The young adult novel - A Flame in the Dark - follows the New Zealand-born Australian-raised World War 2 hero on her journey to Europe as a nurse and journalist turned secret agent.

Government ministers are pressing supermarkets on cutting costs for shoppers.

The springs - also know as Pupu springs - hold some of the clearest water in the world.

Fewer work utes, vans and truck were sold in April, compared to the previous year, which motor industry experts say is further evidence of shaky business confidence. Overall vehicle registrations last month were up almost 12 per cent compared to April 2025.

Citrus growers call for transparency in pricing - with many saying what's charged at the supermarket doesn't match what they are getting paid for their fruit. While the quality and volume of the fruit is looking good this year, growers are questioning where costs are being added.

Consumer New Zealand says no bank has earned one of its People's Choice awards.

Kenneth Chapman on creating a fantasy world that reflected  himself. with his children's book  Lonasei and the Mystery of Origin Grove.

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Health investment for  Queenstown and Central Otago District, electricty conference, feasibility study on the Whoosh gondola system, the film and TV village at Ayrburn and snow making at Coronet Peak .

Harry Ricketts reviews Have This Heart by Lawrence Patchett, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press.

Geoff Chase has helped 100 doctoral students get over the line and now boasts a global network of researchers across academia and industry.