Letters: Reader argues New Zealand should become the 51st US state
Living in a country where the Second Amendment applies will also end the archaic licensing rules that apply…
Glucosamine linked to most complementary health product adverse events, says study
These findings were based on 727 CHP-related adverse event reports submitted to the Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA)…
The rise of the robot front line: How Christchurch-made machines are changing security, policing and border protection
And many of the machines helping to drive that change are designed and built in Christchurch. Christchurch-made Cerberus-X…
Why medicines matter more than free GP visits – Cecilia Robinson
New Zealand spends just 4.9% of its health budget on medicines, compared with 12.2% in Australia and an…
Future Farmers: Building a united vision for New Zealand agriculture
“Our food and fibre sector has been built on resilience, ingenuity and an unshakeable connection to the land,”…
‘Simple things make it really difficult’: Why pensioner households have had fastest inflation
Data from Stats NZ this week showed he isn’t the only one feeling the pressure. Superannuitant households had…
Egg membrane collagen peptides approved as EU Novel Food
The approval takes effect on July 23, 2026, and from then, companies in Europe can use the ingredient…
Winter road trip sparks reflection on simple winter joys – Gwendolyn Needham
I’d bought this CD, You Raise Me Up, at St Mary’s Cathedral when I took two grandchildren, cousins…
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…
NZ needs a retirement income strategy, not three separate debates – Bevan Graham
Gradually increasing contribution rates is a logical next step. As New Zealanders live longer and spend more years…
Why Billy, Powerswitch and ChatGPT differ on cheapest power deals
That raised an obvious question: if consumers are entering the same details, why don’t comparison tools agree? According…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Susan Hassall appointed Dame Companion
She has served on the University of Waikato Council since 2016 and was appointed chancellor in 2025. She…