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The one reason so many cold and flu tablets don’t actually work

The evidence is clear: often these medicines do not work as well as they claim, some experts say.

6:00am

Fine weather and students help lift Auckland buses to record usage

The public transport network faces one of its biggest tests of the year this Saturday, with more than 85,000 fans expected across three major events on the same evening.

6:00am

Two men wade in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz with vessels anchored in the background, off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Sunday, July 12, 2026. (Source: Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP)

World

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line'

"Under no circumstances and in no way will we allow America, as a foreign and extra regional country, to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz," said a spokesperson for the Iranian military.

30 mins ago

2:13

World

Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged bets on speeches

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president is aware of the situation, which she described as “unfortunate” and “a disgrace".

43 mins ago

Former Gisborne Councillor Pat Seymour is frustrated with illegal rubbish dumping on Mākarori Bea

Environment

Popular Gisborne surf beach blighted by Illegal rubbish dumping

Multiple tonnes of waste over the past two months have piled up at the beach car park.

One of the officers said other evidence, such as the ownership of a hat and bayonet connected with the killing, wouldn't have been affected by the withholding of a witness's statement. (Source: NZ Police)

Crime and Justice

Arthur Easton murder: Ex-officer testifies about withheld witness statement

Two former police officers are on trial in the High Court at Auckland accused of perverting the course of justice.

1:57

A tsunami warning was initially issued after the strong earthquake near Te Anau (Source: Pat and Chewie on BHN).

New Zealand

Watch: 'My heart's going' - Large South Island quake rattles podcast

"That's quite a strong and long one," one of the hosts said.

50 mins ago

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A one-kilometre stretch of State Highway 1 near Longbeach Rd south of Ashburton was riddled with more than 100 potholes.

New Zealand

Business booms for Ashburton mechanic as SH1 potholes frustrate motorists

Matt from Collision Plus told Breakfast he had more vehicles coming through his workshop after hitting potholes on State Highway 1 south of Ashburton.

32 mins ago

0:51

Health

Will jogging give you 'runner's waist' or 'cortisol face'?

Appearance-driven fitness trends on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram was discouraging women from healthy exercise.

6:00am

Geonet said the earthquake struck about 40km north of Te Anau at 9.14pm on Thursday at a depth of 53km.

New Zealand

Tsunami warning downgraded after Fiordland quake revised to 5.9

Civil Defence has downgraded the warning to an advisory, with no coastal flooding expected but dangerous currents and surges still possible along the Fiordland coast.

1:42

New Zealand

Business booms for Ashburton mechanic as SH1 potholes frustrate motorists

Matt from Collision Plus told Breakfast he had more vehicles coming through his workshop after hitting potholes on State Highway 1 south of Ashburton.

32 mins ago

0:51

Health

Will jogging give you 'runner's waist' or 'cortisol face'?

Appearance-driven fitness trends on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram was discouraging women from healthy exercise.

6:00am

New Zealand

Tsunami warning downgraded after Fiordland quake revised to 5.9

Civil Defence has downgraded the warning to an advisory, with no coastal flooding expected but dangerous currents and surges still possible along the Fiordland coast.

1:42

Life

The one reason so many cold and flu tablets don’t actually work

The evidence is clear: often these medicines do not work as well as they claim, some experts say.

6:00am

New Zealand

Fine weather and students help lift Auckland buses to record usage

The public transport network faces one of its biggest tests of the year this Saturday, with more than 85,000 fans expected across three major events on the same evening.

6:00am

World

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line'

"Under no circumstances and in no way will we allow America, as a foreign and extra regional country, to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz," said a spokesperson for the Iranian military.

30 mins ago

2:13

World

Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged bets on speeches

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president is aware of the situation, which she described as “unfortunate” and “a disgrace".

43 mins ago

Environment

Popular Gisborne surf beach blighted by Illegal rubbish dumping

Multiple tonnes of waste over the past two months have piled up at the beach car park.

Crime and Justice

Arthur Easton murder: Ex-officer testifies about withheld witness statement

Two former police officers are on trial in the High Court at Auckland accused of perverting the course of justice.

1:57

Politics

Digital driver's licences: Feedback sought for public 'confidence'

Consultation seeks feedback on detailed rules to put the new system in place.

The restoration of the quake-damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings was expected to cost at least $100 million.

New Zealand

Private investors sought to save significant Christchurch heritage site

The restoration of the quake-damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings was expected to cost at least $100 million.

2:32

New Zealand

Business booms for Ashburton mechanic as SH1 potholes frustrate motorists

Matt from Collision Plus told Breakfast he had more vehicles coming through his workshop after hitting potholes on State Highway 1 south of Ashburton.

32 mins ago

0:51

Health

Will jogging give you 'runner's waist' or 'cortisol face'?

Appearance-driven fitness trends on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram was discouraging women from healthy exercise.

6:00am

Politics

Digital driver's licences: Feedback sought for public 'confidence'

Consultation seeks feedback on detailed rules to put the new system in place.

New Zealand

Private investors sought to save significant Christchurch heritage site

The restoration of the quake-damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings was expected to cost at least $100 million.

2:32

New Zealand

Tsunami warning downgraded after Fiordland quake revised to 5.9

Civil Defence has downgraded the warning to an advisory, with no coastal flooding expected but dangerous currents and surges still possible along the Fiordland coast.

1:42

Life

The one reason so many cold and flu tablets don’t actually work

The evidence is clear: often these medicines do not work as well as they claim, some experts say.

6:00am

New Zealand

Fine weather and students help lift Auckland buses to record usage

The public transport network faces one of its biggest tests of the year this Saturday, with more than 85,000 fans expected across three major events on the same evening.

6:00am

World

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line'

"Under no circumstances and in no way will we allow America, as a foreign and extra regional country, to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz," said a spokesperson for the Iranian military.

30 mins ago

2:13

World

Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged bets on speeches

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president is aware of the situation, which she described as “unfortunate” and “a disgrace".

43 mins ago

Environment

Popular Gisborne surf beach blighted by Illegal rubbish dumping

Multiple tonnes of waste over the past two months have piled up at the beach car park.

Life

The one reason so many cold and flu tablets don’t actually work

The evidence is clear: often these medicines do not work as well as they claim, some experts say.

6:00am

New Zealand

Fine weather and students help lift Auckland buses to record usage

The public transport network faces one of its biggest tests of the year this Saturday, with more than 85,000 fans expected across three major events on the same evening.

6:00am

World

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line'

"Under no circumstances and in no way will we allow America, as a foreign and extra regional country, to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz," said a spokesperson for the Iranian military.

30 mins ago

2:13

World

Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged bets on speeches

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president is aware of the situation, which she described as “unfortunate” and “a disgrace".

43 mins ago

Environment

Popular Gisborne surf beach blighted by Illegal rubbish dumping

Multiple tonnes of waste over the past two months have piled up at the beach car park.

Crime and Justice

Arthur Easton murder: Ex-officer testifies about withheld witness statement

Two former police officers are on trial in the High Court at Auckland accused of perverting the course of justice.

1:57

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