Taranaki craft beer institution, Mike's Brewery, fights back from liquidation

Taranaki's craft beer pioneers have avoided having to shut their their doors after going into liquidation earlier this year. 

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Climate change ushers in doom for coffee

International Coffee Day - let's celebrate before there's nothing left. 

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Student loan borrowers seeking bankruptcy as millions in debts wiped due to insolvency

Overseas graduates declaring themselves penniless are among the 483 debtors whose $18 million in students loans have been wiped by bankruptcies.

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Z launches recycling scheme to turn coffee cups into compost

Petrol station chain Z sells nearly five million coffee cups every year, and now it wants them back – for a good cause.

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No animals harmed in the making of new Governor-General's first banquet

More tofu, Ma'am? 

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150 year-old Arrowtown cafe sold, winery to turn it into a restaurant

The 150-year-old Walnut Cottage cafe has been sold and is being renovated and turned into a "contemporary" restaurant. 

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Linden Fish Supply first port of call for Kyle Street Auckland restaurant Culprit

He's worked for Al Brown and sampled food from all over the world, but Tawa's Linden Fish Supply still stir strong memories for Kyle Street.

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Coffee recipes that will give you a sweet kick

While it's International Coffee Day, don't be a regular java-joe and have a cup - indulge a bit more. 

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One in 10 New Zealand families fell into 'Struggle Street' since 2006

One in 10 Kiwis moved into "Struggle Street" in the past 10 years.

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Inside Chelsea Winter's new home, new cookbook and new mindset

Walking into Chelsea Winter's Point Chevalier home is a little like walking into the pages of her latest book, Scrumptious.

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Sellers wait for a premium while buyers take their time: Realestate.co.nz

New Zealand buyers may have lost some of their "must buy now at all costs" mentality.

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NZ real estate listings get Chinese translation on sites like Hougarden.com

It is now standard practice for New Zealand real estate agents to put their clients' properties on websites aimed at Chinese buyers.

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Peer-to-peer marketplace Harmoney makes it easier for ordinary folk to turn lender

The country's largest peer-to-peer marketplace has launched an automated system to make it easier for ordinary people to lend out their money for a profit.

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House to sell at online auction with $1 reserve

A Tauranga property is to be sold at auction with a $1 reserve – but buyers out for a bargain may be disappointed.

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Saving for a solid retirement isn't as hard as many KiwiSavers think

Many New Zealanders do not have a clear idea of how much they need to save to give them a solid income in retirement.

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Beware 'heat not burn' tobacco devices, e-cigarette seller warns Ministry of Health

E-cigarette retailer Cosmic has warned the Government to beware of "heat not burn" tobacco devices.

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's mango and almond cake with saffron

Seeing plump, ripe mangos in stores has inspired me to bake with them. This cake is deliciously light and perfect for the warmer weather.The chunks of sweet, juicy mango are heavenly with the unique flavour of saffron, which also lends a beautiful golden colour to the inside of the cake.

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Clever Kiwi conversion: A tiny Northland church

Artist Joy Bell lives in this tiny former church near Warkworth, around 40 minutes drive north of Auckland. 

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Mrs Doubtfire house in San Francisco comes on the market

It's hard to believe Mrs Doubtfire goes right back to 1993 – the movie starring the late Robin Williams can still be seen on primetime television, such is its enduring appeal.

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Volunteer honoured for planting flowers and veges to pretty up South Invercargill

When Gayle Hammond saw an ad in 2012 inviting South Invercargill residents to join a community group to rejuvenate the area, she knew straight away she wanted to be involved.

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Ten decor items for the home that are always worth the investment

If you don't have an interior design plan it's easy to get carried away collecting furnishings and accessories for the home that don't fit in. There's also the risk they may date quickly, and let's face it, these dollars add up.

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Booklovers alert! You're bound to love this little New York cabin

On a property in upstate New York is a tiny standalone cabin, with walls lined with bookshelves.  

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Last house on The Block NZ goes under the hammer on Sunday

The fifth house on The Block NZ: Girls v Boys will be auctioned on Sunday, but so far it has failed to capture anything like the attention of its four predecessors.

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A neighbour’s trash, your treasure

As kids we were taught the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling.

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New gardening technology makes caring for plants easier

Everyone appreciates the beauty of lush landscaping or the colour that pots and containers can bring to a deck or patio.

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Wellington's Met Shop weathers storm and moves store online

Wellington's retail ray of sunshine is shutting its doors to sell online.

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Foot sloggers on 3000km Te Araroa Trail good for business

Thanks to busy bloggers, Mangamuka Dairy owner Eliza Kete's bacon and egg burgers are legendary among walkers on the Te Araroa Trail and she is grateful for their patronage. 

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Kiws feel wealthier and spending more as property values increase

A buoyant property market is making Kiwis feel wealthier, and giving consumers confidence to splurge on big-ticket items such as cars and holidays.

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Foraging in New Zealand: How to find free fruit in your city

As dust settles on The Great Avocado Shortage of 2016 and we encounter skyrocketing banana prices, smart and sustainable eating has never been more relevant.

Instead of throwing your weekly pay check at out-of-season, imported food, there are better ways to get your five-a-day for next to nothing: utilising seasonal and natural urban food sources.

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Run of West Coast whitebait festivals to celebrate region's 'white gold'

Whitebait is on the menu at festivals up and down the West Coast in a bid to attract visitors and boost the region's economy. 

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Review your insurances regularly

OPINION: No one knows what our lives will bring; that's why it's important to have a solid financial plan to create, protect and grow your wealth. But what exactly is a financial plan and how do you go about getting one?

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When it comes to buying property, beware the Bridget Jones effect

OPINION: Under the arches of London Bridge in Borough Market sits a trendy gastropub called The Globe.

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Marlborough pinot named best-in-show at prestigious international competition

Forget Burgundy, or those Central Otago pretenders, Marlborough is home to the best pinot noir in the world.

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Tower refunding customers whose discounts weren't correctly calculated

Tower Insurance is to refund 23,000 customers who have had their multi-policy discounts calculated incorrectly.

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Kiwis 'drowning in housing debt', Labour says after Statistics NZ figures

Older Kiwis owe more for second properties than for their own homes, revealing a generational gap on housing debts.

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Review: Grey Lynn RSC

A taste of… Grey Lynn RSC, 1 Francis Street, Grey Lynn

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Five ways to spot a filthy coffee machine

"A cafe can have a great barista, but if its coffee machine hygiene standards are slack then they're going to make bad coffee," Luciano Espresso Bar owner Luciano Marcolino says. 

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Can a high school serve up a five course dinner worth the $75 ticket price?

When Tim Li first heard about what Martin Bosley was doing with prisoners at Rimutaka Prison for Wellington on a Plate three years ago, he had a brainwave.

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Seven foods to avoid on your first date

First dates are always awkward. Nerves take over, questions rush through your mind and you begin wondering if this person sitting opposite you would like your mates, or if they will care that you still live with your parents, or if they are a cat or a dog person. 

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Restaurant review: Francesca's Italian Kitchen, Christchurch

The place was heaving. First impression was: why does everyone in Christchurch wear black? The second was: oh actually we are wearing black. The third was: This place is really quite small. 

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Does Christmas get earlier every year?

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas… whether you like it or not.

Retail NZ general manager of public affairs Greg Harford said shoppers should start to expect to see Christmas decorations up in shops, and Christmas advertising campaigns, from now.

"During October, we will see Christmas decorations starting to appear in malls, and department stores with Christmas Shops will generally open them," he said.

"While some might think it's early, most people have already planned their Christmas holidays, and their thoughts are now turning to Christmas shopping.

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Restaurant Review: Wellington's Sterling Woodfire Eatery & Bar

If hotel restaurants often seem tiresome add-ons, it may be because the Basil Fawlty school of hoteliers feels irked at slothful, tardy house guests who demand a dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week, yet in reality don't patronise the place much past breakfast. Traditionally hotel restaurants have played it safe, offering well-heeled guests technically accomplished twists on comfort food. But today's hoteliers have developed an antidote to the blandness, whereby the entire hotel restaurant operation is farmed out to well-known names in the industry.

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Recipe: Angelique van Camp's peanut sauce

Angelique van Camp is stirring two enormous pots of fragrant roasted tomato and cumin chutney on her stovetop. The recipe is a spicy Goan-style condiment from southwest India, and it's being made in a distinctly Waikato setting. "We've got one of the best kitchen views around," she says, as she surveys the green paddocks and grazing cows out her window.

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Recap: Tasman Makos v Counties Manukau Steelers - Mitre 10 Cup NPC rugby

A Premiership clash in the Mitre 10 Cup as the Makos host the Steelers in Blenheim.

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North Korean soldier makes rare defection across DMZ to South Korea

A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea on Thursday, the South's military said, making a rare crossing of one of the world's most heavily fortified borders amid heightened tension between the rival neighbours.

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103-year-old church near Thames saved from being demolished

A Thames couple have taken a leap of faith on their relationship by buying a church together.

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Whatever your style, here's how to decorate with leafy botanicals

Daffodils, magnolias, petunias....fresh blooms are always going to be a potent symbol of spring. But this season, it seems, pretty florals are not as important as the increasingly popular alternative, leafy botanicals. 

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How do they choose those Pantone colours? It's a long story....

Pantone's colour of the year - announced in December every year - is a big deal in fashion and design circles. Just look at the 2016 colours of the year; "rose quartz" and "serenity" (light pastel pink and a baby blue) both of which have become dominant in interiors, on the runway and throughout social media this year. 

But how are these colours chosen? As it turns out; two years in advance and through careful analysis of pop culture trends. 

Vice President of Pantone Colour Institute, Laurie Pressman, told The Cut, "colour trend forecasting is being able to look at what's happening now, what we see if going to be happening in the future and being able to glom onto those key trends or leading trend indicators to see what the future looks like and what that means for colour."

"Everything impacts colour." 

READ MORE:
*Is this the ugliest colour in the world?
*The best colour to paint your kitchen if you're looking to sell
*What will the cool home colours be in 2017?

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Mangere man honoured for sharing gardening skills with students and refugees

When Metua Aerenga heard from his brother about a community garden near his home in Mangere, he decided to check it out.

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Modern country kitchen doesn't compromise quality for low cost

If you haven't priced a new kitchen, you may not be aware of just how much they cost.

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How hedges can frame a garden to create order, space and views

OPINION: Gardens are hard work - there is no disguising the fact.

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How to make business travel more efficient

When your 9am in Sydney gets changed to a 3pm in Brisbane, followed by an overnighter in Wellington, it may take a few minutes to juggle things in your diary – that's the easy part.

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Winners and losers in the fight for insurance justice

You win some, you lose some.

But at least people who take their complaints to the Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman get a hearing, without having to head to court.

It released its annual report, showing it had fielded 52,000 calls in its 21 years of existence.

In the 12 months to the end of June, it responded to 3193 complaint inquiries, up by 254 compared to the previous year.

READ MORE:
* Burglary costs extend beyond the loss of property
* Value of house and contents cover slips
* Australia's heart attack insurance scandal forces rethink in New Zealand
* Insurance Ombudsman's warning to learner drivers
* Beware of insurance traps

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A response to the shock collar outrage

 Electric shock training collars for dogs are used to stop the animals barking or wandering, but they are controversial. The pet shop chain Animates has received complaints for stocking them. 

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Auckland middle class disenfranchised by property market, says business leader

Middle class Aucklanders are becoming "disenfranchised" by the cost of housing in the city, according to prominent businessman Michael Stiassny.

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'Fruit bombs' just the start for Central Otago pinot noir

 

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Chinese buy property, not holidays

All those stereotypes about the Chinese are true - and that's why they're beating Kiwis on the property ladder, says Hamilton real estate agent Tony Tang.

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How can I cut down on lawn mowing?

Q: I mowed our lawn yesterday. I filled the air with blue fumes, the neighbourhood with loud noise and the garden bin with only partly compostable clippings. But our garden is big enough to need a lawn; what are my options?

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Quiz: How much do you know about bees?

Q: I mowed our lawn yesterday. I filled the air with blue fumes, the neighbourhood with loud noise and the garden bin with only partly compostable clippings. But our garden is big enough to need a lawn; what are my options?

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5 top tips for wardrobe organisation

A well organised closet is immensely satisfying, but difficult to maintain. The answer is to establish good systems and commit to a few regular sessions of tidying and sorting.   

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Grand Designs UK's celebrated Lymm Water Tower house is up for sale

One of the most celebrated Grand Designs builds in the UK – the 19th-century Lymm Water Tower extension in Cheshire – has come on the market, with a price indication of around £2,500,000 (NZ$4.46 million)

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Sydney opens its doors and its views to a look around

They're the stunning Sydney views you might want to grab while they last.

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House of the week: 118-year-old Wellington villa

As only the second owners of a heritage-listed 118-year-old villa in the Wellington suburb of Mt Cook, Debra and Tony DeLorenzo faced many conflicts during renovations. Not over paint colours and curtain fabrics, but how to strike that fine balance between preservation and modernisation. What takes precedence when building codes clash with historic values?

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Napier herb grower Bunny Rathbone honoured for her work saving rare seeds

Horticulturalist Bunny Rathbone was always passionate about plants and in the 1980s, when the world was gripped by the fear of a looming nuclear apocalypse, she was concerned the plants humanity needed to survive might be destroyed. 

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Michael J Fox's perfect holiday retreat in New England is up for sale

Back in 1997 Michael J Fox and wife Tracy Pollan created their dream bolthole – a gorgeous New England estate complete with pond and fishing shack.

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Alex Fulton, from AFD Design, choosing the right white for interiors

Painting your interior white may seem like an easy option but more often than not it can be just as confusing as choosing colours, considering the extensive range of whites available in the paint market.

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How often should you clean your pillows?

Carolyne Forte from Good Housekeeping says pillows should be cleaned every six months. 

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Piece of New Plymouth's hospitality history up for sale



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Golf Hub Marlborough opens at Marlborough Golf Club

A Marlborough man who lives for golf has moved his sporting business from Blenheim out to a golf course in Fairhall.

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Mentorship key to boosting business prospects

Jeremy Absolom knew he had struck gold with their new business mentor after a cup of coffee and an informal chat.

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Passenger service for Waitara helps fill gap left by cuts to taxi service

One man is looking to fill the huge gap in public transport for Waitara. 

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Russell McVeagh criticises Commerce Commission for 'naming and shaming'

Top law firm Russell McVeagh has criticised the Commerce Commission for "naming and shaming" companies in its Consumer Issues Report.

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Rising temperatures could have Marlborough winemakers seeing red

Marlborough is known for its sauvignon blanc, but reds could be the order of the day if global temperatures continue to climb.

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Top 10 abuses revealed in the Commerce Commission's Consumer Issues Report

Consumers have to keep their wits about them to protect themselves from the dodgy traders and sharp practices they could fall prey to.

The Commerce Commission has released its Consumer Issues Report, detailing the kind of abuses consumers call it to complain about.

The report is prepared to help the commission work out where to focus its investigations, but it also puts the public on notice of the kind of practises consumers should be on the look-out for.

Dodgy lenders, lying debt collectors, the mis-selling extended warranties, and below par building supplies are among the threats consumers need to be on guard against.

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Leaving your job and creating a cottage industry takes courage

Creating a successful cottage industry is about finding a niche and making it your own, Marlborough entrepreneurs say.

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Coke not the real thing for a second Rotorua cafe owner

There's another Coke crusader in Rotorua.

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Healthy work lunches for an entire week

It's always hard to know what to take to work for lunch. 

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How to host a wine tasting at home and not get drunk

If you haven't done a great deal of wine tasting in your life, either in wine shops, at foodie festival seminars, at wineries or in the homes of your wine-obsessed friends, you might breeze right past the second word in "wine tasting" and subconsciously replace it with a word that more closely matches your own experience: "drinking".

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Kai with soul: Holidays in the hub of the home

Each fortnight Spotswood College and New Plymouth Boys' High School showcase the talents and tasty treats of their students who take the subject, with a focus on lifelong skills that can be used every day to enhance the benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle.  This fortnight it's the turn of Spotswood College, written by Food and Nutrition teacher, Katy Roach. 

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Feelgood fizz: NZ soft drink companies with a thirst for change

Soft drinks are not usually known for their good qualities, but a growing number of local companies are setting out to change things one bottle at a time, producing high-quality, delicious beverages that are genuinely good – whether health-wise, ethically, environmentally or all of the above.

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Jmin Joon scoops investment win

Engineering student Jmin Joon has scooped first place in the CMC Markets National University Trading Challenge by delivering an incredible 885 per cent return on investment.

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Austrian Vegetable Orchestra excels at playing with food

If this is what you could have done, your parents would surely have been OK with you playing with your food. 

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Review: Lynda's Lunch Bar, Hamilton

A taste of … Lynda's Lunch Bar, 16 Harwood St, Hamilton.

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Review: Cafe Pasha, Dixon St, Wellington

A taste of…Cafe Pasha, 62 Dixon St, Wellington

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Fabulous feature lights that make a room

Decorative lighting has the ability to change a room – it can define an area, fill a space or create a little drama. 

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Does this house have a grisly history? What agents must tell you

It could be your worst nightmare – you buy a house only to discover it has a grisly past.

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Green renovation in NZ on track for a 10 Homestar rating is a first

It's World Green Building Week and this Auckland renovation is leading by example – the project is officially the greenest renovation project in New Zealand.

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Why can't I just swipe right on that cute three bedroom villa in Alicetown?

OPINION: I wish matching my girlfriend and I with our first house would be as easy as swiping left or right.

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Syrian refugee signs on to help feed those in need in Lower Hutt

He hasn't been in the country a year yet, but Syrian refugee Khaled Al Jouja​ has already found his calling – growing food for those in need.

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Spend the night in Prague's Dancing House

For many of the millions of tourists who flood the Czech capital every year, taking a selfie in front of the Dancing House has become as important as walking across the medieval Charles Bridge.

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The ultimate in upcycling: Shipping containers become floating homes

Could these floating dwellings help ease Auckland's housing crisis?

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From rubbish to a home: Plastic could be used for temporary housing

People who one day find themselves living in a plastic house may have school students to thank.

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New plans for $150m redevelopment of Johnsonville Shopping Centre

After a decade of stalling, the redevelopment of the Johnsonville Shopping Centre is back on track.

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Downtown Queenstown moves into second stage of revitalisation

A new car park building on Ballarat St is the next step toward pedestrianising central Queenstown, Downtown QT manager Steve Wilde says.

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Investors sought for global expansion of remote-controlled boat launch device

The developers of a device that allows boaties to launch their boats from a trailer via remote control – and put them back again - are seeking investment from the public.

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Chef expands cooking classes into the hotel room market

A French-trained chef is launching a new venture that teaches tourists how to cook in the comfort of their hotel room.

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Test your KiwiSaver knowledge

As part of our coverage leading up to this year's Workplace Savings New Zealand conference, we're testing New Zealanders' knowledge of KiwiSaver.

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The lowdown on Kaikoura Cheese

On the fertile Kaikoura plains, under the majestic snow-capped ranges, an unassuming but happy herd of goats and a few Jersey cows are doing their bit for cheese lovers and gourmands nationwide.

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Auckland house prices not only the bane of buyers - renters suffer too

Recent migrants to New Zealand are sharing rooms with strangers to save money in Auckland.

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Our ideal Kiwi dinner is much different to how we really eat

A survey of Kiwis' dinner habits has revealed a big gap between what we see as an ideal evening meal and what really happens.

New Zealanders are emotionally attached to the idea of a "family dinner", but our modern world can make that hard to achieve, it was revealed. 
 

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How to save $100,000 by the time you're 25

Every morning I roll out of bed and ask myself, 'What should I do today?'

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Property Institute calls for LVR exemptions for first home buyers

A group that represents property valuers and commercial property managers is calling for first home buyers to be exempt from loan-to-value restrictions.

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Marlborough iwi reconnect with natural food sources

With a keen eye and the right understanding, the world can be a literal snack-bar. 

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Grand Designs NZ: Ambitious concrete house brings unseen challenges

What could possibly go wrong? That's the question asked by homeowner-builder Ross Bannan as he sets out on an ambitious Grand Designs NZ project for his own family.

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Hard work leads to free land for lucky Waikato couple

A man who spent most of his childhood sowing rice for just five cents a day has won the ultimate raffle prize - a massive section of Waikato land. 

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Meet the 2016 GARDENA Gardener of the Year finalists

NZ Gardener, in association with GARDENA, is proud to announce the 2016 GARDENA Gardener of the Year finalists. There are contestants from Auckland, Napier, Hamilton, Christchurch and Invercargill.But there can only be one overall winner –  vote for your favourite and you could win too! 

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Hamilton's Vera Farrant has raised thousands for Habitat for Humanity

Few plants in Vera Farrant's jam-packed garden escape being divided and potted up to be sold at Habitat for Humanity's Hamilton ReStore shop - and thanks to her efforts, she's now a finalist in the 2016 GARDENA Gardener of the Year competition. 

Nic Greene, who works for the housing charity, estimates that Farrant's plants have raised over $100,000 for the organisation since 2000. If you consider that most of the plants sell for just a couple of dollars, that's a lot of plants!

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At my place: Tiff Mair's one-bedroom apartment in Melbourne

Tiffany Mair and her teammate Niki Osborne were considered the most design savvy on the last season of The Block, winning many of the room reveals.

Now the show's over, Tiff has returned to her cute one-bedroom apartment in Melbourne, Australia. After a busy day's work as a set dresser for various television shows, including Masterchef Australia, she loves to put on one of her favourite vinyl records and pour a glass of Malbec.

READ MORE:
*At my place: Radio host Polly Gillespie's sunny Wellington 
*At my place: We visit Jordan Rondel, baker of divine cakes
*At my place: artist and Mexican food entrepreneur Otis Frizzell

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Garden of the week: A Marlborough garden that delivers the good life

If Richard and Wendy Batchelor ever write the story of their former lives as farmers at Mt Somers in Canterbury, they could call it Hard Work in a Cold Climate. As for their current circumstances, The Good Life would be apt. From farming sheep and cattle in snow at 400 metres, the Batchelors are enjoying retirement on a Marlborough vineyard property with a garden devoted to fruit and vegetables, and a boat parked in the driveway for fishing in the Sounds. 

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Young Enterprise group encourages positive thoughts with positive talk

A St Mary's College Young Enterprise group is bringing positive mental health awareness to the capital one coffee cup at a time.

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Self-employed need the same ACC certainty as salaried workers, adviser says

Only one in eight self-employed business owners have opted to specify what weekly compensation ACC would pay them, if they were injured and could no longer work.

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Award winning Method recycling business fast tracks Australian export plan

With two young children, India and Steven Korner are finding Wellington is the perfect base for their growing recycling bin business

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Dotcom Mansion's new owner revealed, but who's going to be moving in?

More than two months after it was sold, property records have finally revealed the news owners of the Dotcom Mansion - and they paid a pretty penny for it too.

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Westpac customer Shay Speers says bank left him stranded after fraudsters hit his account

An Invercargill man is upset that he's been left relying on the kindness of others to feed his family this weekend, because of fraudsters' attack on his bank account.

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Do banks owe it to small-town NZ to stay?

There are concerns elderly people may be left without access to a bank as branches are shuttered around the country.

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Buyers told to use new, wider range of tools to gauge a property's value

Almost 200 Auckland houses have sold for at least twice their current council valuations in the past year alone, new data shows.

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Supermarket warning to avocado buyers as bumper crop arrives on shelves

Retailers are being hit in the pocket by customers poking and prodding avocados to check whether they are ripe.

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Cat cafes are one thing - but fancy having a coffee with owls and snakes too?

Riding the coattails of the cat cafe boom, customers in Japan now can get up close and personal with a variety of creatures - including snakes, owls and rabbits.

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Gift card expiry dates dropped at some shops after Consumer NZ pressure

Major Kiwi retailers Countdown, Kathmandu and Noel Leeming have agreed to drop the expiry dates on gift cards following a Consumer NZ campaign.

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Don't bank on it: Our main streets threatened by loss of police, banks and supermarkets

A lady in white approaches. "Someone said to me the other day they saw a policeman in uniform in Waikanae. Where would he come from? I'm in and around here and I have never seen one."

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's strawberries and cream

Strangely enough, I'm seeing strawberries in store now, and they're not half bad. They're certainly satisfying my need for summer fruit.

What better way to spruce them up than to serve them macerated in a delicious muddle with cinnamon-spiked, maple-sweetened cream.

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's salad of scallops, apple and watercress with horseradish

It's finally scallop season. I've been holding out like a whiny toddler. Ever since I was little, I've been mad about them. I remember, from childhood summers at Opito Bay, a recipe for scallops cooked in the shell which my father claims to have invented, but which looked suspiciously like one by Jo Seagar. They were so delicious that we never questioned him. Sorry Jo. 

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School zones having big effect on house prices, but there are bargains to be had

House prices in prestigious school zones have reached eye watering levels, new data shows.

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Black and white combo provides plenty of visual drama

Why do black and white work so well together? Auckland designer Sylvia Sandford, a long-time convert to a monochromatic palette, says black and white are a powerful combination, and it's all to do with the fact that they are extreme opposites.

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Two pop-up businesses to try on Wellington waterfront these school holidays

Lunges can be quite difficult for someone like me, who has broken both ankles a few times - yet here I am, lunging away on a paddleboard in Wellington harbour.

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Daily deals may have done their dash, experts say

Daily deal websites may be losing their power in the New Zealand retail market.

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Businesses warned to make sure they know consequences of offering deals

 Business owners are being asked: What price do you put on exposure?

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The Grovetown Hotel in Marlborough

You've probably driven past the Grovetown Hotel countless times without giving it a second thought.

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The best Italian recipes that are more than just pasta

Good ingredients, care and simplicity are all things that make Italian food what it is: delicious. 

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The best brunch in the Rodney District

If there is one thing we've learned from our latest Neighbourly poll, it's that Rodney and Whangaparaoa residents love their brunch.

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Willy Wonka burger tribute latest in rainbow food trends

The rainbow craze has struck again, with a kaleidoscopic Willy Wonka-inspired burger.

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Employers can use KiwiSaver as tool to attract and retain staff

There are few businesses in New Zealand who do not have something to do with KiwiSaver. With more than 2.5 million people in the scheme after almost 10 years in operation, managing contributions has become as much a part of life as dealing with PAYE and GST.

But do you know the full extent of your obligations as an employer, and the potential benefits available to you?

Mike Woodbury, a partner at Chapman Tripp, said any firm that was based in New Zealand or carried on business from a fixed address here was caught by the KiwiSaver Act and would need to be fully aware of what that meant.

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Budgeting tips from Kiwi savers

When it comes to savings, loads of Kiwis are finding it hard to get ahead. So if you're a fan of frugality, we want to know how you do it.

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What you need to know before combining finances with your partner

The daffodils are blooming, the lambs are frolicking, we are even starting to get a decent dose of sunshine some days.

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New Zealand duty-free shops get thumbs up from experts

It's a thought that crosses the mind of many bored travellers, circulating the airport as they wait for their international flights: Is it better to pick up a bottle of perfume duty-free before flying out, wait until you get back, try an international airport instead – or scrap the duty-free plan entirely, and look for a good deal in a regular shop?

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Green claims often don't stack up

OPINION

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Maybe you can afford to quit - it might cost less than you think to never work again

OPINION: Have you ever dreamt of quitting your job, selling up and never working again?

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Five Auckland houses with the best backyards for sale

Swimming, sunshine, and sizzling barbecues are three of the things we love about summer.

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Queenstown woman has solution to housing crisis, make them tiny

A Queenstown woman believes miniature moveable houses or "tiny homes" are a possible solution to housing issues in the resort town and around the country.

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Clever Kiwi conversions: An old farm stable is a peaceful retreat

Debbie Cavit, owner of high-end furnishing retailers Cavit & Co, spends three weeks of every month in Auckland running the business, and the fourth week in Arrowtown, Central Otago. 

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Modern-day ark on a mountain is a refuge for people and animals

This is not your typical mountain house, but Robert Konieczny is not your typical architect.

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Rich will house their cars in $2m luxury apartments

When you fork out a lot for your wheels, you want to keep them somewhere safe.

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Marlborough couple enjoys competitive world of daffodil contests

Tucked away in a quiet corner of a small Marlborough suburb is a garden that will quicken the heart of any daffodil lover.

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Cafe boasts tasty recipes and great coffee at its Westown location

A freshly baked vanilla cheesecake topped with a white chocolate crumble could be the secret to success for a newly opened cafe.

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Jeanine Wardman pursues her dream of being a farmer florist in Marlborough

Flowers matter. Growing flowers matters.

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Coke goes flat for one cafe owner

The fizz in Coca-Cola has gone well and truly flat for one Rotorua cafe, which has announced it will refuse to stock the drink from October.

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Levin's RJ Licorice factory attempting to make world's largest allsort

A Horowhenua confectionary company will celebrate its 21st birthday with a party of record-breaking proportions.

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Hedging vital to protect businesses in volatile global economy

In today's increasingly volatile global economy, many New Zealand importers and exporters are at major risk of their bottom line being eroded if they fail to hedge.

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Auckland bakery Amano in Britomart mills its own flour for better bread

A hip Auckland bakery is taking a step back in time and milling its own flour for the sake of better bread.

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Crowded auction rooms proof of Wellington's hot housing market

The sale of a house has set a new price record for the Lower Hutt suburb of Taita as more buyers and sellers turn to auctions.

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What does vegan nomad Kristin Lajeunesse think of New Zealand food?

She's travelled the world for five years in search of vegan-friendly eateries, including all 50 American states.

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Five of the best Auckland wineries for a weekend drive

When you think of wine-tasting trips in New Zealand you imagine scenic drives through Marlborough, Otago, Hawkes Bay and Nelson. What you're probably not picturing is the roadworks and congestion of Auckland's motorways.

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New Plymouth Boys' High students show eggceptional talent in cooking challenge

Hayden Chittenden and Ethan Corry are eggsperts at cooking.

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$10 payment paving the way for banking revolution

It was one small transfer for National Australia Bank, one giant leap for banks worldwide.

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Pippa Middleton admits she hasn't tried all recipes in her new cookbook

Pippa Middleton is releasing her first cookbook and admits she hasn't tried every recipe.

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Reserve Bank leaves official cash rate at 2 per cent, but new lows coming

The Reserve Bank is signalling record low interest rates, despite maintaining that house prices increases remain "excessive".

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Hamdog: the laziest frankenfood yet is a hamburger-hotdog mashup

From the stoner school of thought that gave us the KFC Double Down burger and the Pizza Hut party pie-stuffed crust pizza, we now have the Hamdog, a hamburger-hot dog mash-up with a name that has a whole different meaning on Urban Dictionary. 

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Five easy ways to bring French Style into your home

Whether it's a Paris apartment or a 100-year-old farmhouse in Provence, the French seem to take family heirlooms, modern elements and what could (at a push) be flea-market finds and turn them into a effortlessly chic interiors. In a comparatively young country like New Zealand, achieving an atmosphere of time-worn elegance can be a challenge. But take heart - a good trawl around the secondhand shops and copious amounts of white paint will go a long way to achieving a French flavour.

Here's five ideas to get you started:

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Five easy perennial herbs to plant right now

Herbs are great value for growing at home - a small bunch of fresh cut herbs at the supermarket costs as much as a plant from a garden centre.

Spring's the best time to establish a herb patch because annual herbs grow quickly from seed, and perennial herbs happily take root from cuttings or divisions from older plants. If you haven't got space in the garden, you can have a great herb garden in pots. 

All herbs do best in full sun, although they have quite difference moisture needs. Basil and mint prefer moist soil, whereas rosemary and sage hate wet feet. As a general rule, free-draining soil is a must for all Mediterranean herbs.

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Japanese architect designs a fairytale-like home in the forest

It looks like five separate tee-pee tents, but in fact this cluster of small hut-like structures is just one single house. 

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Grand Designs NZ Series 2: Injury, tension and plenty of innovation

We've seen a preview of the first episode of Grand Designs NZ Series 2, due to screen on Sunday night, and it's gripping. For starters, there's a horrifying injury on site that threatens to derail the build – the rumours were true.

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Sir Paul Holmes' former home no longer on the market

The million dollar mansion previously owned by the late Sir Paul Holmes is no longer for sale. 

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Interior colours and lighting that will give you a glowing complexion

When you're revamping your interiors it's worth taking time out to think about what will make YOU look good, as well as your home. The two key areas are lighting and colour choice.

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Home renovations can lead to smart gains

It's hard enough getting into the property market these days, and for many of us, it means buying a home that isn't necessarily our dream home. And the house purchase can often stretch your finances, so any renovation or DIY projects are probably going to be done in baby steps in those early years.

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Buyers from outside Marlborough target Picton to settle down

Four out of five properties sold in Picton over the past year have been bought by house hunters from outside the region, a real estate agent says.

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Just like a beautiful bluebell dell... for Kiwis

Blue is the quintessential shade for a spring carpet and there are a clutch of good bulbs suitable for naturalising.
Neither quite blue nor purple, punctuated with ferns and shimmering in spring sunshine, an English bluebell wood is one of those botanical icons that many gardeners are eager to try. 

Here in New Zealand, we may ramp up the drama using silver-stemmed birch trees and roll out swathes of the bigger, coarser Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica), which grow better in our climate, but we never quite achieve the simplicity or scale of the original English bluebell wood. 

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How will Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie split up their empire?

There's one thing Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt liked to collect during their now-defunct decade long relationship. And no, it wasn't children.

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MYOB: Business confidence up for small business

The future is looking bright for small and medium businesses, with a growing number reporting increasing revenue and boosted confidence heading into next year, MYOB says.

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'I didn't do the right thing,' former tennis great and BBY director Ken Rosewall tells court

Former tennis great Ken Rosewall has told an Australian Supreme Court examination into the collapse of his family's stockbroking firm BBY that he didn't do enough to arrest a decline in the fortunes of the business.

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GrabOne vouchers fire up Auckland Pizzeria manager

Customers are accusing an Auckland pizzeria manager of hurling abuse and refusing to accept their discount vouchers.

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Rugby player James Lowe takes over Crackerjack Toys

Running a toy store as well as the field isn't your usual for a Super Rugby player but Nelson's James Lowe is giving it a crack. 

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Teenage maths prodigy's exciting internet venture

Twenty years ago Mel Myers, director of BoxBrownie.com, hit the headlines when he started university in Australia at the age of 12. The maths prodigy, 35, is now all grown up and running a successful internet business.

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Trust will not buy Wellington Railway Station but looking at other sites

The Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust (PNBST) has ended negotiations to buy Wellington railway station.

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Deployed soldiers to get taste of NZ

New Zealand soldiers deployed overseas won't miss out on the taste of a Kiwi Christmas, thanks to Countdown and the RSA.

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Not all avocados are created equal

They're roundish, greenish, with rough skins and creamy insides, and right now, considered very hot property at supermarkets, farmer's markets and roadside stalls around New Zealand and around the world.

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Star signs do not influence your credit score, Credit Simple says

Online start-up company Credit Simple has moved to reassure the public that star signs are not taken into account when calculating people's credit scores.

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Wellington spice store that exploited migrant worker placed in liquidation

The owner of a Wellington grocery store recently ordered to pay than $53,000 for exploiting a migrant worker has put his company into liquidation, claiming it cannot pay the money.

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Wellington spice store that exploited migrant worker placed in liquidation

The owner of a Wellington grocery store recently ordered to pay than $53,000 for exploiting a migrant worker has put his company into liquidation, claiming it cannot pay the money.

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Marlborough man forges job offers to claim '3k to Christchurch' grant

A Marlborough man created a fake plastering company in Christchurch, along with a phony job offer, to swindle a relocation grant out of the Government. 

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Neat places to eat if you're vegetarian in Christchurch

If you're looking for ways to cut a bit of meat out of your diet, try one of these vegetarian-friendly hospitality spots, recommended by Neat Places 

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The zen of homemade pizza: Losing yourself in the doing

Some people do woodworking; some paint; some garden. I cook.

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Chateau Marlborough restaurant upgrade to delight locals and tourists alike

A revamped dining room with a new bar is hoped to attract Blenheim diners to a hotel restaurant.

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Win: Tickets to World of Wearable Art Awards

In conjunction with Brancott Estate wines sponsorship of the World of Wearable Art Awards Show, we're giving readers the chance to win two premium tickets to the theatrical spectacular at 8pm on Saturday 8th October in Wellington, plus some Brancott Estate treats (prize pack valued at $350). To enter you will have to be 18 years or over. Visit stuff.co.nz/wow. Comp closes Friday 23rd September at 5pm and prize is for tickets to the show only, any transfers and accommodation not included.

 

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New breed of IPAs are for savouring not saving

There's little doubt India Pale Ale, or IPA as it's often known, is the poster child of the craft beer movement. Heck, such is its popularity it's the only style of beer that's celebrated with its own special day on the calendar.

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Florida property comes with two waterslides, waterfall and lazy river

Maybe you have seen pictures of Justin Bieber's new home? The celeb has his own waterslide and that alone is enough to make most fans green with envy.

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House of the week: A 1960s apple pickers' cottage transformed

At the end of Hoddy Road, near Mapua, the peninsula presses out into Waimea Inlet so that it feels like you could be on an island, water in front and to either side. The little 1960s apple pickers' cottage stands as close as regulation will allow to the shoreline, a black wooden box with a pale green roof, sheltered by half a dozen mature pines. This scene, too, could be a kind of island, a piece of Tasman's orcharding past that survived even as the area surrounding it became highly desirable real estate, dotted with architecturally designed dwellings.  

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New wallpaper collections for drawing on?

Adult colouring-in books have swamped our stores over the past couple of years, and now the trend is hitting the wall. Literally.

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Tiny nest apartment presents clever storage solutions

Increasingly, we see that it's ingenious custom cabinetry that provides the perfect storage solution for a small space, and this French apartment is no exception.

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Try this homemade fertiliser now for bigger, better roses this summer

Roses need soil rich in organic matter – which pretty much means anything that rots.

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Jackie Kennedy's childhood summer house in Hamptons up for sale

The Hamptons compound where Jackie Kennedy-Onassis (nee Bouvier) spent her childhood summers has come on the market – for a massive US$38.995 million (NZ$53.47m).

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Why I love moving house

It is commonly said the moving house is right up there with death and divorce as one of the most stressful experiences.

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Your credit score: Are you a unicorn, a thoroughbred, or donkey?

The mythical unicorn is a creature of elf-enchanted forests.

It's also the term used in the credit scoring industry for a person with an unfeasibly high credit score.

This week saw the launch of Creditsimple.co.nz which provides free instant access to your credit score, which places you on a scale of 0-1000.

So many people rushed online to check theirs that the site went down several times on the day of its launch.

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Eight weird and wonderful food combos that work

We've all been there. Throwing together the last two ingredients in the fridge, and stumbling upon a combination of culinary genius. As you eat that strawberry dipped in a jar of Indonesian sambal, you wonder if you might just be the next Heston Blumenthal.                                        

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Three ways with greek yoghurt

Never mind the arguments over to-MAY-to or to-MAH-to, po-TAY-to or po-TAH-to, the crucial pronunciation puzzler is YOE-ghurt or yog-hurt.

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Credit card fees in Government's sights after retailers claim gouging

The Government is investigating whether credit card charges may be rorting New Zealand retailers, unfairly adding millions of dollars to business costs. 

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Avocados are back: Make these four dishes with them

After a disappointing last season when the oval fruit were scarce and expensive, stores now have small mountains of avocados.

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Urgent Waitangi Tribunal to stop the sale of Shelly Bay for development

An eleventh hour bid to stop the sale of Shelly Bay has been slammed as naive by the trust under attack.

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Shadow monetary board lowers view of 'preferred' OCR to below 2 per cent

An expert panel has lowered its view of what the official cash rate (OCR) should be to an all time low.

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Recipe: Quick blue cheese & walnut bread

QUICK BLUE CHEESE & WALNUT BREAD

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How much will Bill English's new houses go for?

The Government could make quite a tidy sum from the houses it is building on Auckland's North Shore.

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New Zealand gets first fraud film festival

The country's first Fraud Film Festival will take place in Auckland in November.

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ANZ banking glitch blocks out customer

An ANZ customer locked out of mobile banking is taking a stand against the biggest bank in the country.

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Heaps of trouble awaits fraud accused Christopher Heaps in New Zealand

The future in New Zealand for runaway fraud accused Christopher Heaps is looking increasingly bleak.

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Dun and Bradstreet first to let people check 'credit scores' instantly for free

The era of mass "credit rating" ignorance could be over after the launch of an online service letting people check their rating for free online without having to wait.

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Brierley's takeover bid for Kirks accepted by the majority of its owners

Sir Ron Brierley has declared his takeover bid for the remnants of Kirkcaldie & Stains unconditional.

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Auckland's distinctive Spanish Mission home on the market

Teller of pony tales Stacy Gregg - New Zealand's answer to the Pullein-Thompson sisters - is selling her beloved home.

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3 floral arrangements to make from the flowers in your garden

The spring blooms are out and our vases are waiting in anticipation. Rosie from Rose Tinted Flowers show how to make three effortless floral arrangements from the spring foliage in your garden, with perhaps just a few bought blooms.  

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How to choose the right indoor plant for tricky spots

Harking back to the indoor jungles of the 70s, today's homeowners are increasingly choosing to decorate their spaces with all manner of houseplants.

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House used in Harry Potter film for sale

Harry Potter fans can live in the real cupboard under the stairs as the wizard boy's home goes up for sale. 

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Record turntables are making a huge comeback: Here's why

One old technology that should be in its grave with grass growing on top and the headstone all mossy is making a huge comeback.

Vinyl is not only climbing out of that grave, it is dancing on it.

And the reason is because vinyl offers two things the latest technology can't match.
 

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Eight kitchen trends that are sure to date

A new kitchen is a big investment, which is why most of us renovate only once or twice in a lifetime.

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What not to plant: High-maintenance plants you'll regret buying

OPINION: You'll will never see me advocating enthusiastically for low-maintenance gardening. It is not our style. But I do think some plants need to know their place in life. 

Some clamour for way more attention than they deserve and are unjustifiably high maintenance.

First to go at our garden in Tikorangi, north Taranaki, were almost all the plants that require chemical intervention (in the form of spraying) to keep them looking good – or even alive.

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Garden of the week: Layered loveliness in Wellington

Georgina Conder shudders when she recalls the outdoor laundry in the dank concrete shed they had when she, husband Deighton and their young children first moved into their Wellington home.

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How they make it: Monmouth Glass Studio blown away by commercial interest

Monmouth Glass Studio's monthly power bills are through the roof.

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Hutt Valley High School students form Happy Feet charity, gifting shoes to the needy

The shoe will be on the other foot if a group of Hutt Valley High School students succeed with an impressive feat designed to help others. 

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Antique story in city to close

Invercargill businessman Jordon Wyatt on Sunday announced his Bell and Wyatt Antique and Secondhand Dealers was closing.

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Ways to make your business soar even higher

To work smarter, not harder is the holy grail of most small businesses where resources are finite and time is at a premium.

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Peoples Coffee, Wellington's fair trade baristas, refuse to compromise

If there's one thing Wellington doesn't need more of, it's coffee.

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People analytics could be way of future for HR

Analysing data may not be for everyone, but the use of analytics in talent retention is being touted as one of the next big trends for companies.

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