The cost of being: A local council worker with a ‘never ending’ list of things to save for
As part of our series exploring how New Zealanders live and our relationship with money, a rural council worker…
Dialysis at home a better option for Singapore’s kidney patients, but take-up remains low
January 20, 2026 SINGAPORE – Kidneys are vital for removing waste and toxins from our bodies. And when…
‘Are You Dead?’: Viral safety app reflects quiet anxiety of living alone in China
January 14, 2026 BEIJING – Open the app and tap a green button to “check in” once a…
How we die: Inside New Zealand’s looming crisis in palliative care
As New Zealand’s population ages, the number of people dying each year will rise rapidly. With hospices already…
Experts, Vietnamese community in New Zealand share confidence, strong expectations in CPV’s leadership
James Kember, former New Zealand Ambassador to Việt Nam during 2006–2009. — VNA/VNS Photo SYDNEY — As the…
Petrol station sunglasses, ranked | The Spinoff
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How to actually stay off your phone in 2026
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Gov.gr Wallet adds new features to improve control and real-time updates
The Gov.gr digital wallet has added three new features aimed at making the platform easier to use, more…
Why Chrises run the country
An in-depth study of New Zealanders named Chris. *Unless otherwise specified, Chris includes Christoper and Christine, but not…
Society Insider: Beauden Barrett’s holiday on Fiji’s ‘Millionaire’s Row’; Colin Mathura-Jeffree hosts A-list party at Auckland adult club
The home sits among properties owned by dozens of wealthy Kiwis, including Rich Listers Ross and Dallas Pendergrast…
Trying to enjoy the NZ summer while the world burns
The sausage of our Kiwi summer has come with a cheesy filling of existential dread. Chris Luxon beamed…
Everything you need to know about the Manage My Health hack attack
Missed the news about the massive data breach that’s affected hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders? Here’s a…