Photo: 123RF IRD is holding millions of dollars in unclaimed funds. Like many people, this is probably news to you. But how do you know if some of it is yours and perhaps more importantly, how do you claim it? RNZ is here to clear it all up. Why have I not heard about this, … Read more
Listen: On this episode of the GZERO World Podcast with Ian Bremmer, Eboo Patel, founder of Interfaith America, advocates for cooperation over division on college campuses in response to protests, highlighting the need for civil discourse and pointing out that despite some instances of violence, most campuses engage in constructive dialogue. Whether you are for … Read more
Early signs of autism are often missed, with the average diagnosis not happening until children are around 6-and-a-half. Photo: Unsplash A first of its kind one-to-one support programme for pre-school children showing signs of autism is about to be trialled in Wellington, with aspirations of going nationwide. Professor Josie Barbaro pioneered the most successful tool … Read more
First published on By Primrose Freestone* File photo. Photo: 123rf Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste. But eating leftover food can also be risky as these foods have already been exposed to bacteria in the environment. If you haven’t stored and re-heated leftovers … Read more
Dr Tali Sharot is the co-author of Look Again: The power of noticing what was always there. Photo: Tali Sharot The key to finding joy in your everyday life is to take a short break, so you can appreciate your circumstances anew on your return, a neuroscientist says. Dr Tali Sharot is a professor of … Read more
Google Podcasts service ceases on 2 April in U.S. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google’s Podcasts app has been downloaded over 500 million times, but only 4% of U.S. podcast listeners use the platform. As of April 2, the service will be discontinued for U.S. users, Google says, potentially leaving millions needing to migrate their … Read more
One of Parliament’s natural orators has left the building after nearly 16 years as an MP. A lot of Parliamentary experience and skill has departed with him. So RNZ’s parliament show, The House, made an attempt to catch some tips. On his final day at Parliament, as his office was about to be packed away, Robertson sat … Read more
Steve McLendon, a product manager at Google, admits he’s sad to see Google Podcasts head toward the software graveyard. He suggests that the app’s simplicity, one of its core strengths, is what led to its downfall: “Podcast experiences can be improved for users in a way that I think Google Podcasts would never really be … Read more
A significant number of Bluebottle jellyfish have been spotted this summer. Photo: supplied Surf Lifesaving is urging beachgoers to be aware of how to treat jellyfish stings after clubs across the country have reported an increasing number of incidents. A significant number of Bluebottle jellyfish have been spotted this summer. Surf Lifesaving medical director Dr … Read more
Sexologist and sex educator Morgan Penn Photo: It takes courage to take your first step into the world of online dating over the age of 50, says sexologist Morgan Penn. Morgan hosts the award-winning podcast Sex Life with Hayley Sproull Morgan recently helped her 60-something mum join Tinder because she thought that app would be a good … Read more