Could more landlord obligations be on the way?

Mandatory insulation and smoke alarm in rental homes could be just the start, according to industry players.

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Bayleys fined $2.2m in real estate price-fixing case

A $2.2 million fine has been handed to Bayleys real estate for price fixing.

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Tofu shows it can play yet another part. This time, it acts like feta

I've baked it, fried it, steamed it and eaten it raw. I've crumbled it, seasoned it and persuaded it to play the part of eggs (in a scramble and a salad) and even meat (in a "chorizo"). And every time I think I've pushed the limits of tofu, it surprises me by going further.

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Working for Families system 'not properly helping those most in need'

Too many parents are missing out on financial support to help them raise their kids, it has been claimed.

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This guy ate junk food for every day of Junk Free June

Look, the last thing we would want to do is make fun of a charity that raises thousands for the Cancer Society, but you've got to admit that Junk Free June can get a little tiresome. 

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Rising damp a major problem in Wellington houses - Victoria University

Over half of the houses in a Wellington study are dangerously damp and one in eight have major maintenance problems.

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How tender images of 'pregnant' men are being used to sell beer

A German beer company has embraced the male beer belly in an advertising campaign designed to tickle the funny bone.

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Kiwis spreading the love with bacon jam

It's a food with a following bordering on fanatical that's been sizzling in fry pans since ancient times. Meaty, smoky, salty, crunchy and so darned versatile, even just the thought of bacon is enough to set mouths watering, let alone catching a waft of its unmistakeable aroma.

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Bar review: Sly grog at Christchurch's O.G.B Bar and Cafe

You know a bar is on to a good thing when you walk in at 6pm on a cold wet Saturday and the place is crammed. Thinking we would arrive early before the crowds, we didn't expect to get the only remaining table and for there to be a continuous flow of people through the doors before 7pm.

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Data shows buyers giving up on Auckland, shifting to cheaper areas

Buyers may be giving up on Auckland and instead looking for houses further north, new data suggests.

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Less than half of product recalls work: Consumer

An overheating worklight. A potentially flammable laptop battery. Climbing devices that could come apart while being used.

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Young people limiting retirement savings by choosing wrong funds

Are you short-changing yourself of hundreds of thousands of dollars?

Many KiwiSaver members have been troubled to see their balances take a hit over the past week, amid international share market volatility.

But some are still unaware that their balances are being eroded much more seriously by something that is completely under their control: Being in the wrong type of fund.

It is a problem that is particularly bad for KiwiSaver's youngest members, who could miss out on significant sums over their lifetimes.

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Chef Heston Blumenthal's kitchen hacks

Heston Blumenthal shares some simple cooking tips, including his secret to the perfect steak.

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Review: Pah Homestead, Auckland

A Taste of... Pah Homestead, 72 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. 

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Consumers suffer when financial advisers offered big perks

OPINION

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Why you need to get rid of all your furniture right now

Whenever anybody moves house, the same question – usually fuelled by the tiredness and "over-it" feeling that comes with moving – comes up. "Why on earth do we have so much stuff?"

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11 great ways to transform a plain vase

If you are the owner of a few plain glass vases why not give them a new lease on life with these simple ideas.

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Home on the sea - new super yacht from Kiwi boatbuilder about to sail

The newest superyacht to be built by a Kiwi firm is about to take its maiden voyage to Tahiti, but the delivery trip shouldn't be any hardship for the crew.

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TV star George Clarke: Kiwis, stop building monsters by the sea

British architect and TV presenter George Clarke says it's a shame to ruin New Zealand's beautiful coastline with monstrous mansions. 

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Dramatic planting in garden near Gore

Arne and Jenny Cleland's garden makes an immediate impression of playing strongly with light and shadow, shape and texture. The rolling contours of the lawn, hinting at ploughed paddock shapes in the neighbouring farms, contrast with the smooth surface of the pond, which creates a mirror image of its surrounding grasses and weeping trees.

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New Zealand Nature relocating to Auckland, leaving some staff redundant

Nelson-based online store New Zealand Nature is shifting to Auckland.

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A dog's best friend - Geoff Bowers' journey from SAS to dog centre owner

Abbie Napier meets former military man turned entrepreneur Geoff Bowers who has spent the past two decades trying to understand, and helping others to understand, man's best friend.

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Landcorp launches first Pamu-branded product in New Zealand

New Zealand consumers can now buy Landcorp's Pamu-branded venison, the first of its products available in this country.

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Retailers aggrieved over Goverment's delay on GST for small imports

Retailers say they are "deeply disappointed" that the Government has parked a decision on lowering the $400 threshold for GST for most imported goods.

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Masterchef favourite Reynold Poernomo opens pudding pop up

Fans of Roald Dahl's The BFG will feel positively hopscotchy at the news that Masterchef Australia star Reynold Poernomo's Koi Dessert Bar in Sydney is set to be transformed into a pop-up eatery inspired by Disney's film adaptation of the beloved book.

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Butter isn't good or bad for you, study finds

Low-fat meat, a bagel, cornflakes, margarine and soda are all worse for you than butter, according to a new US study.

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Five of the best Auckland pizza places

Properly made pizzas are prized like few other dishes.

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Scientists discover how to remove fat from chocolate

Researchers in the US believe they have discovered a way to dramatically reduce the fat content of milk chocolate.

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Kaitangata: Little rural town's big incentive to attract city-dwellers

Wanted: Settlers for a picturesque coal town in South Otago.

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Review: Spacca, Remuera Road, Auckland

A taste of … Spacca, 547 Remuera Road, Auckland. Open Monday to Saturday 5pm to 10pm, for dine in and take out.

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Coming months may be tough going for sharemarket but downturn won't last

OPINION

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Restaurant at Hong Kong's Disneyland makes character-themed dim sum

At Hong Kong's Disneyland, the Disney magic even extends into its food. 

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What's with wheat? A food finger-pointing problem

From pizza to pasta, dumplings to pies and toasties to pretty much every dessert, wheat is in all the best comfort foods.

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Wellington catering guru Ruth Pretty's capital favourites

Ruth Pretty's holy trinity of catering includes impeccable organisation, high quality service, and great food. 

But there is no trinity when it comes to finding places to eat and relax in the capital, as the city has so much on offer.

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Dual-key apartments sell like hot cakes

Dual-key apartments have been a popular option in many Southeast Asian countries for several years, but the concept is only now starting to take off in New Zealand.

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5 house plants you can't kill

CAST-IRON PLANT (ASPIDISTRA ELATIOR)

It's not for nothing this plant is dubbed "cast-iron".

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Is lighting the new lullaby? The Block's Alex and Corban sure hope so

When The Block 2014 winners Alex and Corban Walls were asked to help promote a new lighting system, they could be forgiven for having an ulterior motive in accepting. They are expecting their first baby in 13 weeks, and their thoughts are turning to ways they might be able to lull their newborn into a sleep routine.

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Nearly 100 cold, damp Marlborough homes to get free insulation



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Common kitchen pet peeves - and how to deal with them

Fancy yourself to be the next MasterChef but feeling like your resources are holding you back? Turns out you're not alone.

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New Zealanders expect house prices to increase in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown

More than half of Kiwi homeowners expect house prices to increase in their neighbourhood, showing continued confidence in the residential market.

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Government House neighbour sells home with a touch of 'notoriety'

The Governor-General lives over the back fence when he's in Auckland; it's double grammar zone; and historic Florence Court is right over the road.

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Indian immigrant worked for more than a year with no pay

An Indian immigrant who worked for 73 weeks without being paid has won his employment case.

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James Kemp: Getting your head around branding

Branding is one of the most misunderstood words in business.

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Whanganui tops first-home affordability ratings

If you want to find a really affordable first home, you might need to head to Whanganui

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Jamie Oliver's Italian operator in receivership, leaving unpaid debts in Wellington

The company behind a failed bid to open New Zealand's first Jamie Oliver restaurant has been placed in receivership, owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to its Wellington landlord.

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Heston Blumenthal's 10 tricks to the perfect roast potato

Forget the hassle of the hasselback or the time-consuming triple-cooking method. When it comes to roast potatoes, Heston Blumenthal keeps it simple. Here are of his 10 tattie tips.

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Sweet potato toast is the latest delicious food trend

We love a good food hack. Novelty factor aside, they provide new and often more efficient ways of eating your favourite foods.

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Why does toast taste so much better than bread?

Bread versus toast – most of us would agree there's a clear winner.

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Government must step in to solve insurance commission abuses

The Government should regulate to end insurance commission abuses, Naomi Ballantyne, founder of Partners Life says.

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Brexit: How it could affect your Kiwisaver

KiwiSaver account balances have fallen since the Brexit referendum result was revealed on Friday, New Zealand time.

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Insurance advisers earn up to $340k a year switching customer insurance policies - FMA

An insurance adviser who earned 10 free overseas trips from insurers in just four years is to get a visit from the Financial Markets Authority.

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How to avoid the five pitfalls of switching insurer

Some insurance advisers are switching thousands of insurance policies between insurance companies, earning them massive commissions and free trips overseas.

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NZ online shopping grows 4 per cent: Nielsen

Over two million Kiwis are now shopping online, drawn in by convenience, a bigger range of products and competitive prices.

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New Zealand sheep milk gelato makes it to finals of global dairy awards

Two New Zealand companies have made the finals of the World Dairy Innovation Awards, although neither managed to come away with a first prize.

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Is there really a right way to drink tea?

My name is Lauren, and I am a tea heathen.

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Auckland 12-yr-old launches petition over Countdown caged eggs

Twelve-year-old Maja Skilling​ is taking on supermarket giant Countdown.

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Debt-to-income ratios could cause market meltdown, pundits predict

There are fears the property market could grind to a halt if debt-to-income ratios are introduced by the Reserve Bank.

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Celebrating a brew that began in a Dunedin back street

 

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Six ghost towns: Why were they abandoned?

Abandoned houses are relatively common, but an entire town?

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House of the week: Wellington garden reno turned whole new house

When Angie and Richard Gawith decided to redesign their large garden near Cuba Street in central Wellington three years ago, little did they realise how extensive that revamp would be. Not only did the couple acquire a new garden, they ended up with a new house too.

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Flatting nightmares and what to do about it

Ever had a week's worth of unwashed dishes, dirty bathrooms and clothing that mysteriously "disappears" out of your closet?

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Bob Jones' former Tongariro hideway has fishing and hunting on the doorstep

A Tongariro River hideaway built for property magnate and former politician Sir Bob Jones has come onto the market for the first time in six years.

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Hellebores: garden stars of winter

If Snow White's seven dwarfs were all plants, a fragrant lily could play Sneezy, native manuka could be cast as Doc, Happy would have to be the first daffodil of spring and chamomile would be perfect for Sleepy.

Take your pick of the irritating euphorbia family for Grumpy – if you get their sap on your skin, you will be – and Cannabis sativa is the obvious choice for Dopey. As for Bashful? Definitely a hellebore.

READ MORE:

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The Misprint Co turning waste paper into notebooks

A startup that turns used paper into unique notebooks wants to be one step ahead of the recycling bin.

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Chinese-owned Marlborough Wine Estates Group to list on NXT

A Chinese-owned Kiwi wine company - which produces O:Tu and Music Bay brands - is set to go public.

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Brexit vote proves costly for KiwiSaver members

KiwiSaver members have seen hundreds of dollars disappear from their balances thanks to Brexit, but they are being urged not to panic.

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TVNZ Breakfast: Sam and Rawdon gag while eating a dried centipede

"This is when live TV goes bad."

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Brexit brings some benefits for Taranaki people

TSB Bank foreign exchange branches across the country have sold out of the pound, as people buy up amid the fallout from Brexit.

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New Zealanders' credit card habit costs $2m a day

You click open your credit card bill: $6000 to clear the balance or $120 to cover the minimum payment required. Which do you choose?

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The spam cocktail is the most disgusting drink the world has ever seen

We've heard about bacon infused bourbon and beer-can chicken is barbecue favourite, but this new cocktail is taking the carnivorous meat and beverage combo too far.

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Wellington's Carina Stewart becomes New Zealand's top YouTube food star

With more than 10 million video views and more than 100,000 subscribers, Wellingtonian Carina Stewart is New Zealand's top food YouTube star.

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The ancient wheat species that could replace quinoa as the next 'super grain'

In restaurants and supermarkets, bread wheat reigns supreme and quinoa is the superfood du jour. But plant scientists want to re-introduce ancient grains einkorn (farro), emmer and spelt.

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In Season: Winning fare by Witt's Toque d'Or team

The kitchen and restaurant at Witt have been the training set for national competitions in Auckland at the end of July. In this extra-special In Season, Virginia Winder meets some students going for gold.

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Marlborough takes starring role in first episode of Best of New Zealand with Nick Honeyman

Marlborough food, farms and families will star in the first episode of a new television show starting next week.

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The best colour to paint your kitchen if you're looking to sell

If you thought white kitchens would never go out of style, it might be time to re-think. 

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ADNZ celebrates winning designers from lower North Island regions

It's awards season for architectural designers with more regional winners announced in the ADNZ Resene Architectural Awards.

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Fruit trees for small garden spaces

FRUIT TREE HEDGES

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10 warning signs your house could be a renovation nightmare

It's easy to look at a house and dream up how you will change it, but how do you tell whether general wear and tear is terminal, or an easy fix?

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Californian to recreate homeland's arty, surfer vibe in 'NZ's Napa/Silicon Valley': Martinborough

A Californian software manager transplanted to Wairarapa a decade ago is launching a new retail business based on what she sees as striking similarities between the two places.

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Falling pound could give Kiwi online shoppers more clout

Kiwi shoppers may find they can bag a bargain on British websites in the coming weeks compared to New Zealand retailers. thanks to Brexit.

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Portable breweries and superfood 'nutri-bombs'

A Manuka honey you can drink, all-natural 'nutri-bombs' loaded with the world's most unusual superfoods and a homebrew keg big enough for a bar were among the culinary creations served up as winners of last night's Fine Food New Zealand Innovation Awards.

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11 things you should do in your 20s to be a millionaire by 30

"In a free-market economy, anyone can make as much money as they want," emphasises self-made millionaire Steve Siebold, who has also studied more than 1200 of the world's wealthiest people.

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We asked an expert how to legally buy, drink and share alcohol

Stores across New Zealand have been refusing to sell alcohol because of foreign driver's licenses, questionable "guardianship" and an array of other reasons. So, Glenn McConnell went to find out how to legally buy booze. Hospitality New Zealand's legal adviser, Channy Mao, has the answers:

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New home loans hit fresh high in May, but high LVR loans dropping

Mortgage lending continues to hit new highs, with investors' share of the borrowing creeping higher.

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Game of Rhones: Wine event returns to Auckland and Wellington

It's not beyond the realms of fantasy to imagine a lot of Game of Thrones fans are also wine drinkers. And that they probably enjoy a good pun.

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Kiwis are forking out thousands for sick pets to undergo "human" operations

When disaster strikes, many New Zealanders will do almost anything to help their pets - no matter the cost.

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Gold Coast-style intensification will solve Auckland housing crisis, says economist

An economist is bewildered Auckland's million-dollar Tamaki Dr waterfront strip does not have "line to line skyscrapers" like the Gold Coast.

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How to stop being taken in by superfoods

Warrigal greens are a native, wild-growing type of 'sea' spinach that run rampant along sea shores.

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South Canterbury woman gives IRD scammer a serve

A South Canterbury woman's quick thinking has led to her making a voice recording of a man, claiming he was from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), trying to scam her.

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Don't fall for 'shopper's exhilaration' and other marketing-induced emotions

OPINION: Walking past one of those fabulous K Road artisan homeware shops the other day I experienced a moment of shopper's exhilaration.

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Why MasterChef Australia's George Calombaris would be a lousy flatmate

With MasterChef Australia about to launch into its seventh series, Domain took the opportunity to quiz celebrity chef and judge George Calombaris about his own lifestyle.

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Why do tradie quotes vary so much?

Everyone recommends getting a range of quotes when you have a job that needs doing around the home. But surely, we shouldn't expect these to vary by as much as 100 per cent?

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5 home design insiders to follow on Snapchat

Snapchat isn't just for teens these days. According to a recent forecast, the popular social platform is on track to outpace Twitter and Pinterest this year in user figures.

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Womad stallholders stoush a health and safety issue

Paying out aggrieved stallholders rather than going to court was not an admission of guilt, Taranaki Arts Festival Trust chief executive Suzanne Porter says.

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Ask the expert: where to go for funding

OPINION. Q: I need to raise funds to upgrade the IT infrastructure for my small business. What's available and how do I access it?

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McDonald's registers 'McDelivery' service trademark in New Zealand

Australians who fancy a McDonald's but can't be bothered to leave the house can have one sent to their door courtesy of the McDelivery service.

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Why you should eat banana peel and other fruit and vege skins

There lies a medicine chest of antioxidants, vitamins, fibre, phytonutrients and minerals in the skin of your fruit and vege.

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Powerful NZ dame: UK ties to become deeper, stronger and more significant

One of New Zealand's most quietly powerful woman says the changes rumbling through Britain are nothing short of a political revolution. 

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Eric Watson: 'Brexit could provide a boon for Kiwi business'

The seismic changes reverberating through the British economy will provide opportunities for Kiwis looking to get into business in the United Kingdom, Eric Watson believes. 

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Small number of taxpayers bear the brunt of New Zealand tax bill

More than one in four households are contributing nothing to New Zealand's tax take.

A table from Finance Minister Bill English's office shows 663,000 households - or 40 per cent - receive more in tax credits and other benefits than they pay in tax. Thousands more are neutral contributors, or are close to it.

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Modest two-bedroom home in Mangere Bridge fetches $1.7million at auction

An Auckland house advertised as a two-bedroom "character bungalow" with an original stand-alone wash house, has sold at auction for $1.7 million.

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82-year-old grandmother rejects $27 million offer so she can stay in her home

Like a scene out of the classic Australian comedy,  The Castle, one home owner has turned down all offers to buy her out of her property. 

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First home buyer angry after Auckland property developer hikes costs by 20 per cent

An Auckland woman is "damn angry" at losing the chance to own her first home after the developer building it put the price up by 20 per cent.

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Clay soil: 5 tips for making your garden flourish with heavy soils

Clay soils get a bad rap. In winter they are sodden and easily compacted. They take longer to warm up in spring and by summer they've turned to concrete. The fine particles stick together so there is poor drainage and lack of aeration leading to poor root growth.

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An expert's pick of climbing roses for Kiwi gardens

In winter garden structures come into their own. I have quite a few arbours and arches in mine, as well as something made of wooden trellis that has a peaked roof and you can sit in it, but I would be over-egging the pudding to call it a gazebo. 

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Seven dating rules that also apply to your choice of flatmate

Just as people misrepresent themselves on dating sites, so they also stretch the truth when it comes to house hunting.

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Nurture Change: Icebreaker's Jeremy Moon talks business reinvention

At the age of 24, Jeremy was shown a fabric developed from 100 per cent merino wool - it inspired him to quit his job and mortgage his house to start Icebreaker.

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Small retailers hurt as Auckland CDB rents soar

Auckland's CBD is officially the country's most expensive retail centre, forcing some of the smaller retailers out of their leases.

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Bootleggers Craft Mixers raising Wellington spirits

Tucked away in the Brooklyn bush, lies a secret soda lab that's set to "bring Wellington to the World".

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Running nose, shaky knees and blurred sight? It must be the national chilli-eating competition

Eyes were streaming, foreheads exploded with perspiration, and in the end, one hardened chilli-eater was left standing at the Chilli Eating Championship on Saturday night.

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Kiwi travellers snap up British currency after pound plummets on Brexit

New Zealand travellers have been furiously buying sterling after the British currency plummeted when it became clear voters in the UK had chosen to leave the European Union.

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KiwiSavers face nervous wait to see Brexit damage

KiwiSavers face a nervous wait until Tuesday morning to find out what the Brexit has done to their retirement savings.

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Weet-Bix are being sold online to Chinese buyers for as much as $50

A black market has emerged in China for one of New Zealand's most beloved breakfast foods - Weet-Bix.

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Brexit to put pressure on mortgage rates

Mortgage rates may rise as a result of Britain's decision to leave the European Union.

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Restaurant review: Nobanno, Christchurch

Nobanno and Irish pub The Claddagh make an odd couple side-by-side at the end of Ferry Road by the Heathcote River.

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Restaurant review: Carlton Bar and Eatery, Christchurch

Sometimes when thinking of what my ultimate meal would be - you know the final meal before execution – and a big steak with a crusty dark brown outside and a juicy rare inside will pop up.

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Marlburians targeted in IRD phone scam

A Marlborough business owner is shocked after a phone call threatened to have her arrested, and all her assets seized.

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Subdivision rules designed to keep Marlborough homeowners in check

High-end subdivisions ... where everyone has the best house on the street.

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Great sculleries: Closing the door on kitchen mess

If you love entertaining, but struggle to clean up the cooking mess before guests arrive, a butler's pantry may be the answer. In today's open plan homes, these hard-working spaces are increasingly popular –the roasting dish can be left to soak out of sight while guests relax around your pristine kitchen island.

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At my place: world-renowned floral artist Sandra Kaminski on her Remuera home

Sandra Kaminski says she's "in the business of bliss". The fabulously fulsome floral images she styles have earned her a worldwide following: she has 209,000 Facebook followers, and is the author of a series of lavish coffee-table books, including Flowers at Home and Christmas at Home.  

Here she talks about the renovated 1920s home with park-like grounds in Remuera, Auckland, that she shares with her husband and two teenaged sons.  

Describe your house in two sentences: Our family home is our family's sanctuary: we all feel better when we come home. It's like the house reaches out and hugs us, and makes everything better.

Describe your style in three words: Classic, beautiful, attention to detail.

How important is it to you to have flowers in your house? Very important! I have been known to go a little overboard, but I believe that flowers change the energy of a room and make it sparkle.

READ MORE:
*At my place: Julie Biuso
​*A lawn to love: How to create the perfect patch of grass
*Tackle the botanical trend and create your own floral image

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'City oasis' in Auckland boasts hidden courtyard and dog bath

The height of convenience could be described as a purpose-built dog bath, for washing your pooch's paws before he bounds up the stairs into a choice of two lounges. 

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The Rilkoff Files: The many inevitable brushes with death of a DIYer

OPINION: On Tuesday night I probably came close to dying. Again. 

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All eyes on Waiheke Island estate as buyer interest "ramps up"

It's not just medium- and low-priced properties getting all the attention from prospective buyers today.

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Could Flagstaff be Hamilton's first million dollar suburb?

Hamilton's rocketing residential property market has hit the top price bracket with a record number of million dollar homes sold in May. 

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DIY project: How to make a paper lantern

Paper lanterns evoke memories of childhood and are surprisingly easy to make.

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10 fabulous easy-care flaxes

Like an exclamation mark in a sentence, nothing adds an arresting sight to your border better than a handsome native flax rocketing out of the undergrowth – or at least a plant with flax-like genes in its makeup. (We have cheated here and smuggled in a few other interesting native swords.)

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Architects recognised for Wellington and Wairarapa designs

A funeral home, a New York loft-style apartment and an Otaki farm house are among the top architecturally-designed buildings in Wellington.

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Tourist farmstays a silver bullet for struggling dairy farmers?

A high-end accommodation shortage in the Waikato could be the gift struggling farmers are looking for with Matamata-Piako Mayor Jan Barnes suggesting they open farm stays to make some extra cash. 

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Burger King's latest fast food monstrosity is sadly genius

​Burger King in the US has announced a solution to eat a favourite dish - mac 'n cheese - on-the-go.

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KFC India is giving out boxes of chicken that charge your phone

There's nothing more inconvenient than when you're at Kentucky Fried Chicken, about to dig into a pile of greasy, crispy chicken tenders while you text your crush to make date plans, and your phone runs out of power - leaving you completely alone with nothing more than your meal.

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Heat, sweat and tears at national chilli-eating finale

"You can't have a drink, you can't leave the table and if you throw up, you're out."

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Hip replacements top Southern Cross Health Society's $840m claims list

Health insurer Southern Cross Health Society paid $842 million in claims last year.

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Stuff's pick of dog-friendly Christchurch cafes... and cakes

Stuff goes searching for Christchurch cafes that welcome four-legged customers as warmly as their owners.

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Brexit: Sterling, stocks rise as markets bet Britain will remain in EU

The British pound has climbed to a 2016 high and global stocks have rallied as investors bet Britons were likely to vote to remain in the European Union.

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Parents under financial strain propping up adult offspring

OPINION: The only other animal with any empathy for a "full-nester" is that albatross in Dunedin with the giant sheep-sized chick sitting on the hillside waiting for dinner. 

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Cost-savings for businesses and workers who opt for a home office

It is becoming more and more common for businesses to offer their staff the chance to work from home. It saves on commuting times, offers more flexibility to balance work and home life and creates happier, more dedicated workers. 

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Cheapest interest rates not always the best option, experts warn

If you are taking out a new mortgage or refixing and are getting set to jump on the cheapest interest rate you can find, stop.

Experts are warning that if you want to cut the amount of interest you pay over the life of your mortgage, sometimes you will have to ignore the specials in the market and start thinking more strategically.

Broker Ian Webb said banks would always heavily promote their lowest available rate, which was sometimes a loss-leader special where the bank was losing money to get customers in the door. "Notice they never promote a whole range of rates. The banks are driving customers to the part of the yield curve that benefits the bank, never the client."

He said the way interest rates were priced meant that people tended to gravitate towards shorter terms at times when the market was heading towards interest rate increases, while rates were cheaper on longer terms when rates were due to fall.

READ MORE: Using savings accounts for everyday banking is an expensive error

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What type of medical insurance works for you will depend on your circumstances

OPINION

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Should you have a television set in your bedroom?

It's cold. The nights seem never-ending and for many, cuddling up in a cosy bed to watch the latest episode of Game of Thrones is an alluring prospect. 

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A lawn to love: How to create the perfect patch of grass

Alan Trott is the man behind the smoothly manicured lawns of Trott's Garden, the Ashburton property he owns with his wife Catherine. He tells us how to get a lush, healthy green turf.

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Millennials struggling to break into Auckland market urged to club together

An Auckland real estate agent is suggesting millennials struggling to get into Auckland property band together and buy an entire apartment block for themselves.

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'George of the Jungle' Moala mulls shock selection for All Blacks

Charlie Faumuina crowned him "George of the Jungle", but George Moala knows he will require more than just raw power to retain his place in this intriguing scrap for limited midfield spots in the All Blacks squad.

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Bed sharing: 10 most annoying habits

Winter is the perfect time to cosy up in bed. But it's not always as perfect as it should be.

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Overweight women most likely to choose less healthy suburbs: study

If you are obese, you are more likely to choose a suburb that is less "walkable".

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Apartment in heritage building compared to 'ageing celebrity with botox'

Real estate agents are renowned for their turn of phrase when describing property listings.

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Gems amid the junk: Is it trash or treasure?

This week delivered the ultimate story of a valuable find in a collection of general household chattels. 

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Kylie Jenner set to make $1.4 million profit off her first home

Just one year on from purchasing her first home, Kylie Jenner, 18, is on the move again and looks set to make a $1.4 million profit off the sale. 

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How to identify worms in a NZ garden

The next time you are standing on your back lawn enjoying the feel of grass between your toes, take a moment to thank the little guys. Yes: all those thousands of slimy, slithering earthworms busy going about their business under your feet. 

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Doing the dishes: Are you a doer or a soaker?

OPINION: It is obvious to me the world is made up of three types of people. 

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A beautiful spring comes at the cost of work in the winter

COLUMN: Winter is a great time to plant your garden with exciting new specimens that will leap into life when the weather warms ups.

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My Food Bag advertising - stereotyped or smart?

A photo depicting a brown-skinned family eating hamburgers promoting My Food Bag's  new lower-cost product just shows the advertising industry has "a long way to go" in smashing stereotypes, an advertising executive says.

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Marlborough harvest beats last year by 100,000 tonnes

Marlborough has reaped nature's bounty with a bumper harvest, but the hard work has only just begun for some. 

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Five of the best steamed buns in Auckland

It is a ubiquitous staple of any Asian meal. The humble bao.

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Eco-friendly company Munch recognised at the Naturally Good Expo in Sydney

Munch, a Wellington company that makes products and offers ideas and recipes to feed the family, won the best eco-friendly award at the Naturally Good Retailers' Choice Awards in Sydney last month.

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NZ tenants paying more with rents up nearly 5 per cent - Trade Me

Many Kiwis are now paying $1000 more a year in rent, and up to $1500 more in Auckland, well above inflation, according to Trade Me Property.

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Brexit vote causes uncertainty for currency markets

British ex-pat Martin Higgins has a conundrum. Does he transfer his British pounds to New Zealand dollars, and take the roughly 48p currently on offer for each dollar?

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Using savings accounts for everyday banking is an expensive error

There is one simple banking mistake you could be making right now that is costing you dearly.

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Millennials consider 50 to be old age

Millennials' views about who is elderly are shocking to those over a certain age.

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US nurse makes creepy cakes for fun

There is a cake for every occasion.

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Wellington dairy and Porirua bar hit in underage booze stings

Aro Valley's Shalimar Mini Mart has lost its licence to sell alcohol for a month after the owners were caught selling alcohol to an underage girl.

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Builder found guilty of misleading clients over home-build guarantees

Christchurch building company director Gerard James Thomson has been fined $12,000 and ordered to pay nearly $17,000 in compensation after misleading clients about home-build guarantees.

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15 home design words you're probably mispronouncing

As with fashion and food, there's a sprinkling of tricky home decor words that are an embarrassment waiting to happen.

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Young Havelock North entrepreneurs' Tukituki Thunder sauce sales firing

A spicy tomato sauce created by a group of Hawke's Bay teenagers is turning out to be a hot product – in more ways than one.

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Boring street names shot down for Blenheim subdivision

Fancy living in Mustang Alley or Spitfire Drive?

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New pies and new face for Washington Valley Store

A year after taking over the Washington Valley Store owner Laura Jacobs has given it a makeover, created a new pie flavour along with a solid business plan.

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New luxury hot pools in Taupo add heat to a mid-winter holiday

For some people, a nice little spa area out in the garden is the ultimate treat - that won't impress Lloyd Lusty though.

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Five-star Hoeke Lodge in Wairarapa expected to fetch $1.6 million

The owners of a luxury Wairarapa property are reluctantly selling their dream retirement home, which doubles as a five-star lodge.

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Soap labels printed at Taranaki Aviation Transportation and Technology Museum

A mother-daughter duo are travelling back in time to make old machinery relevant in today's world.

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Campbell Park Estate chattels attract global interest

A massive auction of chattels from Waitaki Valley's Campbell Park Estate has attracted global interest, auctioneer Craig McConnell​ says.

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Karen Jordan Style launch pre-loved range in Nelson

Pre-loved designer brands will be on sale at a pop-up store launch in Nelson. 

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Kiwi ''slapband'' sunglass firm SlapSee keen to crack the big-time

Having a fabulous, why didn't anyone think of it before-type product is one thing but marketing it around the world? Well, that's something else.

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Ken Crosson and Goran Paladin delve into the history of The New Zealand Home

In the midst of a national housing crisis and a tidal wave of real estate shows, yet another series about houses might seem redundant. But The New Zealand Home, beginning on TV One this week, isn't a real estate series. It's a history lesson – with award-winning architect Ken Crosson as the tutor and Our First Home host, Goran Paladin as his pupil.

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Celebrity chef Nadia Lim rushed to hospital after slicing off her finger tip off

Celebrity chef Nadia Lim has suffered her worst ever kitchen mishap, slicing off the top of her index finger while making a sandwich. 

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Tech-savvy tips to cut your bills

Most of us want to save a bit of extra cash where and when we can. But have you thought about how you could use gadgets or other new technological advances to help keep your money in your pocket?

Save on your energy bill

Any saving on the monthly power bill is always welcome - especially during the pricey winter months. 

LED lights

If you switch to LED lights, you can save money over the life of the lightbulb. They are seriously energy efficient - they use about 80 per cent less power than standard bulbs and they should last about 15 times as long. But they are more expensive to purchase, at least $6.50 each, so switching to LEDs makes the most sense if you plan to be in your house a while. You should also check you are buying a reputable, reliable brand.

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How to make perfect risotto

How do you make the perfect risotto?

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Banking Ombudsman warns about bogus bank's cheques

How does this sound: You write an IOU note for Â£150,000 (NZ$308,485), and agree to pay £10 a month for a specific bank account.

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Wanaka wild foods chef Angelo Georgalli strikes deal with National Geographic

Wanaka's game chef and outdoor enthusiast Angelo Georgalli is as delighted with life as if he'd reeled in a giant fish.

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Twinkie snack remains intact 40 years later

In 1976, a US chemistry teacher unwrapped a Twinkie - a sponge cake snack - and put on top of the chalkboard in his classroom so his students could see how long it would take to decompose. 

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Australian producers whine over tax rebates for Kiwis

Australian winemakers are fuming that their New Zealand counterparts receive $18 million in tax rebates funded by Australian taxpayers.

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US Starbucks customers may sue over lattes with too little milk

Starbucks is accused of overcharging customers in the United States by serving lattes that are 25 per cent too small, based on a recipe it adopted in 2009 to save money on milk.

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Spain's blue wine by startup Gik goes on sale in Europe

Are you bored of all of those Instagrams of smug travellers raising wine glasses as they travel around Europe?

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Failproof tips to make easy-peeling hard-boiled eggs

Sometimes readers are my best friends.

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From mum's kitchen to Emerson's new $25 million brewery in Dunedin

Ingrid Emerson has paid tribute to her profoundly deaf son, who has opened a $25 million brewery in Dunedin.

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You've been washing your fruit and veges wrong all this time

Anyone who has suffered from food poisoning knows it is far from a fun experience. In some cases, it could be deadly.

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American advocate urges New Zealand to embrace the "longevity economy"

American advocate for older people Debra Whitman says it is time to recognise the importance of the "longevity economy" and end ageism.

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Ageing population could contribute to decline in charity

Kiwis are feeling less generous when it comes to giving money to charity, new statistics show.

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Golden Girls-themed cafe is opening in New York City

Golden Girls fans, book a flight to the US.

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House of the week: Retro Dunedin home is a blast from the past

If ever there was a house and a tenant made for each other, it's the Dunedin home you see here, and vintage obsessive Tannia Lee.

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Brick barn conversion creates amazing Jenga-style home office

If you have ever watched The Restoration Man series you will know that converting an old barn into living quarters is hugely challenging.

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10 cleaning habits that will stop you getting sick this winter

There's clean – and then there's stupidly clean.

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How to organise your kitchen, the Kondo way

Do you ever feel like you're losing a battle with your belongings?

If you are overwhelmed by clutter and the amount of stuff you have, you're far from alone. At least if the two million-plus sales of decluttering guru Marie Kondo's book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, are anything to go by.

Clutter is anything we keep around the house that does not add value. Being surrounded by more things then we can manage can make us feel overwhelmed.

A cluttered kitchen has the same effect, so if you're looking to clean up your health and diet, the kitchen is a good place to start.

READ MORE:
* The KonMari decluttering method will change your life
* Decluttering isn't always so simple for plus-size women
* Marie Kondo is back with more life-changing magic
* Resisting the creed of tidiness guru Marie Kondo

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School forces teen to cut off bangle gifted to her by deceased father

A Palmerston North teenager was forced to cut off a bracelet given to her by her deceased father as it does not comply with school rules. 

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Backyard burning and properties with open fires stubbed out in Blenheim

Open fires in homes and backyard burnoffs will be banned in Blenheim as part of a push to ramp up air quality.

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Award-winning eco house treads lightly on sensitive coastal site

Five hundred-year-old pohutukawa trees weren't the only sensitive elements to consider when planning this cliff-top home, which has just won two ADNZ-Resene Architectural Design Awards.

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Glimpse inside Gwyneth Paltrow's $18m apartment

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has offered fans a rare look at her interior styling, opening the doors to her $18m "artisanal" New York apartment.

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Worst renovations when you want a return for your money

If you're planning a renovation project, it might pay to think twice before you attack that wall with a hammer. Not everything you do to your home improves it, not matter how good your intentions.

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Happy International Pee on Earth Day

OPINION: A few years ago NZ Gardener magazine ran a survey asking readers for their best gardening tip - and one of the most popular pieces of advice was that we should use human urine in a diluted state as a free fertiliser for growing plants.

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Winter solstic: The time to plant garlic is now

It's the only thing I look forward to doing in my winter vege garden: pressing organic garlic cloves into the cold soil with the knowledge that next summer they'll be big, plump bulbs. 

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Why fly when there is Wi-Fi?

Enticing travellers into Tokoroa has been a struggle for years but a new drawcard could change that.

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They're back - the phone scammers pretending to be from IRD

Kay Stieller​ has spent the last five days getting more and more frustrated at her "constantly ringing telephone". 

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Review: Chinoiserie, Mt Albert

A taste of… Chinoiserie, 4 Owairaka Avenue, Mt Albert, Auckland

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The Vatican Cookbook: What the Pope likes to eat

The papacy is one of those institutions that is endlessly fascinating.

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What to know before trying to improve what you eat

What's more important, the foods you do eat or the foods you don't?

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Make bank rescue plan fairer for savers, says former bank chairman

Depositors with money in banks would be the ones who would have to take a haircut if a bank needed to be saved from collapse.

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My Food Bag launches bargain option for thrifty families

If you have had your eye on My Food Bag for a while but haven't been able to justify the expense, its owners are hoping they have found the solution.

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My Food Bag launches bargain option for thrifty families

If you have had your eye on My Food Bag for a while but haven't been able to justify the expense, its owners are hoping they have found the solution.

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Woman pleads guilty to $750,000 accounting fraud

A Waikato woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding her employer of more than $750,000.

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Eight in 10 businesses have no plan for ageing workers, survey finds

More and more people are working past age 65, but a survey has found most businesses are not geared up for them.

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Recipe: Beetroot, raspberry & cream cheese brownie

Beetroot intensifies the chocolate taste and moist texture of these delectable brownies.

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Victims of view-blocking neighbour's 'overbearing' Wellington fence get $72,500

A couple whose harbour views were ruined when their neighbour erected a notorious fence have been awarded $72,500.

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Interior furnishings from one of NZ's grandest mansions to be auctioned

It's the creme de la creme of interior style, and it needs a new home.

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Taranaki's Kairau lodge, winery, vineyard, on the market

A lodge surrounded by English-style gardens and vineyards is up for sale.

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Marlborough subdivision residents claim 'fake advertising' as concept designs change

Blenheim residents have accused the council of ditching planned reserves in their subdivision to squeeze in more sections.

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Plans to save Auckland retirement village unveiled

Plans that could save an Auckland retirement village from demolition have been released.

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Auckland and Northland ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Award winners announced

Architectural masterminds have been celebrated for their renovation of a historic Remuera house and the development of a Mt Wellington apartment block. 

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Tiny Auckland apartment that's eco-friendly and super-stylish

Barbara Drake happily describes herself as a magpie – drawn to collecting things shiny and metallic. But how on earth can you be a collector when you live in a 40sqm apartment? Barbara explains that she's not a hoarder (although she has a marvellous assemblage of hats). She trawls thrift stores and demolition yards with intent; the things she brought home to her tiny apartment in New Lynn's Merchant Quarter had to fulfil a purpose. 

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A touch of frost: best silver plants for the winter garden

Evergreen silver foliage and seedheads are especially welcome in winter, brightening the garden and providing a frosty touch even in places that never get cold.

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Cute inner-city cottage in hidden lane for sale by auction

It's not all high-rise living in the city.

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Garden of the week: Abundant Nelson garden where everything grows

It can be a vicious game, croquet. Warfare with mallets. Royce and Trudi McGlashen's sprawling garden at the foothills of the Barnicoat Range near Nelson, terminates in a croquet lawn. Yet you can't imagine anything too fierce happening here. The McGlashens take turns to win, according to Trudi. And they're as likely to wander down of an evening to drink wine and take in the dusk views, as to bash balls. 

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Police and retailers on alert for "idle kids" shoplifting during school holidays

 Retailers and police will crackdown on mobs of shoplifting kids in Wellington during the school holidays.

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Kiwibank, NAB track disloyal business customers going to other banks

Kiwibank â€‹is being tipped off each time a customer goes to another bank for a loan.

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Beerhive Blog: GABS festival a roaring success

Auckland was crying out for a decent beer festival, and now it finally has one.

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Grape vintage up a third from last year

The 2016 New Zealand grape harvest stands at 436,000 tonnes, 34 per cent higher in volume than last year but 2 per cent down on 2014.

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Silicon Valley has a surprising take on your CV

As the digital boom transforms the world we work in, more people are shedding their pasts for a future in tech.

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Should you buy your teenager a car?

OPINION: I'm against people buying cars for their teenagers.

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