More than 1200 Auckland home support workers’ jobs at risk after Health NZ decision
“I had to look my team in the eyes yesterday afternoon, where we stood in front of them…
Health NZ contract cuts put 1200 Auckland home-support worker jobs at risk
“If they now have a stranger coming into their home, it’s a major, major impact on people,” he…
Former Apple Employee Worked 13-Hour Days Building Her Startup
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Julie Zhu, a 29-year-old entrepreneur in New York City…
Actor Lucy Davis makes first public appearance since revealing ‘incurable’ cancer diagnosis
“We need a bit more niceness in the world, and we get it here. So I’m grateful for…
Pāpāmoa mum creates support network for neurodivergent families
“I thought, yeah, something’s not quite right here.” When Luca started school, his behaviour became increasingly difficult to…
High-profile Kiwis support Jaquie Brown after breast cancer diagnosis
The comedian and Brown co-wrote 2024 bestseller The Life of Dai about Henwood’s experiences and mindset after he…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital asks patients to limit support people as winter illnesses pile on pressure
“Where possible, we ask patients to limit this to one support person. This small step can make a…
National farmer wellbeing report finds worsening mental health across sector
As the 2018-19 drought tightened in the eastern states, Ross Blanch spoke to a fellow farmer who was…
National farmer wellbeing report finds worsening mental health across sector
As the 2018-19 drought tightened in the eastern states, Ross Blanch spoke to a fellow farmer who was…
Leroy Saunders remembered after death at Bangkok HYROX event
The global fitness community is in mourning following the sudden death of a well-known gym owner and trainer…
Young Kiwis talk about how they use AI – research, advice, entertainment, harassment and blackmail – and the support they want
One youngster, with the brutal honesty of youth, cautioned: “If your child is only talking to AI chatbots,…
Healthcare is often pushed aside by homeless people struggling to survive. This service aims to change that
For the team behind Street Side Medics, the service comes down to an “exceptionally simple idea”. Founder Daniel…