Kim Knight

17 hours ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kim Knight

When the duvet is more appealing than getting to work on time. Photo / 123rfOpinion by Kim KnightKim Knight is a Senior Writer for the New Zealand Herald. Learn moreWelcome to that time of the year when absolutely everybody is running late but only a select few have a decent excuse. Adult excuses are so dull. The dishwasher overflowed. The car broke down.

5 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kim Knight

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has released her memoir, A Different Kind of Power. Jacinda Ardern’s memoir reveals personal and political challenges, including a cancer scare and learning she was pregnant during coalition negotiations. The book details her focus on empathy, a trait she observed in her parents when her father was a police officer in Murupara. Ardern, now at Harvard, emphasises the importance of humane leadership and says she believes people want less combative politics.

5 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kim Knight

Dai Henwood apologises in advance for woozy replies to congratulatory messages. All going well, tomorrow he will be in surgery. The comedian with stage-four cancer has today been named an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to the entertainment industry and charitable fundraising. He’s super stoked. But first, “a couple of complications” to deal with. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. “It’s nothing major.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kim Knight

Palestinian-American stand-up comedian Mo Amer told Australian television viewers the hummus he ate in Auckland was one of the smoothest he'd eaten. Mo Amer praised Gemmayze St’s hummus as “one of the smoothest” he’s ever had. Amer’s attempt to take the hummus to Melbourne failed due to airport security restrictions. Chef Samir Allen’s hummus, praised for its smooth texture, has become a commercial success in Auckland. Chickpeas or a spreadable paste?

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kim Knight

Consumers are urged to swap expensive espressos for cheaper filter coffees amid rising prices. Demand for filter coffee is growing, with cafes offering it for better profit margins and customer value. Filter coffee is seen as a cost-effective option, appealing to younger customers with delicate palates. Cash-strapped consumers are being urged to swap expensive espressos for cheaper filter coffees.