City Life

No need for speed: Police issue warning

Excessive speeds are front of mind for Police ahead of this long weekend as a person will face the Court for their alleged role in putting the community at risk. Police... Read More

Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers

New research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practise self-compassion. Te Whare... Read More

Cracking into Easter chocolate prices

Consumer NZ has eggsplored how much more we pay for chocolate in a hollow egg or bunny shape. 'The fact we pay more for a perfectly packaged easter treat... Read More

Wanted: Volunteers for ketamine drug trial

Dozens of people are wanted for a novel drug trial, using ketamine for those with treatment resistant depression. Researchers at the University of... Read More

Shoppers' pain: Fruit and vege prices drop

Supermarket shoppers are still holding out for savings on fruit and vegetables, after the announcement that prices have fallen. Woolworths New Zealand says... Read More

Young person found hoarding violent images

A young person whose family thought they were playing video games was actually hoarding thousands of images of child exploitation, violent extremism, gore and... Read More

Putting the freeze on unsafe bathroom heaters

Retailers are voluntarily recalling unsafe wall-mounted bathroom heaters. 'The Serene S2068 heaters which were manufactured in March 2021 have a manufacturing... Read More

Long Covid: Who are the most vulnerable?

Teachers are most vulnerable to Long Covid, which can still affect people four years after catching the virus, a new study shows. University of Otago associate... Read More

'Significant job losses' planned at NZ Post

There will be "significant job losses" at NZ Post as it moves to deliver mail alongside courier parcels. "The way we deliver mail in the future will look... Read More

A warning to supermarket shoppers of loyalty lure

Consumer NZ is warning New Zealanders to be wary of supermarket loyalty schemes, with recent research showing yet again they don't always offer the most competitive... Read More

Families to receive help with ECE fees

Hardworking families are set to benefit from a new credit to help them meet their early childcare education costs, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. From... Read More

Winning bid: Māori portrait heads home

A portrait of a Māori man by renowned New Zealand artist Vera Cummings has sold at auction in Lichfield for £1800 - $3800NZD. The oil painting had... Read More