Wellington's Horowhenua Taste Trail returns for a second year

The Horowhenua Taste Trail returns for a second year, on November 25. 

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Spring salads to whip up for a barbie or tasty lunch

By now I suspect that some of you, like me, are longing for some consistently warmer, fine days. I'm more than happy to wait a little longer for Christmas but I am more than ready for summer. These two salads are great as sides at a barbecue, or as simple lunch dishes.

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Neat Places: Kaikōura has tasty options for the whole family

An arterial route through the South Island made famous by its stunning vistas and ocean activities, KaikÅura was cut off by an earthquake in November 2016. In the final piece of a two-part feature on the seaside town, Neat Places proves there is still ample reason to visit the coastal gem.

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Waikato companies team up to make tea-infused ale

High Tea Amber Ale was recently launched at the pavilion at Zealong Tea Estate.

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Review: Rita, Wellington

A taste of… Rita, 89 Aro St, Aro Valley, Wellington.

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Review: Spices Indian Restaurant, Eastbourne

A taste of… Spices Indian Restaurant, 28 Rimu St, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt.

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Review: Dubba Deluxe, Christchurch

A taste of… Dubba Deluxe, 987 Ferry Rd, Ferrymead, Christchurch.

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Emmy award pulled from Kevin Spacey after allegation of sexual misconduct

Kevin Spacey will no longer receive the 2017 International Emmy Founders Award following allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Tararua customers frustrated by 2degrees coverage blackouts

A series of technical mishaps has plagued 2degrees in Tararua and ManawatÅ«, frustrating customers who've found themselves involuntarily incommunicado.

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New lease of night life as Club Envy set to open

Blenheim is set to get a new nightclub next month. 

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Restaurant review: Kai Pasifika, Auckland

It's hard to deny that the food of our Pacific neighbours has had a pretty bad rap in this country, and it's to the credit of Robert Oliver, the Kiwi-born chef raised in Samoa and Fiji, that he's doing his bit to show us that Pacific cuisines deserve some respect.

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Veteran hairdresser passes Palmerston North salon to her first apprentice

A veteran hairdresser with a 50-year career is confident her Palmerston North salon will be in safe hands as she enjoys her retirement â€“ she trained them herself.

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Jonathan Gold shares his thoughts on New Zealand's food

I sat in the lobby bar of the Intercontinental Wellington nursing a negroni and waiting for Los Angeles Times food writer and columnist Jonathan Gold to join me. That morning I had read an article on Stuff by Sarah Catherall that quoted Gold as saying, "There seems to be a lot of British comfort food, circa 1968". The thought that an influencer such as Gold might take that opinion of New Zealand food and share it with his global audience played heavily on my mind. 

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My Food Bag 'teething problems' in Auckland cause missed deliveries

Many My Food Bag customers in Auckland have had to find other ways to get food on the table as the company failed to deliver their meals over the last two weeks.

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Amisfield chef Vaughan Mabee relishes winter's end

The snow is lingering longer than Vaughan Mabee cares for. The air is frigid over Lake Hayes and Central Otago's peaks are still capped. Mabee is tiring of winter – he's looking forward to find what spring and summer will bring to his ever-changing menu. 

The hyper-seasonal food that goes into Mabee's kitchen at Amisfield, a two-hatted winery bistro located just outside of Queenstown, is limited to a relatively lean list of wild and wintry ingredients. Winter's menus have been based largely on meat and fish, alongside pickled or fermented vegetables from last season. The animals are sourced by local fishermen, hunters and divers, and the meat is often aged in Amisfield's downstairs cellar. 

While these dishes certainly have been popular, spring and summer herald totally new creations. Some ingredients will be exciting and new to the chef, others he knows will sprout where he last saw them. A lot will come from the restaurant's garden too.

Mabee is hankering for some asparagus, and he's anxious to see what the overdue season brings. 

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Make a Christmas sushi centrepiece

Yukio suggests making Christmas tree sushi as a fun festive centrepiece, either using homemade sushi or buying some in from your local sushi shop. 

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Recipe: Grilled butternut squash with green chilli & lime

GRILLED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH GREEN CHILLI & LIME
Serves 8 as part of a meal / Preparation 15 minutes / Cooking 30 minutes

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Marlborough's world class seafood, wine and beer combined in Ocean Vine Hop festival

A garden oasis in the heart of Blenheim will be transformed this month, playing host to Marlborough's very first R18 seafood, wine and beer festival, Ocean Vine Hop.

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Recipe: Apple syrup-glazed ham

APPLE SYRUP-GLAZED HAM
Serves plenty / Preparation 35 minutes / Cooking 1 hour 10 minutes

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Restaurant review: Pescatore, Christchurch

Pescatore, the posh-verging-on-cerebral restaurant at The George hotel on the edge of Hadley Park, was in the midst of change when we visited. The crisply formal style remains but the menu had received a makeover while tweaks to the décor to relax the ambience were promised.

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Recipe: Chicken with pomegranate, ras el hanout stuffing & labneh

CHICKEN WITH POMEGRANATE, RAS EL HANOUT STUFFING & LABNEH
Serves 6 / Preparation 30 minutes / Cooking 2 hours 

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Wellington's Gibson Group remains dedicated to story-telling on multiple platforms

A Wellington production company with ties to Margaret Mahy, Sir Richard Taylor and Taika Waititi is celebrating 40 years in business.

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Taranaki's Mokau River: the perfect place to welcome the whitebait season

Rumour has it whitebaiters don't tell lies, they just don't necessarily tell the truth. The rumour goes on to say that if he says he has five pounds, he's probably got 10.

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Delicious seared steak, a sandwich with curry butter and stir-fried rump

I know we're all supposed to be eating plant-based diets, but there's still a place for a good steak.

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Restaurant review: Bambuchi, Wellington

While there's been a minor spate of vegan/vegetarian restaurant openings in Wellington of late, the real creativity seems to be emerging not from the true believers but from the vego sympathisers wafting about the fringes, as it were  – the recently opened Comes and Goes in Petone, and now Bambuchi in suburban Hataitai.

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Recipe: Zucchini crepes with peas & ricotta

The crepes can be made up to a month in advance and frozen, and the filling can be made up to a day ahead.

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Recipe: White chocolate mousse with raspberry sauce

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Serves 8 / Preparation 30 minutes plus at least 4 hours to set

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Recipe: Walnut-crusted chicken with spice roasted beetroot, carrot & kale

WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH SPICE-ROASTED BEETROOT, CARROT & KALE
Ready-in: 30 minutes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Portions: 2

 
Spice-roasted beetroot, carrot and kale
1 beetroot, scrubbed and diced 1cm 
1 carrot, diced 1cm
1½ teaspoons roast vegetable spice mix (see below)
½ teaspoon oil, for roasting (or use spray oil)
¼ teaspoon salt
½ head broccoli, cut into small florets 
2 handfuls baby kale leaves 

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Recipe: Apricot doughnut trifle with rosemary praline

APRICOT DOUGHNUT TRIFLE WITH ROSEMARY PRALINE
Serves 8-12 / Preparation 40 minutes / Cooking 30 minutes

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Recipe: Prawn cocktail tacos

PRAWN COCKTAIL TACOS
Serves 8 (makes 24) / Preparation 45 minutes plus resting time / Cooking 30 minutes

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Recipe: Seared beef with crisp salsa verde

SEARED BEEF WITH CRISP SALSA VERDE
Serves 8 as part of a shared meal / Preparation 20 minutes plus overnight marinating / Cooking 28 minutes

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Chop Chop: Easy spring-summer eating

Quick and delicious dinner ideas from Cuisine's Ginny Grant.

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Recipe: How to make labneh

Labneh is a thick yoghurt cheese that can be used for both savoury and sweet dishes. I use a natural unsweetened yoghurt, ideally a Greek style as it takes less time to drain. The salt is essential for preserving the labneh for any length of time – although if you're planning to use it within the week, you could omit it. The leftover whey can be used in smoothies, pancake batter and the like.

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Recipe: Dill pikelets with smoked kahawai & wasabi pâté

The pikelets can be made up to a month in advance and frozen, and the pâté can be made up to two days ahead and kept in the fridge.

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Recipe: Potato, radicchio & creamy blue salad

POTATO, RADICCHIO & CREAMY BLUE SALAD
Serves 8 / Preparation  20 minutes / Cooking 20 minutes

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Recipe: Ham terrine (jambon persillé)

HAM TERRINE (JAMBON PERSILLÉ)
Serves 6-8 / preparation 15 minutes plus overnight

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Have you tried? Black garlic

Black garlic is garlic that has been slowly dried in a temperature-controlled environment, which gives it a deeply caramelised and savoury flavour. Raw garlic can be pungent and strong in flavour, but here the process mellows and subdues the garlic. It can be added to sauces, vinaigrettes and soups, and is delicious smeared on bread as is or with a creamy cheese.

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John Saker: Dr Tony Jordan shares Champagne knowledge

There have been hard times aplenty in the Champagne region's rich history. Markets have collapsed and wars have been fought among its vines. In 1940, two million bottles were looted during the first few weeks of the German occupation alone. There are downsides to being an object of the world's desire.

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Recipe: Grilled tomato & capsicum with sesame dressing

GRILLED TOMATO & CAPSICUM WITH SESAME DRESSING
Serves 8 as part of a meal / Preparation 15 minutes / Cooking 30 minutes

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Career in fashion gives way to wood for Courtney Petley

For hours each week, Courtney Petley can be found on her porch. Braving the cold or basking in the sun, she slowly whittles away at wooden shapes with a blade and sandpaper. As hours go by, the shapes emerge. 

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Restaurant review: Black Barn Bistro

There's something awe-inspiring about sitting at a table in a hilltop restaurant, looking out over a trellis of leafy grape vines to vineyards and farmland and beyond to the rolling hills of western Hawke's Bay. This wonderful view is a major drawcard of the Black Barn dining room. Even after dark, when the vista has disappeared, ambient lighting provides a sense of being elevated above the world.

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Ever-changing menus entice the foodies at Huka Lodge

As you hurtle towards the end of another year and look back at the massive amount of hours worked, the perilous projects you have driven and the colossal amount of tasks you've completed, I'd say you deserve a treat. Pure luxury, unforgettable atmosphere and, if you like it that way, absolute privacy. And yes, you will pay a price that is around four figures depending on the season, so let's just get that out of the way upfront.

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Banh mi gets fancy: Why this sandwich costs $145

There is a sandwich being sold in Vietnam for $145 a pop, which is equivalent to two weeks' pay for Ho Chi Minh City's average resident. 

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10 things you always wanted to know about wine (but were afraid to ask)

1. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHIRAZ AND SYRAH? (WHILE WE'RE AT IT, WHAT'S THE CORRECT WAY TO PRONOUNCE SHIRAZ?)

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Recipe: Buffalo turkey wings

BUFFALO TURKEY WINGS 
Serves 8 as part of a sharing meal / Preparation 20 minutes / Cooking  90 minutes plus drying time

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Europe's richest royal gets richer as family bank lures wealthy

Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein lives in a castle perched on a cliffside in the Alpine principality that bears his name.

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The Questionnaire: Murray Wiblin

Murray Wiblin has been working as a chef for more than 20 years both in NZ and in London, including British seafood at the acclaimed J Sheeky in London, and modern Japanese at Ebisu in Auckland. Originally from Kaitaia in the Far North, Wiblin is now at the helm of the Vodka Room restaurant in Auckland and appears at this year's Taste of Auckland food festival.

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The darlings of Ponsonby recall their favourite SPQR memories ahead of sale

It's long been a favourite haunt of Auckland's glitterati, a place to be and be seen. 

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NZ prepares to join the 'open banking' revolution

Andrew Sieprath is among the first people in the Europe to embrace "open banking" as a customer.

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Budget Buster: Beyond the 'he said, she said' of the gender pay gap

OPINION: When Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was on the campaign trail, she promised her party wouldn't rest until men and women reached pay equity.

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Iconic Auckland restaurant SPQR up for sale

An Auckland dining institution is up for sale for the first time. 

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Recipe: Heirloom tomato quinoa salad

HEIRLOOM TOMATO QUINOA SALAD
Serves 4-6

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Recipe: Roast pork belly with pickles

CRISPY ROAST PORK BELLY WITH JAPANESE PICKLES 
Serves 4-6

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John Saker: Can wine be demystified?

OPINION: When offering me a gig, my commissioners (editors, publishers, event organisers and so on) usually slip in this phrase: "We'd like you to demystify wine."

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Rotorua bach in running for BookaBach's best

A knack for hospitality, little touches like quality bedding and the stunning backdrop of Lake Rotoiti - that's what makes for New Zealand's most charming - and possibly the country's best - bach. 

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Recipe: Thyme & cranberry vodka jellies

THYME & CRANBERRY VODKA JELLIES
Makes 12-14 / Preparation 10 minutes

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's courgette, prosciutto, mint, red onion and pine nut borek

I'm fascinated by the way food evolves as you move from country to country. The use of paper-thin pastry stuffed with any manner of treats, whether sweet or savoury, has its origins in Turkey. The Ottomans are thought to have invented filo for the sweet flaky joy that is baklava. What we know as filo or phyllo, and less familiarly as flia or yufka appears in all sorts of forms across Eastern Europe, around the Mediterranean and even in Northern Africa. I've had variations of this dish in Morocco, in Croatia and even in Austria. 

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Rising rent costs mean poorer households face much higher inflation

Rising rent and tobacco prices, and a fall in the cost of technology goods, mean the cost of living is rising much faster for poorer households than the wealthy.

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Recipe: Savoury Christmas mince pies

SAVOURY CHRISTMAS MINCE PIES
Makes 24 / Preparation 35 minutes / Cooking 50 minutes

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Recipe: Cheat's custard

CHEAT'S CUSTARD

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Recipe: Eggnogg popsicles

EGGNOG POPSICLES
Makes 10 / Preparation 10 minutes 

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Recipe: Addictive egg salad

ADDICTIVE EGG SALAD
Serves 6-8 as part of a platter / Preparation 12 minutes / Cooking 7 minutes

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Recipe: Beetroot-cured salmon with beetroot & cranberry salad

BEETROOT-CURED SALMON
Serves 12-14 / Preparation 25 minutes

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Recipe: Nordic prawns

NORDIC PRAWNS
Serves 6-8 as part of a platter / Preparation 10 minutes 

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's bright, beautiful tamarillo and vanilla bean cake

I love tamarillos for their beautiful cross-section and unusual flavour. They are the kind of fruit which, in my opinion, need a saccharine accompaniment to bring out their true deliciousness, so baking their bright, fleshy interiors into a cake is rather perfect.

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Recipe: Pork & sage sausage rolls

PORK & SAGE SAUSAGE ROLLS
Makes 20 / Preparation 20 minutes / Cooking 35 minutes 

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Dream Eastbourne property has panoramic views and direct access on to the beach

Beach frontage, views from the South Island to Petone and a house filled with light make this a dream home.

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Social enterprises help Kiwis give through consumer choice

New Zealanders are giving less time and money, but companies with a conscious say they are filling the gap.

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How to cook with locally grown ingredients

When we began brainstorming for this issue's theme "time", I knew right away that I wanted to focus on the idea of taking the time to discover local producers. Of course this is by no means a new concept, but it's one that has been resonating with me more and more recently, and it can be hugely rewarding. 

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Restaurant review: The Grey Robin, Christchurch

When it comes to a restaurant grabbing your attention, if neon signs, blaring music and a bolshie doorman trying to talk you in were at one end of the spectrum, The Grey Robin would be at the other end.

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Sandy's sangers not for snobs

It started as a small idea, a barbecue on a ute, and "in the words of Dr Seuss, we biggered, and biggered, and biggered".

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Top treats: Where to find the best tiramisu in Christchurch

What better way to celebrate the party season than with a great classic Italian dessert?

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'Phoenix' lenders prey on the vulnerable, more borrower protection needed

Budgeting advisers are hoping the new Government will back a law change to make it harder for unscrupulous lenders to prey on vulnerable people.

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First-home buyers no worse off than they were 10 years ago

ANALYSIS: I bought my first house in 2007.

It cost $330,000 and the mortgage was about $2000 a month to service on a combined household income of about $90,000.

That same house sold last year for $595,000, according to Homes.co.nz. Someone buying it today with a 20 per cent deposit would have to pay $1271 a fortnight to service the debt.  

According to Statistics NZ, Auckland's average household income is now more than $120,000. So has it really got that much harder to buy a first home?

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Losing control of hobby spending

OPINION: Everyone's got friends who spend a fortune on the thing they love: be it motor racing, parachuting, skiing, sport, music, boating, or collecting something.

Having enthusiasm for something is good for you.

Spending money on "experiences" creates happiness and is the purchase of memories.

But it's important not to lie to yourself about how much you're spending on your hobby life.

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A design hub showcases Canterbury's talented artists at the Arts Centre

A large, light-filled space above i-SITE in the old Boys' High building at the Arts Centre is the gracious new home of one of the city's youngest clothing brands, Sall + Co. Founded only two years ago by textile designer Sally Paterson (formerly from the linen shop Paterson Rose) and her 16-year-old daughter, Olivia, to cater for the teenage market, this brand is doing remarkably well.

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A niche boutique on the outskirts of Christchurch is pulling punters

Things keep changing in Christchurch and, fortuitously, considering the circumstances, much of it is for the good.

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A young Christchurch fashionista hires out her enviable wardrobe

Making glamorous designer dresses accessible is the goal of Christchurch-based fashion rental enterprise Lend the Label.

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Turning fashion sow's ears into silk purses

Operating out of the city's creative space at XCHC (Exchange Christchurch) is an inspired clothing enterprise fuelled by the power of repurposing.

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Palmerston North's small business owners worried by minimum wage jump

Palmerston North's small-business owners are warning they'll need to make lay-offs and hike prices to survive a hefty minimum-wage increase.

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Scots-born chef becomes 'great chieftan o' the puddin-race' at own wedding

Scots-born chef Gordon Coutts put his faith in a traditional haggis to serve his wedding guests - and ended up feeding the neighbourhood as well.

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Gold trading scheme boss charged with 47 theft and dishonesty counts

The operator of a gold trading scheme has been charged with 28 counts of theft and 11 counts of "obtaining by deception".

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed criminal charges against Steven Robertson, the operator of PTT Limited (Prosper Through Trading), in the Auckland District Court under the Crimes Act, alleging he "misappropriated funds" deposited by clients.

Robertson was also charged with eight counts of dishonestly taking, or using a document.

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How hipsters eat their greens

She can transform the sales of an ingredient with a single affirmation, and now Britain's queen of cookery has hailed pandan, an Asian green, as the one to watch.

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Why turkey is the best dish for celebrating Christmas

I'm a turkey man. I cook the turkey. The greatest moment of the whole Christmas family celebration should be when I place the turkey on the dinner table and everyone in unison says "that looks amazing".

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Summer is on the way, think barbecues and your favourite tipple

Opinion: Despite the wind, rain and cold, summer is apparently on the way.

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Recipe: Citrus salad

After 20 years in Australia, Jo and Dave James of Juno Gin decided to return to their hometown to embark on a new endeavour together. Though neither had distilled spirits before, both had worked in the food industry and felt it made sense to draw upon their collective knowledge and experience to begin their own business. 

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Recipe: Beef, beet & blue cheese burgers

The Carey family farm lies south of Opunake, a stone's throw from the waters of the wild west coast. To the east the presence of Maunga Taranaki is keenly felt, almost as if it is standing guard over the 420-acre farm and the cattle that graze it. 

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Recipe: Carrot tarte Tatin

Nestled in the foothills of the Kaitake Ranges you'll find Kaitake Farm, once an organic kiwifruit orchard overseen by Gaye and Murray Dixon, now a thriving market garden run by their son Toby and his friend and business partner Ryan Gut.

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Restaurant review: WBC is same same but different

On the face of it, the longstanding restaurant partnership between FOH impresario Clay Toomer and noted chef Tom Hutchison seemed perfectly complementary: together, they attracted Welly's free-spending chattering classes to Capitol, then did the same with WBC.

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Recipe: Broad bean & mint ricotta hot cakes

I recently had a TV crew visit my garden to film a segment for a show in the New Year.

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Restaurant review: An urban adventure at Welles Street

Even walking to Welles Street was an urban adventure. As three tired journos left The Press building on Gloucester St after a long Friday, we wondered if we could get there by only taking shortcuts â€“ no streets.

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Review: Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant's new faces

A slice of Hamilton's culinary history has changed hands after 21 years in the same ownership.

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Brewer Damian Houghton's favourite things about the Waikato

A winding path lined with huge trees and overhung with branches flaunting their spring finery, leads past wooden and steel kegs and a pile of empty grain bags to a large shed, its door wide open. Inside, set high on a metal scaffold, are two wooden barrels belching steam.

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Workers welcome minimum wage boost but some business owners will struggle

Clare Borck says plans to lift the minimum wage will make a big difference to her life.

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Desserts on the decline as Kiwis embrace health movement

Finishing off a restaurant meal on a sweet note is becoming a thing of the past as more people choose to abstain from dessert, according to those in the industry.

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Kiwis 'unsophisticated and naive' attitude toward intellectual property rights

OPINION: New Zealand has an unsophisticated and naive attitude towards intellectual property rights.

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Wellington cafe under fire from Coca-Cola flooded with suggestions for new name

The owners of a Wellington cafe in search of a new name are working to narrow down ideas from the public after Coca-Cola warned them over a trademark infringement.

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Auction site Trade Me offers free shipping for two months

Trade Me has launched a $9 subscription service offering free unlimited shipping until Christmas Eve in a bid to attract more buyers.

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Heavyweights long history of Kiwi trademark battles

A Wellington cafe dumbfounded by a trademark warning from Coca-Cola is not the only New Zealand company that has been forced into a legal battle over a name.

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Minimum wage increase will bring price rises and job losses in region

An increase in the minimum wage will result in wage increases for skilled workers, price rises for the consumer, and staff laid off, a small business owner has warned.

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College students go into business with fruity sorbet

College students are heading for market with their newly developed fruit sorbets.

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Steven Joyce is poking holes in Labour's budget, again

National's finance spokesman Steven Joyce has questioned the Government's $3 billion spend on the proposed regional development fund.

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Recipes: Gluten-free rocky smores, gluten-free chicken and quinoa salad

Gluten-Free Rocky Smores

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Review: Tip Top Sandwich Thins

The range of products available in supermarket aisles continues to evolve. The bread section is no exception and TIP TOP Sandwich Thins are a recent addition to this. Marketed as "the new softer, lighter lunch", Tip Top Sandwich Thins are wanting to add a point of difference.

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Energy drinks – the not-so-good, the bad and the ugly

Energy drinks have been a long-standing nemesis to us health care professionals since Red Bull claimed it could "give you wings". The manufacturers seem to have their claws into all age groups and demographics – from students searching for that pick me up during last minute cramming sessions to gym goers and athletes wanting something to give them the extra boost, to children taken in by the bright colours, funny names and sugar rush. 

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NZ will soon have a healthy blueberry-bilberry hybrid

We might be eating a completely new type of blueberry with healthy, colourful flesh, in the future, thanks to government funding.

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Bloody food and drinks for Halloween parties

Halloween is a ghoulish sugar-laden affair, but there are plenty of gruesome and bloody alternatives to lollies and chocolate. 

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Cuisine's top bubbly

More than 100 wines from all over the world were sampled in Cuisine's recent bubbles tasting. New Zealand wines dominated the top 10 but a Californian number, Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut NV, took out the top spot.  

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Wellington's Tinakori Bistro is back

Tinakori Bistro in Wellington has reopened this month, with a fresh refurb  and French-inspired Kiwi menu.

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Review: Suburban Kitchen, Cambridge

A taste of… Suburban Kitchen, Robinson Road, Cambridge

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Review: The Laboratory, Lincoln

A taste of... The Laboratory, 17 West Belt, Lincoln, Selwyn.

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Cafe Chat: Hidden behind a nondescript door is Christchurch's newest bar

You've got to know where to look to find Christchurch's newest bar, Sneaky's. The speakeasy style space is hidden within Rogues of Rotherham restaurant, centrally located at 42 Rotherham St, Riccarton.

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How to make your own sausages at home

Scarlett saveloys doused in tomato sauce have a solid spot in Kiwi nostalgia, and snags from fundraiser sausage sizzles keep kids happy during supermarket visits, but there's a certain quality to them. And by quality, it's fair to say the "links" are lacking in this area.

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Three delicious recipes that use blue cheese as a star ingredient

When I feel a cheese binge coming on, I turn to the blue stuff. Partly this is out of greed (no one else in my household really likes it, so I'm guaranteed to get the lion's share), but it's also because it's full of such big, bold and complex flavours.

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Review: Rita, Wellington

A taste of… Rita, 89 Aro St, Aro Valley, Wellington.

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Young home buyers, and how they live with massive mortgages

Faye Loli and her partner John have just bought their first home in Auckland's Clendon Park, making them the first members of their extended family to own a home.

There was no parental help available; no deposit cash gift, and no guarantee.

They did it all themselves, having started saving 10 years ago to get a place to call home.

"When we finally got it, it was like we won Lotto. It was a memorable day for us," the camera-shy Loli says.

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Recipe: Salt and pepper crackers with cashew pâté & slow-roasted tomatoes

Cashew pâté is wonderfully moreish and simple to make – it's a nice change from the usual liver-based spreads.

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Recipe: White chocolate and boysenberry mini cheesecakes

This recipe can be made a day ahead but leave cutting the cheesecake into pieces until you are ready to serve.

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Recipe: Cucumber with chèvre & hot-smoked salmon

These take mere moments to whizz up and are a wonderful combination of salty, smoky salmon, fresh and crunchy cucumber and smooth, creamy cheese.

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Recipe: Rare beef fillet with watercress dipping sauce

These little morsels are a cinch to make. Spicy watercress cuts the richness of the tender meat while the sour cream lends its luscious notes for the perfect bite. 

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Testers needed for 'Sophie', the artificial intelligence money mate

Kiwi testers are being sought for an artificial intelligence system to help people manage their personal finances.

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Top Manawatū chefs put on fundraising feast for Women's Refuge

Five of Manawatū's top chefs are serving up a five-course fundraising feast in support of Women's Refuge.

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What kind of vegetarian could you be?

​As I write, I am eating a hoisin duck wrap, yet for most of my life I have described myself as vegetarian. Well, semi-veggie, friends scoff, pointing to the numerous occasions they've seen me order steak tartare and medium-rare burgers. But with endless meat-related health warnings ringing in my head, I do my best to abstain.

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Karapiro winemaker picks up award for world's best pinot noir

Its aroma resembles a raspberry coulis.

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Coca-Cola threatens Wellington cafe with legal action if it doesn't change its name

A Wellington cafe thought its name was fairly innocent when it opened four months ago, but now it's on the hunt for a new identity after becoming embroiled in a trademark battle with Coca-Cola.

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Winery gives new life to Napier's iconic Rothman's building

A new winery which is home to traditional oak barrels, golden concrete eggs, and a French oak egg has opened its doors in Hawke's Bay.

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Recipe: Iced cucumber and mint green tea

INGREDIENTS

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Recipe: Quick pickled cucumbers

INGREDIENTS

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Recipe: Cucumber & pineapple salad

INGREDIENTS

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Neat Places: Take a road to Kaikoura for a taste of the coast

Kaikoura has it all: spectacular scenery, wildlife, adventure and some equally as fantastic food and drink offerings. In part one of two, Neat Places recommends a road trip to the top of the South to check out these cool joints.

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Lemon Rosemary Chicken with Balsamic Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes and Cauliflower

LEMON ROSEMARY CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC MUSHROOMS, CHERRY TOMATOES & CAULIFLOWER
Ready in: 40 minutes
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes 
Serves: 2 minutes

Roasted vegetables
1 parsnip, scrubbed, ends trimmed, cut into quarters then sliced 1cm
¼ head cauliflower, cut into small florets and stalk roughly diced 
1 teaspoon oil, for roasting (or use spray oil)
¼ teaspoon salt
125g cherry tomatoes
20g sunflower seeds
2 handfuls baby spinach leaves 

Lemon rosemary chicken
300g skinless, boneless chicken breast 
Zest and juice of ½ lemon
1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary leaves 
½ teaspoon olive oil
½-1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt

Balsamic mushrooms
200g Swiss brown mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon oil, for cooking (or use spray oil)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons mustard (e.g. Dijon, wholegrain)
To serve
½ lemon, cut into wedges 

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Breakfast in bed and a vodka pick-me-up: Princess Margaret's morning routine

Breakfast in bed, two hours to read the paper, an hour-long bath followed by a "vodka pick-me-up" and a four-course lunch - for many of us that sounds like the ultimate way to start the day.

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Pork Chop Hill celebrates three years of Palmerston North pride

Palmerston North clothing brand Pork Chop Hill has grown from a hobby to a small business that's gaining national recognition for its founders.

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Wellington's Coffee Supreme opens cafe in Tokyo, Japan

Wellington coffee roaster Coffee Supreme has opened a cafe in a small neighbourhood in Tokyo.

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Food education and higher incomes the path to zero hunger

We continue our series on the UN-sanctioned steps businesses are taking to meet their sustainable development goals and to reduce negative impacts on society.

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At home with Auckland food stylist Jo Brigford

Jo Brigford, a food stylist, lives with her husband Scott Twiname, an accountant, and their children Alexander (9) and Emily (7) in Point Chevalier, Auckland. The family have four cats, three chickens, and a dog, Marley. Alexander is holding cats Moffinbomb and Pippi Cupcakes. Emily is holding Chubby the chicken.

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Budget Buster: ‘Pink Tax’ makes women pay more for the same products

OPINION: A few years ago, BiC launched a new range of pens specifically designed for women, liberating the fairer sex from decades of brutish male stationery. The "for her" range came in any colour a gal could want – as long as that's pink or purple, of course.

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KFC started following the Spice Girls - and a few Herbs - for a hilarious reason

KFC's Twitter account carries a subtle message that has gone undiscovered until now.

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's beautiful matcha and blackberry cake

I first became obsessed with matcha after a trip to LA when I consumed it in as many forms as I could. Since then I've been experimenting with it in my baking and I've discovered that juicy blackberries are a perfect accompaniment to this beautiful, pure green tea powder. I love the pale green colour it lends to the icing, too.

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Garage Project: masters of juggling beer styles

It's long the people's choice as New Zealand's best brewery, and now Garage Project has negotiated the bureaucracy of beer to be the establishment's No 1 too.

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Warning over suspected loan scam

Vulnerable families have lost money to a scammer impersonating a local loans company.

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Taranaki girl's dream blooming in Blenheim

A former Spotswood College head girl is now the co-owner of one of Marlborough's finest restaurants - and loving it.

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Palmerston North's former Farmers building centre of fledgling tech hub

The former Farmers building on Palmerston North's Broadway Ave is getting a new lease on life as a burgeoning tech hub.

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Is this vegan feast New Zealand's healthiest lunch ever?

Chia, flax seeds, raw purple cauliflower, seaweed, avocado - "superfoods" are out in force on three platters on the dining table.

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NZ Super Fund repayments to restart under Labour coalition government

Labour's heading back into government, and one of its first aims is set to resume payments to the NZ Super Fund with $500million of contributions planned before the end of June next year.

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's shiitake mushroom, chicken and coriander dumplings

During these unpredictable spring days, dumpling making is a superb time waster on a Sunday afternoon. They are also an excellent way of putting children to work. Often when I get home from the kitchen, the last thing I want to do is roll my sleeves up and start the whole thing again, but somehow, I'll never tire of making dumplings. I find the process rather soothing.

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Blenheim cafe tackles footprint with new cup-swap scheme

A Blenheim cafe is taking its "war on waste" to the next level with a new cup-swap scheme.

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New Zealand's huge home loans are crazy

OPINION: Your choice: 30-year slavery to a mortgage, or lifetime slavery to landlords.

Young Kiwi couples face this stark choice, thanks to the political failure to deal with the housing crisis, but young Brits can go one better.

Their choice: 40-year mortgage, or lifetime of rent slavery.

In Britain, borrowers can now get 40-year mortgages.

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Five things to know if you're giving adult children money

OPINION: The link between money and relationships is undeniable. Money issues can break couples apart, destroy relationships between siblings and cause tension between parents and adult children.

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Here's how young people can make money out of Baby Boomers

You don't have to go far to find a young person complaining about Baby Boomers. They had cheaper house prices. More job stability. Free university education.

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Want good credit? Take care when shopping around for loans

If you're worried about maintaining your credit score, hold off on that credit card application.

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Unoccupied properties cause insurance headaches

Households are being caught out by the fine print in insurance contracts that can leave them without cover if their houses are unoccupied for a period of time.

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Akaroa-made blood sausage crowned the best banger in New Zealand

A sausage made of blood and a dose of French flair has been named New Zealand's best.

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Focal Point Cinema to premiere in Palmerston North in April

Focal Point Cinema's new Palmerston North premises is still on track for an early 2018 premiere, but it won't be until after peak summer season.

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Canned food truck event gets second bite at life in Palmerston North

A Palmerston North food event, canned despite its popularity, is trucking back to town. 

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Great Barrier Island pub wins beer award in global competition

The owners of a remote Irish pub on a Hauraki Gulf island are celebrating a global award from thousands of miles away.

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Auckland tops income table as households earn more

New Zealand households now earn more than 40 per cent more than they were 10 years ago, Stats NZ says.

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Five of the best icecream parlours in Auckland

I scream, you scream, we all scream for icecream. 

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Newsroom bakers put Chelsea Winter recipes to the test

Slices oozing caramel and sherbet-dipped chocolate were waiting when celebrity chef Chelsea Winter arrived in Palmerston North.

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All-natural nut butter wins at New Zealand Food Awards

East Auckland nut butter company Poppy and Olive has won a prize at the annual New Zealand Food Awards.

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Wine company reaches out to migrant workers

The wine industry, the romantic backbone of the Marlborough economy, has had its fair share of controversies. 

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Denise Irvine's best places to eat in the Waikato

I had a dessert treat at Palate the other night: one of those dishes where each component is in harmony, served in perfect proportions, and it vanishes without trace. This was Palate's excellent orange panna cotta plated with liquorice ice cream, candied kumquats and mint syrup. There were sweet, creamy and citrus notes, a ball of divine liquorice ice cream, and mint syrup and fresh mint for fragrance and zippy cut-through. The attention to detail shone through in each spoonful. Palate's owner-chef Mat McLean says it's all made from scratch. The panna cotta, of course, and the ice cream; the kumquats – not often encountered in a restaurant – are from Mat's mother's trees. He preserves their golden fruit in sugar syrup. So, orange panna cotta and its lovely partners ($16) at Palate, 20 Alma St, Hamilton, are among some recommendations today from the recent rounds of local eateries.

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Restaurant review: cabbage is the star at Corner House, Christchurch

The surprise star of our dinner at Corner House was the humble cabbage.

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Restaurant review: unorthodox approach at Pickle & Pie

When chef Tim Tracey did the rounds of the sit-down delis while holidaying in New York four years ago, little did he know they would eventually form the inspiration for Pickle & Pie, his own café-deli venture in the new shopping complex fronting Denton Park.

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Auckland alcohol law change: Why would anyone need to buy liquor at 7am?

Auckland bottle shops will still be allowed to sell alcohol at 7am under a change in trading regulations – but who's actually buying booze at that hour?

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The banana split: Why some people hate New Zealand's favourite fruit

I get this creepy crawly feeling, where the hairs on my arms stick up, and I get all shuddery. Whenever I smell one I have to seek it out. Once I locate it, I have to remove myself from close range. I don't want be able to see it, but I like to know where it is so I can keep my distance.

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Singaporean cooking class will show Kiwis a range of Asian cuisines

Breaking a habit is always difficult, but a new weekly cooking class could help TaupÅ residents form a new one.

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Palmerston North barber buzzing after styling her way to top honours

Barbers are much like bartenders, lending a friendly ear to the world's troubles while cutting a mean concoction.

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New online subscription service offers trouble free baby clothes shopping

Finding clothes for your toddler is now a whole lot easier with the launch of an online service that does it for you.

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Lunchtime sushi seaweed 'nutritionally dead'

Seaweed wraps around lunchtime sushi are "nutritionally dead", says Kiwi seaweed foraging expert Peter Langlands.

"They are so processed, they are crap," he says. He also dismisses cheap imported seaweed salad.

"That green spaghetti-like seaweed you see in pottles in the supermarket is made from the base of the wakame and it is finely shredded. They add a lot of food dyes to them and they are heavily processed with heat."

Louise Fawcett of Auckland, who set up seaweed company Pacific Harvest 17 years ago, echoes Langlands' opinion.

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Cafe Chat: Nitro coffee on tap in Christchurch

Straight from a tap, just like a cold beer, nitro cold brew coffee is the latest way to get your caffeine hit, on offer at newly-opened Coffee Embassy Espresso Bar in Christchurch.

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Cafe Chat: MKR finalists join Wellington's Beers at the Basin

Beers at the Basin, a new summertime event, will showcase a huge selection of brews and street food this December. 

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Review: Portershed Specialty Cafe, Christchurch

A taste of... Portershed Specialty Cafe, 322 Lincoln Rd, Addington, Christchurch.

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Neat Places: Hamilton offers some exceptional owner-operated bars and cafes

It's never been easier to eat well and support fellow Hamilton locals, with plenty of hot spots about town owned and operated by clever people who call the city home.

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How to perfectly cook hazelnuts

Testing the recipes for this column has been a trying process. It turns out that being blessed with an absent-minded disposition, a busy to-do list, and a tendency to wander off is not compatible with toasting hazelnuts to the right shade of golden brown.

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Recipe: Scroggin slice from Therapy

Reader Sarah van Eyndhoven "absolutely adores" the scroggin slice from Therapy cafe in central Christchurch.

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Get the party started with spicy Mexican beef short ribs

 

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Review: Yum cha at The Riddiford Hotel, Lower Hutt

A taste of… Yum cha, at The Riddiford Hotel, 21-29 Knights Road, Lower Hutt CBD.

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Neat Places: This proves Little River is worth exploring on the way to Akaroa

On the road to Banks Peninsula, there is a settlement worthy of exploring. With a renowned cafe, gallery, novel accommodation and hidden adventures, Neat Places finds Little River is far more than a stop en route to Akaroa.

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Caper-baked salmon with lemon peas, leek, kale & broccoli

 
Ready in: 25 minutes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Serves: 2

Caper-baked salmon and broccoli
250g skinless salmon fillet 
1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped capers 
1 teaspoon lemon juice (reserve zest first)
¾ teaspoon wholegrain mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves and stalks 
½ head broccoli 

Lemon peas, leek and kale
½ teaspoon oil, for cooking (or use spray oil)
½ leek, white and pale green part only, cut in half lengthways and thinly sliced 
1 clove garlic, minced or finely chopped
2 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon salt
125g frozen peas 
¼ cup water
100g baby kale leaves 
Zest of ½ lemon

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Big smiles ahead for Kiwi drivers

Whether it's a little treat after a daily run, a tropical holiday after that big promotion, we Kiwis love to reward ourselves. Retailers all over the country have been picking up on this for years and the newest reward scheme on the market has created their programme around what New Zealanders really want.

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Banks readying their roboadvisers

Big banks are planning roboadvice services, but only BNZ has revealed how far advanced it is.

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Taking probiotics during pregnancy may reduce postnatal depression, study shows

A cure for the baby blues could be just a yoghurt away.

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Wairarapa success as region cleans up olive oil awards

It's a long way from the Mediterranean, but Wairarapa's extra virgin olive oil growers are taking on - and beating - some of the industry's biggest names.

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Nadia Lim in south to launch new cook book

Despite releasing seven cookbooks in seven years, inspiration is never far away for celebrity chef Nadia Lim.

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Superannuation Fund Guardians board rebuked over extreme pay rise

The public service watchdog has delivered a warning to the board of Guardians of the Super Fund: It does not operate outside of public accountability. 

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Viticulture resurgence, Akarua invests

The Cromwell Basin is enjoying a resurgence in investment and development.

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How to eat right to prepare for exams

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.

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Inflation higher than predictions but unlikely to worry central bankers

Inflation is running near the middle of the Reserve Bank's target range, but don't expect that to translate into any immediate move in the official cash rate.

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Recipe: Radicchio boats with red pepper dip and roasted butternut

These colourful, leafy boats are a great prep-ahead nibble; all that's left to do near party time is a simple assembly.  

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Wellington women rescue and relocate baby wear with Gurgl subscription boxes

Two Wellington women have developed a unique way of combating one of the world's biggest environmental issues.

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Buyers caught out by home loans falling through

Buyers are getting an unwelcome surprise when home loans they thought they had secured fall through just when they need them.

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Recipe: Chilled cucumber & avocado soup

Want something refreshing, quick and perfect for the warmer months? Try chilled cucumber soup.

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Online platform connects consumer to producer for fresh food

A farmers' market with a difference is about to open - but you'll have to pre-order online first.

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La Cigale French Market owner Elizabeth Lind in 'life-threatening' Tamaki Drive crash

A well-known Auckland business woman is in a stable condition three weeks after being hit by a car on Tamaki Drive.

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Tiny Tararua town's initiative builds one of New Zealand's most remote petrol stations

A tiny Tararua town has blazed trails, broken ground and raised a quarter of a million dollars in a two-year passion project to bring back a village petrol station.

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Recipe: Chelsea Winter's lightning chicken, fish with herb sauce, and cookies and cream dream.

Chelsea Winter's fifth book, Eat, offers readers her usual array of jazzed up classic dishes you'll be proud to serve at home, as well as a section full of kitchen staples - think pesto, lemon honey, ketchup and bread - for which every cook needs a reliable recipe. Here are three favourite recipes from Winter's latest offering. 

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Chelsea Winter: my best food advice

​In a world of food rules and guilt, Chelsea Winter still stands for eating a little of what you like. No wonder she has so many ardent followers. Just don't call her a guru. Within days of her latest book's release, Stuff had a cuppa with Winter and chatted about what matters when it comes to food. 

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Lynda Hallinan: Don't let fennel's feral fragrance fool you

OPINION: At the front of my herb garden there is a flourishing patch of perennial fennel. It's half a metre high and almost a metre wide.

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Who's really the avocado generation?

Tabitha Lorck is a sucker for a good feed.

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Money blogger sells up and enjoys the financial freedom of 'van life'

Living the "van life" has made 2017 one of the greatest years of Jackie Norman's life.

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The New Zealand sharemarket - just a bull market or a bubble?

Back in early August, Bernard Doyle, the respected strategist at broking house JBWere, issued a blunt prognosis about the New Zealand economy.

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Budget Buster: How to 'nudge' yourself into becoming wealthier

OPINION: I tell myself I'm going to have a quiet night – just the one drink, before I head home to get a solid night's sleep. Next thing I know, it's 3am, my wallet is empty, and I have half a kebab smeared over my face.

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Crowded houses: The rise of multi-generational living

Three generations of Zaheer Khan's family live together in their five-bedroom Dannemora house. 

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John Saker: Non-standard measures

A man walks into a bar and says: "I'll have the unusual, thanks."

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As posh restaurants close, insiders consider the future of fine dining

It was a sad coincidence that Tony Stewart decided to close his restaurant exactly 11 years after it first opened. 

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Getting ready to sleep rough on Waiheke Island

A 'prawn' and a 'Viking' will be among a group of residents sleeping rough to raise cash for affordable accommodation on Auckland's 'jewel in the crown'.

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Magazine in hot water for food-shaming 'trendy' ingredients from other cultures

Maybe you've noticed that ingredients like matcha, spirulina and turmeric have been trending in certain dishes and drinks, such as lattes. If you aren't familiar: Matcha is a powdered green tea; spirulina is a powdered algae, which is recognized as a superfood; and turmeric is a yellow spice used in curry that can work as an anti-inflammatory. Bon Appetit noticed too, and had an, um, interesting take on the phenomenon: The magazine's Healthyish vertical published a piece this week that posed the question, "Why do this year's biggest food trends taste like dirt?"

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Reminder investing in growth companies comes with more risk

Renaissance Brewing's financial troubles are being held up as a reminder to investors that equity crowdfunding is a high-risk option.

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Recipe: Bath Olivers – the perfect cheese delivery system

Decent cheese needs a decent vehicle and sometimes you need more than just the old cream cracker.

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Recipe: Smoked fish balls with basil & pea pesto

SMOKED FISH BALLS WITH BASIL & PEA PESTO
Makes 12 / Preparation 1 hour / Cooking 12 minutes

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Recipe: Spicy cumin, kumara & prawn fritters with avocado & coriander

SPICY CUMIN, KUMARA & PRAWN FRITTERS WITH AVOCADO & CORIANDER
Makes 28-30 / Preparation 20 minutes / Cooking 16-20 minutes

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New tool helps households work out whether solar pays off

Whether you can save money with a solar power system depends on when you use power, where your house is and even the direction your roof faces, one researcher says.

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Spanish company launches new low-fat avocado

Does the world really need a low-fat avocado?

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Leaving the corporate world for life on the bread (making) line

A young couple have walked away from corporate careers to bake bread in New Plymouth.  And there's no going back, they tell Sonja Slinger, as their billowing business takes off. 

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Amazon is making it easier for teens to use their parents' credit cards

Amazon.com, already the most popular online retailer among adults, is setting its sights on a new demographic: teenagers.

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Waiheke Island triumphs again with its olive oil

A large wooden olive will soon adorn Grahame and Prue Taylor's living room after winning the trophy in a national competition.

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Sell in spring for higher prices, winter for faster sale

When you are selling a house, your success often seems to come down to a bit of luck.

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Law Commission asks: Is law working for dividing assets?

When Frances* left her husband after 20 years and four children together, she did not anticipate how hard it would be to get her half of their assets.

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Young people are sharing too much online

OPINION: To be young is to be inexperienced, especially when it comes to judging risk.

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How to save on your household electricity costs

Many Kiwis look for many different ways to reduce their energy bills but every year spend more than they should have to. However, electricity industry expert, David Goadby, recently launched energyclubnz - the only New Zealand power company that doesn't profit from you using more electricity. He shares his thoughts below on how Kiwi households can save money on their electricity;

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Feilding coder aims to take over the world one stockroom at a time

A  Feilding computer programmer plans to "take over the world" with his artificial intelligence invention.

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Nearly $50k price drop in Palmerston North average price gives buyers breathing room

First-time buyers and homeowners looking for an upgrade are back in the Palmerston North property game as rising house prices ease.

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Dog fight in court: The spitz hits the fan at the Kennel Club

An argument about breeding and family fortunes that has echoed down the generations has been laid in front of a judge to sort out.

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