Northlanders urged to talk money for better financial literacy
Carr, from Your Money Blueprint in Waipu, said financial education was “more important than ever”. The high cost…
Britain’s canalboat ‘continuous cruisers’ fear new rules will sink their way of life
They’ve been a waterway fixture for decades, a perpetual-motion village of eccentric boaters, drawn by the lifestyle or…
Real Life: Children’s author Claire Mabey at Edinburgh book festival after award-winning debut
“Edinburgh is such a rich programme of events from writers from all around the world and it celebrates…
Extent of Britain’s ‘invasive tech’ mass facial-recognition roll-out disturbs rights groups
Some 4.7 million faces were scanned in 2024 alone, according to the NGO Liberty. UK police have deployed…
HDC: Censure for doctor, Gisborne Hospital after toddler dies
That doctor, identified only as Dr B, and Health NZ Tairāwhiti, which runs hospitals and health services in…
Kiwi family move to Australia to get cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta for daughter
Adalyn Delaney was suffering the effects of CF before she was even born, with health staff discovering during…
Whitianga orca encounter: Swimmers 3m from ‘massive’ dorsal fin.
Being camera-shy, Aull said they turned to avoid being filmed – only to be confronted with a “huge…
Potatoes: Tackling spuds’ perception issue despite their popularity
“Shifting public perceptions remains a challenge for the industry and one we are very committed to addressing. “As…
Horse racing: Grant Cooksley’s black beauty looks ready for season’s first feature
The former Hong Kong galloper struck early in his New Zealand career, winning over a mile at Ellerslie…
Campaign urges Kiwis to ‘top up’ their mental health with everyday actions
He likened the approach to how people look after their physical health, stressing the need to make preventative…