Are pay rises back on the table for Kiwis this year?
“Pay rises and offering higher starting salaries are firmly back on the agenda for many organisations.” The top…
Hawke’s Bay farmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cut
The poles put down roots that intertwine beneath the ground, helping to stabilise it. The regional council (HBRC)…
Why are New Zealand’s cicadas so loud this time of year – and is it dangerous?
They want some love. Cicadas emerge from the ground, typically from about December to March, to spend the…
How accessible are nangs? An RNZ investigation found out
At another dairy visited by Checkpoint, the shopkeeper had a range of products available to buy – from…
One and two-year mortgages are most popular again, ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt says
Of the whopping $13 billion of mortgages (including refinancing) all banks in New Zealand issued in December, 22%…
How to plan for your retirement if you are under 30 – Diana Clement
Younger people may not want to hear about this from politicians or men in suits. So I asked…
How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy – Fran O’Sullivan
It’s one led by women impatient for real gains. The Waitangi National Trust has an annual dinner at…
Undertone and Passengers are Now 2 of My Most Anticipated Horror Movies of the Year
When I went to go watch Primate on Tuesday this week, we got so many horror movie trailers…
Parents are responsible for raising their children – Letters to the Editor
The value of good-quality ECE is undeniable, but to imply that an early child education centre is a…
Which NZ cooking oils are healthiest – and the one you shouldn’t be using every day
High heat cooking (frying, roasting): Olive oil, canola oil and rice bran oilMedium heat cooking: Extra virgin olive…
The parenting deficit: The numbers that show why school holidays are asking the impossible
Then there were teacher-only days, sick days and school events; no matter how I balanced it, I felt…
Why sales teams are cautious about economic recovery in 2026
Given the target-based nature of sales, last year was frustrating for many, Stokes said. Just 43% of New…