Retirement village group lodges complaint over Metlifecare cashback deal
“I never thought I’d have to wait this long for the money. It’s been very hard on me…
NZ sharemarket falls over 1% – Market close
The earnings and outlook will set the tone for both technology stocks and market direction. Nvidia, the giant…
Kiwi households earning more than $200k seeking help from budgeting services
“Over the last couple of years, we saw all the mortgage rates go up, you know, doubling, almost…
Asbestos scare: Schools and early learning centres shut after sand recall
On Saturday, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued a recall for four Kmart products –…
The makeup myth: Why is the battle for beauty so hit and miss?
The trickery of lipstick colours I’ve been partial to a pale pink lipstick ever since I saw Amanda…
Consumer says manipulative design tactics costing online Kiwi shoppers millions
“It would be conservative to say that dark patterns cost New Zealanders millions,” he said. “Unfortunately, these tactics…
Prison doctor wait times shorter than in community, Corrections data shows
Rimutaka Prison and Northland Region Corrections Facility had the longest waits that month – with a median wait…
Astronomers spot a storm on a star, other than the sun, for first time
However, observing such a storm on a distant star had proven difficult for astronomers. New research, published in…
NZ workers reveal the pay rise they would leave their job for
“At a time where wages might be stagnating, workers backing themselves to jump into a new job can…
Yogesh Rai’s Punjabi hit song Billiyan Akhiyan tops million YouTube views in weeks
But the 30-year-old isn’t just a growing internet sensation; he is a proven talent to local industry experts.…
Gisborne council to consider fate of Grey St redesign
The Streets for People trial design was aimed at calming traffic and encouraging walking and cycling between the…
Hawke’s Bay director Parminder Singh jailed for more than 14 years for exploiting, raping workers
That woman, a Vietnamese national described as half Singh’s age, had been coerced, controlled and manipulated by her…