Genesis Energy confuses customers with marketing stunt cheque

A "confusing" marketing stunt by a major energy provider has fallen flat with many of its customers.

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Life hacks from the Beehive: saving on an MP's salary

Members of Parliament lead unique working lives, up for re-election or an unceremonious dumping, once every three years.

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Fraud-buster joins Commission for Financial Capability's anti-scam war

The Commission for Financial Capability has hired anti-fraud campaigner Bronwyn Groot from BNZ to help fight the rising tide of scams.

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Landlords' plan to make meth testing cheaper

Insurers have been told they must do more to help landlords protect their properties from meth contamination, but landlords say they've got  their own self-help plan.

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NZ Chinese Jockey Club is off to the races - in China

Despite a national ban on horse race gambling, China has warmed to the idea of investing in racehorses, especially New Zealand ones. 

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Budget Buster: Why I'm buying the iPhone X, and why you should too

OPINION: I'm on the verge of tears by the time the Apple keynote livestream starts, because I'm sure the WiFi will lag. But it runs smoothly, and relief washes over me in an awesome wave.

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Digital token offers becoming big business but legal position far from in the bank

Most people would have heard of bitcoins, cryptocurrency and digital tokens, but few may realise how big a business raising capital with them has become.

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Million dollar win for one lucky Northland Lotto player

One Whangarei Lotto player will have a reason to celebrate after winning $1 million on Saturday night's live Lotto draw.

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Kiwi 'stickies' on the rise at global wine contest

New Zealand wines have triumphed in two categories at a prestigious wine competition in Britain, scooping the awards for pinot noir and sauvignon blanc.

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5 great reubens: Modern twists on the classic American sandwich

Our search for a reuben sandwich – that hot American mix of corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and rye bread – in Christchurch turned up plenty of variety. 

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Chardonnay: an uplifting variety

Hillary Clinton has lately been talking up the value of chardonnay as a source of comfort. 

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's easy as anything chocolate coffee mousse

This is quite literally the easiest mousse you'll ever make. When the melted chocolate hits the cold cream, it solidifies to form heavenly little ripples throughout. The toasted hazelnuts are optional, but lend a pleasant texture.

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Fiona Barber: I'm clean out of excuses for not being houseproud

OPINION: Yikes. How long have the windows looked like that? Mmmm, can't remember cleaning them. Ever. And I've been here since 2011.

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Restaurant review: Kinji Japanese Restaurant, Christchurch

What's the difference between a fancy $13 lunchtime bento box and the fancy $36 bento box at Kinji Japanese Restaurant?

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Chelsea Winter hitting the road with fresh batch of recipes

Creamy donuts, crackling buns, and mumma mia meatballs are the pick of the bunch from Chelsea Winter's new cookbook.

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Recipe: Mocha caramel slice from Johnny Sausage

One slice of the mocha caramel slice from Johnny Sausage cafe got reader Bebaki Ott hooked. 

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Palmerston North home to new boutique chocolate factory

Palmerston North's chocolate lovers have a new place to indulge their sweet tooth at the city's new boutique chocolate factory.

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Siblings open no-waste store to return to old-fashioned values

A brother-sister duo have teamed up to give shoppers on Auckland's North Shore a taste of nostalgia.

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Invest, spend, save - what should you do with a lazy $100,000?

Many of us daydream about what we would do if we were suddenly in possession of a decent chunk of uncommitted money.

But would you know where to start if you had a financial windfall?

We asked some financial experts what their first moves would be if they suddenly had an extra $100,000 at their disposal.

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Act now to avoid financial meltdown this Christmas

Mother-of-two Kim Hudson has been preparing for Christmas since June, when she started putting aside $20 each week.

"That will pay for all the Christmas food and extras in December."

While this year is looking good, she has not always been so organised.

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Rob Stock: Don't waste money on superfoods and supplements

OPINION: Pharmacies are among the worst up-sellers in retail.

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A Christchurch staging company is a master of illusion

So, you want to sell your house? First step: go outside, take a deep breath, then re-enter. Look around with fresh eyes, taking in the macro and the micro – the big picture and all those tricky corners you have been disguising for years.

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Predictions housing market may regain its strength in first half of next year

New Zealand's property market should be in better shape a year from now – but how fast prices pick up again may depend on who successfully forms the next government.

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Hefner's net worth dropped as Playboy battled for relevance

Hugh Hefner can blame the rise of the internet for a reduction in his net worth.

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Millennial Money: No will for a will, until I was called selfish

Us millennials are pretty positive people. Our conversations with peers over a craft beer are not usually about death. 

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Reserve Bank keeps interest rates low and hints the economy

The official cash rate has been left at 1.75 per cent, with the Reserve Bank warning the construction sector may be slowing.

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Wairarapa chef off to wow judges in Japan

Marc Soper has fed royalty, movie stars and presidents, so the pressure cooker environment of preparing a dish for an international judging panel doesn't especially faze him.

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Restaurant review: My! Gipsy Kitchen rules

For many years now, Strathmore's obscurely located Gipsy Kitchen has been such a badly kept secret, it's no wonder they've decided to capitalise on their success by opening a second hideaway in town.

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Woman who did not reveal theft charge to new boss awarded $7000

A receptionist who failed to disclose a theft charge on her CV was awarded $7000 in compensation despite never starting her new job at a beauty clinic.

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Cafe chat: The Bicycle Thief chef in face-off with tough competition

For the 29-year-old head chef at The Bicycle Thief, being nominated for chef of the year in the Christchurch Hospitality Awards is a major coup. 

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Review: The Old Quarter, Wellington

A taste of… The Old Quarter, 39 Dixon St, Te Aro, Wellington. 

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Cafe Chat: Where's Charlie? opens third Wellington venue

The husband and wife team behind Northern Vietnamese restaurant Where's Charlie? are opening a third venue in Thorndon Quay next month.

Tina Nguyen and Justin Chang have evolved the concept with specials and tapas options in the evening, instead of the all-day menu that is at their Lambton Quay branch.

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Review: The Village Cafe, Whatawhata

A taste of… The Village Cafe, 1 Rothwell Lane, Whatawhata.

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Al Brown wants you to feel comfortable

There is no chef - possibly no human - more concerned about your comfort than Al Brown. He is like a flight attendant, combined with a cushy sofa, mixed together with your loyal childhood dog. The 52-year-old is a caricature of the Salt of the Earth bloke; a hearty hug personified. "My big thing is making people feel comfortable," he says with a jolly drawl. "I hate the thought of people feeling uncomfortable."

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Noel Cimadom shares his favourite things about the Waikato

Sun blazes down on Cambridge filling it with an air of spring-is-here-at-last. Folks are smiling, bustling about their business, shops doors are wide open and welcoming, and outside the old post office building, they're perching on seating, backs to the warm wall soaking up the heat, the Vitamin D and the cheerful music emanating from inside.

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Recipe: Chilli scrambled eggs, from Little Pom's

A fresh take on the humble scrambled eggs has caught the attention of reader Marianne Elias-Wilson. 

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Good food to tuck into over an office natter

There's nothing quite like a shared morning tea, with its forced banter and awkward speeches, to make any workplace feel like it could be the inspiration for The Office.

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Cheesy tomato and ricotta lasagne

CHEESY TOMATO AND RICOTTA LASAGNE 
Ready in: 45 minutes 
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Serves: 4-5 people

Cheesy tomato and ricotta lasagne
1 brown onion, finely diced 
2 tablespoons lasagne herbs (see recipe below)
70g tomato paste 
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup red wine or vegetable stock
1 x 680ml jar tomato passata 
1 carrot, grated
3-4 x 100g sheets fresh lasagne pasta (or sheets about same size as your baking dish)
120g baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped 

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Giving up meat is hard, especially when it comes to bacon

"I would go vegetarian, but I just couldn't give up bacon." It's something we often hear from would-be vegetarians. 

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Neat Places: Great spots to find an early-morning coffee around Christchurch

For many, the best way to start the day is with a cup of joe. Luckily, Christchurch has some great places offering this early-morning pick-me-up.

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Spice up your weekend with a comforting baked dahl

One of the most frequently requested dinners in our house is dahl. We are not vegetarian, but I do like to include plant protein meals regularly in our meal rotation. I have prepared a stovetop dahl for many years but this year I branched out into the realm of baked dahl, which has become a firm favourite.

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It's tough to 'beat' aged care subsidy means test

Residential aged care is an end of life cost many people have been loathe to fund themselves.

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Escape room experience demand leaves Wellington company considering franchising

Beneath an unassuming office building in central Wellington sits an abandoned bank vault which holds a clue to saving the world.

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Johnny Danger's brew breaks New Zealand records

"In my opinion it's basically like the story of Goldilocks and the Three Beers if you will. It's kind of like oh this beer is too bland, oh this beer has too much flavour, then this beer is just right", said Johnny "Danger" Bennett. 

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Should we eat our way out of the jellyfish problem?

With jellyfish getting ready to invade our beaches again this summer, even scientists think it would be a good idea to start eating the floating stingers.

Niwa emeritus researcher Dennis Gordon says he's all for turning them into food to help cut back numbers.

"Jellyfish are mostly water anyway, but the bowl, the jelly part, has quite a bit of protein in it. If it holds together well enough, you could probably eat the local ones, but i don't know if there is a market out there."

He's eaten jellyfish in Taiwan and says "it's not bad". "It was flavoured and stringy like noodles."

READ MORE:
* Giant jellyfish washes up on coast
* Dangerous jellyfish in Wellington
* Canterbury beach covered in jellyfish 

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Taking to New Zealand's humble west coast

Living with a photographer, you become very aware of the light – and winter can provide some of the best opportunities in this respect. 

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Marlborough woman named New Zealand Young Winemaker of the Year

Corks popped for the high point in one young vintner's career last week.

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Eating through Melbourne's famous laneways

You will probably have an ever-growing list of restaurants to tick off on your next trip to Melbourne, where you're sure to stumble across the work of both local and international artists in the most unexpected places.

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Spending 48 hours on Waiheke Island

Blame Aucklanders looking for a quick getaway that doesn't involve battling the traffic, or the string of tourism top 10s it has made it on to in recent years, but Waiheke Island is growing so fast it's scaring some of the locals. As visitor numbers soar, however, new places to eat and drink are popping up all over the show, which is great news for those heading to the island for a quick break.

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New Zealand wine's newest fine wine player

"I know what people are going to say. They'll say, 'Smith has found some money and he's doing the same thing all over.' All I can say is that this is going to be very different."

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Home detention for lawyer involved in $40m alleged fraud

The actions of a lawyer involved in a fraud which misled ANZ into providing a property development with a $40 million loan were a "gross breach" of trust, a judge has found. 

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NZ call for banks to cut ATM fees after Aussie banks drop theirs

Manawatu man Lewin Dickson wants to know when his bank is going to follow Australia's lead and cut the fee it charges for customers using other banks' ATMs.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia was the first to change, making an announcement on Sunday that it would axe the A$2 ($2.20) fee that applied to any user who was not using a CommBank key card.

Westpac, ANZ and National Australian Bank followed suit later in the day.

All four banks cited the unpopularity of the fee with consumers, who were forking out A$500 million a year for withdrawing their own cash.

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Cyprus thrill: Chef Theo Papouis of Oikos, Wellington

Tear a wodge of the homemade pita bread, take a bite, have a hearty slug of wine, laugh with family and friends, order that extra glass and reach over for some more olives. Relax.

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Turmeric and beetroot lattes more novelty than nutrition source - dietitian

Lattes made with spices or powdered vegetables are more of a novelty menu item than source of nutrition, an expert says.

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Recipe: Greek-Cypriot haloumi ravioli

Theo Papouis is chef-owner at Wellington restaurant Oikos. Read more about him here.

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Havelocks' Slip Inn provides diners with a prime view of the nearby boat ramp

Adrienne Matthews takes a drive to picturesque Havelock to sample the menu at the Slip Inn Cafe.

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What real estate agents would never spend money on

Before you fork out on home improvements, ask yourself "Will this help sell my house?".

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Conscious Consumers app to launch in UK next year

A company which links the everyday person with sustainable businesses through an app is planning to go global, starting with the UK.

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Palmerston North couple hope to buy back Bethany's restaurant

A Palmerston North couple are hoping to buy back the restaurant they named in memory of their daughter.

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Palmerston North's Lido Aquatic Centre gym dives into former ATP facility

The gym at the Palmerston North City Council-owned Lido Aquatic Centre has added another fitness centre to its workout pool.

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Recipe: Fish kebabs with lemon leaves & feta mash

FISH KEBABS WITH LEMON LEAVES & FETA MASH
Serves 4

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Recipe: Cucumber and pineapple salad

Refreshing, quick and perfect for the warmer months.

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How to turn an unhappy customer into a satisfied customer

Recently I went out for dinner. The entrees were delicious (salt and pepper squid, anyone?), the mains were average (my pork belly was all fat and no crunch), and the dessert (croissant bread and butter pudding with caramel sauce) was to die for.

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Do you talk about money with your kids?

It's one of the universal complexities of life, that the important topics we want to talk about with our kids, are often the ones we find hardest to be open and honest about.

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Can National and NZ First bridge the gap over NZ Super?

The chasm between the superannuation policies of National and NZ First is wide, but pensions experts believe it can be bridged.

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Innovative inventors ready for final face off

The field is narrowing in ManawatÅ«/Whanganui's 2017 Innovate competition as the top 20 entries are whittled down to the final six entrepreneurs

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Us Two: Laura and Ed Verner, the couple behind award-winning restaurant Pasture

Laura and Ed Verner's Auckland restaurant Pasture has been open for just over a year, and they've already taken out a couple of prizes, including a Cuisine Good Food Award.

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Martin Hawes: Intensive care interest rates

OPINION: Is inflation dead? The answer is no, and it is probably not even in palliative care. However, it is poorly enough to be in the intensive care unit and to have its few loved ones gathered around with concerned looks on their faces.

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Time to force car insurers to give data to online comparison sites

It's time to force price transparency on car and house insurers that we forced on power providers, young technology entrepreneur Michael Speight says.

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How to put a value on and protect your mancave

In a secret location is a man cave of seriously enviable quality.

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Budget Buster: Spotting the signs of problem gambling

OPINION: I once saw a close friend's family ripped apart by problem gambling. The dad kept his addiction hidden for a long time. He took money from the business he managed. He borrowed money from my friend, then mysteriously couldn't give it back. He lied, he cried, he promised to change.

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Kiwi sales SME gets backing from US investor

A quickly growing Kiwi sales company is getting a further push with new backing from an investor in the United States.

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World's first chicken nugget 'tasting room' opens in US

The story sounds like the plot of a B-grade comedy: a chef who worked for a decade at Chez Panisse, a pioneering US restaurant that reminded Americans that ingredients actually have a season, decides to launch what she and her partner call the world's first chicken nugget tasting room.

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Reclusive cosmetics heiress becomes world's richest woman

The death this week of L'Oreal's founding family matriarch is putting the spotlight on a reclusive 64-year-old heiress who now finds herself as the richest woman in the world.

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How to eat fried chicken wings properly

Yes you read it correctly, you've been eating your chicken all wrong. Well, the wings anyway.

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's gooey kiwifruit upside-down cake

This cake recipe is great because you can use whatever fruit is in season. Kiwifruit may seem like an odd fruit to bake with, but once caramelised and gooey, it is incredibly delicious.

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Five ways to use your spare change to help struggling Kiwi families

Many people who want to help struggling Kiwi families are not sure where to start, one researcher says.

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UberEats to launch food delivery service in Christchurch

Late-night takeaway trips could be over – UberEats is coming to Christchurch.

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Architect James Chapman-Taylor's Upper Hutt home fully restored and for sale

A chance to share part of New Zealand's architectural history should attract a range of buyers to revered architect James Chapman-Taylor's fully renovated Upper Hutt home.

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Auckland eatery teams up with a Kiwi culinary incubator in China

Auckland eatery Bird on a Wire is dipping its toes into the Chinese market with a pop-up restaurant.

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NZ slips down list of cheapest places to buy Apple devices

New Zealanders are no longer getting the world-leading prices on Apple products they once were.

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App measures shoppers feet to see if the shoe fits

Four friends are making life easier for online shoe shoppers using foot scanning technology.

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's tangy grapefruit marmalade

Paddington Bear and I share a love of two things: duffle coats and marmalade. Much like him, I couldn't imagine breakfast without the latter.

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ROB STOCK: Online shopping dangers

OPINION: Clearing out a cupboard the other day, I came upon childhood relics.

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Solar power not a magic bullet but options increasing

Davis Canning says his power bills have dropped by $100 or $150 a month since he decided to switch to solar power for his house.

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New KiwiSaver fund wants to top up retirees' income

KiwiSaver provider Simplicity is launching a new fund designed to help people make their KiwiSaver savings last through retirement.

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Access, education and less jargon important to boost young people's investment

Amelia Morrison, 27, has recently started to dabble in the share market. She is using Sharesies, an app that allows investors to put their money into passively-invested index funds. Unlike some other investment vehicles, there is a low barrier to entry – a $30 annual fee and $5 minimum investments.

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Stressed French chef begs Michelin to remove his restaurant's three stars

One of France's most feted chefs, whose restaurant has enjoyed the maximum three Michelin stars for the past two decades, has begged the illustrious food guide to strip him of the accolade because he can no longer stand the pressure.

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Story behind one of the greatest ever recipe comments is revealed

Sydne​ Newberry is considered an all-time favourite by the New York Times moderating team, for a comment she left on a recipe in 2015.

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My Kitchen Rules winners reveal how health woes led to their new venture

My Kitchen Rules winners Belinda MacDonald and Neena Truscott have revealed the health struggles that lead to the opening of their bone broth business. 

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Assume someone has your data and protect yourself now

​It has been almost two weeks since Equifax first admitted it had been hacked in a massive breach affecting as many as 143 million consumers.

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AIA buys Sovereign in $4.15 billion deal

Sovereign, the country's largest life insurer, has been sold.

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Salvation Army replaced by craft brewery and bar, marking hospitality 'swansong'

A rooftop bar and brewery is replacing a charity store on a busy Wellington street corner.

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Waiheke Island restaurant bans French fries for adults

A restaurant on Auckland's Waiheke Island refuses to sell fries as a single item to adults.

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Five of the best seasonal spring foods in Auckland

Spring cleaning is not just for your home - it can be for your insides too.

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Moo & Brew: a match made in Waikato

There's something essentially comforting about a burger and beer: freshly toasted bun, grilled meat patty, crunchy greens, chutney, and a glass of something chilled to seal the deal.

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Restaurant review: Māra is worthy, but needs work

As the third vegan/vegetarian restaurant to open in Wellington this year, MÄra reflects a wider trend: according to Roy Morgan Research, New Zealand has seen a 27 per cent rise in vegetarianism since 2011.

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Insurance complaints continue to rise

Complaints to the Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO) have continued to rise.

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Top of the lake: What Taupō's mystery $30 million Powerball winner could buy

Where is TaupÅ's $30 million Lotto ticket?

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North Auckland bartender competes for the perfect pour

Regulars at a north Auckland sports bar may not know it, but their beers are among New Zealand's best poured brews.

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Some favourites and some new discoveries in wine and beer

Opinion: One of the many joys of wine and beer is the discovery of new favourites as well as old.

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Millennial Money: We're the generation blessed with student loans

OPINION: I was blissfully ignorant of my loan as a student.

It was only when I started working that I surrendered to my responsibilities and calculated how long it would take me to pay it back.

Bold statements by politicians to wipe out student loans and roll out free tertiary education for the future university goers was like rubbing salt into wounds when the Inland Revenue repayment calculator said it would take me 11 years at my current level of contribution.

After reading that numbing figure I sought some financial advice and put my questions to three experts.

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New Zealand politicians share their post-election celebration meals

Seven weeks of non-stop campaigning, New Zealand's political leaders won't have had time to sit down and enjoy a proper meal. 

Come September 24, the results will be in and the winners and losers will either celebrate victory or commiserate a loss.

How will they celebrate if they get what they want? Could it be a bucket of fried chicken, a bacon sandwich or a degustation at a fancy restaurant with a bottle of New Zealand's finest wine? We ask some of our political leaders, and most of them play ball. 

READ MORE:
* Bill English makes his family dinner and it looks pretty Southland
* MPs' hidden talents: Paul Foster-Bell is Parliament's culinary connoisseur
* Cheese makers set to storm parliament
* A week's meals for $140, one mum shows how
 

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Popular Auckland eatery, Merediths Restaurant, to close at Christmas

Venerable New Zealand chef Michael Meredith will permanently close the doors of his Auckland restaurant this year.

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Cafe chat: Plush degustation dining for New Regent St, Hello Sunday opening restaurant across road

Christchurch's New Regent St will welcome a new restaurant to its historic stretch next week with the opening of The Grey Robin, in the building that was formerly home to Shop Eight. 

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Cafe Chat: Big Apple style deli in Wellington

 

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Review: Green Superfood and Juice Bar, Christchurch

A taste of... Green Superfood and Juice Bar, 181 High St, central Christchurch.

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Review: Cucina Cafe, Hamilton

A taste of… Cucina Cafe on Thackeray, Thackeray St, Hamilton

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Neat Places: Fancy a drink? Hamilton has you covered

Hamilton nightlife plays host to a number of great breweries, bars and restaurants that are the ideal place to kick back with a glass of your favourite beverage to watch the world go by. From craft beers gathered from  around the globe, to the shaken and stirred and early vintages, make the most of your free evenings and check out some of the following places.

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Neat Places: There's plenty of choice for a tasty doughnut around Christchurch

Few sweet treats can ignite a passion like doughnuts can. Glazed, filled with cream or plain and simple, the sky is the limit when it comes to flavours, presentation and overall taste of the humble doughnut, and luckily for those with a sweet tooth, Christchurch is home to many talented doughnut makers. For our favourite picks, check out these suggestions.

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Recipe: Tomato, bacon and white bean soup, from Olive

A tomato and bacon soup from Olive Restaurant left a lasting impression on reader Kate Parsonson.

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Let pasta put some spring in your step

Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder what tonight's dinner is?

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How food helped pick Sarah Tuck off the floor

A knock on Sarah Tuck's door is replied to with barking. The door opens slightly. 

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Review: Ortega Fish Shack, Wellington

Taste of... Ortega Fish Shack, 16 Majoribanks Street, Wellington.

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Housing strategies of retirees

There's a silent housing crisis going on, but it's not the one making the headlines.

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In Christchurch, housing pressures are playing out on historic suburban streets

In Christchurch, old and new are colliding as townhouses go up alongside heritage buildings. Charlie Gates reports for the One in Five Million project.

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Council apathy to food truck festivities jars with public's appetite

OPINION: Food truck events are hugely popular and draw thousands of people to the city centre, so we better not do that again.

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Feilding bartender pours the perfect beer before Draught Masters

When it comes to pouring the perfect glass of beer, detail is something that should never be overlooked. 

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Hounded by bill collectors, credit denied: US man's 3 years in identity theft hell

OPINION: The banker looked across her desk at me with the pained expression of somebody who wants to sell you something but can't.

"I see you already have several accounts with us, Mr Armstrong," she said. "Are you sure you're a new customer?"

I was and I wasn't.

I had accounts everywhere, and most of them weren't mine. This wasn't the first time, and I was sure it wouldn't be the last.

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My Kitchen Rules winners open New Zealand's first bone broth bar in Cambridge

Cambridge women and My Kitchen Rules NZ winners Neena Truscott and Belinda MacDonald have opened what is believed to be New Zealand's first pop-up broth bar dedicated to the organic bone broth.

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Summer's bubbles could wipe the smile off your face

You are looking forward to those summer afternoon sessions on the bubbles, but it might come at a painful cost.

Dentists warn that sweet fizzy booze could be stripping your teeth of enamel and triggering decay.

The rotting teeth epidemic from soft drinks among kids is well known, but dentists say bubbly booze can be a serious problem for adults.

The problem is growing because Kiwis are rushing to buy celebration wines like prosecco, rose, cava, spumante, moscato, sparkling, methode and champagne.

READ MORE:
* New ways to serve sparkling wine
* Top 10 champagnes
* How to wash wine glasses 

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Funky takes on classic comfort food

Macaroni and cheese has long been an easy, family dinner – one of my favourite comfort foods.

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Taking cheese to a new level

Washing three times a week for sixteen days may not be everyone's ideal scenario.

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Butter's not a baddie anymore, but is margarine healthier?

Only 20 years ago butter was the public villain – contributing to raised cholesterol levels and public concern over an increased risk of heart disease. Now this public perception seems to have been reversed, and reality cooking shows seem to use butter in every recipe. But what has caused this shift in perceptions and is it based on scientific evidence?

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Recipe: Vegetarian gado gado

VEGETARIAN GADO GADO
Serves 4

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ red chilli, chopped
1 lemon grass stalk, thinly sliced
¼ cup crunchy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon brown sugar or palm sugar

Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the shallot with the garlic, chilli and lemongrass until soft – about 5 minutes. 

Add the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, coconut milk and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for a few minutes. Adjust seasonings as required. Serve with a platter of soft or hard-boiled eggs and vegetables such as boiled new potato, blanched green beans, sliced capsicum, cherry tomatoes and carrots.

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The Block: Mark Richardson defends 'heartbreaking' season finale

The Block NZ's auction process was fair and reflected the reality of Auckland's housing market, host Mark Richardson says.

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English carpenters helping budding builders go back to basics

Two English timber framers want to teach people how to craft their own structures from scratch using traditional building techniques.

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Chocolate factory opens in Taupō

There's nothing like a passion for all things chocolate and TaupÅ residents are lucky enough to now have their own chocolatier.

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Contactless payments a boost for business

Fish and chips is the ultimate Kiwi takeaway, and as general manager of The Chippery in Wellington, Richard Samways knows exactly how his customers like it. They like it hot, they like it crispy, and just as importantly, they like it fast.

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Excio seeks photographers, artists, museums to join background photo app

Whether it is a photo of your favourite book cover, or a portrait from an obscure artist, there is something for everyone's "small billboard".

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Rental WOF business threatened if government changes

The fortunes of businesses can alter when the government changes, so election season can be a worrying time.

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TOP's plan to tackle New Zealand's 'competition problem'

There's widespread competition failure in New Zealand, says TOP deputy leader Geoff Simmons, but neither of the two main parties are talking about it.

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New Zealander born in Sudan struggles to become ASB customer

A New Zealand woman born in Sudan, was left feeling racially profiled after she went to ASB to open a bank account.

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Greens' country-of-origin bill could stick, even if they don't

Despite poll results tossing the Greens out of Parliament, one of their policies could completely change the way Kiwis grocery shop.

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Budget Buster: What could you get out of the election cash splash?

OPINION:  YOU get some money! And YOU get some money! And YOU get some money!

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Us Two: Auckland restaurateurs Clare and Sally Hindmarsh

Clare, 55, and Sally Hindmarsh, 54, are sister restaurateurs, who have often worked together. Sally, left, runs Mezze Bar in central Auckland while Clare is involved in four restaurants and bars around the city.

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's virtuous vegan pumpkin cake

This cake is a more virtuous take on a classic spiced pumpkin pie, but with all the same flavours. You can make your own pumpkin purée or use a store bought one (I love the Libby's brand, as it is completely natural and 100 per cent pumpkin – you can get it from the international section of most supermarkets). 

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Two wineries getting better all the time

Thank God for wineries that aren't content for a good thing to remain a good thing, but do everything they can for it to become a better thing.

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More affordable homes could just mean fewer other options

Labour's promise to build more affordable homes may not increase the housing stock as much as it is promising - and could make the next step for buyers more expensive.

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Legendary bar and 1980s hotspot faces uncertain future

It may be the end of the line for a legendary Manawatū bar, as it goes up for sale.

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New Woodville promotion group gathers steam

A new Woodville business promotion group is steaming its way toward a more prosperous future in the wake of the ManawatÅ« Gorge closure.

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Hollywood movie and TV executive Neal Zoromski selling his New Zealand church

A touch of Hollywood is set to leave small-town New Zealand.

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New Plymouth's first-home buyers looking to Stratford for cheaper houses

When Hayden and Jasmine Aldridge couldn't find the right place to buy in New Plymouth, they decided to look a little further afield for their first home.

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Six months enough time for 2G users to upgrade: 2degrees

2degrees is shutting off the 2G network that serves some of its older-style phones.

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Diners behaving badly: The bizarre truth about what really goes on in restaurants

All tip and no iceberg. That's a restaurant from the customers' point of view. The view from the pass is quite different.

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Warning: Only heavy users will benefit from high-end price war

A value war has broken out at the top end of the mobile data market.

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's quick red curry with roasted duck, kumara and tamarind

Asian supermarkets are a serious weakness of mine. It feels like every time I visit my local on Auckland's Dominion Road (Da Hua, which is a joy of a place by the way), I'll go in for a bunch of coriander and come out with my body weight in treats. A whole barbecue duck is a constant temptation. 

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Dr Libby confesses to foods she has never eaten (or heard of)

Dr Libby Weaver has never eaten a McFlurry from McDonald's. 

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Kiwis' growing taste for eating out is not just a millennial thing

Millennials have copped plenty of criticism for spending more of their dosh on eating out and less on saving.

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Cafe in the UK bans kids under 12, but dogs are OK

A coffee shop owner is under fire for banning kids under 12, yet still allowing dogs, into his café.

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Best chocolate in New Zealand made in a friend's kitchen

Experimenting at home and making chocolate in a friend's kitchen is working out for one of New Zealand's newest and best chocolate makers. 

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Matangi manor opens doors for Waikato's first cherry tree festival

The manor sits at the end of a long driveway lined with cherry blossoms.

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Reviewed bylaw could see food trucks removed from Feilding CBD

Tougher restrictions could be imposed on food trucks in Feilding as officials seek solutions to concerns from restaurateurs. 

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Wellington hairdresser charges by length, not gender

A Wellington hairdresser is taking a stand against gender pricing for cuts and colours at salons.

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Australian banks are exposed to millions in money laundering

Gaping holes in the anti-money laundering systems of Australia's big banks are being exploited by crime groups to wash up to $5 million in drug cash a day, according to confidential briefings by federal and state policing agencies.

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Janine Starks: 20 ways to cut the cost of your next trip abroad

OPINION: Two Kiwi gap-year students arrived at our home in the UK this week, having paid £9 (NZ$16) to get there from London.

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Painting, bathroom renovation may be best investment for sellers

Sellers who want to get the best price possible for their houses are being told they must stand out from the competition.

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Kevin Lampen-Smith: What are we doing wrong in multi-offer situations?

After unsuccessfully trying to buy a section for two years, we are getting fed up. We've lost out numerous times in multi-offer processes, which seem really unfair. Sometimes we have suspected that the agent hasn't even bothered to present our offer to the buyer, even though we've offered over the asking price and done everything right. Can you explain how this works please, and help us understand what we're doing wrong?

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Data shows having a pet in a rental comes at a price

Auckland woman Emma Butt had two greyhounds when she set out to find a rental property to live in, on the North Shore.

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Rob Stock: The SOS guide to killing debt

OPINION: I think I am the only person in my suburb who hasn't been door-knocked by our occasionally sweary local MP David Seymour.

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Tony Alexander warns real estate agents that many will need to find new jobs

A leading economist has issued a grim warning to the real estate industry that a plunge in sales will mean many will need to find new jobs.

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Landlord claims: Fair warning or scaremongering?

Landlords say Labour's plans to change the New Zealand rental market will drive up rental prices and reduce the amount of property available.

But is that a warning that plans to help tenants could backfire, or just the scaremongering some have claimed?

THE SURVEY

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Auckland's best avocado dishes according to non-homeowning millennials

The humble avocado has become a lightning rod for the housing affordability woes of millennials. 

Ever since Australian rich-lister Tim Gurner blamed the global housing crisis on a taste amongst the young for smashed avocado at hip brunch spots the fruit has occupied a special place in our housing debate.

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Restaurant review: Rita may be small, but she's a good 'un

It's often said a restaurant needs 40 seats to be viable, yet the newly opened Rita seats just 28.

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Restaurant review: Ember's all-day breakfast fires the imagination

 

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Restaurant review: Hello Vietnam

Faced with two extra six-foot plus teens to feed, one of them a visiting No 8 for the Nelson College First XV, we were looking for somewhere cheap and cheerful.

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Gators in the storm: After Hurrican Harvey, reptile rescuer wonders how to rebuild

Surrounded by hundreds of alligators, Gary Saurage waded through murky floodwaters trying to save his 6-hectare Texas reptile sanctuary. 

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Xero's 'lifelong learning' plan to stop you becoming irrelevant at work

"Beautiful" accounting services company Xero has a plan to prevent you becoming irrelevant at work.

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Lower-tier lenders eye KiwiSaver for repayments, budget agencies claim

Lenders to the poorest segments of society are eyeing borrowers' KiwiSaver as a way of getting their loans repaid, the Commerce Commission has been told.

The commission is tasked with policing the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act, which lenders must follow. It is designed to make sure they lend responsibly only to people who can afford repayments.

Complaints to the commission that lenders had broken the law rose to 242 in the 12 months to the end of June, from 164 the previous year, the commission said in its Consumer Issues report, released today.

And among the accusations levelled at finance companies is that some believed they could raid borrowers' KiwiSaver super savings, if people fell on hard times and could not repay their loans.

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New ruby chocolate isn't special and probably tastes bad, says NZ expert

The world's biggest cocoa producer claims to have invented the first new chocolate in 80 years, but one Wellington expert says the pink creation is not real chocolate. 

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Labour's water tax plan doesn't go far enough: Economists

Economists say charging commercial consumers for their water use does not go far enough – and households should pay for their share, too.

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In Season: A Mexican inspired meal with limes

What's growing in your garden or flooding the markets? In Season follows Witt's many hospitality tutors 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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Winter can be a good time to sell: Trade Me

Would-be property buyers have a dose of spring fever – but sellers are hanging back more than normal, Trade Me Property says.

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New Zealand multi-million dollar cheese exports to China avoid chop

China has banned European soft cheeses because it says they contain too much bacteria, but Fonterra's multi-million dollar mozzarella, cheddar and cream cheese exports have so far eluded the crackdown.

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Recipe: Coffee rub

This easy mixture adds wonderful flavour to meat – rub it into beef, lamb or pork before grilling, or use it to season the meat once cooked. The coffee adds a delicious earthy quality to the mix. 

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New tour of Greytown offers boutique shops and locally-produced culinary delights

Why wing your way to Europe or America to experience top class shopping and gourmet cuisine, when you can just pop over to Greytown?

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Vodafone tops New Zealand's most complained about traders

Just 21 traders were the subject of 20 per cent of all complaints to the Commerce Commission in the 12 months to the end of June, and giant telecommunications company Vodafone topped the list.

The latest edition of the Consumer Issues report outlines the areas of interest the consumer watchdog is currently focusing on.

But it also reveals a list of the most complained about corporates in the country, with telcos Vodafone and Spark taking the top two places.

The commission is careful to warn the public not to jump to conclusions about the businesses which make the top 20.

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Kiwis fall foul of dodgy online traders, Commerce Commission warns

Shopping online is proving hazardous to some consumers' wealth, the Commerce Commission's Consumer Issues report has revealed.

With New Zealanders having spent $350 million online in May alone, and online shopping growing at a "double digit" rate, some are falling victim to shopping shopping scams and tricks.

Often those unscrupulous traders are based overseas, making the chance of a shopper getting their money back low.

The commission found around 20 per cent of ".co.nz" websites were run by overseas traders, which is lulling some shoppers into a false sense of security believing they are dealing with a New Zealand-based company.

READ MORE:
* Consumer NZ says action needed on ticket resellers like Viagogo
​* Commerce Commission probe into 'opt-out' charges widens
* 'No one to turn to': Adele fan loses $3000 after buying tickets on Viagogo

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Review: Havana Bar, Wellington

A taste of… Havana Bar, 32a-34 Wigan St, Te Aro, Wellington. 

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Cafe chat: Rice and Paper promises no more 'boring' sushi

Designer sushi store Rice and Paper opened its doors in Christchurch last week, almost a year later than planned.

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Cafe Chat: Wellington museum will get a new modern Asian restaurant

Modern Asian restaurant Hot Sauce will open at the QT Museum Wellington next week, with Wylie Dean, formerly of Wellington Hospitality Group, as executive chef.  

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Annalese Webber shares her favourite things about the Waikato

It's a graceful process, the traditional tea ceremony; each step preserved, passed down through the centuries in a time-honoured way.

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Review: Gentle Giant, Christchurch

A taste of… Gentle Giant, 158 Ferry Rd, Waltham, Christchurch. 

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Loin, rump or leftovers, Kiwi lamb always tastes good

Years ago we visited friends living the dream on a lifestyle block outside Cambridge. After we made it past the angry billy goat at their front gate, they proudly pointed at the lambs frolicking in the paddock next to the house.

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Food Review: Rocket Espresso Bar, Hamilton East

A taste of... Rocket Espresso Bar, 385 Grey Street, Hamilton East. 

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Neat Places: Acai bowls are healthy and delicious, and increasingly popular in Christchurch

Acai (ah-sigh-ee) bowls are fast becoming a popular dish on many cafe menus around Christchurch. Made from the berries grown on acai palm trees in South.American rainforests, the Brazilian dish combines the pulp of the berries with common breakfast foods such as oats, muesli, fruit and nuts.

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How to make fruit and vegetable off-cuts taste good

Every New Zealand family throws away about 148 kilograms of food each year, that's enough to fill more than an average recycling wheelie bin.

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When oranges fall from the trees - make a cake

Kia ora, I am thrilled to be sharing my simple homemade recipes here inspired by seasonal produce. Before we get to this glorious spring cake, let me introduce myself. I am a Nelson-based food writer and self-taught food photographer, cooking and growing food for my family of four on our urban property.

I have been writing about food for 15 years, with my fourth cookbook released in April, Homegrown Kitchen - everyday recipes for eating well (Potton & Burton). I also regularly teach cooking workshops around New Zealand, on traditional techniques such as home preserving, fermentation and sourdough bread-making.

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Buying a home is an expensive business - but that's changing

You like the house. Now's the time to get ready to make your offer, or to get auction-ready.

It's time to spend some serious cash.

The Land LIM will cost you.

Auckland Council charges $395 if you need it in three days or less (not including the courier).

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Newcomers furnish home with help from Neighbourly on Auckland's North Shore

Three young professionals, recently arrived from England, have kitted out their Auckland rental with help from their new neighbours.

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Liquor licence granted to Feilding home business at centre of neighbourhood stoush

A couple who became the scorn of their sleepy neighbourhood for operating a gift basket business from home, have been granted a liquor licence to expand their venture. 

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Wellington medical record business receives $500,000, plans to grow

A Wellington start-up has raised half a million dollars to help develop and market its note-taking software for medical professionals.

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Wellington firm Alphero counts banks, Fonterra, TAB among its clients

It all began six years ago when Caroline Dewe starting scribbling on a napkin in the middle of a coffee shop.

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Is te reo a career booster or an offshore opportunity barrier?

Speaking fluent te reo MÄori is thought to be a standout skill in many industries, but one business expert argues New Zealanders' time would be better spent learning Mandarin Chinese. 

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Christchurch bar gave away $18,000 worth of wine because of faulty wine glasses

A Christchurch bar gave away $18,000 worth of wine because the pour lines printed on its wine glasses were wrong.

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Australian bride swaps flowers for doughnut bouquets

This Australian bride could not be blamed for being reluctant to toss her bouquet. 

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How to fix a dish if you've added too much salt

What happens if I add too much salt to my cooking? M. Kennedy

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How to teach kids about money

A dozen small feathered friends have helped two Auckland parents teach their children one big life lesson – understanding money and becoming financially savvy.

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Who Owns NZ Now? Documentary chews home ownership numbers in New Zealand

You only need a passing acquaintance with current affairs to know that house prices and affordability are rarely out of the headlines, but what's the story behind the numbers? In one-off local doco Who Owns NZ Now (Tuesday, 8.30pm, Three) journalist Bryan Bruce attempts to answer that question.

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Wellington's fledgling food businessses getting a boost from the best in the game

A handful of up and coming Wellington food businesses are set to reap the rewards of having expert advice at their fingertips as the inaugural winners of the Wellington Good Food Boost programme.

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Once hard-boiled, now getting a little soft

OPINION: I ordered the cheapest thing on the menu – two poached eggs on toast and a cup of joe.

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Hellers sausages recalled over gluten contamination fears

A specific batch of Hellers sausages has been recalled over fears they may contain gluten.

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Banks drag heels on customers trying to leave

Hayley Warren took a lesser-trodden route to home-ownership.

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Ardern v English: Leaders' house price claims face credibility claims

When challenged by Patrick Gower during the second leaders' debate on whether they wanted house prices to fall, prime minister Bill English said: "I want them to stay flat while incomes rise."

His rival for power Jacinda Arden said: "For homeowners, the ones who currently have their homes.

We don't want them to lose their value, but we want more affordable housing in the market as well, and that is what is missing."

Experts doubt that either party's policies will achieve their leader's hopes.

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Budget Buster: Simple living is the new status symbol

OPINION: Until surprisingly recently, being fat was a status symbol. Most people were constantly staving off starvation, so love handles were a sign of wealth. Rather than wearing slimming stripes, 16th century fashionistas carefully styled and padded clothes to accentuate a big belly. In some parts of the world, a spare tire is still associated with power and attractiveness.

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Aucklanders caught out by HOP card's 60-day cash swipes

A woman who found her HOP card balance had mysteriously gone to zero was shocked to find Auckland Transport (AT) had taken the money.

And it turns out, other HOP card holders are experiencing similar losses.

In the year to the end of April, $342,000 was wiped from HOP cards under AT's "60 day" rule.

There are over one million Auckland Transport HOP cards in circulation, with people able to use them to pay for all forms of Auckland transport - ferry, trains and bus.

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Sir John Key's sprawling Parnell mansion sold for $20m

Sir John Key's perfectly manicured mansion in the leafy Auckland suburb of Parnell has been sold for an estimated $20 million. 

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This is why employees lie, steal and cheat

COMMENT: "More and more, employees are lying, scamming, and deceiving to advance their interests."

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Starbucks wants to sell you a sushi burrito with your Frappuccino

Starbucks has tried it all: first came cake pops, then truffle mac and cheese, and earlier this year, avocado toast.

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's chai spiced gingernuts are a new Kiwi classic

This recipe is my take of the classic Kiwi staple that is the gingernut cookie. The addition of chai spices and molasses lends these crunchy biscuits a beautiful depth of flavour and brings them to another level of sophistication.

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's fish with raisins, pine nuts and polenta

I've been meaning to write about this kind of thing for some time now. It sounds a little retro, I know.

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Pak 'n Save trials its first mini supermarket

Pak 'n Save is to open a mini supermarket, the first of its kind in New Zealand.

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Another slice of Awaroa in the Abel Tasman National Park is up for grabs

Fancy owning a property next to the land New Zealanders bought in the middle of the Abel Tasman National Park? Now is your chance. 

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Pedestrian dead after being hit by car in Kumeu, northwest Auckland

A pedestrian who died after being hit by a car in an orchard in northwest Auckland was a 74-year-old woman.

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All Blacks and Whittaker's are the most loved brands in New Zealand

The All Blacks have drawn again, but this time with Whittaker's chocolate.

Despite some highly publicised rugby incidents, such as the Chiefs "Strippergate" and the Aaron Smith scandal, the All Blacks have tied with Whittaker's as the most loved Kiwi brands in a Colmar Brunton survey.

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Staff at George Calombaris restaurants to wait up to a year for backpay

Some former staff at George Calombaris' restaurant empire could be forced to wait up to a year to receive backpay for missing wages and entitlements after his company Made Establishment failed to resolve a disastrous payroll bungle. 

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The Great Burleigh Pie Pairing Challenge

A panel of dedicated judges have munched and sipped their way through an inaugural pie-pairing challenge to deliver the ultimate combination.

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Don't rely on KiwiSaver fund names, investors told

If you're trying to pick the right KiwiSaver fund, you need to do more than just look at what the fund is called, industry commentators say.

KiwiSaver members are often told that they must make sure that they are in the right type of fund for their circumstances. Usually, growth assets such as shares perform better over the long term. But they can be volatile.

That means that people with a long time until they retire are usually encouraged to put their money in "growth" or at least "balanced" KiwiSaver funds. Those who might want access to their money in the near future are usually encouraged to stick to conservative funds, where there is less chance of a downturn just as the money is needed.

But researchers say you can't always rely on what a fund is called to describe its risk profile.

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