Wednesday 31 August 2016

Under the Grill: Sydney-based French chef Guillaume Brahimi

Guillaume Brahimi is an acclaimed French-born chef who trained under the legendary Joel Robuchon before moving to Australia in the 1990s. He now owns the two-hatted Sydney fine-dining restaurant Guillaume Paddington, as well as the three Bistro Guillaume eateries in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Brahimi is coming to New Zealand to share his talents at a very special dinner at Huka Lodge on October 1. Hosted by Clive Paton and Phyll Pattie, the founders of celebrated Martinborough vineyard Ata Rangi, the Ata Rangi Big Red Dinner will showcase the winery's 2013 releases – the Juliet Syrah, Célèbre and signature Pinot Noir. Brahimi will be cooking a fabulous feast to complement these very special wines.

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Restaurant review: Delhi Belly, Christchurch

Delhi Belly – what a fantastic name. The sheer ballsiness to name an Indian restaurant after slang for food poisoning is inspiring. I've got no jokes about it, I'm sure they have all been said long ago. And no, there was no post-meal queasiness.

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Just Group director accuses Cotton On of trying to steal its Smiggle expansion plans

It's pencils at ten paces at the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia, as the owner of the popular schoolkids stationary brand Smiggle, billionaire rag trader Solomon Lew's Just Group, fights to stop the company's chief financial officer Nicole Peck defecting to rival Cotton On.

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Renwick beautification project gets $50,000 go-ahead

A rebranding of Renwick as a "wine village" with an abundance of green space will be assisted by a $50,000 boost to beautify the town.

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Agent fined for using photos of better property to market apartment

A real estate agent has been fined $9500 for marketing an apartment using photos of a better property.

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Indianapolis pizza shop wants to trade guns for pizza

What do Americans love more - pizza or guns? 

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Dinner-party diagnosis: The occupational hazard of being a doctor

There's not a doctor on this planet who hasn't given out free medical advice to family, friends and even total strangers.

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Retaurant review: Hamilton's Caffe Centrale

Risotto is one of my favourite comfort foods. It's even better when someone else makes a decent one for me, as happened at Italian eatery Caffe Centrale, in Hamilton's Alma St. 

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Experiencing New Zealand's first Dinner in the Dark

I think it was red wine. Was it red? I savoured it more than a usual mindless guzzle. 

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Texas State Fair crowns deep fried jelly its favourite artery-clogging food

America has once again given us even more deep-fried delights to clog our arteries. 

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My Secret Wellington: Chef Steve Logan shares top capital foodie picks and pastime activities

Wellington chef Steve Logan is best-known for the restaurant he and Al Brown opened in 1996, combining their surnames to create the fine dining establishment that is Logan Brown.

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Family loans keep the banks at a distance

Asset rich, cash poor.

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Cafe chat: New cake shop, Dux Central turns 1, and Three Boys toasts city loyalty

Central Christchurch's bustling New Regent St is gaining a new sweet spot at the Armagh St end.

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Decorate your home like Drew Barrymore

Actress Drew Barrymore is expanding her business empire with a new home decor collection.

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NZ tops IMF's housing unaffordability list

New Zealand's housing unaffordability has reached another international high, in relation to how much we earn.

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'Poised taupe' is Sherwin-Williams colour of the year for 2017

Designers throughout the world eagerly await the announcement of US paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams' colour of the year.

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Ikea shoppers in China caught napping

Shopping for homewares at Ikea can be exhausting, but shoppers in China have found the perfect solution – they simply lie down where they are and take a nap.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83761929/Ikea-shoppers-in-China-caught-napping

Nuffield high rise development shows intensification potential under Auckland Unitary Plan

 A new high rise development is giving Aucklanders a glimpse of the style of intensification allowed under the Unitary Plan.

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Joe Cocker's Colorado country manor goes to auction

After being on the market for two years, Mad Dog Ranch, the Tudor-style mansion of the late rock and roll legend Joe Cocker is going to auction tomorrow with no reserve.

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17 homes in cinematic history that left a lasting impression

Despite appearing in their respective films often for only a moment or two, these beautiful cinematic homes made a statement. 

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83711973/17-homes-in-cinematic-history-that-left-a-lasting-impression

The Block NZ is casting, but what skills do you really need?

Have you got what it takes to carry out a stunning home renovation? That's the question Mediaworks is asking potential candidates for the next series of The Block NZ.

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House of the week: An exotic Auckland home with a tranquil vibe

Lying on her floating beanbag in the pool, gazing up at the stars with a glass of wine in her hand – this is Laurinda Sutcliffe's favourite chill-out ritual. "I've actually fallen asleep on it before," she says. 

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83702694/House-of-the-week-An-exotic-Auckland-home-with-a-tranquil-vibe

Start now to grow your own eggplants from seed

People seem to feel either love or indifference towards eggplants. The latter group dismisses them as bland, while the former values them for the substance and texture they bring to dishes.

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For sale at $1.5 billion: Is this the world's most expensive house?

The words "million-dollar house" are nothing new. After years of rising home prices, a figure with six zeros doesn't impress the way it used to.

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Fraud of the rings hits back at Tolkien's estate

When the great eye of the Tolkien estate swept across the world, a Melbourne jeweller did not expect its powerful gaze to settle on him. 

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Three dimensional printing opens up range of possibilities for jeweller

There aren't too many things that could be more personalised than a wedding band imprinted with your partner's fingerprint.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/83750155/Three-dimensional-printing-opens-up-range-of-possibilities-for-jeweller

Tuesday 30 August 2016

University of Liverpool researchers come up with a clever new way to cut pizza

If triangles are getting you down and pizza is still on the menu, don't fear.

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When did retirement become a dirty word?

With all the stories about baby boomers rejecting retirement and embracing encore careers - and there are many - we sometimes forget that there are people who really can't wait to retire.

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Playground of the rich and famous set for multi-million dollar upgrade

Wharekauhau Country Estate, already one of the most luxurious resorts in New Zealand, is in for an upgrade. 

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/luxury/83705465/Playground-of-the-rich-and-famous-set-for-multi-million-dollar-upgrade

Reserve Bank official says New Zealand unlikely to see zero interest rates

The Reserve Bank's head of economics has not ruled out the official cash rate (OCR) falling to zero "but I don't think we're going to get there".

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/83717879/Reserve-Bank-official-says-New-Zealand-unlikely-to-see-zero-interest-rates

Chefs promote farm to table philosophy to Central Otago foodies

Celebrity cook Annabel Langbein and a United States chef ambassador showed Central Otago foodies how to bring the farm to the table at a cooking demonstration.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/83702407/Chefs-promote-farm-to-table-philosophy-to-Central-Otago-foodies

Commerce Commission identifies unfair power contracts

Power companies have had to rewrite customer contracts, after a Commerce Commission investigation found some of their terms were unfair.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/83717779/Commerce-Commission-identifies-unfair-power-contracts

Adelaide's Viscous Coffee serves a coffee with 80 times more caffeine

An Australian cafe has created a coffee containing 80 times the usual amount of caffeine.

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Which Auckland suburb saw prices double in 18 months?

People who bought a house in Mission Bay a year ago have experienced some of Auckland's best capital gains, real estate agency Barfoot & Thompson says.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/83704364/Which-Auckland-suburb-saw-prices-double-in-18-months

Quiz battle: Money, money, money

QUIZ MORE:

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Why you won't get your car's purchase price from your insurer

If you write off your car in an accident and expect your insurance company to pay out the price you paid for it, you may be in for a shock.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/83693517/Why-you-won-t-get-your-cars-purchase-price-from-your-insurer

Monday 29 August 2016

Trump's former $130m Palm Beach mansion now being demolished

In 2008, Donald Trump sold a Palm Beach, Florida, estate for US$95 million (NZ131m), making it the most expensive single residential property ever sold in town. Now the property is about to set another record – as Palm Beach's most expensive tear-down.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83699879/Trumps-former-130m-Palm-Beach-mansion-now-being-demolished

Life hack: 6 tips for hanging art

Whether your art is a "love at first sight" affair, or requires a bit of breaking in, it's important to make sure it's displayed at its best.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83665270/Life-hack-6-tips-for-hanging-art

Donated flowers deliver colour and brightness to city

Janine Thomson uses flowers donated from weddings, growers and home gardens to create floral artworks for hospitals and rest homes.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83696743/Donated-flowers-deliver-colour-and-brightness-to-city

Q & A: What lemon tree varieties will grow in the South Island?

Q: I've tried four times to grow a lemon tree in Christchurch but they've all died. Is there a variety that can cope with winter frost?

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83689901/Q-A-What-lemon-tree-varieties-will-grow-in-the-South-Island

The top 10 things home buyers want

What makes a house "perfect"? A recent survey by the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA) has found the top 10 features that would be on a wishlist for potential home buyers, and local advice seems to be many of the same features are important to Kiwis. 

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83660330/The-top-10-things-home-buyers-want

Despite huge housing shortfall, Auckland consents per capita only middling

Despite the desperate need for new houses in Auckland, the city is only in the middle of the pack when it comes to housing consents as a proportion of population.

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'Seriously playful home' overlooking Wellington Harbour up for auction

A home with "a rich kind of personality" in the dress circle high above Oriental Bay is up for auction.  

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What can $1m get you in Auckland?

The average house price in Auckland is expected to have surpassed the million dollar mark when figures are released this week. 

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83660947/What-can-1m-get-you-in-Auckland

Mid-century treasure: One of Frank Lloyd Wright's final homes for sale

Maude and Andrew Cooke had a dream; to live in a house designed by the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. 

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83656377/Mid-century-treasure-One-of-Frank-Lloyd-Wrights-final-homes-for-sale

DIY project anyone? 103-year old church on sale near Thames

A house of the Lord is set to become a house of the handyman.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83585603/DIY-project-anyone-103-year-old-church-on-sale-near-Thames

The best and worst colours to paint your house if you're looking to sell

Even though repainting a room is an easy fix, potential homeowners can't seem to look past certain wall colours when it comes to buying a house. 

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83659651/The-best-and-worst-colours-to-paint-your-house-if-you-re-looking-to-sell

Classical kitchen wins colour award with many shades of grey

As any designer will tell you, there's an art to choosing and matching colours in your home. And it's just as important to get neutral combinations right as it is bright tones.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83660269/Classical-kitchen-wins-colour-award-with-many-shades-of-grey

IRD file liquidation proceedings against company which owns north Taranaki pub

Unpaid taxes totalling more than $70,000 could result in the liquidation of a company which owns a North Taranaki pub.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/83715036/IRD-file-liquidation-proceedings-against-company-which-owns-north-Taranaki-pub

A $210k tax debt behind the demise of a Taranaki pub

An unpaid $210,000 tax bill can be revealed as the reason behind the closure of a New Plymouth bar.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/83660553/A-210k-tax-debt-behind-the-demise-of-a-Taranaki-pub

Concerns about insurer raised in Australia

Insurance company Youi is facing new misconduct allegations in Australia, shortly after falling foul of the New Zealand regulator.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/83690759/Concerns-about-insurer-raised-in-Australia

Restaurants still serving Wellington On a Plate burgers

Thousands of burgers have been chowed down this month during the annual showcase of the capital's finest fare. 

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Customers want simpler broadband plans, Spark says

Some Spark customers are set to pay more for their broadband, as the company adjusts to a demand for more data.

Chief executive of Spark home mobile and business Jason Paris said average data use on Spark's broadband networks had grown 37 per cent in 2014 and 67 per cent in 2015.

"From streaming their favourite shows, to video-calling their families, there's a clear trend for increased data usage across the board. We're therefore changing our plans to include data allowances that reflect their changing needs at a competitive price."

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/83670002/Customers-want-simpler-broadband-plans-Spark-says

The best and worst foods to eat on a plane, according to airline meal expert Nikos Loukas

Nikos Loukas has sampled airline meals on around 400 flights with over 50 airlines as the creator of inFlightFeed, an online guide to airplane food.

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We want plates! Blogger takes aim at quirky food serving methods

You sit down for a nice meal out, place your order and wait for the minutes to slowly tick by until you can get stuck into your tucker.

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The colonel's secret recipe revealed? Not so fast, says KFC

Has Colonel Sanders' nephew revealed to the world the secret blend of 11 herbs and spices behind KFC's fried chicken empire?

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Budget Buster: How to use X-ray vision to incinerate your grocery bill

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? X-ray vision has to be near the top of the list.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/83552982/Budget-Buster-How-to-use-X-ray-vision-to-incinerate-your-grocery-bill

Why vegetarian dining is on the rise

Two Chaps is an Australian  cafe that doesn't hype the fact that it's a meat-free venue.

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Sunday 28 August 2016

Garden of the week: A Kapiti Coast garden that is ringed by totara

From the road, there are hints that this is no ordinary garden. At first you notice the stone walls and large totara, then the striking entrance gates that mimic the shape of their branches. Drive in, and Janet and Mike Askew's Te Horo, Kapiti Coast, home sits in a magical clearing, surrounded by a forest of more than 100 majestic totara. If the site weren't special enough, the owners have nurtured a garden that enhances the drama of the setting.

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Homestead in Mangere awaits new development plans

A 1.2-hectare property in Mangere, vacant for three years, is set for much needed renovation.

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Five of the best beachfront houses for sale in Auckland

Long, lazy days at the beach - they're as quintessentially Kiwi as jandals and Goody Goody Gum Drops ice cream. 

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An entire English village is on sale for $36 million - and someone just made an offer

Someone has just put in an offer for a Yorkshire village, in Northern England that comes complete with a 21-bedroom mansion, 43 houses, and over 2,000 acres of surrounding countryside.

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Steve Wozniak, Sir Richard Branson award NZ's oDocs for mission to prevent blindness

An Auckland startup on a mission to stop preventable blindness has been recognised by some of the world's top business people.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/83563490/Steve-Wozniak-Sir-Richard-Branson-award-NZs-oDocs-for-mission-to-prevent-blindness

Wellington's SuchCrowd just the ticket for Melbourne entertainers

Moving to Wellington has boosted business for a group of young entrepreneurs, who are now expanding into Australia.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/83609952/Wellingtons-SuchCrowd-just-the-ticket-for-Melbourne-entertainers

Food crawl for struggling Havelock North businesses after gastro bug

The losses are mounting for Havelock North businesses still reeling in the wake of a gastro bug that affected a third of the town's population.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/83638640/Food-crawl-for-struggling-Havelock-North-businesses-after-gastro-bug

Saturday 27 August 2016

Manawatu barista goes from self-taught to international coffee judge

A Manawatu man is jet-setting across the globe for a gig as an international coffee judge.

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The $1 million average Auckland house means interest bonanza for banks

The average sale price of Auckland homes is now believed to be more than $1 million - but the interest paid on a 30-year mortgage means the real cost is closer to $1.9m.

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Nick Smith is 'Milllion-dollar Minister' as average Auckland house passes $1m mark

Housing Minister Nick Smith was dubbed "The Million-dollar Minister" this morning as the average Auckland house price looks to already have hit $1 million.

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Human rights and KiwiSaver: Death penalty, extra-judicial killings, and repression

It's time to talk about the human rights records of the country's KiwiSavers schemes, says the chairman of the Human Rights Foundation.

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Woman shocked health insurer Southern Cross doesn't cover pregnancy illnesses

Monica Young was shocked when her health insurer refused to cover a pregnancy related illness because having a child was "a choice".

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/83470214/Woman-shocked-health-insurer-Southern-Cross-doesn-t-cover-pregnancy-illnesses

Company helps pet owners cope with giant vet bills

Pets get MRI scans these days, or as vets humorously call them "cat" scans.

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Fly Buys points are morphing into currency

Fly Buys points are morphing into currency.

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Young Marlborough winemaker Jordan Hogg judged best

Working with a variety of challenges in the wine industry keeps a Marlborough organic winemaker motivated to achieve the best results.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/agribusiness/83595094/Young-Marlborough-winemaker-Jordan-Hogg-judged-best

Getting inside the science of flavour

We know what we like to eat. But for food producers, delivering flavour is far more psychologically complex than many realise. John McCrone reports.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/83524618/Getting-inside-the-science-of-flavour

Housing campaigner predicts spiralling house prices will be Key's 'Waterloo'

Affordable housing campaigner Hugh Pavletich has predicted house prices will be so high on the eve of the next election they will be "Key's Waterloo".

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The king of the New Orleans po-boy hits Kiwi TV

In a downbeat sidestreet of Los Angeles' Chinatown district comes an unexpected, brightly-lit slice of pure, exported New Orleans. Here, the gregarious chef-owner Marcus August Christiana-Beniger (we're gonna call him Marcus hereafter), who left Louisiana some 18 years ago, shows he hasn't lost his taste for an artery-sogging cuisine that he describes thus: "if it ain't fried, it ain't food".

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/83547969/The-king-of-the-New-Orleans-po-boy-hits-Kiwi-TV

Charities have to walk fine line in using donations to cover costs

Some charities' fundraising efforts cost as much to run as they raise, it has been revealed.

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Jonathan Milne: There's only one answer to the housing bubble – gently deflate it

OPINION: What does a millionaire look like? Dome-headed Daddy Warbucks? The top-hatted Monopoly man?

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On the way to summer - a look at colours and fabrics for spring

Spring is in the air. Can you feel it?

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Hot housing market gives rise to 'risky' buyer behaviour | Close to Home

In the scramble to get on the property ladder, more buyers are forgoing basic checks that could come back to haunt them. Jonathan Carson reports as part of the Close to Home project.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/83163661/Hot-housing-market-gives-rise-to-risky-buyer-behaviour-Close-to-Home

Catching a Wave in LA's Venice Beach

Venice Beach. The name conjures up imagery of surfers, skateboarders and artists. But these days, this laid-back Los Angeles neighbourhood is becoming known as a haven of uniquely designed homes. Architecture has been part of Venice's story since the early years and noted architect Frank Gehry has designed several well-known properties in the area including the compound once owned by Dennis Hopper. 

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Save money, get fit and be happy: all the reasons you should have a vege garden

OPINION: When Tim Martin, an Auckland ecologist, took it upon himself to test whether growing your own vegetables is actually worth it, he was pleasantly surprised.

After a year or so of growing vegetables and fruit in his 40sqm Mt Wellington garden, he weighed all the produce, compared it to the price of store-bought food and worked out that he had made $1300 profit after all input costs such as seeds, fertiliser and compost. Crucially, though, he didn't include the cost of his labour.

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5-minute gardener: What to do this weekend

EDIBLES
Vegetables that may be sown now directly into the garden include:  green beans, beetroot, carrot, parsley, peas, radish, spinach and turnips. 

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Friday 26 August 2016

Yealand's Crossroads winery and vineyards put on the market

One of New Zealand's largest wine companies is selling its Hawke's Bay winery and vineyards and moving production to Marlborough.

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No laws broken by KiwiSaver schemes, expert says

A suggestion that KiwiSaver providers might have broken laws by investing in companies that make weapons has been dismissed by one financial law expert.

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Rainbow's End, Countdown and New World scams claim to offer freebies

People hoping for a free pass to Rainbow's End or a supermarket voucher are being targeted by scammers.

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NZ's best young butcher Amy Jones carves up the competition

Chainmail on, bandsaws whirring, sleeves up - the knives were out. 

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Call for minimum standards for sunglasses

New Zealanders may be buying substandard sunglasses, because of a lack of testing.

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Recipe: Raj-style chicken livers from Sam Mannering's kitchen

As a chef, I know all too well that offal is a hard sell. For some time now, I've been wanting to get a bit political and broach this topic. For most of my professional life, I've been trying to champion the cuts of meat that are often spurned. I refuse to make apologies for those who won't go near any of it. When done well, whether we are talking about tripe, brains, kidneys, bone marrow or whatever, it is sheer gloriousness.

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American fast food chain invents chork for chopstick novices

Struggling to scoop that final mouthful of rice out of the bowl? Well, here's the answer to all your chopstick worries - the chork. 

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Bledisloe Cup: Snacks to make when the All Blacks take on the Wallabies

We've compiled ideas for snacks to munch during the Bledisloe Cup, with everything short of wallaby burgers. 

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The biggest budgeting mistake people make when planning a vacation

Matt Kepnes – better known as Nomadic Matt – knows a thing or two about travelling on a budget.

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New Zealand Post reports $141m profit and parcel growth as letters decline

New Zealand Post has reported a net profit of $141 million, but letters volumes continue to fall, but parcels are on the up.

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Transgender Ken doll cake sparks outrage

A popular bakery in Northern California, US, is caught at the centre of a heated debate on social media over a transgender "Ken Doll Cake" that it said it made for a customer.

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What are Kiwi consumers' most common complaints to the Commerce Commission?

Customers worried about being ripped off by retailers are turning to the Commerce Commission in their thousands.

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Credit card debt cover is expensive and payouts are limited

OPINION

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Money alone won't make you rich - the 7 habits of financially successful people

OPINION: Financial success in life has less to do with how much you earn and more to do with a multitude of other factors that influence your relationship with money.

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Black kitchen in black holiday house wows TIDA judges

This fabulous black kitchen is the brainchild of architect Evelyn McNamara â€“ it's the centrepiece of her own family's holiday home on Waiheke Island.

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Where art and architecture meet: A house that rotates and tilts

Located in the Hudson Valley in upstate New York, this unique rotating, tilting sculpture-cum-house is known as ReActor.

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As spring nears so does the danger of the rake, weed eater, and saw

Spring is around the corner with danger lurking in the garden shed.

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'Prenuptial' floating house can split in two and drift apart if you divorce

Separating couples come up with some odd solutions for living arrangements.

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How to get Palm Springs style for a forever holiday feel

Palm Springs was the desert playground for America's rich and famous during Hollywood's heyday, and the decor look evoked by those heady time is a favourite with mid-century afficionados.

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Clever Kiwi conversions: A Rangiora woolshed

Peter Gilchrist had to shovel away 50 years' worth of sheep droppings before starting work on the North Canterbury woolshed he now shares with his wife, Monique, and their 23-month-old son, George.

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Virginia Winder: An instinctive affair with the wooden sound

A New Plymouth man turns wood into sound. Virginia Winder meets a Rob Ju, a man for whom the beat goes on and on.

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Rates cut and $200,000 business recovery package for gastro-hit Havelock North

Havelock North residents will have $57 knocked off their rates and $210,000 will be spent boosting business in the town as it recovers from this month's gastro crisis.

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Easter Trading still not a level playing field, Wanaka retailer says

New Easter Trading legislation will almost create a level playing field between Queenstown and Wanaka, a Wanaka retailer says.

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Kiwi entertainers help run Italian 'fire festival'

A New Zealand entertainment company has been handpicked to run a major Italian fire dancing festival this weekend.

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Seamstress took measures to leave New Plymouth, but decides to stay

The shock of a death in the family saw a seamstress sell her house, put her business on the market and then change her mind.

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Nelson teenagers hammer home a desire for DIY by building their own business

Three Nelson teenagers are mixing tool-time with entrepreneurship to get a foot in the trades industry.

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Thursday 25 August 2016

Seven deadliest dinner party sins

What could be more delightful? Good company, hot food, cold drinks, conversation with friends, all under your own roof, so you can roll straight into bed afterwards...

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Marlborough honoured as international destination for foodies everywhere

It's confirmation of what we already know - Marlborough is an epicentre for food and wine on the world stage.

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Auckland chef Kyle Street shares four ways to cut food waste

It's time to admit it. Whether unknowingly or out of pure laziness, we throw away perfectly edible food all the time. We buy too much, we don't store things correctly, we lampoon ugly vegetables, and we're not making every possible forkful go the distance.

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Review: Puhoi Valley Cheese Co Cafe & Cheese Shop

A taste of… Puhoi Valley Cheese Co Cafe & Cheese Shop, 275 Ahuroa Road, Puhoi

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Five of the best cheese shops in Auckland

Blessed are New Zealand's cheese makers. A sharp growth in demand for quality cheese means there's a rich vein of shops selling their products across Auckland. 

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Queenstown Johnny Barr's to shut - no more Snickers milkshakes and fresh soups

Sad news for Queenstown milkshake and sandwich lovers - Johnny Barr's is closing after six years.

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New Zealand hopes to attract Muslim tourists with halal food guide

New Zealand Tourism has teamed up with the Kiwi Muslim Directory to create a new halal food guide in an effort to attract more Muslim visitors.

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Garage Project's Lola's sweet back story, PappaRich opening in Wellington

The story behind Lola

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Charities big winners in $2.5m Auckland house sale

The sale of a Remuera house has given two New Zealand charities a significant injection of funds.

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Grey backlash to proposed Westpac closure in Waikanae where median age is 62

A town with a median age of 62 faces losing one of its few remaining bank branches, prompting a grey backlash from the community.

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Restaurant review: Saigon Star, Christchurch

High on the doorway to Saigon Star, taped to the inside but partly peeling off and looking a bit yellowed, old and wrinkled is what must be the last review in The Press of the restaurant.

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Wednesday 24 August 2016

Plimmerton house permanent reminder of Somme sacrifice in World War I

Somme House is a well-known landmark on the foreshore of Karehana Bay, Plimmerton, likely commemorating two soldiers' service in WWI.

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Should you have curtains, blinds or shutters?

Blinds, shutters or curtains? And if it's curtains: should they be full length or mid length , opaque or translucent, patterned or plain? When it comes to window treatments there is an abundance of choice, so how do you decide what's best for your room?

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Join NZ Gardener's Plan Bee: register your bee-friendly garden on our map!

September is Bee Aware Month and the country's biggest gardening magazine, NZ Gardener, is once again calling on Kiwis to sow more plants rich in the pollen and nectar that bees and other beneficial bugs need to survive. 

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Brigitte Bardot's former bolthole on the French Riviera up for sale

You, too, could holiday like Brigitte Bardot – a former bolthole for the French model and actor is up for sale.

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Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink house sells for $1.2 million

There's no kitchen sink, the walls are unpainted - but a shack in Auckland has sold for $1.2 million.

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Buyers battle for new build in Nelson's Washington Valley | Close to Home

How a new house in a typically lower-priced Nelson suburb sold for almost half a million dollars. Jonathan Carson heads along to two house auctions as part of the Close to Home project.

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House auctions on the rise in Nelson-Tasman | Close to Home

Sellers are being advised to leave asking prices off their house listings and let buyers duke it out in Nelson-Tasman's competitive property market.

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Wellington's historic Painted Lady sells for 'significantly' more than RV

Wellington's landmark "Painted Lady" property on the slopes of Mt Victoria has been sold by tender after multiple offers were presented.

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Me and my garden: We visit Kapiti Coast foodie Ruth Pretty's productive plot

Perhaps unsurprisingly, there's plenty of produce growing on the property of Kapiti Coast caterer and food writer Ruth Pretty.

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Marlborough Sounds project up for architectural glory

A Blenheim builder who pulled off an impressive Marlborough Sounds project will compete on the national stage for the crown of New Zealand's best build.

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Lynda Hallinan's best and worst August crops in her Hunua plot

TOP CROPS

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Are these lofts and apartments the world's best interiors?

Check out the creme de la creme of interior design – all these projects are finalists in the World Interior News residential interior of the year awards.

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New Plymouth crafter Tashi Sprite is living the fairy tale life

When 24-year-old Tashi Sprite goes to meetings she wears her magic latex pixie ears.

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Relationship breakdown sees tourist attraction contested in court

Two people, former partners, are battling over a slice of an "idyllic" north Auckland property following a relationship breakdown.

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Q&A: How can I use seaweed in the garden?

Q: I collect kelp from a local beach. How can I use it in my garden?

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Picton predator-free group targets less than 5 per cent pests by 2020

A Picton group that pre-empted the Government's predator-free push by 12 months plans to create a line of defence surrounding the entire town.

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Cardiac Cuisine event offers brave WOAP diners a heart-felt odyssey

It was heart-in-the-mouth stuff, quite literally, at Wellington's The Larder restaurant this week, when Wellington On a Plate took a hearty turn into the realm of offal for its Cardiac Cuisine event.

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New Zealand first as Marlborough wine company swaps bottle for can

Wine snobs lament, a New Zealand company has canned wine.

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Meridian Energy to pay special dividend to shareholders

Wellington-based power company Meridian Energy's net profit for the year to June 30, dropped by a quarter to $185 million from a year ago.

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Okurukuru's German chef Sohnke Danger finally puts German food on the menu

It takes a brave man to take pork belly off a Kiwi menu. 

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Households using less power a challenge for electricity industry: Vector

Kiwi households are steadily using less power each year, which poses a challenge for the electricity sector, says lines company Vector's boss.

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Raglan residents to Westpac: Communities like ours matter

Fears for Raglan's tourism industry have been raised following the proposal to close its Westpac branch in the Waikato town.

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Students' winning cocktails combine meat stock, chili and alcohol

What do you get when you combine beef stock, chili sauce, coriander and vodka?

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Loathe your job in your 20s or 30s? That may hurt your health by your 40s

Your first job can be a grind. Many of us start out in gigs that we never thought we'd have to take, maybe because the job market is just too tough, and we need to make ends meet so we don't need to live in our parents' houses anymore. For those of us who are lucky, the situation is temporary and a stepping stone to something we love, but for others it can be the start of many years of a career that we hate.

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Ka pai pies in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast district

We Kiwis take our pies very seriously, so we decided to find our area's best with a Neighbourly poll.

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Chef Gianfranco Vissani compares vegans to a sect and says they should be 'killed'

A high-profile Italian chef has caused an uproar after suggesting vegans should be killed.

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Leaving Auckland for the regions a smart money move

Many a harassed city-dweller dreams of escaping the rat race to a better, more relaxed life in a beachside town.

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Wellington finance companies repay $1.5 million after watchdog investigation

Two Wellington-based finance companies have refunded a combined $1.5 million to borrowers after an investigation by the Commerce Commission.

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Review: Sterling's Wellington On a Plate burger, 101 The Terrace, Wellington

A taste of…Sterling, 101 The Terrace

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Businessman tied to ACC bribery runs into new cashflow issues

A company part-owned by a businessman who previously bribed an ACC boss, is in liquidation owing close to $7 million.

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'They'll kill for it': Ramen has become the black-market currency in American prisons

Instant ramen - or instant noodles - are delicious, easy to cook, ludicrously cheap and surprisingly non-perishable.

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Cafe chat: What it takes to be voted Christchurch's best cafe

There was lots of love showered on Sydenham cafe Hello Sunday at the Christchurch Hospitality Awards. It won the Press People's Choice award for best cafe, the hospo industry's award for best cafe and the supreme award for best establishment. The cafe's owned by Christopher Penny, Yasmeen Clark and Jonathan Spark. The head chef is Sam Stewart and the barista is Steve Hill.  

I asked Spark why the cafe in the old Sunday School building has struck such a chord? What's the secret? He points to a team that cares about each other and the customers. But the location is also a biggie. "We took a run down 1870s Post Office-turned-Sunday School and gave her back her personality," he says. The interior design was a very personal approach by the owners that gives it an original feel. "We really just listened to the building, she had her own story to tell," Spark says.

READ MORE:
Christchurch's best barista
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Hello Sunday's triple win


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Neat places to enjoy Mexican food

Good Mexican food is not always easy to find, despite its growing popularity, and anyone who has been to Mexico knows how common it is for restaurants to poorly imitate their cuisine.

Mexican food should be fresh, vibrant, and full of flavour – although this does not always mean spicy. Many traditional Mexican dishes have intense flavours that are built on mild herbs, citrus flavours, and fresh vegetables, which won't leave the mouth burning. Regardless of what ingredients are used to create the dishes, if it isn't fresh, the flavours won't be authentic.

Luckily, Christchurch is becoming a haven for Mexican food lovers, with many restaurants committed to serving up only the most authentic of dishes. Neat Places looks at five of the best Mexican food spots in Christchurch.

Mexicanos

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A taste of... Raglan Social Club

A taste of … Raglan Social Club, 23 Bow St, Raglan

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KFC secret recipe tested: how it tastes

Did you know that KFC's Santa-like Colonel Harland Sanders lived until 90? 

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Jelly sculptures wow at Wellington On a Plate

With every step forward comes a little jiggle as people close in to inspect the vibrantly colourful jelly sculptures which have put the wobble in this year's Wellington On a Plate.

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Sir Ngatata Love did not tell trustees his partner was consultant to developer

Sir Ngatata Love did not tell the Wellington Tenths Trust his partner was a consultant for a developer weeks before granting it a lease on prime Wellington real estate.

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Cat cafe brings a feline flavour to Wellington On a Plate

Wellington On a Plate is a boon for human foodies, and now the capital's cats have been able to get in on the eating action with a "cat cafe" event.

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New secondary market for Squirrel allows investors to on-sell loans

Peer-to-peer lending platform Squirrel Money has launched a secondary market for investors.

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Tuesday 23 August 2016

Auckland Magistrates Courthouse for sale offers plenty of potential

It's the grand entry to the Metropolis apartment building, but the historic Auckland Magistrates Courthouse has different memories for the hundreds of thousands of people who stood before a judge during its heyday.

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Fixing vegetable garden failures

Tomatoes with rotten ends, squash that never produced, plant leaves covered with white powder - even the most accomplished gardener might face these troubles each year.

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House of the week: Pakiri

Scott Lawrie has a secret. He's kept it close for some time. It's living simply: just him and his dog Skippy, on top of a hill with a view of Pakiri beach beneath.

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Q & A: Why are my oranges splitting on the tree?

Q: The fruit on my 'Washington' navel orange splits before it ripens, and is inedible. What's happening?

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Admire Magazine: Peter and Heather Jameson's tiny house in Blenheim

Look at our houses compared to say 30 years ago, and one thing is clear (besides the orange formica benches): bigger, and then bigger some more, is not only sought after, it's standard.

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Real Housewives star Michelle Blanchard causes a stir in first episode

How the other half live and play - Real Housewives of Auckland star Michelle Blanchard created the biggest stir in the new reality series that aired on TV3 last night.

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Michael Phelps splashes out on Arizona mansion with fabulous pool

Guess how Olympic swimming superstar Michael Phelps chills out in his near-new mansion in Scottsdale, Arizona? With a resort-style outdoor living area, of course, complete with beautiful pool and spa.

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Five easy perennial herbs to grow in pots and containers

Perennial herbs, or herbs that produce year after year from the same plant such as bay or rosemary, are generally tough enough to withstand the hot, dry conditions in most containers, and can be grown year-round. 

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High demand for rental properties as house prices climb | Close to Home

As home ownership becomes less affordable, the demand for rental properties in Nelson-Tasman has hit an all-time high. Samantha Gee reports as part of the Close to Home project.

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A Puhoi homestead that bursts with antique treasures

Time seems to slow down in Puhoi Village. In this enclave 30 minutes north of Auckland, you'll find the ancestors of the Bohemian immigrants who settled here 150 years ago still wearing traditional dress as they wander past the century-old church and the shop that sells oysters and chips wrapped in newspaper. Children still learn the language of their homeland. In summer there's a wood-chopping competition on the lawn of the old pub, and in winter you can take your favourite game dish to the wild food night. "It's neat," says Bob Gilhooly. "It's like something you'd see in a village in Europe."

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Canvas was a trade his father picked up in the war before setting up shop in Taranaki

A trade learnt during the second world war was the beginning of a canvas company that is still going strong decades later.

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Monday 22 August 2016

Trade Me data shows improving outlook for tenants

Aiesha Cunningham has been looking for a rental property for more than a year, without any luck.

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Court orders forfeiture of $42.85 million in alleged money laundering case

The High Court has made the country's single largest forfeiture – $42.85 million worth of assets to settle an alleged money-laundering case.

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American star chef William Dissen shares his secrets to garden-inspired menus

Growing up, William Dissen ate his share of fast food, but today the American star chef represents a new generation creating farm-to-table cuisine.

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BNZ customers receive strange texts claiming accounts overdrawn

BNZ customers are concerned about the safety of their funds after receiving suspicious text notifications from the bank.

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Hot housing market prompting 'risky' behaviour

A busy property market is prompting more people to make offers on houses without doing enough due diligence.

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Rainbow bagel creators The Bagel Store reveal latest food mash-up

Another eatery is doing their best to clog our arteries with their delicious mash-ups.

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Admire Magazine: Seafood the star at Picton's Cafe Cortado

Ana Belen-Oxoby-Hall and Chris Hall share their winning combination for you to try at home.

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In Season: from fodder for cows to superfood

What's growing in your garden or flooding the markets? In Season follows Witt's many chefs and journalist Virginia Winder in their quest to source the freshest fruit and vegetables, and serve them up with simple sense and inspiration.

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Cricket tortillas on the menu at Mexico restaurant in Hamilton

It's not chewy, there's no horrible aftertaste, and no legs are sticking out of the sides.

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Customer complains about 'hidden fees' on ticket purchase

Ticket retailers may be breaching the Fair Trading Act by not disclosing all their fees upfront, one lawyer says.

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Fly Buys owner reports profit increase, lift in customer numbers

If you are looking for the best value loyalty scheme, you should opt for one accepted by as many retailers as possible, one researcher says.

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Marlborough's Watery Mouth Cafe honoured with national nomination

Savour your next coffee at Blenheim's Watery Mouth Cafe - it could be from the best cafe in New Zealand. 

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Taranaki's best amateur brewers taste test to the top

An annual search for Taranaki's best home-brewed beer has crowned a blackberry-flavoured Indian Pale Ale top drop. 

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Movie Review: Sour Grapes

Sour Grapes (E, 86mins)  â˜…★★ 

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Five of the best Auckland houses with tennis courts for sale

With Auckland already stringing together more than a couple of days' fine weather in a row, we're predicting that this coming summer's must-have house accessory will be the oh-so-humble private tennis court.

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Go wild: 'Every room can take a bit of animal'

Afraid of adding a touch of the wild to your interior decor? Don't be, says interior designer Daniella Norling of  Auckland's Trove Design: "Every room can take a little bit of animal."

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Doortraits: Instagram's new obsession with beautiful doors

One of Instagram's new and growing communities has nothing to do with celebrities or scandal: it's all about doors. 

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Top tips for a tiny balcony garden

The conventional quarter-acre garden that many Kiwis grew up with is becoming a scarcity.

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Explained: Why sellers are scarce and listings are low | Close to Home

It's a seller's market, but there's a shortage of listings in Nelson-Tasman. Jonathan Carson reports on why home owners are reluctant to sell as part of the Close to Home project.

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Wakefield house gone in just four days as buyers swoop

A Wakefield house that failed to sell two years ago has flown off the market in four days. Tasha Leov reports as part of the Close to Home project.

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Garden of the week: Rural Gisborne garden lies behind neatly clipped hedges

When it comes to gardening, Libby Clark's head rules her heart. "I am ruthless," she admits. "If it doesn't work for me, I want it gone!"

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A beginner's guide to growing potatoes

STEP 1: BUY SEED POTATOES

Potatoes are generally propagated via tubers. This guarantees that what you eventually harvest resembles what you paid for. 

Every potato grown this way is effectively a clone of the original plant bred way back whenever – in some cases hundreds of years ago. 

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Weta Workshop partners with Peter Jackson's Wingnut Wings

Sir Peter Jackson will use his Weta Workshop business to take his passion for aircraft to new heights.

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I started my business from a Facebook post

Jess May refers to herself as an accidental entrepreneur.

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How they make it: Good George beer

It has become a Waikato icon. 

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The Social Club and Mish Guru team up for Snapchat campaigns

A startup that matches companies with social media celebrities has teamed up with marketing agency Mish Guru to help businesses run better brand campaigns on Snapchat.

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Facebook and About Us team up to provide free digital learning for Kiwi businesses

Facebook is teaming up with a New Zealand organisation to launch a free online learning platform designed to help small business owners get savvy with digital marketing.

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Sunday 21 August 2016

Rob Stock: Law to let banks raid debtors' KiwiSaver accounts planned

OPINION: Letting creditors raid KiwiSaver accounts threatens to end one of the more gentlemanly practices in banking.

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Provincial rugby unions' finances edge into the red - Deloitte

Cities where Super Rugby boosts rugby's profile are helping to keep provincial rugby alive. 

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Celebrities line up to join real estate game

TV personality and socialite Sally Ridge and her partner Warren Fenning are two of several celebrities who have decided to start selling real estate.

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KFC recipe challenge: Kitchen puts the 11 herbs and spices to the test

It is one of the most top secret recipes of all time: How does KFC get their chicken so finger lickin' good? This week, the Chicago Tribune got their hands on a recipe that could be the mysterious blend and put it to the test.

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Rod McDonald Wines flourishing in Hawke's Bay

The Hawke's Bay community know a thing or two about wine - and there is nowhere else Rod McDonald would rather be.

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'The Great Manuka Honey Swindle' under the spotlight again in the UK

Consumers are being misled over New Zealand-made manuka honey, and purchasing it at vastly inflated prices, according to the latest swipe from the British media.

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William Gould: Kiwi chef who served the stars

You are at work when your boss walks in. He has a mate with him sporting a pink t-shirt and no shoes. Turns out, the bare-foot friend is Mick Jagger.

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Budget Buster: Let's end the 'extended warranty' hustle

I shudder to think how much money I've wasted on extended warranties. I thought I was being sensible, protecting my expensive new gadget. Turns out it I was a complete sucker, fooled into buying worthless scraps of paper.

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Life on NZ Super is hard, but it is getting easier

Each year that passes NZ Super is clawing its way closer to providing enough to live a "no frills" lifestyle.

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Where's the logic in KiwiSaver fees?

It's KiwiSaver fee bonanza time for banks.

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Saturday 20 August 2016

The Rilkoff Files: An avocado a day is just the way life should be

Rejoice. Hallelujah and tidings of jubilation to you, for today the world is a genuinely better place. 

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International stock exchange claims to operate out of Nelson office

A so-called international stock exchange claims to be regulated by New Zealand authorities and based in Nelson. Jonathan Carson reports on the global links to a Collingwood St office.

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The Roots of good food is in Lyttelton

I know this is a bold statement, but I think I've found my new favourite restaurant in New Zealand. Wait, wait, hear me out. The award-winning Roots Restaurant is tucked away on the main street in Lyttelton, the quaint port town outside of Christchurch. Simple, light, and unobtrusive, it doesn't stand out or beg for attention. Almost as soon as you walk inside you are transported to a place where you know you're about to have an exquisite dining experience.

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Friday 19 August 2016

UK owners selling Hawke's Bay 'First Light' eco bach

A Hawke's Bay beach house that was a finalist in an international competition for solar-powered living is up for sale.

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Buyer defaults, so Cate Blanchett's Sydney mansion is back on the market

It made headlines when it sold for A$19.9 million (NZ$20.84m)  a year ago, but today Cate Blanchett's trophy Sydney mansion, Bulwarra, is back on the market.

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Forget the four hour work week - try this instead

Management literature is full of quirky rules and lists that sells books and seminars and achieve little else. But a recent addition, the 'five-hour rule', deserves attention.

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What to do in the garden this weekend

EDIBLES
If you didn't in autumn, sow broad beans. Sow small quantities of spinach. Plant potatoes.

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Crown grants Vogel descendants a second rehearing on Vogel House

Taxpayer money will once again be rolled out as the Crown lets through a second rehearing on Vogel House.

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Want to be a lighthouse keeper?

Did you know it's International Lighthouse Weekend? And no wonder â€“ there's something romantic about a lighthouse.

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Quiz: Can you name these fabric patterns?

We all recognise stripes and polka dots, but when it comes to telling the difference between chevron and herringbone, or toile and paisley, we can get tripped up. Take the quiz to see how you go.

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Businessman tries to sell Pakatoa Island for third time, this time for $40m

The owner of a "picture perfect" island paradise has put it up for sale again - with a price tag of more than 10 times what he paid for it.

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Guest bathroom with 'pizzazz' scores high in NKBA bathroom awards

There was a clear design brief for this new guest bathroom, says designer Celia Visser.

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At my place: Celebrity sisters Kasey and Karena Bird

Celebrity sisters Kasey and Karena Bird's culinary skills have seen them win Masterchef 2014, become authors, and now world travellers with the pair hosting their new cooking show, Kasey and Karena's Kitchen Diplomacy.

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My favourite space: This living room is an expression of owners' tastes and talents

Helen Strevens makes a point of ignoring the cheerful interior trends that ricochet around the world. Her 1940s art deco apartment in Mt Albert, Auckland, which she and her husband Oliver Harmer bought several years ago, has a slightly faded, retro appeal from the outside.

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Parents unhappy with Baby Show presale ticket fee

Parents have been left frustrated by unavoidable transaction fees charged on earlybird tickets to this year's Auckland Baby Show.

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Tighter loans rules could force buyers to underground lenders

Desperate buyers wanting to break into the housing market may be forced to turn to alternative lenders due to the tougher rules for banks. 

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Admire Magazine: The lowdown on the The Burleigh pie

With fantastic coffee and gourmet pies that see people travel for miles to get a fix, The Burleigh has in many ways put the unassuming Blenheim suburb on the map

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Whittaker's opens a 'K Bar' pop-up cafe in Wellington

Whittaker's has opened a pop-up cafe in Wellington, the first physical shop for the local chocolate makers.

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Recipe: Orange, cardamom and honey ice cream with caramelised rosemary orange

When you're warm and cosy and nearly replete, a dish of cold, creamy, home-made ice cream is the perfect way to finish a meal. This sweet-spicy combination is a taste sensation. 

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KiwiSaver fees become point of contention for providers, academics

KiwiSaver providers are hitting back at increased scrutiny of the fees they charge their members.

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From the menu: Paprika chicken salad from Astoria

Caffe Astoria

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American election cookie clash: Clinton v Trump

Hillary Clinton was quote saying that if she is elected president, she won't have Bill pick out the china. Another thing the former president won't be doing? Facing off against Melania Trump in the Family Circle First Lady Cookie Contest. 

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Candidates have no appetite to curb fast food spread

The bright lights and neon colours of fast food restaurants litter south Auckland's landscape.

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Admire Magazine: Hotel d'Urville restaurant review

It is hard to miss the iconic Public Trust Building on Blenheim's Queen St, especially at night when the doric columns are lit up like the White House. It's perhaps one of the most recognisable and memorable buildings in town, and has for many years welcomed diners into its heart.

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Five of the best places to eat whitebait in Auckland

With whitebait fishing season officially underway, it's time for chefs to to dream up new ways to present the delicacy and diners to salivate at the prospects.

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