Hannah McQueen: Downsizing well could define your retirement
The story we tell ourselves Most people carry a neat version of downsizing in their heads. At some…
Scentian Bio raises $7m to take its AI and insect-powered ‘digital nose’ to market
Kralicek estimated it would take three years to produce a biosensor chip that could replicate the receptor proteins…
Trump orders Iran to open the Hormuz Strait in expletive-ridden rant
The wreckage and remains of targeted and crashed aircraft in central Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said a US…
How to cut your grocery bill – Diana Clement
We have an “everyday luxury” problem. It may be fancy yoghurts, year-round berries, snacks, pre-made this, that and…
Daylight saving sleep tips: How to reset your body clock after the shift
What happens to our brain and body clock when daylight saving switches over? Daylight saving, O’Keeffe says, causes…
Daylight saving time 2026: When the clocks change and what it means for your long weekend
The change to daylight saving is a good time to check smoke alarms. Why do we observe daylight…
Hannah McQueen: Could your prescription medication be speeding up your decline?
It shouldn’t be. Hannah McQueen is a chartered accountant with a Master’s in Taxation Law, the founder of…
Apple Watch for Your Kids – why is NZ missing out on a ‘life-changing’ service that’s available in 25 countries?
“I want my daughter to feel a little freedom and confidence, knowing she can reach us whenever she…
Is Buying Expensive Ham Really Better For Your Health?
Processed and ultra-processed deli meat often makes for concerning health headlines. But can looking at how our meats…
Pain & your brain: The more traumatic events we experience, the greater our risk of developing chronic pain
In this edited extract from Tell Me Where It Hurts, Rachel Zoffness writes that the link between trauma…
The apps you need for your next trip abroad
When you’re visiting another country, you generally expect to pay in the national currency, adapt to a new…
What’s on in Auckland this weekend: EcoFest, Stem fair, World of Cultures festival and more
2) Fun at the fair Motat’s Stem fair is back and bigger than ever. Photo / Connor Crawford…