Gen Alpha and social media: How cringe culture is a teen’s greatest fear
For Generation Alpha, the first cohort born into a world amplified by smartphones and social media, the stakes…
The everyday household item New Zealand parents may be overlooking
As coin lithium batteries become increasingly common in Kiwi homes, Energizer has introduced a world-first innovation which prevents…
Drug trends survey: Cocaine use surges in NZ as price falls, drug becomes more accepted
The Massey researchers said the falling price reflected increased availability through new Pacific supply routes and a “glut…
Health insurance disputes rise 91% as premiums rise and insurers limit cover for treatment
The Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman managed 170 health insurance-related disputes in the year to June – 91%…
Deep-fake abuse in NZ schools surges as technology races ahead of law
The police have seen a rise in AI-generated and deep-fake images in recent years – and say one…
Artificial intelligence: New AI information trend reshaping employer-employee relationships – expert
“Today, every employee has access to information at a scale and speed we haven’t seen before. “AI can…
The due diligence checks that house buyers can’t afford to skip – The Prosperity Project
Insurance in particular has moved from being a box to tick before settlement to something buyers need to…
British Open: Matt Fitzpatrick blames betting for golf fans’ bad behaviour
“I would say every golfer that’s played a professional tournament has had a message of abuse from someone…
How to choose the healthiest plant-based meat at the supermarket
So how do you separate the genuinely nutritious choices from clever marketing? The healthiest choices don’t usually look…
Brain drain easing as more New Zealanders choose to come home
ASB economist Mark Smith said the number of people leaving New Zealand has peaked and is falling, but…
Grocery tourism: NZ favourite Perky Nana named one of world’s most sought-after supermarket snacks
Interest in the Propitious Mango Ice Cream, a viral fruit-shaped dessert produced in China, outstripped all other snacks…
Waikato drought plan pushes ahead despite looming council reforms
Droughts that were once in a generation are now nearly “every other year”, creating less water and more…