Year in Review: NZ company Woolchemy wins global award for eco-friendly hygiene breakthrough
The award recognises the company’s development of neweFibre, the world‘s first hygiene-grade wool. Founded by Derelee Potroz-Smith and…
Year in Review: AI-driven chainsaw drone offers safer tree trimming near powerlines
“Over the last eight years, we’ve been developing unmanned aerial vehicles [UAV] like drones,” he said. “Before submitting…
The economy has crashed completely off the track – Matthew Hooton
If anything, economists were too generous to the Government. While economists picked a 0.3-0.4% decline, headline GDP collapsed…
The simple rules to follow to maintain a cashed-up retirement – Diana Clement
Put simply the 4% inflated rule involves retirees withdrawing 4% of their savings in the first year and…
Why extending prescriptions to 12 months is a good thing – Cecilia Robinson
Under the current system, many patients must visit their prescriber every three months just to renew prescriptions, an…
Year in Review: Greater Waikato Railway Modellers Inc. brings farming history to life
Groups of enthusiasts have been meeting since the 1960s in different areas of Waikato. Amalgamation of the groups…
NZ’s top economists pick the big issues for New Zealand in 2026
That’s where the economists come in. So brace yourself, here is a compilation of the big economic issues…
How do I get my share of the family home when it’s owned by a trust? – The Ex-Files
We have separated and the children and I have moved in with my parents as my husband said…
Year in Review: The Shear Space – wool pod earns Maddie Foote acclaim at Fieldays
The Shear Space is a naturally soundproofed environment designed as a quiet retreat to learn, work, and breathe,…
Year in Review: Bay of Plenty veteran truck driver Terry Hobart reflects on 30-year career
“I looked in my mirror and saw him coming past me upside down.” He retired three years ago…
Sea Shepherd ship Allankay prepares Antarctic mission to expose krill fleet
“When you’re down in those oceans the swell is very, very big,” said Brook. “It’s going to take…
Year in Review: Hazelnuts prove to be a good cash crop for Waikato farmer
Raewyn and her husband Allan bought 25 hectares of her family farm in 2008 and raised their two…