Economists are warning the emergence of AI and other technological changes have added another layer of uncertainty.
New Zealand
12:28pm
The acclaimed New Zealand author's tenth novel explores the pervasive and enduring body-size pressure on women and girls.
Life
Saturday 6:00am
Cornell spokesperson Kyle Kimball said in a statement that the university was investigating and that “damaging property is not the answer” to Cornellians' “frustration and strong emotions".
Crime and Justice
Tue, Oct 6
Once adjusted for inflation, the price of cocaine in New Zealand had dropped by almost a third between 2017 and 2026 - from $368 a gram to $247.
Health
Funeral directors absorb substantial costs arranging cremations and burials for people who die with no money - what's known as an "indigent funeral".
Business
Sun, Sep 27
People looking to stay healthy and tone up instead find themselves heading down a path of food restriction and guilt.
Personal experiences were a powerful motivator for veteran journalist Ali Mau in her co-founding of a free legal service and innovative platform for reporting for sexual harm.
Sat, Sep 26
It comes days after the musician apologised over the fallout from his comments on Gaza.
Thu, Sep 24
Social media influencer known as "Clavicular" was charged with raping a 17-year-old girl who told police he gave her alcohol at his family's Cape Cod home.
Wed, Sep 23
"We understand why this image is deeply upsetting and recognise that we got this wrong," the company said, referring to the now-deleted Instagram ad photo.
Mon, Sep 21
We're about to lose an hour of sleep and the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks has a surprisingly strange history, reports Mava Moayyed.
Sun, Sep 20
The insult allegedly referred to Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh, according to NZ First MP Casey Costello.
Politics
Thu, Sep 17
Consumer NZ recently warned about the vast amounts of data collected through supermarket loyalty programmes.
Fri, Sep 11
New scheme will work directly with families and children of prisoners to support their needs and help them navigate the court process as soon as a parent enters the justice system.
Thu, Sep 10
Review also found issues were raised as early as April but only seriously addressed in August.
Scrutiny of the AI sector has grown in the past year, including calls for a moratorium on new data centre consents.
Wed, Sep 9
"They're just trying to get by – they're in emergencies, and they're being told that it's not an immediate need. The Government needs to make amends for this."
Tue, Sep 8
The Ministry of Social Development declined Special Needs Grant applications on that basis on more than 8000 occasions.
Mon, Sep 7
Dying Matters week kicks off today for its third year, with hundreds of events across the country opening up conversations about death.
Maxxing might not actually be a good way to motivate yourself into healthier habits. In fact, it may have the opposite effect – and may even cause stress.
Sat, Sep 5
The Ministry of Justice's Crime and Victims Survey showed there were 9000 more victims of violent crime than the previous quarter – a 6% increase.
Fri, Sep 4
Society has long emphasised that romantic relationships are the key to leading a fulfilling life, but that script is changing.
Touch Grass launched their online service online just weeks ago – after opening an Auckland clinic, it is already inundated by young people needing support.
Wed, Sep 2
Prime Minister stands by his statement to Parliament that it had not happened, saying it was correct at the time.
Fri, Aug 28
Younger generations still aspire to traditional milestones, but are much less confident of achieving them.
Sun, Aug 23
