Parent of teen who only eats plain foods ‘terrified’ child could go blind
She said her son will eat only plain foods such as bread, crackers, chips, pasta and brown rice.…
Parent prosecuted over child’s school absence as part of Government’s truancy crackdown
“The truth is that a lot of people want to get to school, but if you’re a ‘won’t’…
Could you go 100 hours without your phone? These high schoolers tested it
HIGH SCHOOLERS HAVE NEVER KNOWN LIFE WITHOUT CELL PHONES. SO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THOSE PHONES ARE TAKEN AWAY?…
Lush New Zealand profit surges but auditors warn on going concern risk
Overall, Lush New Zealand reported a combined net profit of $6.7m in 2025, up 191.2% from $2.3m in…
Workers shouldn’t be punished when Kiwisaver contributions need to rise
The 2020s haven’t exactly been a golden age for getting ahead. By Aaron Gilbert for The Conversation First…
KMD Brands reports net loss amid equity raise, chairman David Kirk resigns
The company previously raised $180m in 2019 to buy Rip Curl and a further $207m during Covid in…
KMD Brands shuts down Rip Curl de-merger proposal as former Billabong execs fall short
KMD Brands chairman David Kirk today said the proposal created no value for shareholders, and was challenging from…
Sephora New Zealand posts fourth straight loss as parent LVMH keeps cash lifeline flowing
A reversal of an impairment loss of $87,382 was also recognised during the financial year relating to its…
Remembering Isabella: A mother’s journey – Jane Broughton on the death of her daughter and life without her only child
As part of it, I have learned a new word: vilomah, a Sanskrit term for a parent who…
Palmerston North parent wants 5-year-old son’s record wiped after school stand-down
“He’s 5 years old, do you think he’s going to be sitting there reflecting on why he’s at…
Google-parent revenue tops $668 billion as AI spending surges
The company expects capital expenditures between US$175b and US$185b in 2026, double its 2025 spending, to meet customer…
The parenting deficit: The numbers that show why school holidays are asking the impossible
Then there were teacher-only days, sick days and school events; no matter how I balanced it, I felt…