Life Issues

Fees for birth, death and marriage certificates going up

The prices for most births, deaths, marriages and relationships products and services will increase from 18 June.

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Research shows that doing exercise around other people improves your chances of sticking with it.

If we know exercise is good for us, why is it so hard to get into?

Understanding the importance of exercise usually doesn’t translate into exercising. Making it a part of your lifestyle requires believing and knowing you can do it.

Thu, May 14

First house at 17, first million by 32: Steve Goodey talks property investment

In the latest in our 'Finances after 50' series, we talk to an investor, property coach and author about riding the ups and downs of the property market.

Mon, May 4

Share My Super founder Liz Greive (composite image: Vinay Ranchhod, 1News)

Charity founder Liz Greive on poverty, wealth and her advice to women

Finances after 50 is a new series in which we talk to New Zealanders in the second half of life about their relationship with money.

Sun, Apr 26

Can you rely on what your smartwatch tells you?

The six ways your smartwatch is lying to you

Using wearable fitness technology has been one of the top fitness trends for close to a decade – but it isn't always accurate.

Wed, Apr 22

Fees for birth, death and marriage certificates going up

The prices for most births, deaths, marriages and relationships products and services will increase from 18 June.

11:43am

1:30

If we know exercise is good for us, why is it so hard to get into?

Understanding the importance of exercise usually doesn’t translate into exercising. Making it a part of your lifestyle requires believing and knowing you can do it.

Thu, May 14

First house at 17, first million by 32: Steve Goodey talks property investment

In the latest in our 'Finances after 50' series, we talk to an investor, property coach and author about riding the ups and downs of the property market.

Mon, May 4

Charity founder Liz Greive on poverty, wealth and her advice to women

Finances after 50 is a new series in which we talk to New Zealanders in the second half of life about their relationship with money.

Sun, Apr 26

The six ways your smartwatch is lying to you

Using wearable fitness technology has been one of the top fitness trends for close to a decade – but it isn't always accurate.

Wed, Apr 22

Trusting pensioner Cecily said she had just $2 left after he bled her dry.

Thousands of dollars raised for 92-year-old scam victim

Cecily said a man claiming to be a tradesman doing odd jobs knocked on her door offering his services to "fill his fridge".

Mon, Apr 20

Divorce is common, so why do we still talk of 'failed' marriages?

Every day in New Zealand, 20 couples will divorce, many of them quite amicably. Why do we still treat it as a kind of failure?

Sun, Apr 19

March 2026

Peace amid chaos: swapping doom scrolling with fun, creative 'analogue' activities

From outdoor pursuits to crafts, a growing number of people are cultivating offline hobbies to find enjoyment and connection within a troubled world.

Sun, Mar 22

Some coffee brands have begun experimenting with Paraxanthine, positioning it as a different way to deliver alertness without relying on caffeine.

Could a new stimulant replace caffeine, without the side effects?

Brands claim that using this compound can provide a steadier form of alertness, promising “focused, clean energy” and no jitters or crash.

Sat, Mar 21

A senior couple work out at the gym together (file image).

How strength training could be the key to healthy ageing

One of the most important and well-established factors in healthy ageing is muscle strength.

Sun, Mar 15

Author Stacy Gregg (Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod 1News)

Covid has left me with one truly bizarre symptom

For years, Stacy Gregg had no sense of taste or smell. That was weird enough, but then things got even weirder.

Sat, Mar 14

Deodorants mainly target bacteria, using antimicrobial ingredients to slow their growth and fragrances to mask residual smells.

Why some body areas smell more strongly than others, and what to do about it

The biology behind body odour, from sweat glands to skin bacteria.

Wed, Mar 11

If you wake up during or just after REM sleep, you are much more likely to remember a dream.

Is it true that some people don't dream while others remember all their dreams?

You might know people who think they do not dream. However, the reality is we all do. Sometimes we have many in one night.

Sun, Mar 8

From debt to phone addiction: how to avoid some all too common retirement ruts

After a lifetime of work, retirement means your life is finally your own to make the most of. Here are some time and money-wasting traps to avoid.

Sun, Mar 1

February 2026

Author Steffanie Holmes has written and mainly self published more than 50 books.

Resilience tips from author who faced endless barriers before selling a million books

Legally blind but constitutionally unstoppable, Steffanie Holmes shares motivational pearls of wisdom for those who want to write (or achieve any goal at all).

Sat, Feb 28