The number of NZ women on oral contraceptives is falling. What is the truth about the pill?
Pill use in New Zealand is trending downwards alongside growing concerns being voiced online by wellness influencers. Photo…
Concerns Iran war could hold up cancer care – Simeon Brown getting advice as helium supply, crucial for MRIs, put under pressure
“I’ve asked for advice in relation to helium, how much is used and what impact the war in…
National Storage Mt Albert complex sparks backlash over community impact
Yu wrote: “We call upon the local board to formally review how this project was deemed consistent with…
Para darts: How the sport is providing opportunities for Kiwis with disabilities – On the Up
That discovery has proved life‑changing for the 39‑year‑old, taking him from throwing darts in his garage to travelling…
How 15th Ave to Welcome Bay roadworks could impact Tauranga commutes
A business leader said disruption on one of the city’s “key links” is likely to have wide-ranging impacts,…
Property investors’ $24.8b impact on economy questioned by economists
This represented 5% of the country’s 2.5 million fulltime equivalent jobs in 2024. New Zealand Property Investors Federation…
US Fed raises inflation outlook over ‘uncertain’ Iran war impact
“But it is too soon to know the scope and duration of the potential effects on the economy,”…
Physical AI to impact 41% of companies in 3 years, Deloitte says
A wheeled AI industrial humanoid robot on display at Foxconn’s annual tech day in Taipei in November 2025.…
Listen to The Country online with Jamie Mackay live at the Impact Summit in Christchurch
Conor English: A former chief executive of Federated Farmers, and brother of former Prime Minister Sir Bill English,…
What is oxidative stress and what is it doing to your body?
Our bodies’ immune responses to viruses or bacteria can create oxidative stress. “That causes the rest of the…
Ninth wave of Covid-19 suggests wane in immunity, expert says everyone must ‘act to reduce impact’
In the past four years, there had been roughly two waves per year. Baker said the waves were…
Waikato weather: Ōtorohanga and Waipā districts join forces to combat flood damage
Dow said the weather’s long-term impact was going to be “quite substantial”. “The roading’s not going to be…