New Zealand set for economic revival in 2026 – what’s fuelling the optimism?
The Official Cash Rate (OCR) has fallen 325 basis points (bps) since August last year to a more…
Gregor Paul: Scott Robertson unfiltered: What’s Razor really like?
But Razor had everyone hooked. He was what the TV world calls talent. He was the point of…
Watch: Hawke’s Bay drone pilot and daredevil pull off New Zealand-first drone surf
According to the DJI website, the FlyCart 30 weighs 65kg with two batteries and has a max horizontal…
Labour knows exactly what’s wrong with New Zealand; it doesn’t know what kind of Labour Party to be to fix it — Thomas Coughlan
The Labour Party of 2025 is no such opposition. It assembled in Auckland a year away from what…
Best time of day to exercise?
Norman Swan: Tegan, when do you take your exercise? Tegan Taylor: I am definitely a morning exerciser. I…
What’s on in Auckland this weekend: Christmas shows, art exhibits, Santa parades and more
Where: The Frame Gallery, 182 Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, Auckland. Price: Free entry. 2) Classic Christmas adaptation Head…
As Saudi Crown Prince visits Washington, what’s New Zealand’s strategy for the Gulf? – Geoffrey Miller
Initially, Biden’s renewed interest in the Gulf region – despite his early ambitions to recentre US foreign policy…
Everyday kitchen items that may be toxic – and how worried you should be
Gas stoves Gas hobs and ovens burn methane, releasing nitrogen dioxide and fine particles that can linger indoors,…
Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of November 10 – 16
With so many voices in the digital age, it’s vital to know who you can trust – to…
Gen Z job crunch: Record numbers of applicants as unemployment increases
“I was applying to at least 10 [jobs] a day for the first couple of weeks,” she said.…
Youth mental health crisis: New reports shed light on what’s driving it and why social media is an ‘amplifier’
The second report – Addressing Youth Mental Distress – builds on this by reviewing what works to improve…
Jesse Mulligan Recommendations: Where To Eat Before Metallica At Eden Park; What’s New At The French Cafe; How To Order At A Thai Restaurant
In this fortnightly series, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares advice on where and what to eat. Nothing Else…