SafetyNews New Zealand - Aotearoa's industrial safety news for decision-makers
New Zealand

Sleep Stories

Kiwi Stories

Sleep stories

Xero backs nationwide sleep drive for business owners
Human Capital Management

Xero backs nationwide sleep drive for business owners

Poor sleep and stress are eroding productivity for New Zealand business owners, prompting a free week-long challenge backed by Xero.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Three-day weekend better for health
Productivity

Three-day weekend better for health

Healthier sleep and more exercise during a three-day break could strengthen the case for four-day work week trials.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023
Are workers any less efficient at night?
OWLS

Are workers any less efficient at night?

Night owls were twice as likely to underperform at work and faced a higher risk of disability pension, Finnish researchers found.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Apr 2021
Five easy ways to reduce stress at work
Productivity

Five easy ways to reduce stress at work

Chronic pressure at the office can harm health and performance, but simple changes in routine may help workers cope more easily.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
Wellbeing top of mind for younger farmers
Leadership

Wellbeing top of mind for younger farmers

A new survey shows many under-35 farmers say fatigue and stress are hurting safety, with two thirds linking wellbeing issues to accidents.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019

Global Stories

Sleep stories

Oura launches smaller Ring 5 in Australia & New Zealand
Wearables

Oura launches smaller Ring 5 in Australia & New Zealand

Australian and New Zealand buyers will pay from AUD $649 and NZD $799 as Oura shrinks its smart ring for longer daily wear.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
ŌURA reports ANZ sleeps soundly, though stress is holding many back
Data Analytics

ŌURA reports ANZ sleeps soundly, though stress is holding many back

Ōura's new ANZ sleep report finds Aussies and Kiwis among the world's best sleepers, yet high daily stress is quietly stealing their rest.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Game review: Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Nintendo Switch)

Kingdom Come: Deliverance on Nintendo Switch disappoints with poor graphics and clunky mechanics, despite an engaging medieval storyline, raising doubts over platform choice from Warhorse Studios.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Young UK finance professionals under stress, consider leaving industry
EduTech

Young UK finance professionals under stress, consider leaving industry

Nearly 40% of young UK finance professionals have taken stress leave, with over half considering leaving the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
Sleep screening devices market to be US$17.5 billion by 2033: FMI
Application Performance Monitoring

Sleep screening devices market to be US$17.5 billion by 2033: FMI

The sleep screening devices market is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 6.6% between 2023 and 2033, totalling around US$17.5 billion by 2033.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2023
Hands-on Review: Airthings View Plus indoor air quality monitor
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Airthings View Plus indoor air quality monitor

The Airthings View Plus air quality monitor is a must-have gadget for health-conscious individuals, offering detailed data on indoor air quality.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2022
Hands-on Review: Morphée
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Morphée

Life in the twenty-first century has become a 24-hour affair. Morphée promises to help restore some balance to your life.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Sleep stories

Young Australians back under-16 social media curbs
Data Protection

Young Australians back under-16 social media curbs

Many fear losing access to news, learning and friendships online, even as 47% of young Australians back tighter under-16 social media rules.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Bon Charge launches recharge sale with AUD $500 off
eCommerce

Bon Charge launches recharge sale with AUD $500 off

Shoppers can save almost AUD $500 on red light and infrared devices as demand for at-home wellness tech grows in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Allianz warns of rising workplace burnout in Australia
Human Capital Management

Allianz warns of rising workplace burnout in Australia

Nearly two million Australian workers are losing sleep to job stress, as psychological compensation claims rise and burnout support gaps widen.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Homedics unveils Bridge vibroacoustic cushion in UK
Power / Energy

Homedics unveils Bridge vibroacoustic cushion in UK

Homedics launches Bridge vibroacoustic cushion in UK, blending low-frequency sound and vibration for 20-minute daily wellbeing sessions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Bon Charge marks World Sleep Day with 25% sleep sale
Wearables

Bon Charge marks World Sleep Day with 25% sleep sale

Bon Charge launches 25% off sleep sale for World Sleep Day as Australians turn to red light, infrared and blue light blocking tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026