Dumbphones in demand as parents fight social media access
Despite the ban on cell phone use at school, some children have found work arounds. Photo: 123RF Some…
NZ video game sector up 38 percent while global industry falling behind
A clinic treating gaming disorder has opened at Perth’s Fiona Stanley Hospital, in an Australian first. Photo: Unsplash…
Government launches ‘one-stop shop’ app
Minister for Digitising Government Judith Collins. Photo: Nick Monro The minister in charge of a new government app…
Why you might be on track to have more in KiwiSaver than you think
You might be on track to save more than expected in your KiwiSaver. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King…
Bumper kākāpō breeding season expected
The summer season is expected to bring a record number of kākāpō chicks, according to conservation scientists. The…
Adjustment to single pension rate may be prompting women to borrow against homes
Single women are turning to reverse mortgages as a way to get more cash flow in retirement. Photo:…
37 former Lake Alice patients receive individual compensation payments of up to $600,000
The total band of compensation payments spanned $160,000 to $600,000. Photo: Supplied Thirty-seven former Lake Alice child and…
What now for home loan rates?
How much further can we expect home loan rates to fall? Photo: RNZ The official cash rate might…
Mental health data won’t be misused by new AI navigation tool – minister
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii There will not be a risk of health…
Why a higher KiwiSaver balance could cost you at retirement
the Retirement Commissioner says retirees need to be allowed to have more money in their KiwiSaver accounts and…
Many households likely turning to debt to pay for this year’s presents
The busy shopping period over the Christmas holidays could prove to be a stressful time for many households.…
Joseph Parker’s first trainer, Grant Arkell, dies
Grant Arkell, pictured in 2020. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook The man who first trained former world heavyweight…