Asbestos in kids’ play sand: Safety claims under scrutiny as regulators use supplier’s assessment for official advice
According to internal emails reportedly seen by The Guardian, WorkSafe NZ had challenged recall notices in Australia “from…
Auckland Lotto player wins $1m as Powerball rolls over to hefty $35m
One lucky Lotto player has woken up $1 million richer following last night’s draw, where Powerball was not…
Ryan Fox in record books with a 62 in third round of the Open
Ryan Fox added his name to the growing list of players who share the major championship scoring record…
Spanish wildfire: Foreigners among 12 killed as Kiwis urged to follow local safety advice
“We are monitoring the situation closely.” The wildfire’s death toll is one of the highest in Spain’s recent…
Diarrhea outbreak: What is cyclosporiasis, and why is it suddenly everywhere?
As if we needed one more thing to worry about so soon after the hantavirus scare, there is…
Acupuncture in Alaska: Inside a Princess Cruises spa day at sea
“It’s gotta be the hour-long Swedish massage, right?” I had asked my wife two weeks earlier while reviewing…
Erica Stanford claims VPN ban never considered, NZ First says early proposal could have led to ban and digital IDs
A criticism of the proposed ban is that it can be easily circumvented with a VPN. This criticism…
Asking Eric: Coworker seems to be a hoarder – Chicago Tribune
Dear Eric: My 93-year-old Dad passed away recently, and my brother and I are planning a memorial service.…
Local Government Minister Simon Watts weighs in on Bay of Plenty investment fund shake-up
The regional council started Quayside in 1991 with a port stake worth $53 million. This had grown to…
My Aunts Were Both Executors of My Mom’s Will. They’re Asking Me for Something Ridiculous.
Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s…
Inside Government’s fuel disruption response: Document dump reveals how ministers decided on financial support, worst-case scenario
It was also focused on one specific population group, which might generate pressure for others to be supported,…
Treasury Performance Improvement Review finds ministers losing confidence, criticises ‘weak’ economic forecasting, missed cost blowouts at ACC and Health NZ
“This set in motion a self-reinforcing dynamic in which ministers became less confident in the Treasury’s advice, the…