Democrats want to punish Walmart for employing Medicaid recipients
For years, many Democrats have lamented the fact that some workers at highly profitable corporations — from Amazon…
Anna Browne court challenge: Life-sentence inmate fights prison phone cap
Powell is asking the High Court for a declaration of unlawfulness and wants the policy to be quashed.…
What are peptides? The treatments promising weight loss and better skin, explained
Peptides seem to be everywhere — and there are more on the way. Adherents promise these tiny chains…
New Zealand First to campaign on breaking up supermarket duopoly
“For too long, New Zealanders have faced rising grocery bills while Woolworths and Foodstuffs control more than 80%…
The Pitt season 2 finale: HBO show highlights doctor’s addiction struggles
Alcohol use in the United States has reached historic lows. That’s good news for the public’s health. A…
NZ Super Fund’s ethical investing policy ruled inadequate by court
In a ruling released today, Justice Simon Mount said NZSF policies around responsible investing, particularly when making divestment…
NZXT to pay $3.45 million settlement over Flex PC rentals
NZXT and its business partner Fragile have agreed to pay $3.45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that…
Geothermal has the chance to get it right the first time around
Photo credit: Robert Rozbora / Shutterstock Across the U.S., every major energy source faces community opposition. Wind and…
France’s government is switching to Linux.
Posted Apr 10, 2026 at 2:10 PM UTC France’s government is switching to Linux. France’s Interministerial Directorate for…
People don’t overeat because food just tastes so good
“Betcha can’t eat just one!” This slogan for Lay’s potato chips seemed endearing in mid-20th-century America, before the…
Trump policies help health insurers, despite promises to clamp down
Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences…
Ikea tightens returns policy for New Zealand and Australia consumers
An Ikea spokesperson said the changes to the way returns, cancellations and exchanges worked had been introduced in…