Wise payment platform launches new offering to compete with banks and fund managers
However, it usually takes at least a day to withdraw money from these accounts/funds. Booster’s “Savvy” product is…
5 Best Affordable Phones in Australia for 2026
Whenever I’m chatting with people about the latest phones and researching the latest devices, one comment always pops…
Spotify Premium alternatives: I tested five free music and podcast streaming services
New Zealand musicians such as Tiki Taane and The Bats have left Spotify, citing “exploitation” of artists showcased…
Electricity prices: Major New Zealand power users call for more efficient distribution
“But we need to ask much harder questions about whether all 28 electricity distribution businesses [EDB] are operating…
Bunnings launches NZ loyalty scheme, shoppers need $500 spend for $5 reward
Bunnings New Zealand managing director Melissa Haines said the scheme had been worked on for an extended period.…
Social media ban: Government legislation to be introduced, but NZ First, Act disagree
Several methods could be used to do this, including “using existing account information, facial age estimation, digital ID…
Angela Holm’s late-night gym session with baby sparks debate
A mother has been met with the wrath of the internet after she shared a video of her…
Japan’s family photo app expands globally, chasing 100 million users
Japanese photo sharing app FamilyAlbum allows parents to easily share photos of their children with relatives. It also offers photo…
Facebook and Instagram users report major outage worldwide
NZ Herald 23 Jun, 2026 11:01 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Total Mobility subsidy cut leaves Bay of Plenty users fearing isolation
For Tauranga resident Jan Nesbit, who is blind, the increase raises difficult questions about what she can afford…
Spark launches verified call feature to protect customers from scams
Its arrival coincides with a rise in impersonation scams, with reports of such incidents involving Spark growing by…
Elon Musk’s Starlink hikes its prices, rural New Zealanders have little choice but to absorb higher cost
Starlink plans are generally no-contract (although a 12-month minimum can apply if a customer is on a free…