New research published today suggests the average three-year-old could be missing out on 1100 adult words and 194 conversations a day.
"You're allowed to be pissed off."
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"This equates to over 21,800 mortgage accounts past due, up 16% year-on-year," Centrix said.
Christopher Luxon is en route to Melbourne to meet with Southeast Asian leaders.
Associate Minister of Education David Seymour is set to review the school lunch programme, having previously said it was "wasteful".
The Finance Minister has called the increase a "small adjustment" for a fee that "hasn't kept up with inflation".
Around eight out of 10 younger jobseekers have admitted to not turning up to a job interview without warning. Why is ghosting becoming part of the world of work?
The Government has released a flurry of plans for the country's transport networks – here's what you need to know about that roadmap.
David Benbow turned on his friend because Michael McGrath started dating his ex-partner.
Data collected from the Household Economic Survey shows Kiwis spending more on the essentials between June 2019 and June 2023.
Former Crusader and Wales international Johnny McNicholl has left Scarlets and will return to Christchurch as an injury replacement.
The Defence Force's 757s - which are also used for aid missions - break down regularly.
"It will have a military-style component as well as a rehabilitative and trauma-informed care approach," said Children's Minister Karen Chhour.
It comes as police ramp up their presence in Taita following a series of incidents last week.
The police watchdog said the Hamilton officer "did not stop the car because Ms Y had not been wearing a seatbelt. He stopped the car because he had profiled Mr Z based on his facial tattoos."
The vaping industry is lobbying the Associate Health Minister to strip health officials of the responsibility for vaping regulations and laws in favour of the Ministry of Justice.
Ben Old has been a standout performer this A-League season, scoring four goals across 20 appearances this season.
From court cases to conspiracy theories, the royal family's right to privacy is, somewhat ironically, nearly always in the spotlight.
It has been 14 years since the singer headlined the annual event.
Will O'Rourke's injury replacement is in line to make his Test debut against the Aussies in second Test in Christchurch.
Karl Raubenheimer was a teen when he found the fossil crab on a North Taranaki beach.
Police said the area on Ohautira Rd had been cordoned off while a scene examination and wider searches take place.
Instead of flying to the Gold Coast or a tropical island getaway, Kiwis are forking out hundreds of dollars just to travel between towns 280km apart in the South Island.
The American singer plays the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin before two Auckland shows.
The "military-style academies" will be piloted by mid-year.
Te Tangi a Te Tūi explores generational trauma and its impact on youth and te reo through the allegory of the song of the native tūī.
Fourteen people were killed in a train crash in India that was caused by the drivers' desire to watch India play England on their phone.
The cost of living bites as Kiwis spend more on the essentials, important etiquette for perpetual snorers, and the Prime Minister's plane has broken down ... again.
CCTV footage shows several offenders breaking open the outer door and then smashing through an inner security screen as a fog cannon is deployed.
Auckland Council last week posted its half-year results for the six months ending December 31, 2023.
Resources Minster Shane Jones welcomed the move, under what was set to be the last tender under the previous government.
Kiwis will be required to pay more for their subscription.
In a video shared on X, Drake was handed a note by someone on the front row and after reading it, said: "This is it?"
The veteran race caller offers some tips on how to commentate on the gallops.