Inside the Bay of Plenty’s unemployment rate: Lower than last quarter, higher than national average
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen said the unemployment rate reflected more people looking for jobs, rather than people…
Commerce Commission puts fuel retailers on notice, expects lower costs to be passed on to customers
“It’s been a difficult period for many consumers and businesses as we’ve felt the flow-on effects from the…
I’m an oncologist. Here’s why I recommend exercise to lower cancer risk
How does exercise reduce cancer risk? Physical activity reduces the likelihood of developing cancer in a number of…
Weight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction, study says
The researchers then looked at the effect of drugs including alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, nicotine and opioids over three…
NZ Super payments should be deferred to 72, with a lower pension paid from 65 – Richard Prebble
In 1976, there were about eight working-age New Zealanders for every person over 65. Today, the ratio is…
Rule change: 12-month prescriptions will be ‘less stressful’ for patients
“The average patient who needs to renew their prescriptions four times annually could save up to $105 per…
River Murray, Coorong, Lake Alexandrina listed as critically endangered
Environmental protections along a huge stretch of the River Murray will be boosted, following a decision to officially…
Poverty and social disadvantage linked to lower fecundability and greater risk of subfertility
Poverty and social disadvantage linked to lower fecundability and greater risk of subfertility | Image Credit: © panitan…