Whangārei airport noise complaints remain steady despite 30% drop in incidents
Airport neighbour Neil Pemberton asked committee members to imagine being jolted awake at 2am by aircraft noise, house…
7 science-backed things to do on your phone that are better than just scrolling
There are many approaches to reduce the time you spend on your phone, but another strategy is to…
How could a 10-year delay reduce retirement corpus by over ₹7 crore?
A 10-year delay in starting investments can significantly reduce a retirement corpus by limiting the power of compounding.…
Whanganui District Council explores airport solar project to lower power bills
Gasnet said the site would be “good for around 4MW [megawatts]” and that a connection to the Powerco…
Restricting social media use can save young teens from depression, study finds
The paper, The Effects of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health: Findings from a population-based cohort study in…
Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: How to make compost
While she modestly avoids claiming expertise, her results demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles that underpin effective…
Government makes corded blind safety standards mandatory after child deaths
“It’s a parent’s worst nightmare, and behind every one of those numbers is a family that lost a…
Prostate cancer: What are the symptoms, treatments and can you reduce your risk?
“Men are living longer and the number one risk factor is age. So the longer men live, the…
PM Christopher Luxon says Green tax plan would scare likes of Rocket Lab, Weta from NZ
Luxon flagged the Government was trying to be as transparent as possible about expected poor results in the…
Rotorua Hospital: New referral process in emergency department to reduce admissions
An audit of ED patients found half of those who had suffered a fall caused by environmental factors…
Hannah McQueen: How retired homeowners can unlock property equity without selling up
On paper, many look wealthy, living in mortgage-free homes worth seven figures. In reality, they’re trying to keep…
The Little Big Markets challenge Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui date cuts
Last summer, The Little Big Markets, which offers a range of food and retail stalls, were scheduled to…