DOH reports rise in mental health calls during holidays
THE Department of Health (DOH) reported on Sunday that the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) hotline received…
AI overload: Why experts say a digital detox is vital for mental health
“We use AI as a personal assistant; it can create text, images and video content, and craft our…
Eastern region surf lifeguards report five-fold rise in rescues, urge safer swimming
The spokeswoman said there were seven further rescues today as of 3pm, including four swimmers who got into…
Global Positioning System jamming is on the rise, highlighting risks to economies
But the disruptions stoked fear about the security vulnerabilities of GPS, a satellite network relied on daily by…
Eastern beaches surf rescues outside flags rise again, sparking safety warning
Mount Maunganui still bumpy but safer At Mount Maunganui, New Year’s Day conditions won’t be perfect, with bumpy…
Northland police urge simple home and car security steps as summer thefts rise
“We also see a rise in stolen bag claims in December, often from busy malls, restaurants, parties and…
Christmas and New Year’s traffic: Warning for drivers as festive season starts
“Everybody seems to want to be at the front of the queue, no matter the risk, and that…
Seek data shows job ads rise and competition eases as wages pick up
Conversely, the number of applicants per job fell 1%, the first fall since January 2022, in nearly four…
Hinekaha takes near step with impressive all-the-way victory at Te Rapa
Grylls followed those instructions to the letter, as he had Hinekaha trucking along nicely in front under her…
Antarctic frontier drill hunt for clues to future sea-level rise risk
SWAIS2C aims to use sediment layers from past warm periods – when the ice sheet retreated significantly –…
Minimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last year
The minimum wage was last increased on April 1 this year. That 1.5% rise to $23.50, affecting between…
Retirement stocks rise on quiet day for New Zealand sharemarket – Market close
One category that did perform well was retirement stocks, with Ryman Healthcare and Summerset Group both rising. “No…