Election 2026: National promised ‘no new taxes’, so why is it still planning new bank levy for next year?
It’s expected to generate about $70 million a year, with the Government saying the revenue will be less…
On the Up: Teen squash star Yusra Rashid aiming high after national success
Her breakthrough run began with victory at the B Grade National Championships in Tauranga, before she backed it…
Off Script: Why AI doesn’t scare me – Isla Noon
My song Body is on that awful list. The song is a fairly raw account of my experience…
Rising tide of little-known liver disease prompts calls for greater awareness and lifestyle changes
Nicky Pellegrino Health writer·New Zealand Listener· 20 Jul, 2026 06:06 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
On The Up: Napier centenarian Lucy Ashton’s long, happy life
Lucy grew up in Tūtira, north of Napier. Her parents had met while working for Herbert Guthrie-Smith and…
Film director Andrew Niccol on coming home and the Jacinda Ardern movie that collapsed
Expat director Andrew Niccol, left, has made movies like, from top right, Gattaca with Ethan Hawke, The Truman…
PM Christopher Luxon says India ‘very happy’ with FTA progression despite Winston Peters claims
The same boost had been observed in tourism: “April 2026 saw around 8000 Indian visitors, well up on…
Should you install solar panels, buy an EV or ditch gas first?
In other words, what you save on your electricity bill can outweigh loan repayments. Spreading a $20,000 installation…
Why ruminating isn’t just thinking, it’s stress – The Little Things
“One of the reasons I, and others, ruminate is because we think it’s useful. Like, we think we…
Major Building Act reform isn’t weathertight and risks leaving homeowners exposed – Jenée Tibshraeny
However, the Government’s solution is a bit of a gamble. It wants to amend the Building Act so…
Why chasing trends won’t help you find your personal style
If you’ve ever stood in front of a wardrobe full of clothes convinced you have absolutely nothing to…
Why taxing a shrinking pool of workers more isn’t the way to pay for our ageing population, ANZ chief economist Richard Yetsenga argues
He believed it would be difficult for governments to keep taxing a shrinking pool of working people (as…