‘Devastating in all ways’: Sand dune ecosystems on Tokerau Beach being destroyed by vehicles
“We’re seeing motorised vehicles destroying our dunes, really. They’re being driven all through our dune ecosystems on our…
Online gambling: Overseas gambling website Leo Vegas told to stop advertising in New Zealand
Jackpot City, licensed in Alderney in the Channel Islands, received a notice in November 2023. 20Bet, licensed in…
Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, mobile transfers: How customers make payments in Oman
Following the launch of guidelines for card tokenisation in 2023, international and local payment applications like Samsung Pay…
Gluten-free movement gains ground in Oman
When British expatriate Melanie discovered that she developed an intolerance to gluten; she remembers feeling “overwhelmed, isolated…
Do rate rises in response to the OCR cut suggest the Reserve Bank bungled its comms and slowed the economy recovery?
One expert the Herald spoke to was worried that the Reserve Bank strongly suggesting it was at the…
How long will your savings last in retirement? – The Prosperity Project
Hartman says the stakes are high for retirees. “People don’t get any practice at doing this – at…
Cancer Medicine Prices Reduced by upto 40%
COLOMBO (News 1st); The list of 350 medicines with maximum prices stipulated was tabled in Parliament today. The…
From 157kg to 70kg: How a Pāpāmoa man turned his health around in under a year
Ben Pamment’s heaviest weight was 157kg. Photo / Supplied The 31-year-old said he suffered a serious knee injury…
17 SMEs, startups participate in Biban
MUSCAT: Riyada participated with 17 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the Biban 2025 forum, organised…
How to begin your e-commerce store in Oman?
Muscat: Oman has made it easier than ever for entrepreneurs to start their e-commerce businesses, with the Ministry…
At 89, she’s a top nutrition expert. Here’s what she eats in a day
Over the years, Nestle’s blunt nutrition advice, sharp criticism of food companies and frequent media appearances made her…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s new surgical ward built in Auckland then trucked south
Renders of inside the new 28-bed ward at Hawke’s Bay Hospital in 2026. Southbase North Island manager Marcus…