Why Plantation Island is the best value resort in Fiji for Kiwi families
Once we stepped off the ferry onto Plantation, check-in was effortless as our host Bill ran us through…
Young Kiwis talk about how they use AI – research, advice, entertainment, harassment and blackmail – and the support they want
One youngster, with the brutal honesty of youth, cautioned: “If your child is only talking to AI chatbots,…
Sadie-Leigh inquest hears from neighbour who often cared for the toddler
Now that the criminal process is finished, a coroner’s inquest before Coroner Tracey Fitzgibbon is seeking to determine…
The financial time bombs hiding in plain sight – Diana Clement
The biggest financial risk is losing your income. Photo / 123rf It can happen to anyone, says Kerr,…
Jenny Joblin of clothing brand Federation on surviving liquidation and starting again
Now 10 years on from that tumultuous time, Joblin, alongside husband and business partner Ben Dundas, has reflected…
Rob Silver: Beloved Napier school counsellor remembered for compassion, kindness
His daughter, Kina Stephenson, said he was an amazing man. “Everything about him was larger than life. “His…
Why NZ’s newest trade alliance matters as US threatens 12.5% tariffs
“Tariffs in themselves are harmful; they restrict competition,” McClay said as the meeting wrapped up. “They put up…
The hidden cost of living longer – why retirement plans often fall short
It can significantly reduce the wealth available to pass between generations and reshape how retirement assets should be…
Woman with terminal cervical cancer says New Zealand treatment ‘feels like a lottery’
“I underwent chemotherapy and radiation. The goal was cure. It did not work,” she said. Ailien Ampuero’s only…
You’re probably not washing these household fabrics often enough
“Especially in homes with pets, keeping fabrics on a regular wash routine can make a noticeable difference,” says…
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…
Homeless man Jason McCutcheon sentenced for threatening to kill service station worker
Judge Tony Snell said McCutcheon’s offending occurred against a backdrop of recognised mental health issues and a range…