When Ryan Frailich and Stephanie Hinton were getting married last year, the last thing in the world they wanted were gifts of butter dishes or cutlery sets.
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Monday 31 October 2016
Try vegan dinners for an entire week
Being vegan doesn't mean you have to eat like a rabbit - there are plenty of "meaty" meals to fill you up, make you happy and keep you healthy.
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Cuisinewine.co.nz down for maintenance
The Cuisine wine website is currently down for maintenance. Please check back in a couple of days. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
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Melbourne Cup 2016: Don't let your office sweepstake become Heartbreak City
It's that time of year again where tens of thousands of people gather at Flemington and office workers indulge in a bit of lighthearted workplace gambling.
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Christmas cakes that might not please your Grandma, but they'll please you
It's a Christmas tradition as old as Jesus. Grimacing as you force down some fusty plum pudding (which, cruelly, doesn't even have plum in it) or struggling through the all-too-healthy fruit in Christmas cake before you can get to the icing is all too common during the festive season.
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ANZ economists predict slowdown may be permanent
Cooling in the Auckland property market is likely to be longer-lived this time, ANZ's economists say.
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Periperi chicken could be on the menu in Taranaki if a Nando's store goes ahead
Nando's and its periperi flavour chicken could be coming to Taranaki.
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Meridian Energy disputes wind farm rates with Wellington City Council in High Court
Meridian Energy has taken its dispute over rates with Wellington City Council to court.
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Aussie man spent investors' money on cosmetic surgery
The Australian protégé of the real-life Wolf of Wall Street has been permanently banned from providing financial services after an investigation found he used client money to pay off his debts and fund his partner's cosmetic surgery.
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No Nightmare on Elm St for buyers, Homes.co.nz data shows
If you're looking for a new house, buying a home on Elm St might not be such a nightmare.
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By Auckland standards, it's a steal: a Scottish island for NZ$3.2 million
If you've ever wished you could live on your own private island, with all the mod-cons, beautiful scenery and room for a few friends, now's your chance to make that dream come true.
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Mulholland Drive house in LA wins major AIA design award
Famous in the movies, Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles is in the news again. This stunning house, designed by Arshia Architects has just won the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles 2016 Design Award.
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Parents receive anonymous note shaming them for the size of their house: 'Kids need a yard to play in'
There's nothing quite like receiving unsolicited judgement about your parenting– particularly when it's done anonymously.
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Grand Designs owner puts 'stealth bomber' house at Pakiri on the market
Scott Lawrie's Grand Designs NZ project was a highlight of Series 1.
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Four tips to help you get a whiter and brighter smile
There are a few of us out there that don't wish for a whiter and brighter smile. And while professional teeth whitening is always an option, it comes with a hefty price tag that many of us would gawk at.
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Sydney architect's own 27 square-metre apartment is a prototype
Innovative design solutions are essential when your apartment is just 27 square metres. And fortunately Sydney architect Brad Swartz had plenty of those when he refurbished his own tiny space in Darlinghurst.
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Opinion: How should we compare all the houses we've been to when we can barely remember them?
Blake Crayton-Brown accidentally started hunting for his first home in September. This is his fifth opinion piece about the trials and tribulations of trying to get a foot on the property ladder.
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Q & A: How do I protect my roses from aphids?
Q: The buds of my roses are covered with aphids. The blooms are all distorted when they open. What can I do to protect my roses?
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Yes, there's a right way to vacuum
A really good vacuuming job can draw in up to 99 percent of the dirt and dust in an area, which not only means the place is tidier, it's also a healthier environment. Use these tips to perfect your vacuuming:
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Chapman-Taylor character cottage in Upper Hutt is listed for sale
It has been in the same family for 63 years, but now this heritage-listed Chapman-Taylor gem is up for sale.
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Lucerne Road wins prestigious renovation design award
It has a garage that would make Bruce Wayne envious.
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Garden of the week: A Pahoia garden with a pond, pool and putting green
When Philip Crawshaw's youngest son James declared a yearning to be married at home, it came as no surprise to those familiar with his family's property. Philip and Celia Crawshaw's six hectare block sits on a coastal headland in Pahoia, just north of Tauranga, where it's safe to say the setting of James' wedding this December will be memorable.
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Tui in springtime: Songbird from hell?
It was a perfect weekend in Auckland to get out into the garden, but we weren't alone. It seems every tui in the city also decided this was the weekend to wake up.
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Creditors of former Wellington restaurant Muse on Allen owed $160,000
A former Wellington fine dining restaurant in liquidation owes more than $160,000 to creditors.
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Nelson young entrepreneur Grayson Napier is on a roll
Grayson Napier has crammed much into his 21 years.
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Young Enterprise Scheme regional winners announced
A group of Nelson entrepreneurial students are the first in the country to scoop multiple excellence awards for their small businesses.
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Ask the experts: how to deal with unruly employees
What should I do about a technically competent and committed employee who adds great value to the company but who is sometimes discourteous, hostile, righteous, threatening and intimidatory towards fellow employees and reporting staff?
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Sunday 30 October 2016
10 tips for eating locally and cutting the energy used to produce your food
Being a "locavore" means choosing food that is grown locally, and is one way that you can help ensure there is more food to go around.
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High Tea Honeys could be your cup of tea
Dusting off her china tea cups has helped Samantha Howarth gain more than 400 friends.
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The self-made billionaires who started with nothing
Not every billionaire was born with a silver spoon in their mouth.
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Real-time tech to revolutionise insurance industry
Rethink posting those takeaways on Instagram: it could put your insurance premiums up.
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Hauraki Gulf hermits swap the rat race for rat traps
Charlie Barnett is unsure if he'll ever be lured back to mainland life.
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New data shows big drop in mortgage registrations
Sellers now face much more of a wait to find a buyer for their properties.
New figures from research firm myvalocity show a significant slowdown in the residential property market.
Year-on-year, the number of new residential mortgage registrations dropped 21 per cent in September.
Auckland had the biggest fall, down 26.2 per cent.
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New figures from research firm myvalocity show a significant slowdown in the residential property market.
Year-on-year, the number of new residential mortgage registrations dropped 21 per cent in September.
Auckland had the biggest fall, down 26.2 per cent.
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A woman has used 20 iPhones to buy a house
A Chinese woman has used 20 iPhones to buy a house.
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Grand Designs NZ: Castle rises above ruins
Everything we know about castles could be applied to this Grand Designs dream. They were always built to provide a safe haven, a place of refuge, and that's exactly what this family is searching.
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Nurture Change business retreat takes off
Business retreat event Nurture Change 2016 kicks off next week as the owners and employees of some of New Zealand's most exciting businesses join experts in Fiji for five days of reflection, relaxation and discussion.
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Saturday 29 October 2016
Stevenson Village, howick, goes up for sale
A long-standing returned servicemen's accommodation village established by one of Auckland's pioneering families from the last century has been placed on the market for sale.
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Lost paradise found in New Plymouth's Pukekura Park
In a secret corner of a beautiful park are 700 orchids which aren't usually there.
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Best Kiwi builds are celebrated at 2016 ADNZ-Resene awards
A new wharemate, or mourning house, has taken out the top honours in the 2016 ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards.
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Canterbury rebuild homes draw praise
A new home for a red-zoned family and an earthquake rebuild are among four Canterbury buildings to have won national architectural recognition.
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My favourite space: Turquoise, orange, lime - and room to relax
Kerry McMillan loves the simplicity of her and husband Bob's purpose-built beach house at Onetangi Beach on Auckland's Waiheke Island. "When we arrive, we just open the doors and windows, put the cushions out, and we're ready to relax."
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Step- by-step guide to creating a stylish climbing frame for your plants
This sturdy and stylish climbing frame will add a sculptural element to your garden, as well as providing support for climbing plants.
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Historic Marlborough convent to fill luxury accommodation gap for rich and famous visitors
Nuns are not known for their lavish lifestyles, but in just weeks a former convent in Marlborough will become the latest luxury hideaway for the rich and famous.
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Looking for the perfect paint colour? Maybe you should check your horoscope
When decorating a home, the sheer amount of options can feel overwhelming: sometimes you just want someone else to decide for you.
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5-minute gardener: What to do this weekend
Get a head start on next spring by sowing biennial bedding plants in trays. Examples are Bellis perennis daisies, pansies, polyanthus, primroses, stock, sweet william, wallflowers and violas.Fertilising spring bulbs will help ensure a bumper crop of flowers next year.
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Best of New Zealand architecture on display in annual awards
The wharemate at Tanatana Marae is cause for celebration rather than mourning, with the structure taking out the SUPREME award winner of the Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) Resene Architectural Design Awards.
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Families out of pocket as ANZ deceased estates department struggles with 'high volumes'
Bereaved families are facing bills of thousands of dollars to pay for the funerals of loved ones, because of a hold-up at the country's largest bank.
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Lotto jackpots to $34 million
Two lucky winners split $1 million but the bumper Powerball jackpot will roll over next week - to $34m.
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NZ's migrant pensioner concerns tackled
Is it fair that migrants can qualify for the pension, courtesy of New Zealand taxpayers, after just 10 years in the country?
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Trick or Treat? Kids get option to hand over their candy for free playtime
One woman is on a mission to take Halloween candy from kids this year.
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Lotto and Powerball most frequent numbers drawn
Lotto's Powerball jackpot has hit $30 million, but what are your chances of actually winning? About one in 38 million.
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Making money from your unused car
A new deal between a car rental company and a peer-to-peer platform is being tipped to give car owners more opportunity to make money by renting out their vehicles when they are not in use.
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89-year-old man gets $25,000 for his car ... nine weeks later
After nine weeks of chasing payment, an elderly man has finally received his money from an Albany car dealer.
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Dear Mrs Salisbury: I think my girlfriend is a food porn addict
Relationship therapist and psychologist Robyn Salisbury tackles another dilemma.
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Shoppers told to 'game the system' to maximise loyalty points
New Zealand shoppers are being urged to give more thought to their credit cards, to maximise their rewards.
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Israeli chef Yael Shochat on the healing power of food
"You want food?" Israeli chef Yael Shochat asks as she whisks into her Auckland restaurant Ima, a little late, a little bleary.
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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's caramelised banana and coconut thick shake
My banana shakes are light, refreshing and use caramelised bananas, which intensifies their flavour. Other roasted fruits such as plums or nectarines would also be delicious and you can use any kind of milk.
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Recipes: Three salads from Ima Cuisine
Three fresh, fragrant salads from the Ima kitchen.
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Pioneering Marlborough winemaker Allan Scott on a life of risk and perseverance
Driving across the manicured grass between rows of gnarled grapevines that have slept soundly through a mild, damp Marlborough winter, Allan Scott suddenly brakes his shiny new ute. Then he breaks into a knowing smile.
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Wellington's drive-in theater Firefly Cinemas up for online sale asking $60,000
Wellington's drive-in cinema is up for sale with an asking price of $60,000.
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Friday 28 October 2016
Lotto: those who won, and watched it all disappear
Ahh, money. Most of us never have enough of it but are constantly told it won't bring us happiness.
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Kiwis are facing a 'double squeeze' from increasing food costs and housing pressure
It's possible to live on a few dollars a day, as one medical student demonstrated this week. What does food really cost though? Stuff delves into the world of prices, the average cost for a family of four, and how it all fits into the disposable income mix.
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Imported Indian rice and spice contain 'worrying' levels of chemicals, says report
New Zealand food safety officials say they will look into an Australian report that some Indian food imports breach safety standards.
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Receivers to close seven NZ Pumpkin Patch stores, 57 job losses
The receivers of troubled child clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch will close seven stores in the next 11 days, which will see 57 job losses.
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Real estate agents put too much pressure on, Kiwis say
Almost a third of New Zealanders think real estate agents are pushy, new data shows.
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Gordon Ramsay rates the worst Halloween treats
Top chef Gordan Ramsay is not afraid to voice his opinion when it comes to food, and Halloween lollies are no exception.
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NZ Symposium of Gastronomy 2016: beef handbags and tripe popcorn
"A collusion between artist, chef and the dissection club."
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Results of the 2016 Marlborough Wine Awards
Members of the Marlborough wine industry gathered in celebration on Thursday night to hear the results of the only wine show held in the region.
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Nod for two Marlborough restaurants and their perfect Silver Fern Farms venison
Two Marlborough restaurants have been acknowledged for their outstanding venison. Reporter Jeffrey Kitt went along to try their lauded dishes.
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Kiwis lavish $800 million a year on dogs - but can we afford it?
Luxury online pet gear seller Animal Outfitters has estimated the annual cost of owning a dog at $1150 to $8260.
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Canines are top-dogs when it comes to household spending on pets
Last year we spent around $1.5 billion on our four million pets, with the vast majority on cats and dogs.
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Five of the best Christmas desserts
Let's be honest, dessert is the highlight of any good Christmas feast. Whether you opt for a traditional pud, pav or trifle, or want to mix it up a bit with something different, we have what you need right here...
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Vanguard to release tobacco and bomb-free funds for KiwiSaver
Giant international fund manager Vanguard is to launch an international share fund excluding tobacco companies and the makers of "controversial" weapons like cluster bombs, land mines and nuclear missiles.
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Insurers back down from rigid sum insured policies
If you own a house, you have probably become used to being asked to put a figure on how much it would cost to rebuild it.
The country's insurers started to move to "sum insured" house policies from full replacement cover about four years ago. That means that instead of paying out whatever it takes to rebuild a house in the event of a disaster, they now ask homeowners to agree in advance what such a repair should cost.
It provides an element of certainty for insurers, and the reinsurers who provide them financial backing for claims. In the case of another earthquake like the ones in Christchurch, for example, they will know much more accurately the scale of what they might be expected to pay out.
One insurer said it also removed a lot of the negotiations that had previously been common when a house had to be rebuilt – things such as people wanting the insurer to shell out for top-of-the-range tiles in kitchens and bathrooms. Having an agreed budget limits those conversations.
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The country's insurers started to move to "sum insured" house policies from full replacement cover about four years ago. That means that instead of paying out whatever it takes to rebuild a house in the event of a disaster, they now ask homeowners to agree in advance what such a repair should cost.
It provides an element of certainty for insurers, and the reinsurers who provide them financial backing for claims. In the case of another earthquake like the ones in Christchurch, for example, they will know much more accurately the scale of what they might be expected to pay out.
One insurer said it also removed a lot of the negotiations that had previously been common when a house had to be rebuilt – things such as people wanting the insurer to shell out for top-of-the-range tiles in kitchens and bathrooms. Having an agreed budget limits those conversations.
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Thursday 27 October 2016
Where not to be this Halloween: New Zealand's most haunted places
Despite being a relatively young country, New Zealand sure has its fair share of spooky spots and ghostly tales. Just in time for Halloween, we uncover some of the most haunted places around the country, from hotels and hospitals to theatres and prisons.
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Inside Auckland homes that have gone all out for Halloween
When Niall Mullin moved to New Zealand eleven years ago, he was surprised to see that his favourite holiday barely registered. With their (then) four-year-old son, he and his wife were determined to bring Halloween to their neighbourhood in Bucklands Beach, southeast of Auckland.
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New awards category aims at getting Marlborough people thinking about the environment
The efforts of gardeners to beautify schools and civic spaces are being celebrated through Nelmac Garden Marlborough this year, with the addition of new categories to the best garden awards.
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A broken Fendalton homestead has a new lease of life
Just a stone's throw from busy Clyde Rd in Christchurch stands an immaculate country homestead set in beautifully landscaped gardens. Fountains quietly splash in the cool shade, brick walls and paths add a quiet formality to well-maintained garden beds and the old home itself looks as though it has solidly stood there undisturbed for generations.
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Taranaki gardeners open their gates for flood of festival visitors
One hundred and sixteen Taranaki gardens will be open to visitors during the region's annual smorgasbord of garden festivals.
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6 great new flowers to plant now
Looking for something fresh and new to add zing to your garden? Here's some of our favourite new plant releases to look out for this spring:
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Need a dog house? Call an architect
An architect-designed industrial-style residence made of Brazilian teak, powder-coated steel and concrete, with custom furnishings. Sounds great, doesn't it?
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What's new for the backyard? 'Intelligent' trampolines and Vegepods
Will an 'intelligent' trampoline that tracks your every move take all the fun out of jumping?
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Grand Designs UK house 'cheapest in the Western hemisphere', says Kevin McCloud
You don't need a whopping budget to appear on Grand Designs – you just need a grand idea.
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10 items you really shouldn't store in the bathroom
Thanks to the humidity and constant change in temperature, your bathroom isn't best place to store these things:
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Nelson Fish Stop owner clashes with council over outdoor dining
A Nelson takeaway shop may have to forfeit its outdoor dining space as compliance issues stack up against the owner's year-long leased car park eatery.
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Budget airline, Wow Air, overhauls Iceland's tourism industry
When Icelandic tech entrepreneur Skuli Mogensen founded the long-haul budget airline WOW air in 2011, its fleet included just three planes serving 12 destinations — at an unheard of price of $99 round-trip.
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Nelson business doubles staff to meet demand
Four new faces have been added to one Nelson business's line up, yet they won't be working from within the region.
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Wednesday 26 October 2016
Kai with Soul: Resourceful uses for that food you have once the 'good stuff' is gone
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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'Unaffordable' Auckland forces teacher out
It will break his heart to leave the school he loves, but science teacher James Aulsford​ is being forced to quit Auckland to afford a home.
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How to make your Lotto windfall last
Day dreaming about what you might spend a major Lotto win on is something of a national pastime.
Many people fantasise about striking it lucky, chucking in their day jobs and buying dream houses, cars, and embarking on endless tropical holidays.
But the experts are warning that, should you find yourself significantly richer come Sunday morning, caution may be required.
Lotto's Powerball has jackpotted to $30 million.
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Many people fantasise about striking it lucky, chucking in their day jobs and buying dream houses, cars, and embarking on endless tropical holidays.
But the experts are warning that, should you find yourself significantly richer come Sunday morning, caution may be required.
Lotto's Powerball has jackpotted to $30 million.
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Auckland Council warns of credit card scam after woman falls victim
Auckland residents are being warned to be vigilant after a woman fell victim to a credit card scam.
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Lotto winner complains to tribunal over real estate deal gone sour
A Christchurch real estate agency and salesperson engaged in unsatisfactory conduct when they helped a Lotto winner buy a house he later sold at a loss, the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal has ruled.
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BNZ expects house prices to flatten, not fall
Anyone holding their breath for a house price collapse might be disappointed, BNZ's chief executive says.
The bank has released its latest financial results, which show cash earnings increased $13 million year-on-year in 2016.
But profit fell $125m to $913m.
Lending volumes increased by $5 billion over the year, or 7.6 per cent.
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The bank has released its latest financial results, which show cash earnings increased $13 million year-on-year in 2016.
But profit fell $125m to $913m.
Lending volumes increased by $5 billion over the year, or 7.6 per cent.
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Where to watch the Melbourne Cup around New Zealand
Dubbed as Australia's "race that stops the nation", there are many ways you can enjoy the festivities of the Melbourne Cup. There are plenty of great venues throughout New Zealand that offer special events or offers: so whether it's fascinators or frivolous bets that tickle your fancy, we've compiled some of the best places to go to.
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Five of Auckland's best Mexican eateries
There's nothing better than sipping on a cold cerveza while enjoying some traditional nachos in the summer sun - or anytime of the year for that matter.
Whether you like the temperature (of your food) hot or mild, there's something for everyone.
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Whether you like the temperature (of your food) hot or mild, there's something for everyone.
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Landlords to offer long-term tenancies?
Picture this: You find the perfect rental property for your family, in a great school zone and near your office.
You put in an application and hear you're approved to sign a lease … for a 10-year term.
In New Zealand at the moment, this is unheard of. While other countries around the world have a culture of long-term renting, most Kiwis sign up for periodic tenancies that can be cancelled with a notice period that is just a matter of weeks.
But now a group of property investors is suggesting a change.
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You put in an application and hear you're approved to sign a lease … for a 10-year term.
In New Zealand at the moment, this is unheard of. While other countries around the world have a culture of long-term renting, most Kiwis sign up for periodic tenancies that can be cancelled with a notice period that is just a matter of weeks.
But now a group of property investors is suggesting a change.
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NZ chefs win silver and bronze at Culinary Olympics in Germany
New Zealand's national chefs team has won silver in the hot kitchen section at the Culinary Olympics in Erfurt Germany.
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Judges award most gold medals to pinot noir at Air New Zealand Wine Awards
Pinot noir has again topped the wine charts, taking out the most medals at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards.
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Americans have just discovered fairy bread and their reactions are hilarious
This week, our American friends discovered fairy bread and we have one question: "Seriously? What took you so long?"
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Home cooks welcome travellers
One of the things that travellers miss most while abroad is perhaps the joy of a home-cooked meal.
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Reporter eats pies for a month, loses eight kilos
A Christchurch man lost eight kilograms in a month living on pies and beer.
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Review: Frasers Cafe & Espresso Bar, Mt Eden
A taste of… Frasers Cafe & Espresso Bar, 434 Mount Eden Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland.
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Four Christmas cake recipes that will go perfectly with tea
We all know Christmas cake is a somewhat divisive treat: you either love it or you hate it.
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Baked ham recipes that will keep the whole family happy
There's nothing like baked ham at Christmas time.
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A $27m Lotto jackpot has been won by a handful of Kiwis before - what did they do?
You could go from renting to riches with tonight's Lotto jackpot of $27 million.
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Hopgoods rated as second best restaurant in NZ by Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice
A Nelson restaurant has earned second place on a top 10 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award list.
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New Zealand businesses slow to take up cyber insurance
Very few small businesses have purchased cyber attack insurance, despite almost one in five experiencing an attack, a new survey shows.
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Xero boss Rod Drury hosting new conference for company founders
A group of entrepreneurs are putting their heads together to create a forum and voice for New Zealand company founders.
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Toilet seat up or down? Here's what most people think
It's the little things - lights left on, dirty dishes left out or TV volume too loud - that turn a perfect living situation into a battle.
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The sub-quarter-acre dream: pop the property bubble with a tiny house
Living life the tiny way could help pop the Kiwi property bubble.
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How to create eerie yet elegant Halloween decor
Halloween doesn't all have to be about blood, guts and gore. There are many ways you can carve out a creepy look that's also frighteningly enchanting.
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14 fabulous festive settings to inspire your Christmas table
Stylists agree: if you are only going do one decorative thing for Christmas day, it should be a fabulous table setting.
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Upcycling furniture - the experts have a go at restoration for a good cause
Two Auckland designers are showing their skills in furniture restoration, and it's all in a good cause.
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Why shouldn't men should have flowers in their home?
OPINION: Stylists and etiquette experts have spoken at length about what single men need to know about art, how they should behave in their kitchens and bathrooms, what furniture might suit their style. But these advice-givers seldom mention flowers.
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2016 Bach of the Year Golden Piwa Awards: New Zealand's best baches revealed
Ah... the humble Kiwi bach. Somewhere to hang up the work boots, kick back and relax.
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Remuera Arts and Crafts beauty designed by Sholto Smith for sale
This landmark Arts and Crafts-style home in Remuera Road, Auckland has come on the market for the first time in nearly 40 years.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's incredible final work is for sale for $5 million
The very last residence that Frank Lloyd Wright designed, the Norman Lykes Home, is a marvellous residential example of the architect's late-career style, as exemplified by the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
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Todd Blackadder warns All Blacks of Irish threat to record run
Todd Blackadder has warned the All Blacks that Ireland are capable of stopping their record run.
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House of the week: A luxury Christchurch renovation
When someone bills themselves a "fabulous failure" and has published an autobiography with that title, you've got to want to see their house. But although Nicolette Connors' distinctive Cape Cod-style home in Christchurch does resemble an upturned boat from the outside, there is no evidence of any shipwreck inside.
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Tuesday 25 October 2016
BNZ customers hit by five-hour online outage
BNZ customers have been unable to access their mobile and internet banking for much of the afternoon.
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Lending becoming more difficult as NZ banks clamp down
Lending is becoming more difficult to get for many people as banks exercise more caution.
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Cheap eats: Top meals for $10 in Auckland, Christchurch, Waikato and Wellington
Nowadays you need to scout just a little bit harder for good food at 10-bucks-and-under because quite a few of the tried-and-true $10 meal deals have inched up to the $12 mark. Here's our serving of some local cheap-eats still hitting the spot.
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Recipes and drink matches by Leslie Hottiaux and Mo Koski from Apero
Apero is the sort of spot you can pop into for a glass of wine and a snack and be out the door in an hour, or stretch the dining experience into a long, leisurely one, depending on your mood. Ismo "Mo" Koski will look after you either way – his wine list is thoughtfully chosen, with plenty of interesting options at all price points, and his knowledge and passion shines through. He's more than happy to open the odd special bottle, even if you're just after a glass. Simplicity and quality are the hallmarks of Apero, a cosy and casual brick-walled, wooden-floored joint on K Rd. Co-owner (and Koski's partner) is Leslie Hottiaux (ex-The Grove, above right), who turns out consistently excellent food. Hottiaux was recently judged the Pacific's best young chef, and competed in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Grand Finale in Milan in October.
- Cuisine Good Food Guide 2016 (Apero received one hat and won the Negociants New Zealand Best Wine Experience award).
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- Cuisine Good Food Guide 2016 (Apero received one hat and won the Negociants New Zealand Best Wine Experience award).
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Take up the challenge: make Cuisine's panna cotta Christmas baubles
Sarah Tuck: "I made two different flavours of panna cotta and one jelly, which I layered in 120ml-capacity hard plastic whisky ball ice moulds – I used Tovolo, which I got online. It's important to leave each layer to set in the fridge for at least an hour, preferably two, before adding another. These panna cottas are made to be sturdier than the traditional recipe – if you're serving in a glass, or turning out from a ramekin, reduce the gelatine to five sheets. In hot weather, or for long-lasting baubles, increase to seven sheets. Each recipe makes 540ml. The loops were pulled off Christmas decorations and poked into the panna cotta."
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Six months on, Bill English demands more information on debt to income ratios
The Reserve Bank has issued a formal request for approval to introduce debt to income (DTI) ratios on lending, amid claims the Government will seek to delay or weaken the restrictions.
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Lotto jackpot: What properties could you buy if you win this week's $27 million?
Lotto's jackpot will hit $27 million this week. Granted, it's not the highest it's ever been but $27m is still a lot of money.
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Money tip: Struggling at 25? You'll be twice as wealthy at 35
When you're 20-something, getting some money runs on the board can seem impossible. A little like your legs are stuck in "just-starting-out" cement.
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Vegetable stand-ins for carbs have hit the mainstream
In the annals of the world's biggest lies, somewhere in the vicinity of "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" and "I was totally against the war in Iraq," ranks this whopper: "Zucchini noodle recipes will make you forget all about pasta."
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Red Bull heirs: The Thailand family with 11 billionaires
The 38km leap from the edge of space to the sands of New Mexico was vintage Red Bull.
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'Zombify your pizza': Hell Pizza to start serving brains for free
While Hell Pizza is well known for pushing people's food boundaries, brains might be the wildest treat yet.
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Thousands of NZ customers switched power company through winter
Big winter power bills have prompted many New Zealand households to see if they can get a better deal on their electricity.
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Woman sues KFC for $28m after chicken bucket isn't filled to top
Fast food never quite matches up to the poster, but a US grandmother is taking extreme action over an understuffed KFC chicken bucket - suing the company for US$20 million (NZ$28 million).
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Same funds, higher fees: KiwiSaver fund supermarket's fee differences revealed
KiwiSavers with hundreds of millions of dollars invested could cut their fees by staying with the same fund manager, but switching scheme.
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Should you be splitting your mortgage?
Doing the mortgage splits has real benefits for homeowners who learn how.
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Heritage and views draw new owner to historic Wakefield property
When Clayton Munting first saw the house at 403 Wakefield Quay, he knew it would be the perfect place for his young family to call home.
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Rugs inspired by satellite images can turn your floor into Google Earth
Have you ever looked out the window of an airplane and wondered how you could incorporate those endless patchworks of green, brown and blue into your home decor?
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Got a draught-free home? You'll need to watch out for mould....
New houses are snugger than ever before, thanks to the increased use of aluminium joinery and sheet linings for walls and ceilings. But while draught-free homes are good in many ways - they also come with a downside: a tendency to mould. New research shows that over half of Kiwi homes homes have visible mould.
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Want to live in a haunted house?
How do you sell a house with a ghostly reputation?
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Melbourne sheep farm in Australia's fastest growing suburb sells for $101m
An Australian couple have hit a farming jackpot, walking away from their sheep farm in Melbourne with A$95 million ($NZD101m).
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Rare Sir Ian Athfield-designed house in seaside suburb on market for first time in more than 40 years
When it was first built, Sir Ian Athfield's radical design for a house in Days Bay was met with raised eyebrows from some neighbours.
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Black and white bathroom comes with black taps, shower and toilet
Black never goes out of fashion, but it is now appearing where it's least expected.
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Moving? Here's 10 traditions to bring good luck to your new home.
AVOID A RAINY DAY:
Before you pack up your house and move on to the next, make sure it's not a rainy day. Some people believe it's bad luck to move when it's raining, plus all your boxes will get wet.
A PINCH OF SALT:
Once you're in your new house some traditions suggest sprinkling a pinch of salt into every room will ward off evil spirits. After 24 hours, vacuum up the salt (and spirits).
READ MORE:
*Superstitious? Here's 8 things to avoid in your own home
*Things you should never have in your home after you turn 30
*Being the perfect house guest
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Before you pack up your house and move on to the next, make sure it's not a rainy day. Some people believe it's bad luck to move when it's raining, plus all your boxes will get wet.
A PINCH OF SALT:
Once you're in your new house some traditions suggest sprinkling a pinch of salt into every room will ward off evil spirits. After 24 hours, vacuum up the salt (and spirits).
READ MORE:
*Superstitious? Here's 8 things to avoid in your own home
*Things you should never have in your home after you turn 30
*Being the perfect house guest
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'The leaning tower of San Francisco': Scandal as 58-storey high-rise for the city's well-heeled sinks
Pamela Buttery noticed something peculiar six years ago while practising golf putting in her 57th-floor apartment at the luxurious Millennium Tower.
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Venture Up youth accelerator heading to Auckland
A youth entrepreneurship programme is expanding to Auckland for its third intake next year.
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DIY makeup videos lead to global recognition for Taranaki woman Annalee Muggeridge
Annalee Muggeridge just fell into the career that has gained her more than 90,000 followers from around the world.
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Eketahuna pub company ordered to pay $32,000 to former staff members
A company owned by a woman who took over a small Tararua town's only pub has been ordered to pay a dozen former staff more than $30,000.
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Monday 24 October 2016
Research shows hope for Maori women's money lives.
A report into Maori women's money management makes grim reading, but behind the words lies a more uplifting story.
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A Lady Butcher making strides in the restaurant game
Charcuterie came about as a means of preservation, but the art itself has been preserved for its flavour. The reason we love this kind of meat is because of the fermentation that happens as the meat steeps in its environment. The final product unleashes meaty, umami flavours upon the palate and has us going back for more.
When envisaging the artist who puts such delights together, one couldn't be blamed for picturing a thick-wristed butcher – Bill, perhaps, or is it Roger? Not the maker of these meaty treats – they come from the more delicate hands of Hannah Miller. "I'm not trying to be as good as the men," Hannah says. "I'm trying to be myself."
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Hannah has been making her bresaola (cured beef), capicola (also called coppa, made from pork neck), and pancetta (cured pork belly) out of the kitchen of Apero in central Auckland for just a few months. Going by the name A Lady Butcher, she has already attracted the attention of some top chefs, and her products are on the menu at Apero now.
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When envisaging the artist who puts such delights together, one couldn't be blamed for picturing a thick-wristed butcher – Bill, perhaps, or is it Roger? Not the maker of these meaty treats – they come from the more delicate hands of Hannah Miller. "I'm not trying to be as good as the men," Hannah says. "I'm trying to be myself."
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Hannah has been making her bresaola (cured beef), capicola (also called coppa, made from pork neck), and pancetta (cured pork belly) out of the kitchen of Apero in central Auckland for just a few months. Going by the name A Lady Butcher, she has already attracted the attention of some top chefs, and her products are on the menu at Apero now.
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Manāki: New Zealand's first sustainably produced whitebait
For a food often lauded as a Kiwi icon, not much is known about whitebait here. As we munch happily on a whitebait fritter or three, how many of us realise four of the five whitebait species are threatened? Whitebait, you see, are the juvenile form of the native freshwater fish inangi, kÅaro, banded kÅkopu, giant kÅkopu and shortjaw kÅkopu, and all but the banded kÅkopu are declining.
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Sunday 23 October 2016
Opinion: We're setting off on an expedition to climb a mountain of debt
Blake Crayton-Brown accidentally started hunting for his first home in September. This is his fourth opinion piece about the trials and tribulations of trying to get a foot on the property ladder.
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Grand Designs NZ: The French connection
Take two styley perfectionists with a love of all things French, give them a whopping budget and put them in Ponsonby, and you have a recipe for a great Grand Designs story.
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Prince Albert buys Philadelphia home of mum Grace Kelly
The Philadelphia home where Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly grew up and accepted a marriage proposal from Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1955 is now in the hands of the royal family.
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Garden of the week: A Rangitikei beauty
Rathmoy is one of New Zealand's finest and best-kept garden secrets. Located just east of the central Rangitikei town of Hunterville, it's the result of 50 years' work by its creator, Susanna Grace, though she modestly insists she couldn't have done it without the support of her husband Christopher, a farmer.
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Celebrity houses you can visit without an invite
Want an insight into how celebrities live? Across the globe there are quite a number of celebrity homes that will welcome you in without an invite - for a price.
Although Prince was renowned for his privacy, he was open to throwing the doors open to his Paisley Park home for parties. These days the legendary musician's home is open on selected dates to visitors from around the world.
Located in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and built in 1987 for US$10 million (NZ$14 million), Paisley Park includes two recording studios, a dance rehearsal hall, a performance space, offices, and accommodation.
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Although Prince was renowned for his privacy, he was open to throwing the doors open to his Paisley Park home for parties. These days the legendary musician's home is open on selected dates to visitors from around the world.
Located in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and built in 1987 for US$10 million (NZ$14 million), Paisley Park includes two recording studios, a dance rehearsal hall, a performance space, offices, and accommodation.
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Cleaning product company The Green Stuff listed for sale with $1 reserve
A Feilding couple have come up with a unique exit strategy for their cleaning product business by listing it on Trade Me with a $1 reserve.
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Hawke's Bay the perfect place to base Kiwigarden business
A former All Black captain and his wife are reaping the rewards of owning a business in the Hawke's Bay fruit bowl.
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Saturday 22 October 2016
'Craft crisps' driving Kiwis to consume $150 million a year in potato chips
Kiwis are spending $150m a year on potato chips with a growing market for specialty flavours.
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Something's brewing for thousands of beer-starved drinkers
Some cold comfort could be coming for tens of thousands of gluten-intolerant beer drinkers this summer from crafty brewers.
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Sweden's St Erik's Brewery creates exclusive, expensive chips
These chips are a far cry from classic salt and vinegar chips, both in price and apparently quality.
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Can't be bothered making dinner? The rise of convenience foods
Meals subscription business Woop is getting ready to deliver an entire Kiwi Christmas dinner in a box this festive season.
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Modern etiquette: My husband and I always end up fighting when we do DIY. How can we avoid this?
A wise confidant once said to me, "There's a divorce waiting to happen between the second and third coats of paint".
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The beginner's guide to starting a vege garden: getting rid of weeds
What makes a weed? To some, a dandelion is a common lawn weed; to others it's a herb that can be eaten or transformed into dandelion wine. Then there are the garden escapees, pretty ornamentals that have turned feral. The most basic definition of a weed is a plant growing where it isn't wanted. They tend to grow quickly and spread vigorously, either by seed or rhizomes and underground roots.
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An expert guide to planting tomato seedlings
If there's one crop that turns every Kiwi into a gardener, it's tomatoes. Even people who don't go near the garden for the other 51 weekends of the year have a rush of blood to the head over Labour weekend and rush off to the garden centre for a couple of 'Sweet 100' to pop into a pot.
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At my place: Radio host Jay-Jay Harvey's Westmere villa
Radio host Jay-Jay Harvey lives in Auckland's central suburb Westmere with her husband and co-host Dom and their 13-year-old son, Seven.
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Five-minute gardener: What to do in the garden over Labour weekend
EDIBLES
Though traditionally Labour weekend is when the likes of tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes, peppers and pumpkins are planted out, the more prudent might like to wait a week or two until the weather is more settled and all danger of frost is past.
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Though traditionally Labour weekend is when the likes of tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes, peppers and pumpkins are planted out, the more prudent might like to wait a week or two until the weather is more settled and all danger of frost is past.
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Beginner's guide to starting a vege garden: beating pests
It's disappointing when your crops are taste-tested by insects before you get a look-in or plants start to blacken before your eyes. To keep your garden healthy, prevention is far better than cure. Well-fed and watered plants growing in the conditions that suit them best will be more resistant to disease. Keeping a watchful eye out for the first signs of disease or insect activity allows you to take remedial action before the problem gets too bad.
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It's official: Pink and grey are back
It is often said of fashion, if you wait long enough everything comes back into vogue – and it's a saying that could apply to interior design just as much as apparel.
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Good Grazing snack box delivery business is 'My Food Bag of snacks'
Most of us have experienced the 3pm slump, where we reach for the chocolate to stave off hunger, only to regret it later.
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Friday 21 October 2016
Restaurant's vegan brisket riles Texas barbecue traditionalists
There's nothing more Texan than brisket, 10 gallon hats and cowboy boots.
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British American Tobacco offers to buy Reynolds in US$47 billion deal
British American Tobacco (BAT) has offered to buy Reynolds American in a 65.5 billion (US$47b) cash-and-stock deal.
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'Treasured delicacy' makes Westport Whitebait Festival a success
More than 1000 people have chowed down on the West Coast's most "treasured delicacy" as a popular festival returns for the second year in a row.
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Marlborough wine company Spy Valley Wines asks for help naming its new vineyard
A Marlborough wine company with an espionage theme is calling on members of the public to help name their new vineyard.
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How to accumulate and save with AA Smartfuel
The key to maximising AA Smartfuel's​ accumulated discounts is to make several smaller fuel purchases, according to AA.
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Single people facing struggle to service mortgages
Ask the average single person what potential benefit there might be in hooking up with a significant other, and they probably won't say "buying a house".
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Take action to avoid KiwiSaver disappointment at 65
You've signed up to KiwiSaver and 3 per cent of your pay is being whisked away every fortnight. Sometimes you might even read the emails you get from your provider, giving you an update on the markets and the fortunes of your own finances. Retirement savings sorted, right?
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The cute food trend taking over Hong Kong
The latest food trend to come out of Hong Kong is so adorable, it's been named just that: "adorable eats".
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Hamilton now home to cult drink of 2016
Turmeric lattes, the cult drink of 2016, have made it to Hamilton.
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Trade Me Property data shows no rise in rents for third consecutive month
A rental crunch may be looming for tenants, landlords are warning.
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Global wine shortfall but wine drinkers won't be stung
Bad weather which has hit wine production in Europe and South America will probably not result in higher prices in local stores, but it may offer New Zealand exporters good opportunities in overseas markets.
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Jamie Oliver promises a New Zealand restaurant is on the horizon
Jamie Oliver says the failed attempt to open his Wellington restaurant earlier this year "might be the best thing that ever happened".
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Lakeman Brewery claims another medal
Every beer in Lakeman Brewing's sample beer box – known as "the hairy box" – has now won a prize at national beer competitions this year.
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How a desperate Kiwi mother took a risk and opened her own food business - Kiwi Kai
People have a lot of different things to thank for changing their fortunes - for Reni Gargiulo it was raw fish.
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When price doesn't matter: How we're tricked into needlessly spending hundreds of dollars
Higher prices doesn't mean better quality, a shopping expert says. No matter how cool that box looks, she says the only way to find out what's best is to do some research.
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A warm, dry house begins with outdoor maintenance
Spring cleaning is a more serious business than simply washing the windows and linen for Nelson Lebo.
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Christchurch woman pinching herself after winning free house in Rolleston
Karen Cuttance was lost for words and a bit tearful when she realised she had won a house.
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Design Space: Popular bloggers Bibby and Brady on boho
Every week we ask a Kiwi interior expert to tell us what they're loving now and how to use it. This week it's Hawke's Bay interior designers and bloggers Vic Bibby and Dael Brady.
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It's Labour Weekend and time for some DIY property maintenance
There's nothing like a long weekend in spring to draw you outdoors. But what greets you? Long grass, for sure, as well as a new crop of weeds, mossy paths, dirty walls and a neglected barbecue.
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Movie mash-up: Fifty Shades Greater is the trailer spoof you've been waiting for
It's the touching story of a man who's love of the game hides a deep, dark, slightly racy, secret.
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Plant now: It's the right time to start growing a giant pumpkin
Growing giant pumpkins has become a vegetable sport, with serious growers sometimes paying as much as $1000 for a single seed from a proven award-winning pumpkin.
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How will these dedicated Francophiles fare on Grand Designs?
It's a couple of Francophiles in the spotlight in Grand Designs NZ this Sunday. Ponsonby ones, who have a passion for all things Parisienne.
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What to do next to keep your New World Little Garden crops alive
The Little Garden promotion run by New World supermarkets comes to an end this Sunday.
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Five edibles to plant this weekend (that aren't tomatoes)
Labour Weekend is the traditional time to plant tomatoes but they're not the only veges to be thinking about. It's your last chance for new potatoes on Christmas Day. Think ahead for summer salads too.Here are five easy crops to plant now.
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Barbara Valintine's French-inspired garden brings her joy
A French-inspired courtyard garden in Eltham is a work of love. Virginia Winder meets a once-reluctant gardener who has been transformed.
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Interior of the Year supreme winner: Just like a Moroccan palace in the Waikato
A Waikato conservatory with the exotic vibe of a Moroccan palace has taken our top honours in NZ House & Garden's Interior of the Year awards. Angela Kemp won the "out of the ordinary" category and was judged supreme winner for what the judges described as a "tranquil, stylish oasis".
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Papakura Configure Express members claim refund demands going unanswered
Members of the women's gym Configure Express in Papakura, Auckland, say they are still waiting for refunds, more than two months after it closed.
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Nelson bar named best Guinness pub in South Island
A Father Ted-style video series on Facebook has helped Smugglers Pub and Cafe become the best Guinness bar in the South Island, and the third best in the country.
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Thursday 20 October 2016
Boom time for property owners on outskirts of Auckland
Owners of rural land on the outskirts of Auckland are getting set to cash in – in some cases making hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit in less than a year.
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Marlborough's Escape to Picton restaurant and bar lashes out at TripAdvisor critics
A restaurateur has been slamming online critics with feisty responses - but with the tourist season kicking off, the jury is out on whether this is the best way to respond.
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The psychology behind why that smashed avocado costs $22
If you feel like you're being manipulated by that $4.50 large flat white or $4.99 packet of biscuits, then there is probably a deliberate reason why.
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Peter Townsend: International visitors - Can we cope?
OPINION: It is very clear that New Zealand, and the South Island in particular, is on the verge of an exponential increase in international visitors.
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Timaru 'foodie' finds butcher's lost prize in pub
In an extraordinary quinella of coincidences a Timaru 'foodie' came across his Timaru butcher's lost sausage prize certificate on the floor of a pub in Auckland.
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Is it a good idea to break your fixed-term loan to take a better deal?
OPINION: I recently contacted my bank about the possibility of paying off a chunk of my mortgage early.
We were moving house and thought – wrongly, as it turned out – we might be able to reduce our mortgage in the process.
We asked about paying off a $50,000 on a loan we fixed two years ago at 6.25 per cent. (Not the best decision I've ever made.)
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We were moving house and thought – wrongly, as it turned out – we might be able to reduce our mortgage in the process.
We asked about paying off a $50,000 on a loan we fixed two years ago at 6.25 per cent. (Not the best decision I've ever made.)
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John Key opens $8 million Zealong visitor centre and production plant
The only view of tea fields in New Zealand can now be viewed from an $8 million building.
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Napier car dealer told to pay up after selling dodgy vehicle
A secondhand car dealer has been ordered to pay up after he sold a dodgy vehicle that lasted only 20 days.
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Don't call it a KiwiSaver contributions 'holiday', expert says
It's time to overhaul the rules around KiwiSaver contribution "holidays" as the number taking them continues to rise, the Commission for Financial Capability will tell the Government.
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/85515784/Don-t-call-it-a-KiwiSaver-contributions-holiday-expert-says
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What's new: 46 & York Cloudy Bay pop-up
A taste of… 46 & York, 46 Parnell Rd, Parnell.
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'Mortgage tilt' and why you might never pay off your house in a low-inflation economy
OPINION: Anyone would have thought Philip Lowe had it made. Australia's new Reserve Bank governor has taken the helm at a time when the Bank's traditional enemy, high inflation, is dead. He says he is the first to have done so. Yet he is worried by the fruits of that success.
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'Chicken AM': KFC launches a breakfast menu
KFC is launching a "Chicken AM" meal deal including a choice of three breakfast buns, a hashbrown, and a coffee.
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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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Lewis Road Creamery and Whittaker's release chocolate butter
Lewis Road Creamery have paired up with Whittaker's in a bid to re-create the supermarket storm that hit when they released chocolate milk in 2014.
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Recipe: Botswana Butchery's mushroom and ricotta crepes
A substantial vegetarian dish to eat anytime of the day. Great by themselves, the crepes are even better when served with a French Puy lentil salad.The crepes can be made ahead and frozen, ready to take out and use later.
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Recipe: Botswana Butchery's Rib-Eye of Beef
A meat thermometer is a reassuring piece of kitchen equipment, especially when you are cooking larger cuts of meat.
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Restaurant review: PappaRich, Wellington
When the new PappaRich Malaysian Delights franchise opened opposite the Hotel InterContinental last month, I have to admit to the same skepticism I'd feel for any fast food chain.But sitting down to their curry laksa, I was pleasantly surprised.
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Cheese the flavour of the month
We're sitting in the sunshine eating buffalo cheese in the Whangaripo Valley, and 37 sturdy water buffalos are watching curiously from the adjacent paddock.
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Wednesday 19 October 2016
Queenstown boutique Goddess closes as rent rises push small businesses out
Queenstown fashion institution Goddess is set to close as commercial rents – up to $1700 a square metre annually – force smaller businesses to re-evaluate their position in the market.
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Cafes baking up good results in people's choice cafe awards
Three Taranaki cafes are in the running to take out a prize in the country's cafe awards.
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Fun DIY ideas that will appeal to the kids this Labour Weekend
Summer's coming – you can smell it on the breeze. As our thoughts turn to the outdoors this Labour Weekend, maybe we could plan a little DIY with the kids.
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Bookshelves: Display your personality
If you're a voracious reader, you probably love walking into someone's house and seeing shelves of books, photographs and objects. It's a sure sign of a kindred spirit. More than just a place to stack your favourite reads, a wall of open shelves or a stand-alone bookcase can be a great place to show off your unique style when you add objects and photos to make it a personal statement.
Here are some design ideas to curate your own standout display:
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Here are some design ideas to curate your own standout display:
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Justin Bieber moves into Billionaire's Row with a new London address
It's not exactly the setting where you can imagine lots of giggly, ditzy teenage girls hanging out to get a glimpse of their idol.
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