Northland meth crisis deepens as families fight to break cycle of control
“Once you’re addicted and hooked into it, you either belong to someone or you are the man.” Kaipo…
Cost-of-living crisis drives new wave of families to Tauranga foodbanks
“People that originally could have a bit of margin in their week-to-week budget … the margin that they…
Editor’s Choice: Weakening Yen leaves weeping foreign students and families
Hello from Tokyo. As I’ve mentioned in this newsletter a few times, I studied abroad at a university…
School holiday weather: Rain, wind and cool change for start of winter break
Wet and windy with potential for snow Tomorrow is expected to provide the best conditions for those heading…
Compass franchise cut ties with Northland dealer amid missing pool payment claims
OCD customer Rob* said he’s out of pocket $115,000. The pool he envisioned was for his grandchildren, he…
The future of family wealth in Africa
Governance, global mobility and digital assets Jersey Finance brought together private wealth professionals in South Africa for a…
Pike River families sound warning as health and safety bill moves closer
The Government says the bill will increase certainty, reduce compliance costs and help businesses understand their responsibilities to…
Intergenerational living: The retired Kiwis moving in with their children
Mike Fleming lives with his children and grandchildren in Waitākere and says the move has been a happy…
Tasmanians letting fitness regimes slip as cost-of-living pressures rise
For Hobart teacher Mary Holton, health means everything. She started feeling the squeeze from cost-of-living pressures when fuel…
Rural students missing out on sport and activities as fuel prices rise
Hockley said increased fuel prices were being felt across the Hukerenui School community, where many families relied on…
Trying to Research Aunt Ida’s Mental Health May Prove Tricky
Breta Meria Conole was in a state psychiatric hospital for more than two decades, though the reason…
Bay of Plenty hunters turn pest deer into 94000 meals for struggling families
This equates to 94,000 servings a year for families in need. The group’s work was recognised at the…