Mental health crisis: Wait times for distressed callers more than double as urgent calls for help rise
Although the number of mental health crisis calls has decreased in recent years, those that are urgent are…
Bubble fears: Are US sharemarkets due for a crash? – Stock Takes
But both indices have been blitzed by the technology-heavy Nasdaq, which weighed in with a 24.2% year-to-date gain.…
Measles outbreak: Pacific countries issue alerts as cases rise in New Zealand
“Your action can save lives and protect our communities from another measles outbreak,” Samoan health authorities said. Tu’ivale…
Dementia in Northland: Loving lies help smooth dementia journey
She has a Masters of Science in Advanced Dementia Studies from the United Kingdom’s University of Bradford and…
Dementia in Northland: Stigma still stopping diagnosis, experts warn
“There’s still a fair amount of stigma out there – people don’t want to get dementia or ‘go…
Donald Trump sending US aircraft carrier to Latin America as war fears rise
‘Hunt you down’ The carrier announcement came after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said an overnight strike on a…
Dementia in Northland: A story of love, heartbreak and resilience
Most days, he forgets basic tasks such as washing the dishes but, on bad days, he can be…
The rise and fall of Comvita, DGL falls foul of the ASX and a failed bid for Metroglass – Stock Takes
He faces stiff opposition. The scheme is subject to various approvals but has the support of the board.…
Small Business: Gumboots just another canvas for Maaia Boots
The business is named after my baby Maia, and her father and my co-founder Ariki Honetana-Paea is an…
Japan stocks rise nearly 3%, touch fresh high as ‘Takaichi trade’ reboots
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Food prices rise 4.1% for September year, fall monthly for first time since February
Fruit and vegetables are up 5.8% annually (down 2.5% monthly), and non-alcoholic drinks are up 3.3% annually (up…
How much extra a month will pensioners in Spain get next year?
Friday, 17 October 2025, 14:55 Pensioners in Spain will see another significant pay rise from January, albeit somewhat…