Dry lands: Australian garden styles you'll love to steal

Summer is here - and it looks like it's going to be a warm one. So it makes sense to plant with these conditions in mind.

Weather forecasters are predicting a weak La Nina, which means warm, wet conditions in the north and hot, dry weather on the east coast of both islands.

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Chef's home kitchen is a double whammy with no expense spared

It's impossible not to make a mess when you're preparing a fabulous dinner party. But do you really want everyone to see this as they gather round the island for a drink before dinner?

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15 creative 'Elf on the Shelf' ideas to steal this December

In some families, Elf on the Shelf is an essential part of the Christmas build up.

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Finding light in interesting places

Car wont start? No problem – it will probably make a fetching side lamp or hanging light.

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Wondrous 'Star Wars' house in rainforest sells before no-reserve auction

All eyes were on this one, but the no-reserve auction of the "Star Wars" house in the Queensland rainforest never happened.

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10 ways to remove stubborn stains from your clothing

These stains could make you weep with frustration. Never fear, help is at hand. Here are our tips on how to tackle these troublesome stains.

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Waste disposers: Five things you are probably doing wrong

Turning on the waste disposer is part of the clean-up ritual after a meal. But are you doing it right?

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5 ways to add pattern with flair

Pattern is a great and effective way to add interest to your space. But adding pattern to your home means you have some decisions to make. Do you want to go all out or simply and subtly add a bit of pattern? The choice is yours 

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How to buy art online without getting stung

Browse through Trademe or eBay and there is a vast array of art (although some may debate this label) for sale.

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10 ways to decorate your Xmas tree

Are you a strategic decorator or do you prefer a festive randomness? 

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Community comes together to renovate chronically ill girl's home

A Nelson family with a chronically ill teen is in disbelief over the community's generosity after tradies and volunteers joined forces to revamp their family home.

It has taken 10 days, more than 80 workers and close to $55,000 worth of materials to revamp the Perrone family's Nelson home - but the renovation has also fixed the family's spirit.

Tears of joy and disbelief rolled down the cheeks of mother Elizabeth Perrone and her family of when they walked through their newly-renovated house for the first time on Tuesday night.

The family of eight has spent the past 23 years living in the run-down property looking after their chronically ill daughter.

READ MORE: Tradies join forces to help renovate sick girl's bathroom

Bernadette was born with Ivemark syndrome, a condition that affects her organs, bones and arteries.

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House of the week: Christmas at a sunny Whangapoua bach

For Hamish and Fiona Cameron and their family, Christmas spells beach holidays. And not just any beach. They have both – separately, together and later with their children – been holidaying at Whangapoua in the Coromandel for as long as they can remember. They probably couldn't tell you when they first met; their families have always been friends. 

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Review: Daikoku, Hamilton

A taste of… Daikoku, Bryce Street, Hamilton.

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Review: Mediterranean Foods Trattoria and Deli, Wellington

A taste of… Mediterranean Foods Trattoria and Deli, 42 Constable Street Newtown, Wellington.

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Nelda Nooven shares her favourite things about the Waikato

Nelda Nooyen might have been born and raised in the Waikato, but the legacy of her Croatian parents and grandparents is firmly embedded.

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Cafe chat: Park Ranger eatery opens in Christchurch

The new Park Ranger cafe at 114 Riccarton Rd in Christchurch has taken inspiration from its name and run with the theme. There are picnic blankets piled near the door, park benches in the tree-lined courtyard and its menu is decorated with images from old New Zealand national park posters. 

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Recipes: Cranberry & white chocolate bites, fruitcake, and shortbread

Many people feel compelled to get into the kitchen at this time of year, driven by the school fair, the work morning tea, or the looming threat of December 25.

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Review: Fush, Christchurch

A taste of... Fush, 104 The Runway, Christchurch. 

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Recipe: Pappardelle Alla Pescatora from Cosa Nostra



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Neat places to enjoy eating outside

Neat Places looks at some of the best hospitality spots to enjoy al fresco dining.

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Recipe: Lamb Kofta Pita Pockets with Sumac Yoghurt

LAMB KOFTA PITA POCKETS WITH SUMAC YOGHURT

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Happy hour: Last orders for liquid lunches?

A generation ago, people on lunch breaks would imbibe alcoholic beverages like there was no – well, no work to return to.

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Most expensive brand 5300 times pricier: Companies tapping New Zealander's willingness to pay for bottled water

Consumers are rarely willing to pay thousands of times more for a slightly more convenient, slightly better-tasting product.

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Inn key to room where Marilyn Monroe stayed sells for $185

The key to a room at the Connecticut hotel where Marilyn Monroe stayed in 1956 while dating playwright Arthur Miller has sold for $185 (US$131).

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New app reveals the most sustainable fish to eat

Suffering fish species in New Zealand waters may get a boost from a new mobile app.

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Tower Insurance plans to split Canterbury Earthquake claims into separate company

Insurance company Tower plans to ring-fence its remaining Canterbury earthquake claims in a separate business.

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Feilding's Amayjen Restaurant head chef a finalist for national award

Feilding can lay claim to one of New Zealand's top chefs after Amayjen Restaurant head chef and co-owner Andrew May was selected as a finalist for a national award.

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Should chimneys be removed from Kiwi homes?

In the wake of the recent earthquakes, awareness is rising over the risks chimneys pose to New Zealand housing.

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Goldie house sold before auction

The Upland Road, Remuera house once owned by renowned New Zealand painter Charles Frederick Goldie has been sold.

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Bringing the family home for Christmas

Gathering the family for a relaxing celebration in their spacious Ilam home is the essence of Christmas for Christchurch couple Louise Chappell and Steve Riordan

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Ring in Christmas: 10 festive wreaths

Whether it's made out of fairy lights, flowers, wire or Christmas baubles, there's a Christmas wreath for every style. 

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House with high hedge maze is straight out of a storybook

Trimming the hedge will take on a whole new meaning for the new owners of this property near Tunbridge Wells in Kent, UK – the farm comes with a fantastic 2.4m-high hedge maze that's guaranteed to stump the keenest puzzle enthusiast.

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Late Sir Paul Holmes' multi-million dollar Hawke's Bay mansion sold

The multimillion-dollar home of the late Sir Paul Holmes has sold for an undisclosed amount.

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The best foxgloves for Kiwi gardens, and how to look after them

Foxgloves are the classic choice to add height, heft and delicacy to an English cottage-style garden -  but they are not without their issues.

All parts of the plant are poisonous, the pink and white ones are consummate seeders and the fat rosettes of leaves have a habit of taking over from some of your more precious border plants.

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House plagiarism - a form of flattery or poor taste?

They say imitation is a form of flattery, but when it comes to your biggest asset, it's not likely to be appreciated.

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How to arrange your pillows? Think about your decor and domestic routine...

How many pillows do you have on your bed? And how do you arrange them? 

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Real Housewife's reno wins TIDA award

The stunning Coatesville house renovated by Real Housewives of Auckland star Michelle Blanchard and her husband Dave has won a TIDA New Zealand award.

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6 things you didn't think you could put in your washing machine

PILLOWS
You can put down and fiberfill pillows in the washing machine. Wash two at a time in a warm-water gentle cycle and ensure all soap is washed out by adding an extra cold-water rinse and spin. To keep the pillows fluffy, throw them in the dryer on a low heat with a few dryer balls.

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* Natural cleaning hacks that really work
* 11 clever ways to conceal your laundry 
* Pre-Christmas clean-out tips: when to keep it, when to throw it away 

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Website encourages shoppers to buy online while staying local

A website is encouraging Christmas shoppers to support family businesses by making it easier to find small shops around New Zealand online.

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Thrifty developers should go modular: Matrix Homes

An Upper Hutt building company is raising its sights by planning to build New Zealand's first modular high-rise.

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Council still won't have a bar of bar's beam

Disagreement with a local council over an exposed beam in a new Tokoroa restaurant and bar continues to prevent its opening.

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Stars Wars fans seek out smaller cinemas as big complexes close after earthquake

Star Wars fans could be forced to seek out cinemas far, far away – well, Upper Hutt at least – with two of Wellington's biggest complexes closed by earthquake damage.

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Chinese-made $100 billion city near Singapore 'scares everybody'

The landscaped lawns and flowering shrubs of Country Garden Holdings Company's huge property showroom in southern Malaysia end abruptly at a small wire fence. Beyond, a desert of dirt stretches into the distance, filled with cranes and piling towers that the Chinese developer is using to build a US$100 billion city in the sea.

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Couple turn to crowdfunding to open sushi conveyor belt restaurant

A New Plymouth sushi restaurant is asking its customers to invest up to $250,000 in the city's first sushi conveyer belt restaurant.

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Plans to demolish Reading Cinema car park due this week

Neighbouring businesses affected by the quake-condemned Reading Cinema car park hope to know later this week whether they can re-enter their premises.

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How social media has changed the way we eat

A few scant years ago you could safely sit down to brunch with your mates with not a single picture being snapped. Even in the first several years of social media taking over our lives, photographing your food was still a bit of a social taboo, slightly embarrassing.

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Venezuela's bolivar currency so devalued it no longer fits in wallets

It's not easy to find someone who still uses a wallet in Venezuela, where inflation is expected to reach 720 per cent this year and the biggest bill - 100 bolivars - is worth about NZ7c on the black market.

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Kiwi celebrities to bake Christmas mince pies for charity

Fancy a batch of Christmas mince pies baked by Hilary Barry? How about an Al Brown special?

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Beer enthusiasts learn about the science behind brewing at a Massey course

Beer enthusiasts from throughout New Zealand converged on Massey University to learn about the science behind making a good beer. 

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Rob Stock: My Donald Trump money lesson

OPINION: Donald Trump made a monkey of the media.

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Unexpected customer boom for food truck in the middle of nowhere

It seems like a mirage, but despite being in the middle of, well, nowhere, the signs for hot coffee and food are real.

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A Who's who of Hollywood stars have lived in this Beverly Hills house

A Beverly Hills estate with a colourful cast of Hollywood characters in its history is on the market, priced at NZ$32.4 million or for lease at NZ$142,000 a month.

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Best kitchen in the world beats three Kiwi contenders

A luxurious kitchen in Sussex has beaten three Kiwi finalists in the prestigious SBID International Design Excellence Awards in the UK.

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Russell Fransham's Northland garden is the one he dreamed of as a child

Growing plants has been a passion all my life, a legacy of growing up on the family farm in Waikato. My grandparents and parents were all passionate gardeners who never stopped being excited about the beauty of trees and gardens.

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Tamahere villa wins Master Builders renovation award

Incorporating new technology while retaining historic character has earned a Tamahere villa the Supreme Renovation of the Year award in the Registered Master Builders 2016 House of the Year competition.

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Ask the expert: Cashflow problems can be resolved with a bit of planning

OPINION: Q: I own and manage a small business and we always seem to have cashflow problems, and lately they are getting worse. How can I get on top of this ongoing cashflow issue once and for all?

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Proceeds from Black Dog brewer's XPCA beer going to the dogs - and cats - at Wellington SPCA

Black Dog Brewery's Extra Pale Ale is set to be a barking success, and the SPCA is thrilled.

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Hamilton kid Daniel Andonov an Instagram influencer

Each week, a package or two of clothing arrives in the post for Daniel Andonov​.

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Kiwis already well under way with Christmas shopping

Shopping trolleys, baskets and bags are already brimming with festive presents, as New Zealander's get underway with their Christmas shopping.

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Total cost approach to buying a freezer

The search for a freezer begins with the measurement of holes.

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We discover one icecream really isn't icecream after all

Navigating the icecream aisle can be challenging â€“  the number of choices is overwhelming.

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Father and son brewery bond of Josh and Allan Scott

Allan Scott, 68, set up his family winery in Marlborough 30 years ago. His son Josh, 35, learned a lot from his father growing up on the vineyard. Josh now helps run Allan Scott winery, as well as Moa brewery, which he founded.  

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's whole Sicilian-style fish

Sicily has always been a strategic island, so was fought over by various Mediterranean powers. A silver lining from all this conflict has to be the food. The Romans, Arabs, Spanish, Italians and Greeks all brought their unique flavours to the island, resulting in an early and delicious example of culinary fusion. 

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's gluten-free strawberry and black pepper cake with honey cream cheese icing

I love the comforting taste of baked strawberries which, for me, are the fruit that epitomise summer.

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Cost of doctor's visit varies widely depending on where you are

Doctors say a fairer system is needed to determine how much a basic visit to the GP will cost.

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Cost of doctor's visit varies widely depending on where you are

Doctors say a fairer system is needed to determine how much a basic visit to the GP will cost.

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Total cost approach to buying a freezer

The search for a freezer begins with the measurement of holes.

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Cost of doctor's visit varies widely depending on where you are

Doctors say a fairer system is needed to determine how much a basic visit to the GP will cost.

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My favourite space: A mid-century room by the sea

New Plymouth's busy waterfront has been a revelation for Robyn and Phil Hinton. Their newly built home stands at the entrance to East End Reserve, a green belt that runs along the waterfront, incorporating the town's beloved coastal walkway. "Since we came down to the coastline, the sea has become like an every-changing oil painting," says Robyn.

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Step by step to a cubic planter tower

Cool cacti and symmetric succulents are good choices for small pots and as easy-care indoor plants. They need little water and their chunky structural shapes are striking.

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Master Builders Awards showcase the best New Zealand Houses of 2016

A Cape Cod-style new build in Auckland and a transplanted villa renovation in Hamilton are the Supreme Award winners in the 26th Registered Master Builders 2016 House of the Year Awards.

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5-minute gardener: What to do this weekend

Courgettes, cucumbers, gherkins and pumpkins may be planted in rich soil in a warm spot, allowing enough room for them to grow, at least a square metre for courgettes, and at least twice as much for pumpkins – depending on your ambitions. Giant pumpkins can spread for five square metres and more.

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The Icehouse celebrates its 15th birthday

Kiwi business incubator and training organisation The Icehouse will celebrate its fifteenth birthday this week.

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Budget Buster: How to get your partner on board with frugality

OPINION: If you're not on the same financial wavelength, your relationship could be at risk.

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ANZ has no plans to cut Bonus Bond fees despite dwindling odds and prize pool

New Zealanders have just over $3.2 billion stashed in Bonus Bonds, but the odds of winning have been dwindling, and so has the pool of prizes.

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Budget Buster: How to get your partner on board with frugality

OPINION: If you're not on the same financial wavelength, your relationship could be at risk.

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Writer and former Tall Black John Saker secret family history

I recently discovered that decades ago I was stalked by a grandfather – my own – a man I never knew.

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The case is made for watermelon to become the next superfood

Foodie commentators are picking that watermelon will slip into the superfood craze slot that coconut has held for so long this summer.

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Shareholders warned value of Warehouse Money may be cut

The value of The Warehouse's lending and insurance arm may have dipped after a disappointing start to its financial year.

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Forget winter. Game of Thrones wines are coming

Forget "winter is coming". Wines are coming.

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Restaurant review: Ombra in Wellington

 Three years on, and the scuff-marks on the bar stools are rounding out the lived-in look that Ombra so carefully cultivated on day one, with the aid of crumbling plaster and a patinated ceiling.   
  I've always admired how Ombra manages to evoke a back-street bar in Venice, without a single direct reference. In place of the plastic gondolas and posters of the Grand Canal are the original 1922 Deco leadlight windows, along with newly installed period linen curtains, into which somebody's nonna has repeatedly embroidered the word "ombra".  
   Extending in an L-shape around its kitchen and dominating bar, Ombra is a cramped little space with tiny tables pushed so close together that you are privy to more of your neighbours' conversations than perhaps you might like. But in a sense, that intimacy forms part of the attraction: you call in for a few rowdy drinks and the Venetian version of tapas called cicchetti, then you're out again within the hour.

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Lynda Hallinan's top and flop crops in November

OPINION: When does your garden put its prettiest face on? I think mine looks its freshest best in late spring, when the leaves finally return to the hornbeam hedges that enclose my vege garden.

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) makes a wonderful formal hedge, but has the strange habit of holding on to its brown autumn leaves, rather than letting them fall. This means it looks dead all winter, so its spring resurrection is all the more dramatic.

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Home hack: 6 extra uses for baby powder

It's great to have in the bathroom cupboard, but talcum is also useful for solving a host of small domestic problems: 

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Moving in together: How to merge styles

It's a big decision to move in with a partner, and closely following are other big decisions: whose furniture do you keep, which style do you decorate your new place with, and how do you tell him you hate his All Blacks duvet? 

Here are a few tips to get you started:

BE PREPARED TO GET RID OF STUFF TOO: 

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Peek inside Donald Trump's swanky Florida family 'bach'

Everyone loves a nice relaxing holiday at the family bach.

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Get your garden ready for the dry norwesters and Christmas rush

It is the last few days of spring and the ground is softer and greener than usual.

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From uptown to downtown: we take a look inside two designers' apartments

They may live in the same city, but their styles are worlds away from each other.

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Tradie shortage hits the Waikato

There is a tradie shortage in the Waikato.

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Beerhive Blog: Beer dreams fulfilled as new bar HUSK prepares to open

OPINION: Down another one of Wellington's dark alleyways, something has been brewing.

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Call for more employers to consider needs of workers affected by family violence

Employers who adopt a family violence policy could go beyond saving money - the move could save lives as well.

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A small gift shop with a big heart

On a tiny corner of a busy Cashmere crossroads, where Hackthorne Rd dissects Dyers Pass Rd, is a petite gift boutique called Shelf Home+Gifts.

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The best fresh cherry recipes this season

Growers are confident cherries are ripening up for a bumper harvest this year. 

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Five of the best Auckland juice bars

Summer is in the air and there's no better time to join the juice-movement.  

Although the thought of drinking liquid vegetables might make some turn their noses up, there is no denying that there is no easier way to get your 5+ a day.

​We know it and you know it, juicing's one of the best ways to make your diet a whole lot healthier.

Handy hint: the more fruit you include, the sweeter and more delicious it will be. 

So grab a refreshing juice and feel the goodness seep in.

So without further ado - here are out picks for five of Auckland's top juice bars.

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New shop in CBD offers healthy, sweet treats

Owners of a 'sweet' new shop will leave their door open to see what sticks.

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Surprising amount of calories in alcohol revealed

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Hotels rolling in the deep: Adele concerts put huge pressure on accommodation in Auckland

If you've managed to score tickets to one of the March Adele concerts, be warned: Your biggest expense may be still to come.

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Gingerbread Waddesdon Manor is the most extravagant gingerbread house ever

Six-foot tall and full of sweets, this spicy structure is of truly regal proportions. 

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Writer and former Tall Black John Saker secret family history

I recently discovered that decades ago I was stalked by a grandfather – my own – a man I never knew.

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What you have to try at the Auckland Night Noodle Markets

After nearly two decades serving up the hottest Asian street food to Melbourne's hungry hordes, Auckland is finally getting a taste of the celebrated Night Noodle Markets.

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Five things stand out as most annoying from over 40,000 CVs

When Tina Nicolai began working as a recruiter for Walt Disney World in the late 1990s, she noticed that many job seekers were submitting flawed resumes.

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Rachel Smalley calls Mike Hosking an 'a-hole' over vacuum cleaner issue

Broadcaster Rachel Smalley has revealed colleague Mike Hosking sometimes vacuums the Newstalk ZB studio while she is on-air.

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The best white roses for NZ gardens

OPINION: I love white roses. But it seems, with the exception of everybody's fail-safe 'Iceberg', they are not all that popular.

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Australian apartment chain blocked guests from posting bad TripAdvisor reviews, watchdog says

The serviced apartments had no hot water, broken phone lines and out-of-order lifts, but, the consumer watchdog says, the owner had a sneaky trick to sidetrack guests who might write disparaging online reviews.

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Fancy converting a former church? There are plenty to choose from

There was a time when the local church was a central aspect of small town life – and it wasn't unheard-of for residents to be "hatched, matched and dispatched" from the same parish.

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Manawatu homes vie for House of the Year

Four Manawatu building companies and five home-owners are eagerly waiting to find out if their house will be named 2016's House of the Year.

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Are quake jitters driving city dwellers out of downtown Wellington?

Wellington apartment sales have slowed since last Monday's quake, but developers and real estate agents are confident the nervousness will be short-lived.

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Inside a Coromandel mansion



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10 Kiwi living rooms with amazing views

Need reminding about what an amazing country we live in? Watch our gallery of 10 Kiwi homes with very different, very beautiful views. 

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Design space: Bloggers Bibby + Brady on making an entrance

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 who tell us how to make a great entrance.

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Want to get organised? Four expert tips from a professional organiser

Scrambling to get out the door every morning? Missing bill payments because you lost the paperwork? Can't find your passport or your child's goggles? Does this sound like you?

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Paint colour trends for 2017 and beyond

While it may seem like only yesterday the New Year was ushered in, colour experts are already looking well into the future and predicting colours for home decorators for 2017 and 2018.

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One for the bookworms: 4 ways to style your bookshelf

E-book popularity is on the rise. But for bookworms who still prefer the feel - and the look - of real books, here are four different ideas on how to style your bookshelf as a decor statement. 

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Wellingtonians may need to rely on home fire extinguishers if a big quake hits

Quake planners are warning Wellington could face a significant fire risk after a big quake, prompting calls for every home to have a fire extinguisher.

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Long awaited Wanaka Easter trading closer to reality

Queenstown Lakes District Councillors barely spoke before adopting a policy to allow Wanaka businesses to trade on Easter Sunday.

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Multi-million dollar Stratford development could see five buildings demolished

Five buildings in Stratford's CBD  - one dating from the late 1800s - could be demolished to make way for a multi-million dollar redevelopment.

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Toy Collector store to open new exhibition

The Toy Collector, Christchurch's own toy museum, will expand its collection just in time for Christmas. 

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Homeowners get warning: No more big rate specials

Not enough New Zealanders are investing money with the banks, which limits their ability to offer cheap home loan rates to borrowers, ASB says.

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Beat the queues at Night Noodle Markets Auckland

Celebrating the mouth-watering tastes of Asian food from around the continent, the Night Noodle Markets Auckland are a chance for family and friends to come together in a fun, street-market environment complete with music, entertainment and oodles of atmosphere.

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Kai with Soul: A short article on shortbread

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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Neat places to find international goodies

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Black Friday shopping event hits NZ, retailers hope for boost

If you're inclined to do the odd bit of online shopping, you will probably have encountered "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" sales.

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Five major Kiwi retailers still not meeting Oxfam standards

Five major fashion chains selling clothes to Kiwis have come under fire for hiding where their clothes are made.

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Wine and shakes - a weekend of surprises

What a weekend. It began on Friday night in Hawke's Bay, with old guys talking about old wines. Joe Babich and John Buck are two pillars (Babich in the unadorned Doric mould; Buck more flowery and Corinthian) of New Zealand wine. Both treated us to tracks from the wayback stack.

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Review: Gusto, Christchurch

A taste of... Gusto, 175 Roydvale Ave, Burnside, Christchurch. 

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Which Wellington cafes are shut by earthquakes

Spare a thought for the cafe and restaurant owners forced to close their doors just weeks out from Christmas due to the November 11 quake.

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Should you ask your friend to help you shift house? What about a working bee?

OPINION: This is one etiquette issue where age comes into play.

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Natural cleaning hacks that really work

Want to give your home a last minute spring clean before summer begins next week? Here are some of the best natural cleaning hacks using items already in your pantry: 

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Kiwis hanker after their own Thanksgiving, so why not have one?

OPINION: As an ex-pat American, I often find myself trying to explain why we do what we do in the land of my birth.

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Award-winning Canterbury home designed with the view in mind

"On a clear day, you can see forever..." according to the Broadway musical; and you could say the same about this Canterbury home.

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House of the week: An Otago home built around a historic forge

Some people have the strangest things in their houses, but not many can boast an entire 19th century blacksmith's shop. Four years ago, when architectural designer Reece Warnock and his wife Kelly bought the property in Outram, near Dunedin, they opted not to renovate or demolish the existing forge but to encapsulate it. 

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Gwyneth Paltrow's most extravagant 2016 gift suggestions

It's that time of year again. Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle blog, Goop, has released its über-luxurious Christmas gift guide for 2016.

After the 2015 guide came under fire for being out of touch and suggesting 18K gold dumbbells as a "must have" gift, it appears some items on this year's list are more budget friendly. It includes, for example, $18 JinSoon nail polish and $9 Kitsch Bonbon hair ties.

However, staying true to Goop's luxurious reputation, the guide still includes some over-the-top options. Here's a look at the most extravagant homeware items in Paltrow's 2016 gift guide:

READ MORE:
* Gwyneth Paltrow suggests $1k toilet paper and space trip as gifts
* The gift least likely to be 're-gifted'
* New Zealand's best online interior stores

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Life hack: 5 show-off alternative storage solutions

Have you run out of storage? Here are five alternative storage ideas using household items that make your mugs, shoes and nail polish look great.  

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A weird but wonderful pairing: Tiles and wood

Don't knock it till you try it. Combining hexagonal tiles directly into wood might sound like a strange interiors combination, but it is fast becoming a trend that's solving transitional flooring dilemmas worldwide.

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What it's like to do a reality walk-through of an unbuilt apartment

In the market for a new home or apartment? 

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Waka Whenua connects people with land using biodegradable containers for placenta

A whanau wall is displayed in Julie Ruawai's office with photos of those who are dear to her.  

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Commercial brewing to return to Palmerston North with Broadway brewpub

A plan seven years in the making is returning commercial brewing to central Palmerston North, with a Portland-style brewpub being built on Broadway Ave.

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Auckland business recycles coffee pods into outdoor furniture

When an Auckland company wanted to recycle its coffee pods, an international business came up with a novel solution.

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Ultrafast Fibre's life in the fast lane

New Zealand's ultra fast fibre network will soon be regarded as a "backbone" piece of New Zealand infrastructure, an industry expert says.

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Looking after staff pays off for Can Plan

Staff tournaments every six months, a secret excursion and health checks are some of the ingredients to a Nelson company's success.

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Electricity Authority says brand makes no difference to power supply

Tempted by an electricity company's claim to be environmentally friendly? Or hesitant to move from a big player to a new entrant, because you're worried about the security of your power supply?

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The ultimate treat for lovers of duck, turkey and chicken

It's probably the ultimate Christmas feast for meat eaters with deep pockets and big appetites - a chicken stuffed inside a duck stuffed inside a turkey.

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ConversatioNZ symposium lifts the lid on New Zealand's food scene

While revellers made the most of the sun, food and wine at Taste of Auckland, there was a more serious conversation going on.

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Sacked Bunnings worker still jobless

An intellectually disabled Bunnings worker sacked for taking a bottle of drink is still unemployed.

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Five of the best icecream shops

The votes are in! According to the Rodney Times Neighbourly readers, these are the best places to buy a good icecream.

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Mark Reason: Police went too far at Toast Martinborough

OPINION: Twenty-five years of Toast Martinborough. The sun was out, I had a glass of pink in the right hand and the band was playing "knockin' on heaven's door". We were on the threshold of bliss.

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Can My Food Bag Express be cooked in under 30 minutes?

Nadia Lim's ingredient delivery empire has expanded to include a new offering. My Express Bag claims to feed two adults and two children five meals a week, that can be cooked in under 30 minutes. The bags cost $189 each - about $9.45 per plate. 

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Don't hide your cookware away. Four tips for putting it on display

Keeping your cookware collection in the open can add a distinctive warmth to the kitchen. And some pots and pans - particularly copper or colourful enamel - are too beautiful to be shut away behind a cabinet door.

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The top 10 florists to follow on Instagram

There is nothing better than starting your day with a fresh bouquet of flowers. Especially when they're free. Flower fans around the world take to Instagram for their daily dose of floral inspiration, sprouting a new group of Insta-stars.

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Pretty plants for edging a path

Gardeners revel in the lushness of late spring. But many also yearn for neatness and control; a garden where the unruly monsters take a back seat and paths are edged with neat little gems that never stray out into the highway. 

Goody-goody plants stay put. No one loves a goody-goody but there's the rub; they are terribly useful and not as boring as you'd think – mondo grass excepted. 

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Takanini housing development touted as among cheapest in Auckland

A new south Auckland housing development is being promoted as one of the cheapest going.

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Urban vineyard thrives on the sunny slopes of Mt Eden

For Mike and Angela Sparks there is immense satisfaction to be found looking out over their vineyard while sipping a glass of syrah made from the grapes they've grown there.

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Queenstown identity Reg Anderson leaving town after 30 years

Most will recall a time before Louis Vuitton when the iconic Queenstown Bike Hire and Aggy's Shack sat proudly on the corner of Marine Parade and Church.

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Fours steps to help businesses stay cyber safe

OPINION: Q. We are spending more time online than ever before, so how do New Zealand businesses make sure they are staying cyber safe?

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Craft brewer Panhead Custom Ales gears up to expand

"I'm just a bogan who loves hot rods."

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Why pizza is (seriously) a health food...

Pizza is healthy for you. Seriously, provided it's made right, that is.

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Waikato businesses help make Christmas dinner memorable

Board shorts, cold salads, thunderous heat and glazed ham on the barby - that's what Christmas meals are made of.

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It's music to his beers: Kiwi beer baron who plays music while brewing swears it reduces wastage

​We all know beer and music is a great combination but what about playing music to beer while it is still brewing?

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's raspberry, coconut and pear cake with raspberry glaze

The creaminess and gentle acidity of unsweetened coconut yoghurt make it a beautiful ingredient in baking.

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's Florentine-style T-bone steak with salsa verde

I once had a seminal experience in Florence. It was the day Michael Jackson died and people were lighting candles in front of the Duomo. It was all a bit ridiculous. Over-the-top sentiment and popular culture are two things I struggle with.

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Southern Cross Financial to become peer-to-peer mortgage lender

There's a "perfect storm" putting wind into the sails of what will be New Zealand's newest peer-to-peer lender.

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Earthquake-inspired glut of orders deluges emergency kit sellers

Businesses selling emergency survival kits and rations have received a flood of orders following the earthquakes centred on Kaikoura.

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Garden centre and cafe business is on the market

Just one year after buying the Fairfields Garden Centre, its owners have put it back on the market.

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Create cakes for cancer battler, Cyrus Taylor

Trentham School  is holding a cake auction to help the family of cancer battler Cyrus Taylor.  

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Simplicity founder's cheeky offer to help banks calculate KiwiSaver fees

Banks want to to postpone a plan for KiwiSaver annual statements to show fees in "dollar and cents" until 2018.

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Greens reaffirm 'Home for Life' policy - 10,000 homes for people priced out

The Greens Party is pledging to build 10,000 new homes for people who can't afford a deposit, giving them a boost onto the property ladder through "progressive ownership".

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Subterranean museum in Poland is the 2016 World Building of the Year

A subterranean museum in Poland with a huge public space on its roof has won the title World Building of the Year 2016 at the World Architecture Festival in Berlin.

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Supermodel Cindy Crawford is selling her house in Malibu

Cindy Crawford, one of the most recognisable and highest earning models, and her husband Rande Gerber (a former male model turned hospitality entrepreneur) have put their Malibu estate on the market for NZ$84 million.

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Buckingham Palace to undergo $650 million renovation

Buckingham Palace is going to get a £369 million (NZ$650m) refit, it was announced today, in order to replace pipes, wires and plumbing more than half a century old.

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Fabulous outdoor kitchen just perfect for entertaining

Outdoor entertaining comes into its own in the summer, but here's an outdoor kitchen that can be used all year round.

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5-minute gardener: What to do this weekend

ORNAMENTALS

Dahlias may be planted out till the end of December. These Mexican natives like a sunny, sheltered spot with good garden soil that has good drainage.

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When it comes to gardening, expertise is optional, but enthusiasm is mandatory

OPINION: The great outdoors and I have always had a somewhat volatile relationship.

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Interior designer-approved tips for using mirrors in your home

Mirror aficionado, Donna White from Donna White Interior Design has shared some of her top tips for how to make the most of the mirrors in your home.  

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For the super rich, the bathroom must have a stunning view, too

Manhattan-based interior designer Clodagh is known for blending aspects of holistic wellness, like feng-shui and biogeometry, into her projects, and she believes there's one room in which such connections with nature are more impactful than anywhere else in a home.

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Spanish house is named House of the Year in World Architecture Festival 2016

The World Architecture Festival's House of the Year is the "highly inventive" House MM designed by OHLAB/Oliver Hernaiz Architecture Lab.

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High street retailers do well while Queensgate closed

After a week without their local mall, Lower Hutt residents outside Wellington have turned to their local high streets for their shopping fix.

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New bike shop stationed in the heart of cycle city

The former United Video premises on Nelson's Vanguard St is now home to a bike shop with a difference.

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Seddon misses out on wage subsidy package to help businesses stranded by earthquake

A small Marlborough town hammered by three earthquakes in three years has missed out on a financial lifeline for stranded businesses along the east coast.

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'Sparkle' tables and big playground for new McDonalds

Chris Boon is expecting 2500 people to munch on McDonald's from his Silverstream restaurant when it opens on November 19. 

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Confessions of a Mr Whippy driver

He has sold icecream to Inuits.

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Candy company Pascall axes another lolly

Pascall has stopped making Jaybees jelly beans, but the lack of lollies has largely gone unnoticed.

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23 foods you might be saying wrong

You know what irks me more than most things? Even more than the word "toastie"? Waiters correcting pronunciation. The scenario invariably goes like this:

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Website gives house sale cash to buyers

A new website for people trying to sell their homes privately is offering buyers an equity boost.

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Broadcaster Paul Henry releases his own wine

It seems "semi-retired" broadcaster Paul Henry already has another career on the go, adding winemaker to his resume with the release of Paul Henry's Own Pinot Noir tomorrow.

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In Belgian lab, scientists search for "perfect" beer yeast

Belgium famously produces hundreds of different beers, but that is nothing compared to the varieties of yeast used to make it - around 30,000 are kept on ice at just one laboratory by scientists seeking the perfect ingredient for the perfect brew.

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Consumers' faith grows in contactless payment systems

Concerns that contactless cards would spark a new wave of fraud look to appear to be unfounded.

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Aucklanders send home baking to earthquake-ravaged regions

A group of Auckland mums have enlisted the help of a farmer to air drop home baking to Kaikoura residents affected by Monday's earthquake.

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Five of the best Sunday session spots in Auckland

Winding down the weekend and preparing for work can be a bit of a drag.

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Deal struck to end insurance 'freeze'

Major insurers have agreed to a deal to lift the "freeze" on house insurance policies being issued.

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How tea is served in 22 countries around the world

There's nothing like a cup of tea to relax you. But not all tea comes from a small bag, nor is all tea served hot.

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Recipe: goat cheese balls with honey and toasted almonds

Acclaimed chef Peter Gordon's restaurant Bellota is celebrating 10 years of business this year. 

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Solar does not pay off for everyone

This year my partner made a long-overdue visit to Consumer's free Powerswitch website and was shocked to find how much we were wasting on an electricity contract that was far from fit-for-purpose.

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10 steps to get your place ready for summer parties

1. THINK AIRY, NOT COSY
Get rid of anything that evokes winter – fire logs, heavy rugs, heaters and thick blankets. Replace candles with vases of fresh cut flowers.

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'We use every inch of it' say the owners of this cleverly landscaped outdoor space

When Jo and Ross Mackenzie down-sized to the city from a 4ha lifestyle block in West Melton on the outskirts of Christchurch - first to a riverside property beside Hagley Park and then to 830sqm in Strowan - they were looking for less work but never imagined their latest abode would be the most tranquil.

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Buy this island paradise and live like Marilyn Monroe

It's just a small slice of real estate, but this picturesque little island near New York City has an interesting history.

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Mysterious houseboat washes up on Irish shore after crossing the Atlantic Ocean

A wind-beaten, but otherwise intact, houseboat has washed up on the Irish shore after floating across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Alexander McQueen's London penthouse is for sale for 14.9 million

The London residence of late fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been put on the market for £8.5 million ($14.9 million NZD).

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Feel the fear and ditch the clutter anyway, urges a professional organiser. Here's how.

Ever been so overwhelmed by the amount of junk you have in a drawer or cupboard that you can't think where to start? Have you found yourself shutting the door (if you can get it closed) and walking away feeling disheartened?

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Saying no to noisy neighbours

Hopefully your neighbourhood sounds like laughing kids, barking dogs, chirping birds and the hum of lawnmowers. But what do you do when your neighbour has their stereo cranked to volume 11 at all hours or wakes you up at 6am with their weed whacker?

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Hospitality group hopes building re-openings will be on menu soon

Monday's monster earthquake has hit some hospitality businesses hard, with restaurants and hotels in the capital facing multiple problems and hoping for relief soon.

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Some shops at Lower Hutt's Queensgate Mall have reopened after quake

Shoppers have begun returning to the outer parts of Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt, but the bulk of it remains closed to the public.

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Earthquakes provide unexpected boost for businesses along new route

 Businesses along State Highways 6 and 63 have been rushed off their feet with an influx of traffic after State Highway 1 was closed due to damage from Monday's earthquake.

Rivers Cafe owner Jude Alfeld said the amount of traffic coming through the town of Murchison, south of Nelson, was double the usual for this time of year.

"Everywhere is really busy, we're all flat out. It's brilliant for business but really sad for Kaikoura." 

State Highway 1 was previously the main arterial road and rail link between Christchurch and Picton.

READ MORE:
* New video shows just how damaged SH1 is
* Murchison catches tourism wave
* Geonet releases future scenario forecasts, there will be more quakes
* Video: The quake - and everything after

Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake tore the highway apart, blocking it with slips and landslides.

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'Material guy' ready to retire from the rag trade

Gaskin Fabrics has played a leading role in Manawatu's material world for almost seven decades.

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Nelson company MyTax moving from strength to strength

What started as a Nelson husband and wife company working on the weekends has grown into a tax behemoth servicing almost half a million customers.

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Dominos delivers pizza by drone

History has been made today in Whangaparaoa just north of Auckland.

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A peek inside New Zealand's only instant coffee factory

The smell of roasted coffee hits you when you enter Dunedin's student quarter.

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Restaurant review: Mums 24 Restaurant, Christchurch

Once apon a time in our freshly minted young couple days we'd carefully check that a restaurant was BYO before going in because there was no way we would go anywhere that wasn't.

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In season: Making healthy food for when you're on the run

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

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Banks offer customers earthquake help

Banks are offering more flexibility to customers affected by this week's earthquakes.

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A taste of... The Running Duck, Geraldine

A taste of… The Running Duck, 1 Peel Street, Geraldine

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Inside Ivanka Trump's stylish Manhattan apartment: it's very different to her father's

Ivanka Trump is one of her father's most trusted advisors, and while she shares his political and business nous, their interior style is worlds apart.

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Learning to espalier trees at Nelmac Garden Marlborough

I would imagine the other half wasn't the only person in Marlborough to have his peaceful weekend shattered a couple of weeks ago by their partner bursting in the door wildly waving a smartphone.

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Manhattan apartment residents dump Trump branding

It had to happen, considering New York was a Clinton win in last week's Presidential elections. Now, the residents of the three high-rises that make up Trump Place have revolted – they have voted to strip the Trump name off the buildings' facades.

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There's a boulder in this bathroom

We don't typically see a large boulder in a bath, but that's exactly what's inside this house in Fujian, China designed by FM.X Interior Design.

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Resilient home winner shows how we may cope with climate change in the future

If you can't beat it, plan to live with it. That's the philosophy behind the design of this development, which has just won the Sunday Times British Homes Resilient Home of the Future Award.

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For doting parents with deep pockets: designer originals for the nursery

Forget the hand-me-down cots and alphabet murals. If high style is your thing and money is no object, it's now possible to decorate your child's play spaces with pint-sized iterations of grown-up furnishings.

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House of the week: A beautiful Wanaka home created on a budget

Design has always driven Anna Begg. Growing up in rural Balclutha, she'd regularly rearrange her neat-as-a-pin bedroom and convince her mother to sew new curtains or a duvet cover. If she wasn't running – Anna was a top national competitor – her energy was poured into collage and painting, sewing, knitting or other creative pursuits.

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Who scored on Grand Designs? The best, worst, the biggest budget blowout

OPINION: What will we do on a Sunday evening now that Grand Designs NZ has finished?

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Extreme housing: Hiker's cabin on the mountaintop

Here's where you go when you want to get away from it all – to the top of the mountain. You get spectacular views, but you do need a head for heights when you want to live off the edge.

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How did we manage without it? This light will change your night-time toilet trips

Using the toilet in the middle of the night can be a dangerous task. However, a pair of American entrepreneurs have come to the rescue of night-time stumblers with their invention of a colourful toilet night light.

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Former Nando's franchisee stung by struggle setting up Nelson restaurant

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Hamilton watering hole seeks name

Naming a newborn can be a process fraught with doubt.

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Banks face problem of getting cash to earthquake-stranded areas

First they were hit by earthquakes - then they were left stranded by closed roads. Now stranded residents in shaken parts of the country could run out of cash.

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11 smart uses for your ice cube tray

The humble ice cube tray is a standard item in most kitchens. But many of us don't know of its infinite uses beyond making ice. Save time, money and space by filling your ice cube trays with these great ideas.

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ANZ offers customers earthquake help

ANZ is offering help to customers affected by the earthquakes, including more flexibility on their home loans.

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Lapping up life of the rich and famous... for 60 minutes

Not everyone can afford the extravagance of drinking a $399 bottle of champagne, but a summer promotion has opened this exclusive door for the likes of reporter Jo McKenzie-McLean, who spent 60 minutes dining like the rich and famous. 

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Tips from Christchurch quake survivors on how to deal with EQC

Christchurch homeowners say people with homes damaged in the earthquakes of the last two days can learn from their gruelling fights with EQC.

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Wine expert Michael Cooper's two top wine buys of the year

After tasting 3000 New Zealand wines for his annual book, Michael Cooper's final task was to choose his two very best buys of the year - one red and one white.

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BNZ changes credit card rules

BNZ is making changes to its credit card rules.

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Good times, great wine and the odd naked moment at Toast Martinborough

Whitebait fritters, classic Kiwi tunes and top-class vino are what punters have come to expect at Toast Martinborough but maybe not random naked guys appearing in the food chiller.

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Quiz: Test your baking knowledge

Do you know your meringues from your meringues? Your cheesecakes from your cheesecakes? And what exactly is a croquembouche?

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