming around to the idea that it's not always a surefire way to make money. Iswar, who is head…...

1+ day, 49+ min ago   (130+ words) Pharmacists in the UK will be able to treat more minor ailments under an expanded NHS "pharmacy first" scheme - things like migraines, acne, shingles, infected insect bites, and UTIs. In New Zealand pharmacy treatments have already been expanded to include…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (741+ words) The Post Primary Teachers Association says thousands more students could fail under the government's plan to replace NCEA with a new qualification. It also warns the change will cost schools up to $58 million in incidental costs such as training and…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (571+ words) A survey of more than 200 GP practices shows six out of ten are worried about their future financial viability, and more than half now charge for services that used to be free. GenPro, the association which represents general practice owners,…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1055+ words) A former ANZ Premiership franchise boss believes the country's biggest city warrants having two teams in a newly established private franchise league. After months of uncertainty, Netball New Zealand last week announced a significant overhaul of the elite domestic competition…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (795+ words) All Blacks coach Dave Rennie feels the All Blacks are making making good progress, but says the loss of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series hurts. The Springboks rejoiced with the series trophy after beating the All Blacks 43-28 in Baltimore, taking the…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (158+ words) A strong start was not enough for the White Sox on the opening day of the Women's Softball World Cup qualifier in Oklahoma City. The New Zealand side fell 8-6 to World No. 6 the Netherlands in a tight contest at Devon…...