IAG exposes new customers to bluntest risk-based pricing, as new CEO wants to discourage investment in flood-prone property
“We’re still committed to covering every New Zealander, but we’re saying we have to present the actual price,…
3 health benefits of marriage – and an important catch
“Long-term, stable marriages are associated with lower mortality risk, but simply staying married for decades does not automatically…
Chateau Tongariro: Minister Tama Potaka weighs up lifeline for derelict hotel, officials note strong interest, potential Treaty risk
The Government’s official response to the petition noted all options remained on the table, although this was prior…
Parental mental health — not medication — drives autism correlation, study finds
A sweeping new review of prenatal antidepressant use underscores a finding that has surfaced repeatedly throughout the last…
Northland rain warning: MetService flags risk of upgrade to red alert
MetService meteorologist Paris Marshall said Northland is already experiencing heavy rain, including 30mm in one hour at Kaitaia…
Data shows business stress has peaked, but risks remain amid global uncertainty
“However, this is an external shock, not a homegrown economic failure. When offshore conditions stabilise, the relief here…
Controversial China ‘dead or alive’ app transforms into valuable personal safety tool
A controversial Chinese app with the allegedly offensive name “dead or alive” has been transformed into a government-backed…
Diphtheria outbreak in Australia: How at risk is New Zealand?
What is diphtheria? Health NZ Te Whatu Ora said diphtheria is highly contagious and spreads easily via coughs…
KiwiSaver satisfaction up but low-income savers and women risk missing out
And it’s younger people on incomes under $50,000 that are being hit hardest. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon…
Temperature rising in chemical tank at risk of exploding in California
“Yesterday morning, it was 77 degrees when we backed out. It’s been averaging about a degree an hour…
Gut expert on bowel cancer risk: The symptoms you should never ignore
“The gut is a major interface between the environment around us and the human body,” Gearry says. “It’s…
Sauna closed at Napier’s Ocean Spa after fumes cause health risk for customers
The sauna reopened on May 8, but closed again after further complaints, and remains closed. “We took a…