Jane Phare is a senior journalist for the New Zealand Herald.
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From CEO to childcare: Rachel Carrell's Koru Kids success story in London
Investors included wife of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Rolls Royce chairman.
'It's ageist': Workers angry that employers stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65
Find out which Kiwi companies pay the KiwiSaver contribution to workers aged 65 and over.
Nature Baby's ready to stretch and grow
Kiwi organic babywear brand Nature Baby, launched 25 years ago, is ready for its OE.
Keeping it in the family: Why the Paula Ryan brand will live on
Paula Ryan has faced some major setbacks in her career but still comes up smiling.
Helping Dad to walk: Engineer joins deep-tech 'big brains' to follow a dream
Some of the best Kiwi brains are behind deep-tech technology that will startle the world.
Rich or poor: Why our upbringing can influence the way we spend
Money coaches say stories from our past life can have a big influence.
Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt
Now Du Val investors and creditors want their money.
$30m art bequest that Auckland Art Gallery snubbed gifted to Oz
A Sydney gallery has been gifted a multimillion-dollar Kiwi collection of Aboriginal art.
The Kiwis making millions from turning a popcorn maker into a home coffee roaster
Frustration over not being able to roast beans at home drove the innovation.
'A horrific childhood': The story of toil and triumph on the road to the 2024 Paralympics
Kiwi paralympians' struggle to qualify for Paris is captured in a gripping documentary.
What's new pussycat? Online game teaches good and bad outcomes for cats
A game studio is using online games to promote the desexing and microchipping of cats.
How wealthy Kiwis are splashing the cash despite tough economy
The economy might be tough but uber-wealthy Kiwis are still spending eye-watering amounts.
The business of pleasure: Kiwis spending up large on sex toys
Kiwis are keen buyers of adult toys, helping at least one industry to boom in tough times.
'Ask your boss:' Employers increasingly open to job-sharing
With fulltime-in-the-office no longer the norm, workers need to ask for what suits them.
The $1.25 trillion nest egg: Who will Baby Boomers leave it to?
Estate planners say Kiwis don't need to be wealthy to leave a bequest to a charity.
'An HR cop-out': Why older workers should ignore the 'you're over-qualified' line
In a tough job market, there are tips and tricks for older workers to land jobs.
EV-etiquette: the do's and don'ts of how and when to charge your electric car
Ask before you plug in and don't hog the charging outlets, EV specialists say.
'Use the good butter': Why Browns cafe in Remuera has a winning formula
An Auckland couple, who run three successful cafes, talk about how they fill tables.
'Men would stare at my boobs': Who's having cosmetic work done - and what it costs
Kiwis are increasingly using cosmetic doctors to help hold back time.
Will wars: How to stop your loved ones fighting over your estate
Lawyers warn that fighting over a will can cause family wealth to disappear.
How 138 dates helped tech entrepreneur find her feet in business - and life
Why looking for tall, fun and smart failed to result in the perfect match.
Kiss goodbye to the gym: How to stay fit while commuting to work
Kiwis who cycle or run to work to keep fit say the positives far outweigh the negatives.
'Espresso machine on steroids': New Kiwi coffee-extraction tech set to become multimillion-dollar industry
Three entrepreneurs are producing high-quality coffee without a barista or a machine.
The parent trap: How non-payers of child support get round the IRD
Some unpaid child support dates back 30 years yet the IRD has still not collected.
'Overwhelming love': Jaimee Lupton and her newborn daughter Noa
Jaimee Lupton and Zuru's Nick Mowbray aim to raise $1 million to share the baby love.
NZ's $1.8b pet boom: why dogs are now as spoiled as kids
With dogs now viewed as treasured family member, owners spoil them more than their kids.
The forgotten $477m fortune: Why Kiwis should check IRD's website to see if they can claim
More than 415,000 Kiwis are owed $477 million in unclaimed funds with the IRD.
Too dirty to see the doctor: Crowdfunding charity helps raise money for mobile laundries
Crowdfunding charity 10x10 uses Dragon's Den model to combat 'fundraising fatigue'.
Build it and they will come: The rich-lister with a dream
A Parnell landlord wants visitors to eat, drink and be merry at his new open-air venue.
'Hospitable, generous:' Sir Colin Giltrap and his remarkable photographic memory
The late Sir Colin Giltrap never forgot a customer's name or what car they bought.
'They're trying to stamp us out': Recruitment start-up in battle with Trade Me
Trade Me is taking legal action over an Auckland grandmother's tradie recruitment website.
The Lion roars: How a cluster of breweries came to be owned by a Japanese conglomerate
Doug Myers was instrumental in transforming Lion Breweries into an international company.
Too young to retire: What Kiwi sporting greats do in the afterlife
A unique set of skills learned by elite sports people transfers well into business life.
A beautiful obsession: Why we copy celebrities, royalty and influencers
Psychologists say we want just a little slice of a celebrity's life.
NZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your home
With severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.
Funeral fraud: How scammers make money out of fake Facebook links
Scammers increasingly target communities mourning the deaths of loved ones.
Billionaire baby: The Coatesville mansion where Zuru's baby will play
Jaimee Lupton and Nick Mowbray want their daughter to grow up with purpose.
It's chaos: What parents need to know about Dunedin’s student flats
Student flats will be a shock to parents visiting for the first time.
Flying dogs: From chained and starving, to bliss in Queenstown
Abandoned and neglected dogs on death row start new lives in the South Island.
Auckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'
A year ago, Sheryl Clarke was rescued from her flooded home. Now she just wants it fixed.
A $150,000 headache: Abandoned charity boat to be scrapped after ex-owner jailed
What started as a dream to deliver aid by boat to Pacific islands came to a grim end.
The rich listers behind NZ's top golf courses — including the ones that aren't open yet
It costs tens of millions of dollars to build private golf courses.
New partnership for The Hills golf course worries members
The Hills golf club members fear a new joint venture will price them out of membership.
Billionaire building golf resort, luxury lodge west of Auckland
A working farm in Muriwai will become home to a luxury golf course and lodge.
Have $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summer
Wealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.
Where there’s a will there’s a war: Kids fight over the family bach
Passing on the iconic family bach to the next generation could be fraught with problems.
Beware of the explosive soft cheese: What not to pack in your luggage when you fly overseas
Ever had something confiscated from your luggage? Here's how to be a happy flyer.
Too good to be true? Angry Trade Me users caught out in 'buy now' scams
Trade Me users whose accounts have been hacked by scammers want better security.
Can very hot drinks lead to cancer?
Studies suggest hot drinks can cause cancer but experts say there are other risky factors.
'What about us?' Treaty settlement leaves home owners fearing they will lose access
Anxious beachfront home owners plead with council and government over Treaty settlement.
'On your bikes, Comancheros': Alarm as gang members join elite gym
Members of an exclusive gym want to know why the Comancheros have been allowed to join.
'Why was I singled out?' Woman left distressed after pat-down search by airport staff
False alerts by airport body scanners can lead to embarrassing pat-down searches.
In Dame Rosie's memory: $2m donation towards brain research
A prestigious brain research fellowship is to be established Dame Rosie Horton's memory.
How come 'sexist plonkers' are still thriving in New Zealand?
A veteran journalist compares stories of sexism in her career with young Kiwi women.
ChatGPT: AI brilliance or a legal nightmare?
A copyright expert warns that using AI tools like Chat GPT could land you in court.
Family Caught - how parent custody battles are wrecking children's lives
Jane Phare talks to parents, lawyers and experts in a three-part series.
Families at war: why kids get trapped in bitter Family Court battles
Who's to blame when couples fight over child custody, the Family Court or the parents?
Family Court hell: How can we fix it for parents and their kids?
What's being done to limit the fallout for kids being fought over in the Family Court.
Warring parents: Family Court experts warn of damage to children
Child experts tell of the damage children suffer when their parents fight in court.
'It was hell': NZ mum believes baby’s death could've been avoided
The parents of a 'heart' baby who died in Estonia tried desperately to medevac her to NZ.
John F. Kennedy's shipwreck drama: the story behind the 'Kiwi' rescuer
Who was the Kiwi soldier who helped rescue a shipwrecked John F Kennedy in WWII?
'Who will inherit?': How to keep Kiwi farms in the family
Ageing Kiwi farmers risk losing their farms because they don't have a succession plan.
Top health adviser 'embarrassed' at cancer diagnosis after missing mammogram
A public health advisor was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram.
Jaimee Lupton on the heartache of losing a baby and infertility struggle
'All I want is to be a mum'.
Antonia Prebble on comedy, mum life and royal connections
Antonia Prebble's new series alongside Madeleine Sami has left her hooked on comedy.
Dame Rosie Horton dies: The life and work of NZ charity queen
She was a dame with a line of honours - DNZM QSO QSM – but everyone called her Rosie.
The Project co-host's bold statement for Mother’s Day
Why television presenter Kanoa Lloyd chose comfy clothes and no makeup for her photoshoot.
‘Mum, Dad, I’m trans gender’: What to do if your child wants to transition
Transgender children need love and support, not vitriol parents say.
Following Princess Diana: Secrets of the 1983 NZ royal tour revealed, 40 years on
All eyes were on a glowing Princess Diana.
Former Shortland St star on landing the role that's changed her life
LA-based Kiwi actor Grace Palmer tells Jane Phare why comedy makes her heart sing.
‘It was horrendous:’ Cyclone Gabrielle rescue drama
Asthma sufferer Haydon Kyle recounts the horror of being trapped by Cyclone Gabrielle
Auckland, I'm out of here: How to make sure you make the right move
Disillusioned Aucklanders are increasingly looking for a better and cheaper place to live.
Clive Matthew-Wilson: Why road safety campaigns don’t prevent crashes
A road safety campaigner wants more median barriers to protect Kiwi drivers from "yobbos".
'Dig a hole and bury it':' Rusted Texaco tanker saved from extinction
The rusting hulk of a rare Texaco tanker has been transformed by a Kiwi enthusiast.
'I could hear it coming after me': Are Auckland's cliffs too risky for building homes?
Auckland's dramatic cliff slips are not new so why do we keep living close to the edge?
‘I’m sorry Mum’: Three operations, two hospitals and a death sentence
After witnessing a death sentence, Jane Phare vows to practice the art of being grateful.
'Open the showgrounds': Angry exhibitors say they are losing millions
Trustees responsible for the closed Auckland Showgrounds are seeking legal protection.
'Do you want a bullet in your head?': Youth raids Grey Lynn store at gunpoint
A terrified wine store worker was held up at gunpoint by a youth in Grey Lynn yesterday.