A water cremation facility has just opened in Tasmania, with advocates touting it as a cheaper and greener alternative for those planning the end of their life.
A food bank for animals is providing struggling pet owners with canned food and dry biscuits, as well as flea and worming treatments when available, as cost of living pressures increase.
Kiwi couples are marrying and divorcing later in life , according to recently released data from Stats NZ . The number of marriages, divorces and civil.
According to the insurance group, Australian Seniors, funeral costs have increased by 20 per cent in five years with a basic burial costing up to $18,600 and cremations can cost up to $6000.