OPINION: It's tempting in times like these to panic and withdraw KiwiSaver and other investments, but Frances Cook believes it's best to sit tight and wait for the 'anxiety premium'.
Life
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You probably know someone who claims to have a "fast metabolism". But does science support that idea?
Sunday 6:00am
In this extract from her new memoir Be Brave, Barbara Dreaver recalls the night she was detained and locked up in Fiji.
You might know people who think they do not dream. However, the reality is we all do. Sometimes we have many in one night.
Autumn brings a brief abundance that we can capture and enjoy throughout winter.
Sat, Mar 7
TVNZ Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver on identity, prejudice and standing up to power.
Thu, Mar 5
The former prime minister's memoir has made the General Non-Fiction shortlist of the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
Wed, Mar 4
Irene Shirazi* planned a pleasant trip to her home city of Tehran to visit relatives when the horrific events of January began to unfold.
New Zealand
Sat, Feb 28
Almost half a million of us tune into Country Calendar every week. On its 60th anniversary, we talk to voice of the show Dan Henry about its powerful hold over Kiwis.
Fri, Mar 6
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
Legally blind but constitutionally unstoppable, Steffanie Holmes shares motivational pearls of wisdom for those who want to write (or achieve any goal at all).
A study has looked at the optimal amount of coffee.
Sat, Feb 14
Almost half of employees worldwide say they’re currently burned out.
Fri, Feb 13
Exposure to war, even if it is indirect, can affect how kids think, feel and behave, according to mental health experts.
Wed, Feb 11
New research, based on a clinical trial, shows broad-spectrum micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) can significantly reduce severe irritability in teenagers.
Appetite is closely linked to the GLP-1 hormone and its communication with brain regions involved in regulating eating, research suggests.
The new results suggest — but don’t prove — that the weight-loss medications may be able to target the underlying source of cravings.
Research suggests free, 10-minute online courses could lead to real improvements.
While it seems that everyone is drinking electrolyte supplements these days, not everyone actually needs them.
Mon, Mar 2
At 5am, social media fills with proof that the early risers have already won the day. But have they?
It might be about to become mandatory on all food packaging but, if you're trying to eat for wellbeing, how much faith should you put in the Health Star Rating system?
How international custody laws mean having a baby overseas with a non-NZ partner can leave people stuck in that country.
Re: News
Values often fade once shoppers are standing in front of a shelf of seemingly identical products.
The science behind smell explained by experts Katie Edwards and Dan Baumgardt.
Fri, Feb 27
Expensive shampoos with ornate packaging and claims of fixing all hair woes can leave one wondering if they should ditch cheaper mainstays.
Thu, Feb 26
Some parents are exhausted from acknowledging their child's every feeling and sifting through an overabundance of parenting advice.
Many people seek out couples counselling when going through a rough patch or wondering how to improve their relationship.
Many of us struggle to sleep in new environments, even when we’re physically tired.
Wed, Feb 25
