Books are good for your brain. But fiction has a surprising added benefit
This can help us find “better insight into our own experiences, insight into the experiences of others who…
The surprising laws that could land travelling Kiwis in jail on an OE
In the 12 months to June 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFAT) had 151 new cases of…
Liam Dann: Is AI my drunk friend? I asked and got a surprising response
Liam: As our relationship gets more personal … ie, you gain a deeper understanding of who I am…
The surprising perks and hidden benefits of getting a flu shot
Andrea Graves New Zealand Listener· 23 Jun, 2026 06:04 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
From submarines to spin rooms: How Defence Minister Chris Penk stays afloat in politics
He presents as affable and earnest, with a willingness to address any question. “I think the Fourth Estate’s…
Meet Westpac’s Kelly Eckhold the economist explaining the oil crisis to New Zealand – Money Talks
“The thing about Washington, DC is there’s quite a lot of political intrigue, lots of discussions on geopolitics,”…
How to stay happy in a relationship, according to long-married couples
Shalabh and Zarna Garg early in their relationship. Photo / Zarna Garg via The Washington Post They say…
Tom Holland and Zendaya share surprising hobby: crochet
“I absolutely love it. I just find it, like, turns my brain off [after I’ve] had a stressful…
13 surprising ways GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may benefit the body, according to science
A condition-by-condition guide to GLP-1 drugs breaks down what’s proven, what’s promising and what’s still untested. Humans have…
Wild possum found perched with stuffed animals in Hobart Airport gift store
“We were very happy to see a special local visitor stop by our terminal gift shop to browse…
Lonely Cornwall alpaca cheered up with unlikely object while he waits for new friends
Park operations director Gary Zammit told the BBC the 18-year-old animal seemed happier after the introduction of the…
Analysis shows some surprising shifts in who is most likely to work from home
To be sure, that’s only because of people who work part-time in retirement. All groups shift towards working…