Stupid Rules: The new book tackling New Zealand’s problem with red-tape
“There’s just a lot of things not happening the way we would like them to happen. And that…
Salem medical office, waiting room identified as measles exposure sites
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) – A medical office and an emergency department waiting room in Salem were identified as…
Government U-turn: Scott Simpson orders fresh advice on child deaths linked to blind cords
Since 2009, eight small children have died from getting caught in blind cords, mainly roman blind cords. Simpson…
Disputes Tribunal orders refund of $6000 for car repairs that didn’t fix the problem
Instead, the owner had the motorhome towed back to where he lived and to a different mechanic who…
New Kiwi gold rush heats up as price spikes
Cushla Norman speaks to the Kiwis ditching their jobs to chase riches as the gold price soars, prompting…
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Luxon to NZ: your power bill, your problem
PM Christopher Luxon. Photo / Getty Images. Illustration / Greg Dixon Greg Dixon’s weekly satirical column Another Kind…
Tribunal rules Auckland dealer must repay $32,000 for ‘potentially catastrophic’ damage found by new owner in car chassis
The Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal allowed Tilyard’s application to reject the vehicle and therefore claim back what she…
Google Pixel 10 (Pro) users complain about massive issues after recent update
The latest Pixel 10 (Pro) update causes various issues (Image source: Notebookcheck) Numerous owners of Google Pixel 10,…
Blend of reishi and four other mushrooms could reduce anxiety, says 12-week RCT
There were also significant reductions in physical fatigue. The mix, commercially available under the name Restake, consists of…
Liz Weston: Liquidating too much of nest egg could leave you short on retirement funds
Dear Liz: We had a plan to make our retirement savings last until our mid- to late 80s.…
The problem facing NZ kids in sport
If children aren’t confident during play, it may have something to do with their eyes. Vision problems could…
Ryman Healthcare one of many companies snagged by $237m holiday pay problem
The work of that team, and the wider inspectorate, resulted in more than $237m in remediation payments being…