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…
Yellow and orange pōhutukawa: How rare blooms emerged around NZ
In Hawaii, Metrosideros polymorpha – known as ōhiʻa lehua – flowers in shades from deep crimson to orange,…
Two Kiwi women accused of importing $37m of methamphetamine into Melbourne Airport
The case was referred to the Australian Federal Police (AFP), who arrested the women at the airport. Both…
Weather: MetService considers issuing heat alerts as temperatures near thresholds across New Zealand
Christchurch is forecast to reach 29C while Masterton will reach 27C. Both Auckland and Hamilton are forecast to…
Capital gains tax poll reveals option with most support: How it differs from Labour policy
Labour says “every dollar raised” from the policy, which applies from July 2027, would go to the country’s…
Cost-of-living cooldown: Insurance price hikes are over but higher prices are the new normal
Vehicle insurance premiums dropped 0.8% in the past year but remain 30.6% higher than three years ago. Health…
Christchurch, Wellington get first looks at Ikea pop-up before Auckland store opening
In Cathedral Square, in the heart of Christchurch, locals this morning got the chance to walk through displays.…
New Apple Watch feature addresses hypertension – ‘the silent killer’
The tests take place in the background – you don’t notice them – over a month. Using data…