Nearly half of Kiwis plan to spend less this Christmas, Afterpay survey finds
Kiwis are shopping earlier, with 64% of respondents planning to complete most of their buying between September and…
New mobile abattoir upsets homeowner distressed by sight of slaughterhouse on wheels
“Now I get to watch 300-plus animals killed 6m outside my boundary each year.” Neighbour David Taylor said…
Social Security COLA increase still uncertain after shutdown. Here’s why
Social Security trust fund projected to run dry in less than 10 years The main trust fund used…
Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson calls emergency meeting over election complaint
The meeting will be held at 5.30pm, at Mangawhai 1C and online. He requested the public be excluded,…
Baker Acted in Brevard. Here’s what happens in those 72 hours
Circles of Care offers services in behavioral health care in Brevard Circles of Care, inc. offers many services…
Resene factory workers to strike for living wage after what union calls ‘insulting’ pay offer
“It’s pretty much like a slap in the face. Is this what they think of us? For them…
Endometriosis breakthrough: What a new treatment could mean for Kiwis living with the disease
Around 2018, she attended a school talk on endometriosis awareness, where she learned about the different symptoms –…
When is the Social Security 2026 COLA announcement date?
Social Security checks increasing in 2025 The Cost of Living Adjustment is rising in 2025, which will change…
The hidden price of blindness: Palmerston North mother lost her sight after measles
“The thing is that people often ask me, do I regret it? Is it a bad thing? Would…
Robbie Williams says he has been living with ‘inside Tourette’s’
“I have a very complicated relationship with touring and performing live,” he said. “People say: ‘Oh, you going…
Read an exclusive extract from Nigel Latta’s new book Lessons in Living
Nigel Latta was a successful author, host and psychologist. Photo / Supplied A seat at the edge I…
Unlocking cash from the family home – The Prosperity Project
There are two main equity release options options: reverse mortgages, where you can borrow against the equity in…