12-month prescriptions for long-term medication in NZ: Here’s what you need to know
He told RNZ earlier this month, “The removal of co-payments will also reduce the complexity of implementing the…
Should the taxpayer fund weight loss medications? – The Front Page
They’re looking at whether it could be funding for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30…
Gwyneth Paltrow shares anxiety tips, from gratitude to shouting at bushes
“I’m over-functioned and burnt out, but I’m trying to get a little bit better this year at that…
Northern Lights Dazzle Quebec’s Night Sky from Monday to Tuesday
A significant solar storm hit Earth on Monday, leading to stunning displays of the Northern Lights across Quebec’s…
Matinee Idle: Simon Morris on his Radio NZ show’s last waltz
For many, Matinee Idle was the esoteric sound of summer holiday afternoons for more than 20 years. Then…
Manila Bulletin – DOH: Nearly 1,000 callers seek help from mental health hotline
Relationship problems, anxiety, and depressive symptoms top reasons for calls Published Jan 3, 2026 04:49 pm The Department of…
Why extending prescriptions to 12 months is a good thing – Cecilia Robinson
Under the current system, many patients must visit their prescriber every three months just to renew prescriptions, an…
Controversial pension deduction law saves Government half a billion dollars each year
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) said the policy was a “long-standing feature of New Zealand’s system” designed…
1 in 8 young adults seeking mental health advice from AI chatbots: Study | Study published in JAMA Network Open | Inshorts – Inshorts
1 in 8 young adults seeking mental health advice from AI chatbots: Study | Study published in JAMA…
Thinking of starting a business? Key advice from small company founders
Anya and Frank Walkington, founders of Shamarra Alpacas, lived in the Caribbean and Auckland before settling down in…
The biggest money lessons from 2025 – Diana Clement
I’ve written three follow-up articles to one about NZ Super and retiring overseas. I learned that readers can’t…
Behind the counter: Quirky tales from Hawke’s Bay op shops
“Sometimes they come in, we chat about things, we have a hug … I don’t even know what…