Jihee Junn is a staff writer at The Spinoff. Email her on jihee@thespinoff.co.nz
Our guide to stopping procrastinating and actually (finally) getting on top of investing. Because there’s a good chance that if you’re reading this, you don’t know a single thing about it.
Despite the economic downturn, recent months have seen more everyday New Zealanders investing their money than ever before. But why?
The latest on New Zealand news, politics and the Covid-19 crisis, updated throughout the day.
Little is known about sunfish in their early stages, but one Auckland-based scientist has helped make a world-first genetic breakthrough.
The latest on New Zealand news, politics and the Covid-19 crisis, updated throughout the day.
Competition for customers is fierce among telcos, but which mobile plans offer the best value for money? We compare them to find out.
Our Covid-19 outlook is still one of the most positive in the world. But with new cases emerging in recent weeks, our optimism levels have taken a hit.
Won't somebody, please, think of the children?!
A new report measuring New Zealanders’ financial wellbeing highlights how key sectors of our population are feeling stressed over money, and how Covid-19 has made that worse.
After 15 years in parliament, National MP Paula Bennett has officially announced she’s quitting politics. Here, we round up some of her most memorable moments.
The duo behind Parnell eatery Simon & Lee talk Gochu, their latest venture in Auckland’s Commercial Bay.
'Risk' isn't a popular concept in these uncertain times, but rather than running for the hills, think about your goals and assess the risks accordingly.
One of the largest community Facebook groups in New Zealand has being roiled by a controversy over free speech and Black Lives Matter.
The local fashion industry takes another hit with Ingrid Starnes closing its stores after more than a decade.
For years, Work and Income has been telling New Zealanders they couldn't get the benefit until their redundancy payments ran out. Turns out, it was wrong.
Here’s what went down as thousands of New Zealanders took to the streets in solidarity with Black Lives Matter.
A week ago, New Zealand launched its official contact tracing app. So how does it compare to some of those overseas?
With many workers being asked to take voluntary pay cuts, it begs the question: why are so many of us compelled to accept?
What does this year's budget mean for one of the hardest-hit sectors post-lockdown?
Gaming consoles, exercise bikes, DVDs and paint – turns out what we’re buying says a lot about what we’ve been doing in lockdown.
Answering hundreds of calls a day from anxious KiwiSaver investors, Kiwi Wealth’s head of customer services paints a picture of how some New Zealanders are handling the downturn.
Jihee Junn talks to an Auckland-based funeral director about what their job has been like under Covid-19.
Kiwi Wealth’s head of fixed interest shares her thoughts and experience on how to get through these challenging times.
What is open and what is closed? Can I take my pet to the vet? And what if I need a takeaway coffee?
With New Zealand moving to the highest Covid-19 alert level within 48 hours, here's how schools and early childhood facilities will be affected.
Several major events across the US have also been postponed or cancelled, including the NBA season after a player tests positive.
How history and culture have shaped our approach to investing and why, despite our 'rockstar economy', many are feeling left out.
