Arts – Vera Ellen wins 2024 Taite Music Prize

Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) is proud to announce the winner of the prestigious 2024 Taite Music Prize at an exclusive ceremony held at the Q Theatre in Tāmaki Makaurau. The event celebrated outstanding New Zealand albums released in the previous calendar year and showcased exceptional local talent across genres.

Health – Pseudoephedrine back on shelves for winter

Associate Health Minister David Seymour has announced that Medsafe has approved 11 cold and flu medicines containing pseudoephedrine. Pharmaceutical suppliers have indicated they might be able to supply the first products in June. “This is much earlier than the original expectation of medicines being available by 2025. The Government recognised

Lifestyle – New study highlights risks from technology for schoolkids

A new study is highlighting the risk of harm to the health and wellbeing of young people from the frequent and extended use of digital technologies. ‘Impact of Digital Technologies on Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review’ was published in the New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, and

Technology – Blackbots win Rising Star Award at FIRST Robotics World Champs

FIRST® New Zealand is thrilled to announce that the New Zealand Blackbots team has won the prestigious Rising Star Award at the 2024 FIRST® Robotics Competition World Championships in Houston, Texas. The Rising Star Award celebrates a team that has demonstrated exceptional skill, spirit and passion for robotics. The New