NZ’s Best Beach 2026: Bret McKenzie, Dai Henwood, Hilary Barry and more share their favourites
Dai Henwood at Piha Beach. Dai Henwood I always say Piha because that’s my sort of spiritual home.…
Pets in New Zealand: How our dogs and cats are taking up our time and changing our lives
One respondent said getting a pet had given their days more structure and purpose, spending more time outside…
AI in New Zealand: Kiwis remain more wary than other countries
A Younity survey of New Zealand tech workers found 64% are concerned AI will impact their job security…
Pets on holiday: What New Zealanders are planning to do with their pets this summer
The SPCA said people should carefully consider how to travel with their pets, including containing them with carry…
From Labubus to robot vacuums: Afterpay shares New Zealand’s quirkiest buys in 2025
LED facemasks were particularly popular with women too, who bought 69% of the nearly 430 sold through the…
Cocaine use surges 43% in NZ wastewater drug tests as meth harm soars
“It is likely that increased supply of cocaine to New Zealand has contributed to the expansion of the…
Diamonds in the rough: Our 2025 sporting year reviewed
When Geordie Beamish fell in the heats of the 3000m steeplechase at this year’s World Athletics Championships and…
How lawyers turn routine legal work into a luxury few can afford – Bruce Curtis
Lawyers treat urgency as a profit lever, using it to inflate routine costs far beyond anything seen in…
26,000 New Zealanders’ devices infected with malicious software, cyber security agency warns
“We have worked with New Zealand government agencies and financial institutions to help protect their affected customers. However,…
Government to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirements
Japan uses a system of standardised zoning, which means there are just 13 types of zone. The Government’s…
Why financial relief never came for New Zealanders in 2025 – The Prosperity Project podcast
Verry told The Prosperity Project that the key differentiator often isn’t income – it’s debt levels. He recalls…
Herald Entertainment Hero 2025: Nigel Latta’s wife Natalie on his legacy, proudest moments and hero status
The respected clinical psychologist, author, producer and broadcaster died on September 30, aged 58, after being diagnosed with…