Can having a dog boost your longevity? Here’s what science says
The physical benefit of dog ownership The theory is that the longevity benefits conferred by canines might be…
Election 2026: NZ First leader Winston Peters takes aim at National, Act over immigration
Peters’ supporters packed out the conference room in Trusts Arena in West Auckland, “the home of traditional hard-working…
How to sleep better, from bedtimes to regularity – what the research says
Only a decade ago, sleep was a relatively overlooked pillar of health. Most of us treated it as…
Urgent calls for action on youth mental health following report release
“We have been told by young people about the challenges they face gaining access to support. “We’ve got…
Plastic surgeon administered penis enlargement injection to skier before 2026 Winter Olympics
While unable to confirm whether that explanation was the “whole truth”, Littara, who has performed the procedure on…
Higher tax take and lower spending improve Crown accounts: Deficit 22% smaller than expected
NZ Herald 11 Feb, 2026 10:35 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub said the rate of closures often picked up at the start of a recovery. “Particularly…
BTL Emsella, Reviewed: Can This 28-Minute Treatment Improve Your Sex Life?
This summer, Viva Premium is revisiting the best and biggest stories of 2025. The below story was first…
Horse racing: Opie Bosson nears return to racing, Bailey Rogerson continues to improve
“It was quite a strange feeling, like my brain was heavy and a bit foggy but I am…
NZ Avocado CEO Brad Siebert says sector focused on recovery and export gains
Asia Fruit Logistica is the most prominent fruit industry gathering in Asia, which this year featured exhibitors from…
Mental health crisis: $61.6 million for crisis response after damning reports
“We don’t want people in distress waiting long periods of time for a crisis assessment. With 40 extra…
New Zealand think tank backs four-year parliamentary term and suggests adding 50 MPs
“When a Government comes in, it spends a fair bit of time getting its feet under the desk…