New council-SPCA dog vouchers announced, local lobby group question impact
SPCA’s general manager of animal services, Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell, said the initiative is a much-needed community-focused solution. “This…
Mick On Monday: Savaglee the question horse as Karaka Millions meeting takes shape
“He has never really loved Ellerslie but while he can look awkward, George [Rooke, jockey] says it doesn’t…
Celebrity Stylists: The Hollywood Red Carpet Power Players To Know This Awards Season
Never mind the red-carpet staple question, “Who are you wearing?” If you admire a celebrity for their style,…
Black Ferns star Huriana Manuel on surprise pregnancy, slowing down and family support
Huriana had been helping run the couple’s two gyms, working as an Olympics ambassador, serving on the board…
NZ Church leaders’ Christmas message: Exploring the profound identity of Jesus
In other words, there was something more to this Jesus than there was to the typical rabbi. Everyone…
Inside Economics: GDP or not GDP? That is the last question for 2025
They say nothing about inequality/distribution of wealth, natural resources available, mitigation factors for climate change, perceived happiness, and…
No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…
How monogamous are humans? A study ranks us between meerkats and beavers
The study used pre-existing data from 103 human societies and 34 non-human mammal species to produce a “monogamy…
Why fixed mortgage rates are headed up already after Reserve Bank cuts – Inside Economics
Banks’ answer is that their rates had already “priced in” the OCR reductions. But they need to produce…
The unavoidable reason New Zealand will need to tax capital – Inside Economics
Terry A: Great idea Terry. Let’s take another look at that speech last month by Treasury’s chief strategist,…
‘Quiet, quiet, piggy’ Trump says to one female journalist, and tells another ‘you are a terrible reporter’
Today Trump singled out ABC News’s Bruce after she asked a series of questions in the Oval Office…
Inside Economics: The real reason economists are confident the recovery is coming
“I saw your recent columns where you mentioned ‘green shoots’ – a term I try to avoid but…