Watercare has revealed that 90 trucks a week are carrying waste from 300 homes in a new subdivision because they do not have adequate sewage connections.

Phil Vine reviews Happiness Falls by Angie Kim published by Faber.

When Dr Sea Rotmann moved to New Zealand as a coral reef ecologist, she did not expect to end up as one of the country's leading researchers in energy hardship.

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of six Gaza hostages held by Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government is committed to achieving a deal to release those remaining in captivity.

A New Zealand business which makes education software used by millions around the world has just received the backing of a US private equity firm.

New research has found that humans age in two rapid bursts rather than in a gradual, chronological way.

Primary age students are able to view pornography, sexualised animal content, and information about self-harm on school devices - shocking school leaders and leading to calls for far better online blocking technology.

Comedians Donna Brookbanks and Elisabeth Easther with a few laughs.

Dana says Scott Robertson is set for the biggest test of his All Blacks coaching career when his side take on the Springboks in Johannesburg this weekend.

Jeremy's chosen tracks include what he calls the joyful uplift of Nick Cave's 'Wild God', and the subtle sensuality of Clairo. And Christchurch legend Al Park continues his late career upswing.