Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg named 2026 Australian of the Year
Space engineer and astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been named Australian of the Year for 2026. Ms Bennell-Pegg, an…
Kicking off the demons in the shadow of the City Rail Link
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Marriage can be great for your finances — but avoid these 3 mistakes
Published: Jan. 23, 2026 at 1:23 p.m. ET From an economist’s perspective, one advantage of marriage is the financial…
What ‘unsubstantiated’ reports of Soundsplash ‘needle spiking’ say about teenagers, facts and fiction
The rumour mill was in overdrive at a Raglan music festival last weekend. Stories about “mass needle spiking”…
The cost of being: A ‘thrifty but fun’ lawyer who loves talking about money
As part of our series exploring how New Zealanders live and our relationship with money, a community lawyer explains…
Ministry apologises after beneficiary told food ‘not an essential need’
A muck-up at the Ministry of Social Development’s administrative end saw a student-aged beneficiary told food-related payments weren’t…
Society Insider: NZ’s two richest families play host to Lupton and McGoldrick wedding; Equestrian royalty arrives in NZ for polo, races and sales
Jaimee’s fiance is Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray. Society Insider is told Morgan and Tim’s wedding ceremony was held…
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…