NZ economy in deep per capita recession as investor confidence slumps
It was much weaker than expected and offered further evidence that we have faced a very challenging period.…
Professors think students are prepared for the workforce— nearly half of students disagree and feel unready even for entry-level roles
While it may be assumed that recent college graduates aren’t ready to take on the AI-burdened job market,…
Deeming rates have increased after a five-year freeze. Here’s how that could impact pension payments
Five years after being slashed to historical lows as a pandemic cost-of-living measure, deeming rates have increased again.…
NZ investor confidence drops to Covid lows
“This has led to a more pessimistic tone in overall investor confidence, which seems to be suffering from…
New study reveals a 25-year rise in alcohol-induced mortality
In an analysis by race, sex, age, and geography, alcohol-induced death rates in 2024 are nearly double those in…
Clarke Gayford on his doco Prime Minister: ‘Jacinda’s time in office was a whirlwind – we were just trying to keep our heads above water’
There are moments in Prime Minister, the documentary about Dame Jacinda Ardern, that you see coming. Her elevation…
Is the era of fully remote work coming to a close?
It’s getting harder to find and keep remote jobs, five years out from the start of the pandemic.…
School closures during COVID created massive long-term costs with limited health benefits
School closures during the COVID-19 pandemic imposed enormous long-term costs while other measures delivered better health outcomes for…
Bosses admit they’re using return-to-office mandates to trim down teams—without needing to announce layoffs
Employees may think quitting in response to their company’s RTO mandate is a solid retaliatory reaction to their…
Antibody cocktail could change the way the world fights influenza
An unusual therapy developed at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) could change the way the world fights influenza, one…
Concertgoers back detection dogs as practical COVID-19 screening tool in real-world trial
After experiencing canine COVID-19 screening at concerts, participants reported greater trust in detection dogs, positioning them as a…