Feilding restaurateurs say food truck event is hitting them in the pocket

A rise in popularity of a new weekly food truck initiative has some Feilding restaurateurs concerned about the impact on their businesses. 

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Waiheke Island grows young viticulturist of the year

Waiheke Island's Tim Adams has won the national Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year title.

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Central Otago viticulturist pipped at the post in Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2017 competition

Central Otago's Annabel Bulk got pipped at the post to become the first woman in six years to win the Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2017.

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Reports of three servings of fruit and veg a day are wrong, local expert says

Before you pat yourself on the back for eating three servings of fruit and veg today, you may need to venture back to the fruit bowl.

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Wellington's best burger is loaded with pickled kiwifruit

A Chinese-style burger has taken the prestigious gong of being declared Wellington's favourite whopper.

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Winter is coming - and other money lessons Jon Snow can teach you

You wouldn't want to pick up any tips on family relations from them. Their fashion choices aren't sparking any major trends. But when it comes to money management, you could do worse than take a few tips from your favourite Game of Thrones characters.

Here are eight things we can learn from those who dwell in the seven kingdoms.

Winter is coming:

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Level policies are a good deal - if you hold on to your insurance for life

If you have bought life or personal risk insurance recently, you may have been asked whether you want to opt for a "level premium".

This means you pay more for your cover now than you normally would.

But over time, the premiums you pay do not increase with your age. 

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ROB STOCK: Voting for your wallet

OPINION: The most extraordinary battle over property rights is taking place in the current election campaign.

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New Zealand's best butcher and apprentice revealed

New Zealand's best butcher has been announced as Reuben Sharples, from New Lynn Aussie Butchers.

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Millennial Money: Beware, your career could drop you in the doomed 'Class U'

Millennials are accused of being unwise with money. Four young Stuff business reporters will share the fruits of their knowledge each week - and we're not talking avocados.

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Eating tapas, Spain: Six lessons every Spanish food tourist needs to know

Ask 10 Spaniards about the origins of tapas and you're likely to get 10 different replies.

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Commerce Commission works to clarify broadband offers

A lack of understanding about broadband options is causing frustration for consumers taking out new connections.

The Commerce Commission said telecommunications was one of the biggest sources of the complaints it received. Consumers often said they felt misled by providers.

It has released a new infographic which shows households the right type of connection for them.

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Silverdale's Sam's Butchery wins gold at the New Zealand Bacon and Ham Competition

Silverdale's Sam's Butchery has come out on top again in this year's 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Competition.

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Ripple effect: Renwick and Havelock next in line for metering

Water meters are being rolled out across more small towns in Marlborough, could Picton and Blenheim be next?

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Leaky home class action granted more time to sign up new claimants

A class action against Australian building materials giant James Hardie has been granted a lengthy extension to sign up new claimants.

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Aucklanders offering their storage for rent using shared economy model

Aucklanders with too much stuff are now able to rent storage spaces off residents with room to spare.

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Vegetarian flips out working lunch rush at popular burger joint

It's 1.15pm, and three burger patties sizzle before me on the grill in a busy restaurant kitchen.

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Ford gets teeth into self-driving pizza delivery

Ready for self-driving vehicles to deliver your pizza?

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Cafe Chat: Raw food favourite to pop up for one day in Wellington

Auckland's raw food hot spot the Unbakery Cafe is coming to Wellington for one day only. 

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Cafe chat: Young Christchurch sisters launch vegan desserts

Two Christchurch sisters have recently returned home from a vegan culinary school in America, ready to bring their raw food delights to the city. 

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Recipe: Belgian chocolate brownie from Clareville Bakery

A "fudgy and moist chocolate brownie" from the Clareville Bakery, just outside of Carterton, has reader Sue Burns hooked. 

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Waikato entrepreneur going green and global

"I was born on this road and I grew up on this road."

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Review: Siam Spoon, Petone

A taste of… Siam Spoon Restaurant, 95 Jackson St, Petone, Lower Hutt.

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Neat Places: Best spots to find food without packaging

It's no secret that plastic packaging is quickly filling up landfills around the country and having a big impact on the environment. Single-use plastic packages an overwhelming majority of food in supermarkets, so when it comes to shopping and minimising your carbon footprint, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.

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Review: @Siam Thai Street Food Cafe, Taupo

A taste of… @Siam Thai Street Food Cafe, 22 Heuheu St, Taupo.

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Grab the kids and head outdoors for a meal in the sunshine

It's hard not to get excited about the arrival of spring, and over the past few days my children and I have had a wonderful time venturing outdoors to soak up the sunshine and spring blooms.

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Recipe: Mustard Chicken with Portobello, Spinach & Parmesan Risotto

MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH PORTOBELLO, SPINACH AND PARMESAN RISOTTO
Ready in: 40 minutes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25
Serves: 2–3

Mushroom broth
1 Portobello mushroom, thinly sliced (from a 250g punnet)
2 sprigs thyme 
1 teaspoon salt 

Mustard chicken 
300g skinless, boneless chicken breast 
1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon vinegar (e.g. white wine, cider)

Portobello, spinach and parmesan risotto 
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ red onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ leek, white and pale green part only, thinly sliced
Remaining punnet of Portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme leaves 
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup arborio risotto rice
¼ cup red wine or chicken stock
3 cups reserved mushroom broth
¼-½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Zest and juice ½ lemon
1-2 handfuls baby spinach leaves

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Fathers Day: 'What Dad cooked when Mum was away'

Fathers have long had a funny relationship with the kitchen, traditionally resigned to cooking only on mum's night off. These New Zealand foodies share tales about what their fathers were like at the stove and how they influenced them.

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Review: ten27, Christchurch

A taste of… ten27, 1027 Ferry Rd, Ferrymead, Christchurch. 

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John Saker: When wines of lightness and good cheer fit the bill

This is my final column in this space, though I will continue writing about wine for other Fairfax publications.

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Jar of tahini in the fridge? Try these delicious recipes

To describe tahini merely as a paste made from ground sesame seeds is like calling diamonds lumps of carbon. The description is fundamentally correct, but they both miss all the exciting parts.

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Wait till you try Marlborough sauvignon blanc now

A centuries-old Austrian glassware company has crafted a purpose-built wine glass to showcase the variety that put Marlborough on the map.

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Many KiwiSaver members don't understand how credits work

Each year the Government offers free money. But some people still don't know what it is or how to claim it.

A member tax credit (MTC) of $521 is available to all KiwiSaver members, aged 18 to 65,  who contribute at least $1042 into their accounts each financial year. They do not have to do anything else to claim it – KiwiSaver providers handle the process of getting the money into their accounts.

But the Commission for Financial Capability says not enough is being done to make people aware of this key KiwiSaver benefit, and to make sure they get it.

Almost half the KiwiSaver members polled in a survey by Inland Revenue had not heard of a member tax credit.

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There are many ways to fall into NZ Super debt

When it was discovered MP Winston Peters had been paid too much NZ Super, the seasoned politician had to dig his hand into his pocket and pay it back.

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Eight-year-old girl $100,000 richer after Bonus Bonds draw

A gift from great grandma has made a primary schooler $100,000 richer.

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ConversatioNZ rebrands as Eat NZ, teams up with Restaurant Association of New Zealand

New Zealand food organisation ConversatioNZ has changed its name and teamed up with the Restaurant Association of New Zealand.

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Chef's own kitchen: Pasture owners Ed and Laura Verner

When Ed and Laura Verner, owners of the award-winning Auckland restaurant Pasture, aren't working in their Parnell restaurant you can find them relaxing in their spacious home kitchen in East Auckland. 

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Travellers not happy with Invercargill could complain about accommodation

A mystery weekend in Invercargill might have been a disappointment - but the upset couple have few legal rights to complain.

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What it's like to eat at the secret Disneyland club that has a 14-year waiting list

Right in the middle of New Orleans Square in Disneyland, located across from La Mascarade d'Orleans, is the inconspicuous entrance to one of the most-whispered-about spots in Disney parks across the globe: Club 33.

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Two years' jail for $445K tax evasion

The owner of a produce delivery firm has been jailed for two years for failing to pay almost half a million dollars in taxes over a decade.

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Metco Engineering continues to compete with China to manufacture NZ goods

Paul Jessup's Lower Hutt firm Metco Engineering has always struggled to keep up with the powerhouse that is China's manufacturing industry.

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How to craft the perfect CV for your new job

Decided it's time to look for a new job?

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West Auckland man says he was duped and racially abused by 'con artist' tradesman

The backyard's a mess, the family's dog is in a boarding kennel and his wife is fuming.

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NZ wine exports hit record high driven by strong US sales

New Zealand's wine export values continue to rise thanks to strong United States demand, reaching $1.66 billion for the year, up 6 per cent on the year before. 

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Demand for doctors sees their salaries rise

Becoming a doctor is one of the most lucrative career changes you can make.

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Abigail Maxwell named South Island's Young Winemaker of the Year

Marlborough's Abigail Maxwell has been named the South Island's top young winemaker and will now compete for the national title.

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Familiar name a boon to Riversdale business Austin Bros

How do businesses future-proof themselves? Richard Davison takes a look at older businesses in rural community to find out what keeps them ticking along.

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Shoots, eats and leaves: Lynda Hallinan's unpalatable crash course in food photography

OPINION: Bring a plate, said the invitation, so I packed six into my satchel: a silver serving tray, three op shop finds and two chipped English china plates from my late grandmother's crockery collection. I also took along a clutch of tarnished vintage cutlery, an old school friend and my cellphone charger. 

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Us Two: Loading Docs' East Meets East director Julie Zhu and producer Tema Pua

Julie Zhu, 24, and Tema Pua, 23, are the duo behind East Meets East, a short film starring Zhu's 79-year-old grandmother Fang Ruzhen, who emigrated to Auckland from China 17 year ago. The film, one of this year's Loading Docs collection, follows Fang on her daily visits to Auckland's Asian supermarkets, offering insight into a largely unseen community of Kiwis. Zhu, the film's director, and Pua, the producer, both live in Auckland.

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Election: Who's in it for the renters?

It's been a torrid week to be a landlord.

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Budget Buster: Subscribing to Sky TV makes no sense in the year 2017

OPINION:  Sky TV can't handle the truth. Earlier this week, it reported a slide in profits and the loss of almost 34,000 subscribers. People who said mean things about it on Twitter were mysteriously blocked.

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Halo, Halo, Halo: the beer everyone's talking about

Three ways to tell a trend is underway:

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Alison Mau: New Yorkers like my sister embrace rented homes – it's time we do the same

OPINION: As the polls close on September 23, I'll be getting on a plane to stay with my little sister in New York. It has been a few years and I miss her. After the subway ride into town we'll arrive at her family's tiny apartment near SoHo, set up the inflatable beds on the loungeroom floor, take turns in the kitchen (there's only space for one at a time) and every morning for 10 days, step out smack, bang into the exhilarating buzz of central Manhattan.

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Mother of four shows it's never too late to upskill

Kelly Ayres spent years in jobs she wasn't passionate about, but has now found her calling as an automotive mechanic.

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Sellers' ability to block inspections catching investors out: Property manager

Property investors are being left vulnerable by a loophole that means they sometimes miss out on properly checking properties before they buy them.

Kevin Edmunds, of property managers Quinovic in Thorndon, Wellington, said he had dealt with a number of investor buyers who had been caught out.

Usually, property purchasers have a right to an inspection before a deal settles, to ensure that there are no problems with the property that need to be fixed.

But the exception to that is when a property is sold with a tenant in place. Edmunds said that would apply to up to 35 per cent of properties in the market. 

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The best way to wash and dry wine glasses

It's after midnight. The prosecco, pinot gris and tempranillo are gone, along with the dinner guests who had to get back to the babysitter/back on Tinder/back on the wagon. There were only six of them but there's a wedding's worth of grubby glasses on the table.

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Cost of cyclones Debbie and Cook rises to $109 million

Cyclones Debbie and Cook look to have cost insurers over $100million.

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's juicy paper-wrapped roast chicken

I don't need to go on too much about the joys and relative ease of a good roast chook. This method is lovely because there is no chance of the bird drying out. Try and use as interesting a mix of mushrooms as you can find; if you're lucky enough to get your hands on some truffle, go for it. Of course, you don't need to add bread to the stuffing; you might want to use cooked puy or green lentils instead. A bit of bacon, prosciutto or speck wouldn't go amiss either. Go for a Bostock's chicken – the best by a country mile.

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Pensioner shocked as rates bill targets studio flat as second residence for first time in 37 years

A granny flat that has been on a Whitby property for 37 years has been included in the property's rates bill for the first time - increasing a pensioner's rates bill by 32 per cent.

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A barber shop in retro caravans gives Christchurch men an edge

Ever wonder who is responsible for all those ultra-slick, men-about-town hairstyles; those aerodynamic beard trims and buzz cuts – no whisker left unsnipped – that seem to give southern rugby players the edge on the field?

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What is it like to give and receive a helping hand in business?



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Design store owner Maureen Taane reigns supreme in Christchurch

Stepping inside the Tannery in old Woolston is like stepping back in time. Sunlight filters down through the beautiful vaulted glass ceiling and in the brisk click-click of stiletto heels on the tiling is the distant memory of horses' hooves on cobbles from an earlier era.

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Foodies rejoice! Wellington On a Plate finalists named

The fight to claim the title of having Wellington's best burger is getting serious with the announcement of this year's Wellington On a Plate finalists.

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's prune clafoutis is a winner

Clafoutis reminds me a lot of my childhood; my grandma would always have one ready-made in the fridge. You can use whatever fruit you like (cherries are the traditional French way to go), but seeing as it's not cherry season, I've used prunes, which are always cheap and easy to get your hands on. This is a deceptively simple dessert, but always impresses.

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Recipe: Spiced pumpkin soup

SPICED PUMPKIN SOUP
Serves  4-6

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A delicious prison: KFC's virtual reality training is an escape room nightmare

KFC has found a fresh way to train new employees, and it's straight out of a horror movie.

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Restaurant review: Inati, Christchurch

There we were on bar stools sharing a Donkey Carrot, feet wiggling in the air like a couple of too-short school kids.

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Q and A: Arbour chef Bradley Hornby on planning a menu with his mentors

It has been a roller coaster of a year for acclaimed Marlborough restaurant Arbour. Reporter Oliver Lewis spoke with chef and co-owner Bradley Hornby about Saturday's event with his two mentors Lindsay Bennett and Paul Ellis.

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Keen to up your latte game? Try these cool creations in Christchurch

Who says you have to get the same old latte? Think outside the box with these hot drinks instead.

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Restaurant review: The Bootleg BBQ Co, Christchurch

For an American prohibition era-themed restaurant, The Bootleg BBQ Co sure has an extensive drinks list. It may use Southern-style jars to serve some beverages, but this ain't no moonshine they're slinging, y'all.

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Bar review: Rockstar Pizza and Drink Parlour in central Christchurch

Rockstar has been open for a while, so it was a surprise to discover early on a Saturday night we really should have booked a table. Staff scattered, trying to squeeze us in, initially offering us a large leaner with the promise we'd be out by 8pm, but then finding us a smaller table when another couple left.

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Most KiwiSaver members put less than $2000 a year into their accounts

Most KiwiSaver members are putting aside less than the cost of a cup of coffee a day to fund their retirements.

New data from Inland Revenue shows how much New Zealanders contributed to their KiwiSaver accounts in the year ended June 30.

Just over 100,000 people put in less than $100 in the year.  About 500,000 put in up to $1000. Another 521,332 contributed between $1001 and $2000.

Only 500,000 put in more than $2000 in the year.

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Would-be purchasers may have to walk away from apartments

Lending restrictions could make it tougher for developers to sell newly-built apartments.

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Tyre insurance? You have to be joking

OPINION: Keeping the wheels turning is an expensive business.

Cars are second only to houses when it comes to sucking money from your wallet.

Which is why I wasn't best pleased at an attempt to get me to buy tyre insurance.

​Yes, in getting two new tyres for the car, the bill (a bit sneakily) included a surprise cost of $8.50 per tyre for Road Hazard Tyre Insurance.

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McDonald's to start phasing out antibiotics in chicken

McDonald's will cut the use of human antibiotics in its global chicken supply next year in an effort to battle dangerous superbugs.

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Poke bowls are the trendy new food you'll be eating this summer

Hawaiian food is going to be all the rage this summer but don't worry, it's not pineapple on pizza. 

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Queenstown's Single Girl is living the dream in wine country

One of the great things about Queenstown is that friends are always keen to visit. It's an excuse for those of us who live here to get out and live the life of a tourist.

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Time to ditch 'Blackadder' housing policies, academic says

Construction industry expert professor John Tookey has likened Government policies to tackle the housing crisis as "Blackadder economics".

The housing divide splitting the nation into property "haves" and "have-nots" is among the biggest political issues in the run-up to the election.

But in the book Progressive Thinking: Ten Perspectives on Housing released by the Public Service Association, Tookey took aim at the solutions being proposed for the housing crisis including the belief that freeing up land in Auckland through so-called Special Housing Areas would solve the crisis on its own.

Instead, it was time for radical thinking, including dotting the landscape with mass-produced prefabricated houses.

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Cold Kiwi homes 'a point of shame'

Ian Mayes loves everything about New Zealand except the way some houses are built.

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Life with five children five and under is a 'mission' for Christchurch parents

Raising five children aged five and under, including newborn triplets, is "a little terrifying" for parents Sarah and Fionn O'Leary.

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Prince Harry will wait until December to announce engagement to Meghan Markle

Prince Harry will announce his engagement to actress Meghan Markle in December, according to a royal insider.

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Lake Alice WWII-era tower sells

The tower that once supplied water to Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital in Rangitikei has sold.

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Consumers' changing demands force energy companies to adapt

Changing household power consumption habits are forcing power companies to do things differently.

Vector and Meridian have reported on their performance in the year to the end of June.

Vector reported profit rose 186 per cent to $168.9 million. Meridian's was $197m.

Vector chairman Michael Stiassny said, while the fundamentals of Vector's Auckland energy networks were strong, the growth in Auckland's population was not expected to translate into growth in regulated earnings for the next two to three years. Vector had to continue to look to other sources to generate revenue to plug this gap.

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Australian brewery scheduled for Hobsonville Point's Catalina Bay

An Australian brewery is making plans to put down its first Kiwi roots at Hobsonville Point's new Catalina Bay development. 

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Landlords v tenants: How to live in a house

Landlords have come in for a bashing following the publication of the People's Review of Renting by Renters United.

The report contained extracts of tenants' bad experiences with landlords and damp, unhealthy houses.

But seasoned landlords feel they are being demonised, and say tenants "who don't know how to live in a house" can turn an ordinary family home into a damp, mouldy mess in just a few months.

Auckland landlord Peter Lewis gave the example of a friend who turned landlord by renting out the home he had lived in for 19 years, and had raised his family in.

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German supermarket removes foreign products to make a point about racism

A German supermarket has culled its stock to make a point about racism and diversity. 

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Two boys get locked in supermarket overnight and eat $500 worth of food

It reads like something out of a movie script, but two boys who managed to hide from security and get themselves in an Irish supermarket overnight are now in trouble with police.

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Breaches of licence conditions give insurers cause to reject claims

New Zealand drivers are being left out-of-pocket when breaches of the road rules, or of their licence conditions, give their insurance companies reason to turn down accident claims.

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Recipe: Rhubarb fool with orange shortbread

Fools have the perfect balance of tart fruit and creamy decadence, and rhubarb makes a great fool. Just be sure to pair it with really good custard, home-made if you have time, with plenty of vanilla seeds in it. With the addition of shortbread for some welcome texture, you have heaven in a glass. Try using the fresh pink spring rhubarb if you can, for a lighter, pinker and sweeter rhubarb taste. 

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Recipe: Warm lamb salad with preserved lemon labneh

With spring just around the corner, it's the perfect time for a beautiful lamb salad. This warm salad is light yet filling.

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Recipe: Raspberry, rose and lime processco cocktail

This is a wonderful drink to start any special night. Be careful not to add too much rosewater; with the right balance your guests will be asking for seconds. 

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Recipe: Roast duck with celeriac & beetroot remoulade

The decadence of roast duck with the fresh creaminess of the remoulade is a truly delicious pairing. Crème fraiche in the dressing helps to lighten things and cut the richness of the duck and salad, as does a good squeeze of lemon – and don't forget a scattering of seasonal greens.

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Five of the best French restaurants in Auckland

If you can't make a quick escape to France to enjoy the culture's delicious cuisine, you can easily find some of the best French restaurants in the City of Sails.

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Recipe: Chocolate and buckwheat cake with ganache and hazelnut praline

This fudgy chocolate cake just happens to be gluten-free, which makes it an all-round crowd pleaser.  

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Lunch in NZ with Jonathan Gold, one of the world's best food critics

After a week eating in New Zealand restaurants, one of the world's top food critics says our provincial cuisine reminds him of traditional British comfort food.

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Restaurant review: The Old Quarter is thoroughly modern

It's an indication of changing tastes that the old Malaysian stalwart Satay Kajang has given way to yet another Vietnamese restaurant.

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Restaurant review: The Roaming Giant is big and friendly

The Roaming Giant bar in Claudelands is nicely close to home, and I've taken advantage of this a number of times in the year since it opened.

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Red carpet rolled out for accountants as demand booms

Accountants are spoilt for choice with the booming finance sector offering more bonuses and new jobs to workers.

Consult Recruitment managing director Angela Cameron said accounting and finance professionals have been aware their skills were in demand and with the strong economy, they were more likely to jump ship for a better deal.

"Not only are employers paying the best people more, they're offering significantly more benefits too. And employees certainly notice when their peers change jobs and the red carpet is rolled out for them," Cameron said.

In a market where candidates have more and more job offers to choose from, Cameron said employers needed to do more to attract, hire and retain top talent.

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How the creator of Tiny Portions works through chronic pain

Making tiny replicas of food would be frustrating for most people, but for one Wellington women, it can also be extremely painful. 

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Millennial Money: Debt can be the devil, but sometimes you need it

Being in my 20s means Game of Thrones, caffeine, and loud flatmates usually keep me up at night.

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Builder Jaden Melgren lived high life before skipping Queenstown leaving debts and incomplete work

Queenstown builder Jaden Melgren was enjoying a flamboyant lifestyle for at least a year before his business collapsed, abandoned documents show.

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Manawatu Maori youth set sights on big business

Manawatu Maori secondary school students took a chance to step into the spotlight and test their business ideas in a Dragon's Den-style competition at a Palmerston North marae.

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Report says more should be done to help elderly tenants

Kinsa Hays, 75, had never been a renter before she sold her home in Opotiki 10 years ago.

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Renters v Landlords: The horror stories from Renters United report

Renters United's report on tenants' experiences paints a picture of some renters feeling trapped in an existence of instability in poor-quality rental houses.

The People's Review of Renting contains anonymised extracts from 610 renters' experiences, crowdsourced by the Action Station online platform.

Some of the stories - assuming them to be true - suggest that despite tenants being able to take complaints to the Tenancy Tribunal, some landlords are not living up to their legal duty to supply homes fit for human habitation.

Renters United claims that landlord abuses are possible because, as housing academic Philippa-Howden-Chapman said: "Tenants worry that if they complain their rents will rise or they could be evicted."

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Mum pokes fun at her teenage son for being a vegetarian

 Hell hath no fury like a mother scorned, or a vegetarian's mother apparently. 

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Kai with Soul: Competition cooking instills pride, resilience and accomplishment

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 New Plymouth Boys' High School. Written by Aaron Lock & Adrienne Roberts.

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Renters v Landlords: the argument for regulation

In a damning report based on over 600 renters' horror stories, tenant advocacy group Renters United has called for heavy-handed regulation of private landlords.

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Cafe Chat: Wellington's low-waste vegan

A low-wastage kitchen and cruelty-free food are the driving force behind Mara, a totally vegan restaurant opening in Newtown today.  

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Cafe chat: Lincoln villa finds new life as bar and eatery

The desire for a decent cocktail on her doorstep motivated one Lincoln local to open a bar and eatery in the Selwyn town. 

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Review: Box Cafe, Christchurch

A taste of... Box Cafe, 1/10 Acheron Dr, Riccarton, Christchurch.

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Review: Baobab Cafe, Wellington

A taste of… Baobab Cafe, 152 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington.  

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Recipe: Raw pumpkin salad from Flat White Cafe

Reader Shirley Elliott discovered raw pumpkin can be surprisingly sweet and tender when she tried it in the pumpkin salad at Flat White Cafe.

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Neat Places: The top places for a great brunch

MILTON'S CANTEEN
127 Alexandra St

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Classic family meal: Beef Scotch with potato galette, wilted greens and horseradish cream

BEEF SCOTCH WITH POTATO GALETTE, WILTED GREENS & HORSERADISH CREAM 
Ready in: 30 minutes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Serves: 2-3 

Potato galette
400g baby potatoes, peeled and sliced into 0.5cm-thick rounds 
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon dried thyme (or use 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves)

Beef scotch
300g beef scotch fillet steaks (at room temperature)

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Review: The Dinsdale Office, Hamilton

A taste of… The Dinsdale Office, also known as TDO, 45 Whatawhata Rd, Dinsdale Shopping Centre, Hamilton.

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Nutritious kidney bean recipes that will feed family and friends

Chickpeas and cannellini beans have hipster cred these days, but their maroon kidney-shaped cousins seem to have been left behind.

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Geoff Griggs: We've come a long way - it's a great time to be a Kiwi beer drinker

With this being my final column for Fairfax I thought it would be appropriate to look back to see just how far the Kiwi beer scene has come in the past 21 years.

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Where did all the purple veges come from?

Purple veges are enjoying a mini boom in cafes, restaurants and New Zealand home kitchens.

Put it down to a mix of widespread publicity about the nutritional benefits of dark-coloured fruits and vegetables and good looks.

The extra visual "pop" purple veges bring to a plate means food photographers have filled Instagram and social media with that purple punchiness.

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Recipe: Decadent chocolate cake to put a spring in your step

Every year at about this time, the weather seems to play tricks on us with the occasional fine week and slightly warmer temperatures.

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Conman ruined woman's credit score

Brooke McGregor and her boyfriend had got themselves into a great position.

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Renters United report calls for caps on annual rent rises

A tenants' advocacy group is calling for an end "no fault" evictions by landlords, and to limit annual rent rises to no more than the percentage change in the national minimum wage.

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Where did our obsession with avocados come from?

Somehow avocado, a soft-fleshed mild fruit from Mexico and Central America has become a must in many Kiwi diets and the despair over winter when it gets expensive is real.

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Tiny chances to find a section for a tiny house in Queenstown

A civil engineer from the Czech Republic says tiny homes could solve Queenstown's housing crisis, but the region's high land prices remain a barrier.

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Wanaka architect's personal tiny house solution to housing debt burden

Wanaka architect Doug Robinson has a compact solution for the Queenstown Lakes district's affordable housing crisis - a portable tiny house.

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Missing MasterChef? Try these two crazy cooking shows

Lamenting the loss of Gary, George and Matt from your television diet?

Or had their mellifluous MasterChef musings, relentless positivity and endless exhortations to "push" driven you to distraction?

Either way Sky's Food TV has a couple of options to help ease you through your post-MasterChef hangover.



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Gay couple told sharing dessert 'doesn't go with the ambience' at US restaurant

The Prime Rib's website boasts that it is one of the top five romantic restaurants in America. But a couple who recently dined at the restaurant's Washington location disagree.

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KiwiSaver investor documents are shorter but not sweeter, researchers say

New rules have shortened the documentation that KiwiSaver providers give investors – but it has not become any easier to understand.

As part of the Financial Markets Conduct Act changes, fund managers, including KiwiSaver providers, are now required to provide shorter and more templated product disclosure statements.

For many investors, these are their main source of information about the funds - covering things such as where money is invested, how risky the investment is, what fees will be charged and what taxes will apply. 

The new rules were meant to cut down the amount of unnecessary data investors were given, which could make it harder for them to access the relevant information.

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New Zealand's first wine tasting team to compete on world stage

New Zealand will send a team to compete in the World Wine Blind Tasting Challenge for the first time this year.

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Two barbecue-inspired restaurants to fire up in Palmerston North

Fans of flame-grilled flavour are in for a feast as two new barbecue-inspired restaurants get ready to fire up in Palmerston North.

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Local, personal, loyal formula breeds business success for Hank's Place

How do businesses future-proof themselves? Richard Davison takes a look at older businesses in rural community to find out what keeps them ticking along.

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New secret app pays people to line up outside restaurants

Pretend for a moment that you're walking through your neighbourhood and notice a line of people wrapped around the block outside a newly opened restaurant.

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Why don't we work 15 hours a week?

A 15-hour work week sounds too good to be true. Especially when many Australians work excessive hours, often for no additional pay, and struggle with the cost of living.

Yet economist John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 that the work week would be whittled to 15 hours by 2030, according to Dutch writer and historian Rutger Bregman. A United States Senate committee report in the mid-1960s predicted the work week would be down to just 14 hours by 2000, with at least seven weeks off a year.

"I think it's just extraordinary," Bregman said. "Until the 1970s almost all the economists, sociologists, philosophers, you name it, believed we'd be working less and less and less.

"It only started to change around 1980 – around the western world we started working more."

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Recipe: Crostini with smashed pea & bean dip & mozzarella

These crunchy, seasoned crostini are the perfect bed for the green goodness on top.

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The future of payment is contactless

It goes without saying that one of the keys to running a successful business is listening to what your customers want, then catering to their needs.

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Marlborough sauvignon blanc reaches new heights

No sauvignon blanc from anywhere in the world has ever been rated 'exceptional' by the prestigious United Kingdom drinks magazine Decanter.

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Mother horrified after finding a 'maggot' in McDonald's ice cream

A post-netball sweet treat turned sour for a north Auckland girl who discovered what appeared to be a maggot in her McDonalds soft-serve ice cream.  

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Wellington's Peoples Coffee wants to expand prison barista programme

Matt Lamason had a vision of changing the world, and he thought politics was the way to do it.

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Central Otago trio head to home of pinot noir to help with harvest

Grape harvest is over for Central Otago viticulturists and winemakers but for three it is about to start all over again - in France.

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Iconic Fish Pot Cafe in Auckland's Mission Bay to close its doors

A popular Auckland fish and chip shop will serve its last scoop of hot chips on August 27 after 30 years of service. 

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Leah McFall: I minced my words

OPINION: Did you know that if you scoop your palms together, they probably hold a half-kilo of mince? It's a cute fact, right? I learned this at the butcher's.

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Budget Buster: The difference between good debt, bad debt, and ugly debt

OPINION: The theme of this year's Money Week is "What does debt do for you?"

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Eight-year-old gets a business for her birthday

While most little girls are given a barbie or a bike for their birthday, eight-year-old Anika Puata-Tkalia was given a business.

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Councils exorbitant insulation fees a 'rip off', angry homeowners say

High inspection consent charges set by councils across New Zealand have angered home owners who say they can't afford it.

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US man has piece of 36-year-old cake from Princess Diana's 1981 wedding

A 44-year-old Florida man has collected more than 13,000 items related to Princess Diana and the royal family, worth an estimated US$500,000 - including a slice of cake from her and Prince Charles' wedding in 1981.

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Recipe: go dark with Jordan Rondel's pinot noir chocolate cake

The inclusion of pinot noir in this cake might seem strange, but it creates an unusual and highly decadent dessert. This recipe is inspired by perfect balance of tart and sweet of blackberries which complement the chocolate and wine in the most harmonious way. The result is an almost aromatic, cake with a moreishly fudgy texture.

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Now even Aussie wines are NZ citizens

The Anzac wine relations narrative delivers new twists and subplots every year. Sometimes it's about mutual respect and admiration, sometimes it isn't. The two countries have become fierce competitors for wine market share. And we all know the depths to which trans-Tasman competition can sometimes sink.

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Marriage to US pensioner cuts Kiwi's pension to $80 a week

A Christchurch man's pension was slashed to $80 a week after he married a US pensioner, forcing the couple to rely on food parcels for two months.

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Palmerston North carpentry apprentice overwhelmed by Central North Island Apprentice of the Year win

A Palmerston North apprentice's skill and enthusiasm has impressed judges at the regional final of a national carpentry competition.

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Milestones for Southland accountants

There was no shortage of experience on hand at a chartered accountants members lunch in Invercargill on Friday.

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Brothel-less Queenstown proposes extension of council brothel zones

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is to review its brothel bylaw and possibly extend the Queenstown brothel zone, although there are no known brothels in the district.

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Hawke's Bay, where you'll find eel parfait, beetroot macarons and NZ's best restaurant

I spend a gourmet weekend in the region's seven best restaurants – three of which have just been awarded the highest honours in this year's Cuisine Good Food Awards. Here are my picks from each.

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New Zealand and Australia's greatest food fights

New Zealand and Australia fight over cricket, rugby, football, actors, and food is certainly contentious too.

History  is littered with to-ing and fro-ing over who could lay claim to our favourite foods, with home kitchens on both sides of the ditch churning similar treats out for decades.

With Saturday's Bledisloe Cup match in mind, we thought we should settle the score on who really lays claim to these precious treats. 

READ MORE:
* Flashback: New Zealand swoons as Pavlova the ballerina tours the country
* New Zealand's best pies come from Cambodian bakers
* New Zealand's favourite junk foods

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Janine Starks: Kids don't have to be treated the same, but it should be fair

OPINION: The money signals sent by mums and dads from childhood to adulthood shape our ability to become financially independent adults.

Children learn from what they see, hear and feel. Money is no different.

Financial education can only go so far, and how we ultimately behave with money is learnt from the people closest to us. Fairness within a family doesn't always automatically extend to money.

The personality traits and talents of children and young adults can impact the ability of a parent to notice cash-favouritism. In adult children, both appreciation and manipulation can cloud a parent's ability to see an unfair outcome.

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Hawke's Bay vintage which delivers great taste and greater legacy

Sometimes good things come in threes, some other times, they come in fives or sixes – I have recently been fortunate to try several magnificent, 'prestige' wines, mainly from New Zealand and one almost mythical beasty from Australia. These wines are all in the $50-plus bracket, all will cellar extremely well (including those that are already nicely aged), and all would make exceptional 'special occasion' wines.

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Pure Amino Vodka not impressing health experts

Zero sugar, no carbs and 100 per cent natural —  it's not the way your average ready-to-drink alcohol is marketed.

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Why putting water with whisky makes it taste better - research

Seasoned whisky drinkers have always done it, but now there's a scientific explanation to back up why it's better for your tipple to have a drop of water.

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Beyond the buffet: the rise of New Zealand's hotel food scene

Ever since the first licensed restaurants were allowed to open in 1961, we've turned our collective back upon hotels, typecasting  them as safe but not very exciting places to eat. However, this stigma may soon fade as our burgeoning hotel industry offers ever more sophisticated choice.

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New service launches to reward the opinionated

Let's face it, we all love to give our opinion. And most of us are more than willing to freely offer our feedback, good or bad, on the state of the product or service we've just received.

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Money advice from the White House

OPINION: The White House is probably the last place I'd go looking for sane money advice.

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Students reveal loan mistakes and lessons

If you are planning to take out a student loan for a course of study in the near future, take heed.

As part of this year's Money Week, the Commission for Financial Capability has asked current and former students what they wished they had known about student loans before they borrowed.

About 730,000 New Zealanders have a student loan and there is just over $15 billion in outstanding debt. The average loan is about $21,000.

David Boyle, group manager of investor education and retirement villages at the commission, said many people did not give a lot of thought to student loans because they were usually interest-free.

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Customers upset at 'on the nose' added fees for rental cars

Phil Rumble thought he had booked a rental car for $48.50 a day for a trip with his partner to Hawke's Bay.

But when they went to pick up the vehicle, they discovered that price was just the beginning.

There was another $30 a day for airport parking fees, another 15 per cent for GST and they would have to pay $40 each day if they wanted an insurance policy with no excess.

When they opted to skip the fee and stick with the $3500 excess, Rumble was warned that if there were scratches on the car when it was returned to Hertz, he would be expected to pay.

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First-time buyers told to make the most of stressed investors

First-home buyers are being told now is the time to strike with cheeky offers on houses, to see if they can get a good deal from an over-stretched investor.

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Wellington investment start-up attracts more than $1 million in eight weeks

A new platform aiming to help savers start investing in shares has attracted 3500 customers in eight weeks.

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Claims rest home unjustifiably dismissed worker thrown out

A former rest home worker has failed to prove her employer forced her out of her job, with the Employment Relations Authority describing some of her claims as "confused".

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Former political reporter leaves Europe to work at family pancake business in Taranaki

For years, terrorism was on his front doorstep, but Rafael Carrero says hazards lurk around all corners of the globe.

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Last Video Ezy in Nelson closes

While people are blaming the demise of DVD rental stores on streaming websites, the owner of the last Video Ezy in Nelson says it's down to a change in people's habits. 

Another DVD rental store, Stoke's Video Ezy, is closing its doors for the last time. 

The store was buckling under the pressure of ever-changing lifestyles and some might say, Netflix was responsible. 

Video Ezy Stoke store owner Sean Davis said the blame wasn't as obvious as everyone thought.

READ MORE:
* Nelson's United Video shuts up shop
* From cutting edge to obsolete: The end of the DVD rental store
* The end of DVDs is near

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12-year-old review's restaurant calling it 'hell in a shell'

Chunder-inducing water and limp calamari is on a list of scathing critiques from one discerning 12-year-old. 

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Green bowls are the new avo on toast, but will Kiwis want them?

If you struggle to eat green veges at the best of times, how about munching them for breakfast?

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Australian MasterChef 2017 winner Diana Chan's top 4 cooking shortcuts

It's been, to quote winner of Australian MasterChef 2017, Diana Chan, "a crazy 24 hours. There has been lots of love and support coming from so many different directions, it's been overwhelming."

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I'm a meat-lover - and a vegan

I’m a meat-lover and a vegan. The idea of chomping down on some rare flesh doesn’t disgust me, it delights me.

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Lots of us own them, but few New Zealanders understand bonds

Many New Zealanders have lent a lot more of their money out than they might realise.

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released new data on bonds, to coincide with this year's Money Week, which has a focus on debt.

Bonds are an investment in debt. They allow people to lend money to governments and companies, in return for a promise to pay it back in full, with regular interest payments.

In New Zealand, some people buy bonds directly, often through a financial adviser.

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5 of Auckland's best winter eats

Winter is the time for eating hot, comforting food and seasonal menus are a delight.

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Restaurant review: Black Estate, Christchurch

Just after we sat down on the pale wood "schoolroom" chairs in the plainly decorated (in black, of course) dining room, a dog raced through the restaurant, nails clattering on the floor.

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Restaurant review: Churchill draws a crowd

Has the sustained, highly vociferous defence of English cooking from the likes of Rick Stein, Marco Pierre White and Jamie Oliver been enough to silence the critics? Are Kiwi pub diners now prepared to pay for the grub we always used to regard as a joke?

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Worthy winners of Matariki Dish Challenge, plus recipe

"It is food you can go to the beach and get. You can go to Raglan and get mussels, dig for cockles, and catch a fish. It's dead simple. When you've got good produce you don't want to over-complicate it."

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Listen up, meal prepping enthusiasts

OPINION: Dear Meal Prepper,

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Great New Zealand food influence Tui Flower has died

Tui Flower, a food hero to some of New Zealand's most influential chefs, has died aged 91. 

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'Spicy King' crowned in legendary Chinese chilli-eating competition

Half-naked and grimacing, some of China's most daring eaters have taken on a chilli-eating competition for the ages. 

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Healthy eating in a sociable environment

Gathering around the table to share a meal, rather than dining alone, has many benefits - especially for those in their later years. It doesn't just address issues of stress and loneliness, it helps boost nutritional status as well.

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Police seek information following gunpoint robbery at dairy

A shop assistant was told to get on his knees and had a gun pointed at his head as two men robbed the Avalon Mini Mart of cigarettes and cash. 

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Millennial Money: The best KiwiSaver scheme for me

Millennials are accused of being unwise with money. Four young Stuff business reporters will share the fruits of their knowledge - and we're not talking avocados.

Kiwisaver fees are real, and sometimes really big. So much so that some financial experts have deemed them the biggest household expense nobody talks about.

If you're in KiwiSaver raking in those returns, then you are also paying for those fund managers out there to take care of your money. Nothing good ever comes free, as they say.

Fees depend on what fund (that's conservative, mixed, or growth) you are in. 

Simplicity managing director Sam Stubbs said the two biggest financial decisions millennials can should make when it comes to KiwiSaver is what fund you're in and what fees you pay.

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Hell's Kitchen: MasterChef's Matt Preston has last laugh over Marco Pierre White

It seems Matt Preston will have the last laugh over MasterChef Australia colleague-turned-rival, Marco Pierre White.

In May, Pierre White revealed he quit the popular cooking show over Preston's comments about his son. "With my hand on my mother's grave, I will get that man," the British chef vowed.

But not all is going to plan.

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Kip Chapman: The Kiwi juggling the worlds of theatre and wearable art

Kip Chapman wants to make big theatre.

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Young Canterbury baker's sweet treats rise to fame

Dessert lovers from near and far are coming through the Lyttelton Tunnel in hoards for the Willy Wonka-esque gourmet sweet treats at a small Lyttelton bakery.

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Ombudsman reveals pitfalls that trip up insurance customers

Many insurance problems could be avoided if policy-holders better understood how their cover worked, the Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman (IFSO) says.

Karen Stevens' office is contacted by 3000 people a year who have had problems with their insurance or financial service providers.

Insurance complaints made up the bulk of the IFSO scheme's work.

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Silverbeet a year-round star for cooking healthy meals

What's growing in your garden or flooding the markets? In Season follows Witt's hospitality staff 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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Money Week live chat with David Boyle

We're in the middle of Money Week, and we put your money questions to David Boyle from the Commission for Financial Capability.

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They are literally 'Over the Moon'

A little cheese from Putaruru has gone from zero to hero.

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Ants in your antipasto, pests in your pesto: Fine dining with wasps, gorse and jellyfish

Does the idea of devouring ants or wasp larvae make your stomach turn? Chef Jacob Brown hopes to convert diners to plates full of pests.

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Recipe: Almond-crusted tarakihi with lime sauce & banana

I love the South American vibe of the original recipe from 1988, and have built on this idea in my updated version. I have twice-cooked the banana, as is done for Peruvian tostones, and used the avocado in a salsa for added flavour. I also like to add some cornmeal to the crumb, and I like to grind my own almonds for a chunkier texture.

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Recipe: Celebration lemon & syrup sour cream syrup cake

This popular recipe from 1997 was made in a food processor, making it super easy and a lovely loaf to serve for afternoon tea.

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Recipe: Goat's cheese & herb souffle

Cheese soufflé is popular but a scary prospect for some. They are hardier than you might think – just make sure you grease the dish really well and take care folding in the egg whites and the result should be risen, light and fluffy. They do start collapsing as soon as they leave the oven, but if this happens, the worst-case scenario is you end up with a really tasty fluffy omelette!

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Cafe chat: New bar with attitude opens in Ferrymead

There's a new bar in town with serious attitude looking to push the boundaries of "conservative" Christchurch.

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Review: Domain Cottage Cafe, Te Aroha Domain, Waikato

A taste of… Domain Cottage Cafe in the Te Aroha Domain, Whitaker St, Te Aroha.

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Recipe: Jumbo chocolate chip cookies

One bite of the jumbo chocolate chip cookies from the quaint country cafe in Dunsandel got reader Jill Lyall hooked.

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Review: Sister Kong Bao House, Christchurch

A taste of… Sister Kong Bao House, 123 Victoria St, Christchurch.

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Jake Mitchell shares his favourite things about the Waikato

Jake Mitchell might not have lived long in the Waikato, but he's quickly become a champion of the province, particularly its cornucopia of quality seasonal produce and products.

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Neat Places: Warm up from the inside with a mulled beverage

When it's miserable outside, nothing will warm you up faster than a steaming glass of mulled wine. Traditionally seen as a Christmas drink in Europe, in the southern hemisphere mulled wine is a beverage best suited to the middle of the year when chilly temperatures call for hot brews.

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Toast-based delights to give Wellington on a Plate a run for its money

There's much to love about the huge movable feast that is Wellington On A Plate – the burgers, the glamour one-off events and the many fabulous menus.

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Feed the family a tasty dinner and dessert

It's not often that we eat dessert in my house. It's more likely that we might eat some fruit or a square or two of dark chocolate, so when I do make dessert it's a pretty big deal!

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John Saker: Restaurants must put more attention into the wines they serve

"I'd like a glass of wine with this… what do you recommend?"

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Nadia Lim's creamy artichoke, leek & bean dish

This Italian-inspired dish is made with sour cream, so the creaminess comes without the calorific guilt.  

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New Zealand kids on their way to an A+ in financial literacy

What you spend your money on today can have a big effect on your wealth in years to come.

That's why Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell wants financial education to be part of New Zealand's school curriculum.

"There's some great work under way, but it's too fragmented and it needs centralised planning and direction." 

Maxwell says there aren't enough materials available at all year levels and more work is needed for teachers to feel confident about teaching financial capability.

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Construction companies fined $78,000 after failing to report employee injuries

Two construction companies have been fined $78,000 and ordered to pay more than $50,000 in reparations after failing to report employees had been seriously injured.

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