Inside Economics: Is the brain drain keeping unemployment down? Plus, green shoots ahead
Regards, Gil Laurenson A: Good question Gil. I’ve also tended to assume the numbers leaving New Zealand must…
Questions surround AI’s impact on mental health
AS EXPERTS SAY THEY ARE TURNING TO AI FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. BUT WITH THIS SURGE IN INQUIRIES COMES…
Unemployment hits nine-year high but economists see turning point ahead – Liam Dann
An additional 138,000 Kiwis are in that category. Around the country, the unemployment rate varied widely – generally…
Inside Economics: Is the housing wealth effect a mass delusion? Plus CGT debate unleashed
My first house in 1986 was three times my salary and there were plenty of jobs. Now it…
Inside Economics: NZ’s missing mojo – did it ever exist (and was it just property prices)?
A: Fair point. When exactly did New Zealand last have mojo? First let’s step back and clarify what…
Advice: I found my husband’s sex doll. Is it right to feel betrayed?
Still, your feelings of anger and unease are understandable. While the doll is artificial, the fantasy that surrounds…
Do your baked seed crackers lose nutrients? What science says about the heat
Nuts and seeds can contain a potential carcinogen if roasted at high temperatures for long periods. Photo / Getty Images I…
Inside Economics: Why big events like Taylor Swift concerts don’t really boost the economy
Thanks, Ken Morison Excellent point, Ken. The whole notion that relaxing regulations to allow more big events, or…
Your teabag could release billions of microplastics—here’s how to avoid them
A Canadian study showed just one teabag released about 11.6 billion microplastic and 3.1 billion nanoplastic particles into…
Shaun Johnson: The burning question from his NRL career, regrets, joy and moving on
But there were as many downs as ups, and after playing in the 2011 grand final in just…
‘What a Time to Be Alive’ review: Jade Chang satirizes wellness gurus
Book Review What a Time to Be Alive By Jade ChangEcco: 304 pages, $29 If you buy books…
Should KMD sell assets? Four questions for Synlait – Stock Takes
KMD said it had “funding headroom” of $235m. Following the announcement of 21 future store closures across the…