National http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/default.aspx?cat=1005&ref=rss National 10 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:03:08 GMT rss@nzcity.co.nz NZCity, NewsTalkZB What do NZ voters really care about? A global comparison reveals some surprises Like people everywhere, New Zealanders are worried about living standards, costs and wages. But a global poll reveal some less obvious priorities. http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=454919&ref=rss Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:17:06 GMT Stripped titles? Compensating rivals? How the Manchester City cheating scandal could play out Manchester City could be facing enormous sanctions for cheating – and the fallout may spread to its 13 teams around the world, from New York to Melbourne. http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=454915&ref=rss Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:07:06 GMT Feeling the burn? It’s not lactic acid The myth that lactic acid causes the ‘burn’ we feel during exercise is actually a long-lasting misunderstanding. http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=454912&ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:37:05 GMT Ancient virus hunters: how we discovered sheeppox DNA hidden in medieval gospels DNA can survive in parchment for well over a thousand years. http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=454911&ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:27:05 GMT Floating power plants could offer coastal communities a reliable energy source. Here’s how These mobile power systems could be a lifeline for remote, island and disaster-prone places. http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=454909&ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:17:05 GMT From ‘disgrace and pollution’ to ‘pride’: how Australians came to embrace their convict family ties Many former convicts changed their names and hid their past. But over the last 50 years, Australians have increasingly discovered – and embraced – convict relatives. http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=454908&ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:07:05 GMT A South Canterbury Mayor says the basics aren't being met - as the Government under-funds road safety in his region A South Canterbury Mayor says the basics aren't being met - as the Government under-funds road safety in his region http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=454905&ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:17:04 GMT A person's in critical condition after falling from a vehicle travelling through Christchurch's Lyttelton Tunnel A person's in critical condition after falling from a vehicle travelling through Christchurch's Lyttelton Tunnel http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=454855&ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:47:04 GMT A Christchurch liquor store has had its licence suspended after selling alcohol to a woman who was later convicted of drink-driving at more than twice the legal limit A Christchurch liquor store has had its licence suspended after selling alcohol to a woman who was later convicted of drink-driving at more than twice the legal limit http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=454851&ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:27:03 GMT Confidence Christchurch's CBD retail market will keep growing, despite the city running short of space Confidence Christchurch's CBD retail market will keep growing, despite the city running short of space http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=454850&ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:17:03 GMT