UN calls for urgent global action as oceans are warming and rising faster
The findings “demand urgent action, through stronger multilateral cooperation, greater ambition and decisions grounded in the best available…
SpaceX and the South Sea Bubble: Are there historical parallels? – Paul Glass
At approximately US$18.7 billion of reported revenue, a US$1.8t valuation implies a revenue multiple that would be extraordinary…
How often Kiwis are having sex – at every age
This is how often 25 Aucklanders have sex and whether that number is enough for them, in their…
ANZ hikes all mortgage rates above competitors, but leaves most savings rates as they are
ANZ lifted only two of its deposit and PIE fund rates. Its 270-day and one-year savings rates are…
NZ dairy farmers enjoy strong balance sheets but costs are mounting – DairyNZ
“Looking ahead to 2026-27, it is the rate of increase of expenses that is of most concern,” he…
These thyroid disorder symptoms are easy to mistake for normal ageing
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. It produces hormones that help regulate important physiological functions…
Are Treasury’s sunny forecasts out of step with reality? – Liam Dann
I should start by throwing the economists at Treasury and the Reserve Bank a bone. They are always…
Media Insider: RNZ shake-up: New board chair, directors revealed; Who’s in line to be CEO?; PR boss: ‘All the big ad agencies are morphing into PR stunt agencies’
Incoming RNZ chair (and current board member) Brent Impey. Photo / Photosport Two new directors – Paula Browning…
People with eating disorders are taking GLP-1s, and doctors are alarmed
Heavy promotion, easy access and a lack of warning labels add to the allure for people who are…
Cotality report shows more than 40% of borrowers are facing higher mortgage rates in next six months
“That strategy has become much less effective as market mortgage rates rise ahead of any medium term [Official…
Emerging markets v S&P 500: Where global investors are finding growth – Mark Lister
It was the same story in 2025, when emerging market shares gained 34.4%, leaving the US and its…
Are we a tax haven now ? Why Australia suddenly cares about our capital gains rules – Liam Dann
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is getting a lot more media coverage on this issue than she will when…