Owners of Wellington's Five Boroughs take out personal loan to pay staff

Former staff of failed Wellington eatery Five Boroughs are seeking redundancy pay outs, after some were laid-off "in ways that were quite questionable", a union boss says.

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Some Montana wines to be made with Australian grapes, not NZ

One of New Zealand's largest wine producers is ditching Marlborough grapes in favour of Australian grapes for some of its wine.

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KiwiSaver fees clock shows how big a bite fund managers take out of returns

Low-cost passive KiwiSaver scheme provider Simplicity has launched an online KiwiSaver "fees clock".

The fees clock was inspired by the New York US Debt Clock, and was designed to highlight just how big a bite out of KiwiSaver returns fund manager fees were taking, said Simplicity founder Sam Stubbs.

The clock is spinning round at $1000 a minute, showing the combined fee-generating power of KiwiSaver schemes.

"When members finally understand what they're actually paying in fees this year, they could be shocked," Stubbs said.

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Squeezing all you can out of blackberries

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

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Michelin Guide grants request to remove three stars from French restaurant

Michelin has accepted French three-star chef Sebastien Bras' plea to take away his stars. 

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Nash considers call for a small business institute

Small Business Minister Stuart Nash is considering setting up a Government-appointed group to be the ear and voice for small businesses.

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CricHQ enters new phase, appoints new chief exective

Troubled cricket scoring company CricHQ hopes its newly appointed boss, who has rubbed shoulders with the likes of Sir Peter Jackson, can revive it from the ashes.

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DIY sandpit and cover

A project for gardeners with young children, this sandpit has a lid to keep cats out!

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Stroke ends cruise dream, but insurance recoups $53,000 cost

Looking out through the window, from a bed in Auckland Hospital, Peter McConnell watched his ship sail away.

Peter, 76, and his wife Donna had been preparing to head away on a "trip of a lifetime" Pacific cruise taking in Fiji, Easter Island, The Falkland Islands and South America, when he suffered a serious stroke.

He faced a long recovery, and there would be no joining the ship in a foreign port.

The trip hadn't been cheap, but the couple got $53,000 because the pair had bought travel insurance from Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) at the time they booked their tickets.

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Cafe Chat: Wellington car park turned into beer and brisket hangout

The old car yard behind bowling hotspot The Lanes, formerly used store rubbish, has been transformed into Lucky Strike - a quirky haunt specialising in smoked meat specials, sangria, and beer. 

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Cafe Chat: New Christchurch cafe a hit with vegans

A new vegetarian and vegan-friendly cafe snuck onto the scene during the summer holiday period and it's already proving popular among the vegan community. 

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Anything but snapper - give those fish you usually ignore a try

Nose-to-tail eating is all the rage, as restaurants serve cheeks, bone marrow, offal and skin. 

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Review: Tatsuta Japanese Restaurant, Hamilton

A taste of… Tatsuta Japanese Restaurant, 161A Victoria Street, Hamilton.

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Neat places: Yummy sharing plates in Hamilton

It's said a problem shared is a problem halved, and when you've gone and ordered way too much food for one person then suddenly that problem becomes one tasty little conundrum.

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Neat Places: Christchurch nightspots to enjoy dinner and a show

Soaking up the sound of live music is as integral to Christchurch's social landscape as the Port Hills are to its physical surroundings. Neat Places shares its take on the best venues for taking in any – or every – local gig.

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Recipe: Asian beef with edamame broccolini salad & sesame corn

ASIAN BEEF WITH EDAMAME BROCCOLINI SALAD AND SESAME CORN
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Serves: 4

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Review: Little Beer Quarter, Wellington

A Taste of... Little Beer Quarter (known more commonly as LBQ), 6 Edward St, Te Aro, Wellington. 

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Pork with pineapple, cashews and lime makes a sweet mid-week dinner treat

Nothing says "summer" like a juicy, perfectly ripe pineapple – and since they're currently in good supply, it's easy to hold on to that holiday feeling even when you're back at work and school.

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Review: The Preservatory, Christchurch

A taste of… The Preservatory, 247 Waimairi Rd, Ilam, Christchurch.

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Switch aubergine for courgette for a tasty moussaka alternative

The dry heat of the oven works wonders on moisture-rich vegetables such as zucchini.

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Unexpected Places: The Christchurch women behind a boutique central city op shop

On painted concrete walls, art and garments hang for sale, a once derelict space in central Christchurch plays host to a curated opportunity shop. 

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Young entrepreneurs celebrate release of Heartland hangi-flavoured potato chips

It's crunch time for a group of enterprising Kiwi students as their hangi flavoured potato chips are launched to the public this week.

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Where you should store your jam, peanut butter and Marmite

Many assume it's best to refrigerate spreads after opening, but it turns out they're wrong, a New Zealand food safety expert says.  

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'Wholesome' breakfast drink latest creation from Lewis Road

Lewis Road Creamery say they are taking a "big step" this week, adding two Breakfast Drink flavours to their line up of indulgent dairy offerings on Wednesday.

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Recipe: Ham, gruyère and mustard pull-apart bread

This delicious bread is fun to share and an excellent way to use up some leftover ham.  

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Sea cucumber: The lucrative bottom feeder that Kiwis don't want

Sea cucumber seldom makes it onto your typical Kiwi shopping list, yet the obscure seafood is a culinary giant in Asia.

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Gin infusions the stand-out hit at the Wellington Wine and Food Festival

It was certainly a day for rosé and cider in the sun, but it was the gin infusions that really hit the sweet spot for many at the Wellington Wine and Food Festival.

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Beat the heat: where to find the best gelato in Christchurch

Cool, creamy and bursting with summer flavours, the city's Italian-style icecream has never tasted so good.

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Treasury adopts 'wellbeing' focus, but insists it's not going fuzzy

The Government's beancounter, Treasury, is becoming a little warmer in the way it sees the economy, although it strenuously denies it's going fuzzy.

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Lynda Hallinan: Mysterious origins of New Zealand's most-loved plum revealed

OPINION: Do family trees, like fruit trees, benefit from pruning? In every family, there are profligate croppers and barren limbs; branches cleft together by convenience; and the occasional rogue shoot, a source of shame and scandal, to be quietly cut off. 

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Eleanor Black: Coffee is my black magic

OPINION: Caffeine has been a dear friend of mine for decades. Delivered via steaming cups of strong coffee laced with glugs of full-fat milk and spoonfuls of sugar, it has seen me through university exams and boring meetings and every single work assignment ever, and formed the centrepiece of all my favourite social events. (I'm not a raver, I'm a bruncher.)

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Krispy Kreme confirms launch date, first Kiwi location

Internationally known doughnut brand Krispy Kreme will open its first New Zealand outlet in Auckland next month.

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Budget Buster: Are meal delivery services worth the money?

OPINION: Earlier this month, I heard The Bachelor NZ stars Arthur Green and Matilda Rice were launching their own paleo ready-meal delivery service.

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Let it go: the fine art of selling an investment

OPINION: Selling investments is almost as important as buying them.

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Bloodstock pressure boils as Karaka sales kick-off with pending Government news

The racing industry smelt of foreign cash and bated breath this week, ahead of its largest annual bloodstock sales and its first Government announcement. 

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Amid warnings, the man who coined 'rock star economy' plays familiar tune

A decade on from the global financial crisis, there are plenty of experts issuing warnings about the economy, some of them grim, both here and overseas.

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Sacre bleu! Nutella discounts spark brawls, hysteria in French supermarkets

Brawls have broken out in French supermarkets as shoppers scramble to get their hands on discounted pots of chocolate and hazelnut spread.

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What to eat when the weather gets hot

Chilli, hot cups of tea and sour fruits are all refreshing ways to get over the summer heat, according to locals in countries where it's regularly stiflingly humid and hotter than 30 degrees. 

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What's up with awkward 'men helping cook dinner' motifs on cookbook covers?

When you're chopping up ingredients in the kitchen, isn't it helpful to have someone standing behind you with their hand over yours?

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The best way to save your chocolate from melting in the heat

A bag of tepid soupy chocolate or a tasteless tooth-snapping block?

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Celebrating Kiwis zooming ahead on the mortgage

A heartening picture of progress towards debt freedom has emerged from Westpac.

It says two-thirds of its customers are ahead on their mortgage payments by three months or more.

Owning a house is a costly business, both in time and money, so paying more than the minimum the bank demands takes commitment.

Very few homes are as their owners would like them. There's always something else to spend money on that would get it closer to perfect, not to mention all the money you have to pour into them to keep them them maintained.

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Chefs advice to unhappy diners: don't suffer in silence

A waiter sashays towards your table clutching what should be considered a triumph of modern gastronomy.

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Controversial Venice restaurant faces big food safety fines

The restaurant in Venice which hit the headlines after charging four diners around â‚¬1100 (NZ$1800) for four steaks, fried seafood, a bottle of wine and water, is making the news again.

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What's healthier - Pita Pit or Subway?

Craving that takeaway goodness but trying to stay healthy this year? Reporter Miri Schroeter finds out which takeaway options are better than others in a fast-food battle.

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Bar review: Governors Bay Hotel a pub wearing many hats

REVIEW: It's hard to beat ending a working week with a glass of red wine in the sun while overlooking Christchurch's Lyttelton Harbour.

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Ask Susan: How do we get out of our timeshare commitments?

Q: My husband and I have owned one week in a New Zealand timeshare resort for 30 years. Over the past 15 years we have exchanged our weekly for an Australian timeshare holiday. Timeshare has provided us with many memorable economic holidays. With changes in accommodation opportunities nationally and internationally and our increasing age we are wondering what is the best plan moving forward. Our family are not really interested in having the timeshare week. We are wondering what advice you may have for us please.

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Top tips to help your children be good with money

It's never too early to start if you want your children to grow up financially savvy. We asked  experts for ways that parents can start teaching their kids about money.

Set goals

Julian Wilson, programme manager of ASB's Get Wise, a youth financial literacy programme delivered in schools, said parents should help their kids set savings goals that were age-appropriate and achievable.

​"Help your child research prices for simple items or activities to show there's a variance in cost - a bus trip or a visit to the movies versus something free like a trip to the park."

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Hairdresser Deborah Coburn leaves her Queenstown spot after 24 years

Hairdresser Deborah Coburn has been so entrenched in her central-Queenstown business, she ended up living there for a while and accidentally laundering the banking.

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Italian food store, cafe to close because of liquor licencing restrictions

An Italian-born restaurateur living in Wellington is upset the law is preventing him from continuing to offer Kiwis a little slice of his home.

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Students come up with a maths formula for perfect roast potatoes

Home economics and mathematics have come together to create what could be the best, fool-proof roast potato recipe. 

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Christchurch developer challenges city's tag as the home of loss-making property sales

A report into people selling houses and apartments for less than they bought them has left a false impression of Christchurch, a property developer from the city says.

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Westpac data shows big variation in shopping habits

Auckland and Taranaki are the parts of New Zealand with the biggest Christmas spenders.

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Feast Marlborough returns as four-day food frenzy

Three days before last year's Friday Night Feast, organiser Chris Shaw thought, "We are going to get slammed". He was right.

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Chilled red wines and warmer white wines have more flavour

Kiwis are drinking their red wines too warm and our whites too cold, according to expert sommeliers. 

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What's healthier - pizza or kebabs?

Craving that deep-fried takeaway goodness but trying to stay healthy this year? Reporter Miri Schroeter finds out which takeaway options are better than others in a fast-food battle.

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Restaurant review: bistro style at Wallis, Raglan

Lunch at Wallis Bistro, Raglan, on a meltingly hot January day: three of us, an outdoor table under an umbrella, a view to WhÄingaroa Harbour, and a top result on the plates in front of us.

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Restaurant review: Little Penang on The Terrace

For the past seven years, Little Penang has been wowing Wellingtonians with that rare Chinese-Malay culinary fusion – the Peranakan (or Nyonya) cuisine of Penang.

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Restaurant review: views and good food at Salt on the Pier

There's an adage that the restaurants with the best views have the worst food.

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Barber refused short cuts to build chapel-style beach house wedding venue

Barber Sean Conaglen doesn't do short cuts.

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Unpasteurised milk sold in Lower South Island being recalled

Six batches of raw milk are being recalled as they may cause severe sickness.

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New study finds men overeat to impress women

​A study out of Cornell University has shown that overeating in males increases four times as much in competitive environments. 

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I'm not that impressed by Amazon Go

OPINION: How exciting. Walk into a supermarket, grab some stuff, then walk out again without having to deal with a swipe card machine that spits the dummy if you remove the card too soon, or a young checkout operator forced to ask if you have been keeping busy.

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What's healthier - Burger King or Burger Fuel?

Craving that deep-fried takeaway goodness but trying to stay healthy this year? Reporter Miri Schroeter finds out which takeaway options are better than others in a fast-food battle.

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Cafe Chat: Insects on the menu at Christchurch food festival

Thousands of locusts will be flying into the mouths of hungry punters this Saturday at the Great Kiwi Beer Festival in Christchurch's Hagley Park. 

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Recipe: Jelly Tip cheesecake from Glamour Cake

Christchurch's decadent sweet treat bakery Glamour Cake has a loyal following of customers, including local June Campbell.

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Review: The Bank, Hamilton

A taste of… The Bank on Victoria St, Hamilton.

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Review: Eva Beva, Wellington

A Taste of... Eva Beva, 31-35 Dixon St, Te Aro, Wellington. 

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Recipe: Chicken Caesar Salad with Focaccia Croutons and Mushrooms

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WITH FOCACCIA CROUTONS AND MUSHROOMS

Ready in: 30 minutes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Serves: 4 people

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Neat Places: Foodie havens that have made their mark in Christchurch

It is always exciting to try a new restaurant, sample a just-opened cafe or visit a recently launched bar. But there is so much to be said for the old faithfuls, the go-to locals which have earned their longevity by consistently delivering the goods. Here, Neat Places has picked the handful of Canterbury mainstays who continue to make their mark on the city.

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Monica Senna Salerno and Jenny Oldham of Cilantro Cheese

Making the perfect cheese is all down to time and temperatures, according to Monica Senna Salerno and Jenny Oldham.

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Review: Wok It To Me, Christchurch

A taste of... Wok It To Me, BNZ Centre, 120 Hereford St, Christchurch Central. 

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Cafe Chat: Wellington's authentic Indian cooking classes

Wellingtonians in search of authentic, healthy Indian food are heading to intimate cooking classes tucked away at the local community centre in the suburb of Brooklyn.

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Corn, prawn & chorizo fritters with coriander & lime mayo to enjoy on a long weekend

Having survived "Blue Monday" â€“ heading back to work, like so many others, I am now hanging out for the upcoming long weekends throughout the year. 

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Make the humble chicken breast the star in escalopes or vermicelli noodle salad

I'd more or less forgotten about chicken breasts as a dinner option until I ordered one at Wellington's Capitol restaurant in late December.

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15 years of leaky buildings and the brutal economics of owning a leaker

West Auckland artist Gary Stewart is one of the latest leaky building owners to join a class action against cladding maker James Hardie.

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Petrol prices stoke inflation, but interest rates likely to stay put for 12 months

A jump in petrol prices is expected to have pushed inflation close to 2 per cent in 2017, but interest rate hikes could still be a year away.

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A 93-year-old Aussie has a $120k budget for her family's Christmas and birthday gifts

The family of a wealthy 93-year-old Australian woman will again be gifted more than NZ$120,000 for birthdays and Christmas this year in the wake of a tribunal hearing.

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8 tactics jobseekers use in successful CVs and cover letters

Of the hundreds of resumés I reviewed last year, some stood out for the oddest reasons.

There was one that used Comic Sans as the font throughout, thereby reflecting the work of a primary schooler. There was another that didn't include the applicant's contact details at all – a mysterious phantom candidate. And then there was my personal favourite, if only for daring purposes, who creatively presented her CV on PowerPoint rather than Word. (She got the job.)

What makes those examples so confronting is that the resumé and cover letter are supposed to be the first attempt at a first impression.

And yet if you were to look beyond those standouts, you'd see for yourself how many more are even littered with typos and spelling mistakes, cliches and gaps, hyperboles and lies.

READ MORE:
* Nine things you should always include on your CV
* How to craft the perfect resume for your new job

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Creative Conversations: Young Christchurch fashion designer forging his own path

From the back room of his Christchurch flat, Steven Park slowly stitches the finishing touches on a jacket made from a woollen blanket he found at an op shop.

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Air Force display joins the list of entertainment at 25th Central Districts Field Days

The skies above Feilding will roar during the Central Districts Field Days as a flock of falcons briefly descends. 

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Painter upset over SIT's Cantab contract

The president of the Southland Master Painters association is upset over the Southern Institute of Technology awarding a six-figure painting contract to a Christchurch firm. 

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Bamboozle should find better ways to sell their food

OPINION: Debate has been whirling since a recent story highlighted controversial descriptions given to menu items at Christchurch 'Asian-fusion' restaurant Bamboozle.

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What's healthier - fish 'n chips or sweet and sour pork?

Craving that deep-fried takeaway goodness but trying to stay healthy this year? Reporter Miri Schroeter finds out which takeaway options are better than others in a fast-food battle.

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It’s for everyone: Why solar is ready for the mainstream

Sunshine is pretty awesome stuff. Beamed at us from a distance so far away that the mind can do little more than boggle, it provides the energy for just about everything in nature (including you). And now, with advances in modern technology, it can power your home more easily, too.

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Moteliers baffled by Tararua District Council promoting 'parisitic' Airbnb

Moteliers are baffled by a council's decision to promote Airbnb â€“ described by one businessman in the district as a "parasite".

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Auckland leads drive towards cashless cities, Visa says

Auckland is one of nine cities to be dubbed "digital leaders" in a global study on realising the benefits of digital payments paid for by Visa.

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Leah McFall: Dinner guests, don't try to help

OPINION: OK, people. Here's a tip. If you stay over at our place, for multiple nights, and you want to lend a hand in the kitchen while I'm washing up, don't just stand there and shelp.

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Budget Buster: Rules for managing money in your 20s

OPINION: During my primary school days, being smart or hardworking was unspeakably lame. If you answered a teacher's question in class, you might as well give yourself a wedgie on the spot. Popularity was inversely related to test scores; the dumber you pretended to be, the cooler you became.

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You don't have to wait for New Year's Day to revamp your finances

OPINION: Chances are that over the last few weeks you have seen (if not read) articles about New Year resolutions.

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Noise control receives 156 complaints daily in Auckland - we reveal the city's noisest streets

Auckland's Waterfront Rd residents call noise control nearly every weekend as cars booming with noise riddle its car park.

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Auckland Murder Burger joint issued a food safety fail

A popular burger joint has been given a D grade by the Auckland City Council.

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Hamilton's cost of living more expensive than Auckland, international index says

The cost of living in Hamilton is more expensive than Auckland and nearly on par with London, according to an international index.

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Historic Scotts Ferry barge to be restored 168 years after being built

A barge that provided settlers passage over the RangitÄ«kei River 168 years ago is to get a makeover.   

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When music lessons just aren't worth the money

OPINION: Both of my daughters are agreed on the joy that comes from singing popular hits loudly (and tunefully), but there's a sharp divide when it comes to wanting to learn instruments.

Daughter one has zero interest. Daughter two is keen, and has proven herself by practising recorder for school without having to be nagged. Her flute lessons begin shortly. Daughter one's lessons have come to an end.

Parents are often keen to have their children learn instruments, some owing to a belief in "Little Mozart" syndrome that learning an instrument makes children smarter, others because they believe it brings their child status.

But depending on how your child learns it can cost anywhere from nothing (taught at home by a skilled parent continuing a family tradition) to $15-30 for group, or single lessons.

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Divorce does not have to be expensive

A divorce can cost you from as little as a few thousand dollars to upwards of $70,000.

It can leave you with debts and a sour taste in your mouth, or free, financially sound and ready to start a new life.

Which it is can be up to you to choose, say the experts.

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Liz Koh: Here's how to live the life you want

Holidays are a great time to re-evaluate life in general, to set new goals, and to think about what needs to be done differently.

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Back-to-school costs put pressure on New Zealand families

Gina Wood is expecting a big bill when her three kids, aged 8, 10 and 13, return to school this year.

So far, she's spent $75 on stationery for two children and will spend another $48 on the third. Then there's the school contribution of $300. School camp will be another $300.

Extracurricular activities will add to the total, with about $200 for sports, or more if Chase, 13, opts to pay soccer for a club. Guitar and piano lessons at school at $120.

Only Chase has a uniform but will need three pairs of school socks, at $40, and a jacket, $85. 

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Recipe: Chicken tacos with grilled corn salad

CHICKEN TACOS WITH GRILLED CORN SALSA

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Review: Murchison's Rivers Cafe delivers honest fare for hungry paddlers

Like so many Canterbury folk, I made the trek to the Top of the South over the summer break. Having spent many years living there, I am all too familiar with the road over the Lewis Pass and my family has its food traditions along the way.

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Restaurant review: a fresh approach at the Cook Street Social

 

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The drought in Manawatū is so bad it's affecting Palmerston North lattes

The drought in Manawatū is so bad it's affecting a Palmerston North cafe's lattes.

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A beer list to really GAB about

New Zealand's favourite craft beer of 2017 is set to be revealed in under a month when the results of the Great Australasian Beer Spectacular (GABS) Hottest 100 Kiwi Craft Beers poll is revealed.

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The great Kiwi mystery: just how big is a scoop of chips?

A classic Kiwiana culinary measurement is under scrutiny, with an industry educator calling for a scoop of chips to become standardised. 

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Reserve Bank report recommending sweeping reform is met with indifference

A report ordered by the former National Government has largely backed Labour's plan for reforming the Reserve Bank, but the new Government seems less than excited.

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Urban Charm owner branches out with Urban Pantry

 A Palmerston North businesswoman is hoping her new artisan drinks bar and bring-your-own cafe will be places for people to slow down in what is an increasingly high-paced world.

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New Zealand's credit card interest bill increases

New Zealand's credit card habits cost $700 million in interest last year.

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Cafe Chat: Three bars opening in Christchurch this summer

The New Year is serving up a fresh bevy of bars in Christchurch for your drinking pleasure. 

The Terrace Tavern, Moon Under Water and the Parlour are three establishments opening across the city this summer. 

TERRACE TAVERN 

The wait for The Terrace is almost over. Most of the 17 hospitality joints moving into the riverfront development aim to open their doors in February or March.

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Vegan muffin recipe - banana and chocolate chip oat muffins from Midnight Espresso

Midnight Espresso cafe in Wellington's Cuba St is known for its decadent vegan cakes and muffins, a fact that has not been missed on local Emma Bond.

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Review: Comes & Goes, Lower Hutt

Taste of... Comes & Goes, 259 Jackson St, Petone, Lower Hutt. 

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New Zealand seafood festivals to bookmark in 2018

As an island nation, it's easy to take for granted the abundance and accessibility of food lurking on and beyond our coastline. And yet kaimoana - slimey, briny, chewy, flaky - has sustained human life in New Zealand for as long as we have tread here. Absorbing the ocean in its very fibres, seafood is a hallmark of Kiwi culture. Here are the mustn't-miss showcases of marine cuisine around the country this year. 

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French beans with olives, walnuts and prosciutto makes a great summer meal

Somewhat of a miracle has happened in my garden this summer, despite its usual neglect and less-than-optimum levels of watering.

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Neat Places: Cold coffee alternatives for the warmer months

 

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Cafe Chat: Wellington Wine & Food Festival returns - with lashings of gin

The Wellington Wine & Food Festival is back this month, offering a different experience from previous years with brand new food vendors and lashings of gin.

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Blueberry cake with vibrant glaze the 'best cake ever'

Blueberries are my husband's favourite fruit. But try as I might to grow them bountifully, so far my attempts have been futile.

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Review: Laneway Espresso, Christchurch

A taste of ... Laneway Espresso, 329 Durham St North, Christchurch.

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Consumers switch power companies in record numbers

Record numbers of New Zealanders switched electricity company in 2017, looking for a better deal.

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Onehunga resident brings Georgian cuisine to Auckland

An Onehunga resident is setting out to fulfil his mother's dream of bringing Georgian food to Auckland.

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Taking on the fast food giants in South Auckland

In South Auckland, a small business owned by two friends is creating a stir. Owner Manas Nanda tells why he thinks serving mouth-watering dishes inspired by mums around the world is the best recipe for success.

I am a foodie. Food has always been a huge part of my life. I used to love seeing my mum and grandma in the kitchen, cooking amazing delicacies.

It was a humble Indian childhood, but it was one nourished by delicate spices and mind-blowing flavours.

In India, a good chunk of the population lives below the poverty line. Even as a child, I knew there was a significant economic difference between the rich and the poor in my small town. Many kids miss out on basic needs like food, shelter and clean water.

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New Christchurch dealership boasts top classic car brands

When Royden Mauger was offered the chance of setting up a Dutton car dealership in New Zealand he chose Christchurch over Auckland.

Not only was it his home town, but it has the best classic car culture in the country, he said.

Mauger's luxury and classic car dealership has been operating for several weeks at his "gallery", rather than "showroom", in Carlyle St.

Many of his buyers are from overseas as well as Kiwis.

READ MORE:
* Muscle Car Madness a hit in Rangiora  
* Ageing gracefully: The case for unrestored classic cars   

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New butcher to open in same Auckland strip mall as failed Mad Butcher

It's out with the old and in with the new in the Auckland suburb of Point Chevalier.

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Book chronicles tales of farm babysitting

ManawatÅ« retired farm manager Gordon Jones has a tale or two to tell about his 50-year farming career. 

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Business promotes good oral health while reducing waste

For dentist Nicky Francis, improving children's oral health and minimising waste in the dental industry are causes close to her heart. 

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Auckland developers, owners could get burnt this year with prices set to fall: Broker

Buyers who have signed up to purchase newly developed property could be in for a price shock.

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Retailers in Bulls ditch plastic bags

Retailers in Bulls are helping keep the grass green by ditching plastic bags. 

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What's trending on New Zealand brunch menus in 2018

Avocado on toast has been the highlight of both brunch menus and Instagram feeds. So while the world's most famous pre-noon snack isn't going anywhere in a hurry, what will the cool kids will be papping and snacking on in 2018? 

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Christchurch restaurant boasts capacity crowds after racism accusations

The Christchurch restaurant at the centre of the international media storm over its controversial menu has boasted capacity crowds. 

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Westpac warns house prices set for four year drift as Government policy bites

House prices will slide over the next four years as new Government policies frighten investors out of the market, one of New Zealand's largest mortgage lenders is warning.

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2017 sees more shopping online, loyalty increasing towards local retailers

Kiwis once again let their fingers do the walking for online goodies in the lead-up to Christmas.

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Pernod Ricard bans plastic straws from its business, encourages others to follow suit

One of New Zealand's largest wine producers is taking a stand against plastic straws and stirrers, banning them from all of its events worldwide.

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Butter prices drop but avocados still twice last year's price

Relief for butter-lovers - after a year in which prices soared, December brought a Christmas present of an almost 5 per cent price drop.

Statistics NZ has released its latest food price data, which shows chocolate bars and wholemeal bread also fell in price. Tomatoes and nectarines were cheaper in december, but avocados were still about twice the price of a year ago.

After four successive monthly rises, butter prices dropped 4.9 per cent in December 2017 to an average of $5.46 for the cheapest available 500g block. This compared with the previous month when they hit a record high of $5.74. Butter prices had been falling at international dairy auctions since October.

​It is still well up on the October 2016 average price of $3.50 for 500g.

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Skills gained by school kids give them edge in future world of work

Hamilton teenager Courtney Richardson has been running her business, Pets Are Me, for three years, since she was 12.

She looks after all types of small animals, usually in clients' own homes while they are away on holiday.

Richardson said she had ambitions of owning a cattery when she was younger and thought the business was a way to hone her customer service skills. She attracted customers by putting out business cards, running ads in the paper and launching a Facebook page.

Now, she looks after up to 21 pets in one day and expects business to become easier once she gets her driver's license. 

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Brewery a new addition to Gibbston's Waitiri Creek winery

After making beer in a garage, two Queenstown brewery owners are starting a new chapter at a winery.

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Bachelor couple launches ready-made paleo meal delivery business

Engaged reality television couple Arthur Green and Matilda Rice have established a nationwide paleo-diet-friendly ready-meal delivery service.

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Bachelor couple launches ready-made paleo meal delivery business

Engaged reality television couple Arthur Green and Matilda Rice have established a nationwide paleo-diet-friendly ready-meal delivery service.

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How hard is it to buy only NZ-made for a week?

Locally made products are becoming more and more rare - outside often expensive boutique offerings.

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Backyard banter: Is the customer always right?

It probably goes without saying, but when you pay for something, you expect it to do what you paid it to do. A new jacket shouldn't lose an arm three days after you bought it. A tin of tuna shouldn't be off before you open it. And you shouldn't have to wait 17 weeks to receive that new pair of "pleather" boots you ordered online, when they said you'd receive them in eight days (and when they said they were real leather).

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Raw food infiltrates canine market

The raw food movement no longer just applies to people, but dogs too.

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Baguettes deserve world heritage status, France says

The French baguette should be awarded Unesco cultural heritage status to protect it from stale imitations, says French president Emmanuel Macron. 

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Solar power not yet financially worthwhile for many people: EECA

Timaru man Stephen Malone thought he'd make major savings on his power bill after installing solar power panels.

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Budget Buster: Should you invest in bitcoin?

OPINION: If you bought bitcoin this time last year, you'd be sitting on a return of almost 2000 per cent. Each coin is now worth US$14,439 (NZ$19,900) – a price that will already be hopelessly out of date by the time you read this column, and probably once I've finished writing this sentence.

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Janet Frame's former Palmerston North house set to hit the market

A New Zealand literary landmark is going on sale on Monday.

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What readers have to say about Christchurch restaurant Bamboozle's 'insensitive' menu

Readers are divided over Christchurch restaurant Bamboozle's 'racist' menu.

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The diet is dead. But is the 'wellness' movement and 'clean eating' trend any better for us?

Diets don't work. If they did, there would be a lot more skinny people walking around – as many as there are fad diets.

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Leek and gouda tart from Black Estate winery

Black Estate had been making award-winning organic and biodynamic wines of the Waipara Hills for a number of years before opening their restaurant and tasting room. Theirs are hillside vineyards, on clay limestone soil, and their very stylish but minimal restaurant and tasting froom gets one of the best views of the vines. When the sun is out, the deck is the place to be.

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Been on the wagon? Here's what to drink first

It's that time of year when folks, perhaps in an attempt to wring out their liver post-holiday, commit to such valiant goals as dry January. 

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Support for Bamboozle's 'racist' menu sad indictment on NZ: Advocate

The public response to a restaurant using racial stereotypes on its menu reflects New Zealand's "residual racism" issue, a Chinese community advocate says.

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Building consents hit 13-year high amid pre-Christmas rush

A rush to get approval before Christmas has seen building consents for new homes in Auckland hit the highest level in 15 years.

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Three business owners talk on what they love about their job at home

They can sleep in, set their own hours and fit in a chore while they work. Brittany Baker talks to the owners of three different home businesses about working where they sleep.

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Chelsea Winter's Eat is the top-selling title of 2017

Home-cooking proponent Chelsea Winter's latest book has topped the sales charts for 2017.

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Christchurch restaurant owner's defence of 'racist' menu is 'insensitive'

Restaurants shouldn't be using racial stereotypes to sell their food, the Race Relations Commissioner says. 

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Low lake level prompts power price warning

Low hydrolake levels are prompting concerns wholesale power prices may spike this year but affected retailers say it's too soon to worry.

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Boilerhouse opening brings beer brewing back to Thames

One of Thames' oldest buildings has gone from stabling horses and manufacturing boilers to brewing beer.

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Wooden food serving board risks overcooked, chef argues

The head chef of a major New Zealand restaurant group said Kiwis needn't be worried about eateries serving food on wooden boards, despite a recent scare overseas. 

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The converted caravan meeting all your wine needs

David James continues his mission to visit all of Marlborough's food trucks.

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The Great Australian Bake Off: 7 Days' comedian's annual reality cheque

After devouring series after series of The Great British Bake Off, Claire Hooper picked up the phone and heard "the most delicious four words that [she] could possibly hear".

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Recipe: Pork rillettes from Auckland's Apero wine bar

Auckland's Karangahape Rd has slowly but surely been refining itself over the past few years, while retaining a bit of grit and plenty of charm. Inthe middle of this iconic strip sits Apero, a wine bar that is so much more than just a wine bar.

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Restaurant review: Bamboozle, Christchurch has mediocre food and racist menu

REVIEW: No restaurant has ever been more aptly named than Bamboozle.

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A new eatery almost every week: Wellington's competitive food scene

Wellingtonians had a new bar, cafe or restaurant to sample almost every week last year, with council figures showing 48 eateries opened or changed ownership during 2017.

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Pies, cakes set to cost more as bakers suffer with expensive butter

Rising butter prices may see you out of pocket when it comes to your lunchtime pie or cake. 

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How to tackle stress at work

Workplaces can be a prime cause of stress, but there are ways people can improve the situation - or at least become better at dealing with it, says a London doctor.

If you're feeling well, stress is also less of a problem, London GP Ellie Cannon, the author of Is Your Job Making You Ill?, told Radio New Zealand on Wednesday.

"If life is going well, it doesn't really matter if you run out the door in the morning trying to catch a train while slurping a coffee from a takeaway cup and you miss the train and you have to go to work late…

"But if you're feeling stressed from your job and you arrive at work having had not a good breakfast and too much coffee and having to run down the road, you're arriving at a stressful job already stressed out."

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Job market may be softening but wages still expected to climb in 2018

Job advertising has fallen for the second month in a row, with signs that growth in Auckland is now close to zero.

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Metropolis Caffe under new ownership, as previous owners go through liquidation process

When Hamilton's Metropolis Caffe came up for sale it was a sign for new owners Lu-anne Hetet and Ganesh Periyasany.

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Six ways to get into property investment

New Zealand's property market looks to have turned, but would-be property investors are being told that does not mean they've missed their chance.

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British restaurant fined $94,000 for serving food on wooden boards

A restaurant in Birmingham, England, has copped a hefty fine for serving food on wooden planks instead of plates.

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Struggling Diet Coke reveals new look to try and boost popularity

Coca-Cola is making massive changes to Diet Coke – but it isn't tinkering with the iconic beverage's recipe.

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Restaurant review: Te Awa Winery is a slice of Hawke's Bay heaven

Big improvements are under way at Te Awa Winery. Behind the idyllic patch of forest which surrounds the restaurant and cellar door, owner Villa Maria is building a second winery which will enable it to process all its grapes locally in Hawke's Bay, rather than sacrifice quality by trucking them to Auckland.

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Whittaker's has warned customers about a Facebook taste test scam

Whittaker's has warned customers to be wary of a new scam doing the rounds on Facebook.

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Michelin-starred Thai street vendor wants to hand star back

For chefs, it doesn't get any better than being awarded a Michelin star. Or does it? For Thai street vendor Jay Fai, the "crab omelette queen" has bemoaned life before the star was better, and she'd quite like to give it back.

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Recipe: Butterflied lamb leg with tomato salad and grilled asparagus

BUTTERFLIED LAMB LEG WITH TOMATO SALAD AND GRILLED ASPARAGUS

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Roast cauliflower, cooked Lebanese style

A new kid on the block, Gemmayze Street was one of the first places to make its home in the revamped and beautified St Kevins Arcade, on Auckland's Karangahape Rd.

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Kickstart your new year with Veganuary - the right kind of resolution

The beginning of a new year marks the tradition of setting resolutions. Social media is buzzing with hashtags, such as #newyearnewme and #2018goals.

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Hopetoun Brown's Tim Stewart cooks up a flight of fantasy

In the latest Taste the World session we focus on food and music from New Zealand act Hopetoun Brown. Virginia Winder chats to a chef, horn player and vocalist heading to WOMAD from March 16 to 18.

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Commission warning over Danish website LuxStyle's online sales method

The Commerce Commission is alerting the public to be wary when browsing for products online on sites operated by Danish-based LuxStyle.

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Northland cake company, Kiwicakes, up for international award

A Northland baking supply shop is hoping to take the cake in an international industry awards ceremony. 

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Opportunities for NZ to take lead in cryptocurrency regulation

Investors rushing to try to make their fortunes trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are dealing in a largely unregulated market.

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Auckland businessman saves his company by relocating to remote Rangitīkei

Rangitīkei may be off the beaten track, but it isn't removed from the business mainstream, a former Auckland businessman says.

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Cafe Chat: Your food guide for summer in Christchurch

Spend your summer sipping and licking your way through Christchurch's tastiest foodie destinations.

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How to make Louisiana chicken bites from Sun Dog Diner

Want to know the secret behind a memorable meal? We contact restaurants and cafes on your behalf to get the inside word on a recipe.

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Lyttelton Records: great doughnuts, good coffee, cool setting

A taste of… Lyttelton Records, 650 Ferry Rd, Woolston, Christchurch.

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Restart salad ticks all the boxes

It feels like we have had a bit of a wild start to 2018, what with the glorious weather we enjoyed in the lead-up to Christmas, then the thundery storms and rain around the country. Both situations seemed to call for festive indulgence, either partying at the beach or hunkering down somewhere dry with endless cups of tea and biscuits or cake with Monopoly.

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Baked chicken with apricots that's much better than you had as a student

Unless you're blessed with your own trees, finding the perfect apricot can feel like an impossible quest.

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Review: Gipsy Kitchen, Wellington

Taste of... Gipsy Kitchen, 37 Jessie St, Te Aro, Wellington.

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Neat Places: Christchurch's best icecream parlours

You've figured out the best places in Christchurch to swim, where to beach and where to bathe in the sun – but most importantly – where are you going to get your icecream from on the way home? Neat Places has you covered with this round up of the region's best icy treats.

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Beer cocktails the natural next step in our love affair with beer

It's often said that there's nothing better than an ice-cold beer on a hot summer day - but what if you could make the beer better? What's more, with the aid of just a few pantry staples?

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Cafe Chat: What to look forward to in Wellington this year

As one of New Zealand's most famously food-loving cities enters the new year, here's a glimpse of some of the things Wellingtonians have to look forward to over the next 12 months.    

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Look Who's Talking: Laura and Paul, of Emporium Brewing in Kaikōura

New Zealand's craft beer market has taken off in the past few years - why do you think this is? ​​

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International Volunteer HQ in Taranaki gets investment from across the ditch

A $400 million Australian investment company has snapped up a majority stake in a digital company born on a Taranaki farm.

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Palmerston North central city dairy makes way for Vietnamese restaurant

Transforming a dairy into a Vietnamese restaurant has been a labour of love for a Palmerston North couple.

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Queenstown beer festival organisers promise Black Seeds will play

A popular Kiwi band have promised to return to Queenstown for a new event and their appearance at a local beer festival had to be cancelled.

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Simon Wood: Summer is time to explore range of wines

Some may remember the column Wood on Wine from a number of Waikato publications. Originally written by Hugh Wood, the baton was passed to his wife Bev, and now on to their son, Simon Wood, in his column, Wood on Wine and Beer.

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Why food trends are dumb

OPINION: Omigosh bacon.

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Investing in the locals - Irish couple running Frankton Arm Tavern

A couple from Ireland are bringing their own flavour of local pub to the Frankton Arm Tavern.

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Here's what's missing from cookbooks

OPINION: Cookbooks and I have always had a fractious relationship. I am drawn in by their delicious photographs and encouraging prose, then recoil in the grip of an almighty tantrum when a "15 minute" recipe takes me three hours and a phone call to my therapist. For one significant stretch of my life, during masters study, I even gave up on cooking altogether and watched the polystyrene eskies pile up.

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Does your boss 'phub' you to focus on their phone?

It has probably happened to you: You are in a meeting, but your boss is totally distracted by his or her phone - drawn away by the latest ping of an email or text message, or scrolling a news feed.

The phenomenon is called boss "phubbing", which is when a supervisor snubs an employee in favour of his mobile phone when they are meeting.

And researchers James Roberts and Meredith David, professors of marketing at Baylor University in the United States, have found that this behaviour undermines trust and engagement in the workplace.

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Cassia Restaurant's recipe for tandoori chicken

Any restaurant that has an entire page of its drinks list dedicated to variations on gin and tonic is going to win favour instantly. Cassia offers exactly that, as a nod to India's colonial heritage.

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Ethical dilemma for lawyers forced by new rules to disclose dodgy dealings

Lawyers and real estate agents will be obliged to alert the authorities to dodgy transactions under the next phase of tough anti-money laundering rules coming in this year.

But lawyers say they will not be forced to breach client confidentiality, an important legal principle.

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML-CFT) came into force initially with banks and financial institutions four years ago, amid an international effort to crack down on tax avoidance.

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Nelson couple rebuild home with materials salvaged from red-zoned cottage

Four years after dismantling their red-zoned cottage in Christchurch, Alison Locke and Mike Moss have rebuilt their home at the base of the Grampians. 

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Car dealer Lee European punished for failing to stick to settlement with former employee

A ManawatÅ« car company specialising in European vehicles has found itself with a big New Year bill after failing to stick to the terms of a settlement it made with a former employee.

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Recipes: Sam Mannering's and grilled squid with orange, fennel & olives, and syllabub

During these relaxed summer days, the question of lunch always ends up as rather a lot of overheated, still-bloated-from-breakfast indecision. Something light, yet sustaining; anything based around rocket or baby spinach never quite cuts it.

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How to get out of debt by snowball or avalanche

If you've decided it's time for a New Year detox of your finances, debt is probably top of the list.

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Budget Buster: Curing the holiday debt hangover

OPINION: One of the sad parts of entering your late 20s is that you're no longer immune to hangovers. Sure, I'll often wake up feeling surprisingly chipper after a big night but a couple of hours later the headache sets in, and I get increasingly pathetic as the day drags on.

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Kiwi coffee culture one up on Aussies

The results are in. According to the style bible of the world, Vogue, Kiwis do a better flat white than their Aussie counterparts.

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Credit card rule: Never pay the minimum

What you'll need:
- A recent credit card statement
- A rundown of your credit card's fees, charges and rewards

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Foxton Fizz pops the top off 100 years in business

One of New Zealand's oldest soda companies is fizzing for the future, after bringing up 100 years in business.

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Average price of Kiwi meat pie increases to $4.21

How much are you willing to pay for your meat pie? 

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Former employee's case against Palmerston North law firm fails

A woman who left a legal firm, claiming she was forced out of her job, has been denied a payout after it was ruled she left because she had found work elsewhere.

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Taste-testing McDonald's vegan burger - in Finland

For a massive corporation built on beef patties, the concept of a vegan McDonald's burger must be one of the last frontiers of fast-food retailing - one which Kiwis may not encounter any time soon, but which a Kiwi take on has been delivered all the way from Finland.

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Baking treats for a summer beach picnic

I'm crossing my fingers for fine weather to bring in 2018 – I have enjoyed many a soggy New Year's celebration in the past, but for some reason I feel that it will be a sunny start this year.

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Here's how to make 2018 the year you get on top of your mortgage

What you'll need:
- Sorted online calculator
- Monthly budget
- Online banking to check available interest rates

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New Year's resolution: How to start, and stick with, eating healthy

With the start of a new year prompting many to think about what they're putting in their bodies, Kiwi nutritionist Jess Campbell has some advice for those looking to eat a bit healthier in 2018.

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Hot, dry weather signals early grape harvest in Marlborough

A good spring and a long spell of hot weather has put Marlborough grape crops two weeks ahead of schedule, with wineries now preparing for an early harvest. 

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Family Food Fight: TV foodies with no desire to open restaurants or write cookbooks

No bitching. No backstabbing. Just good, clean, highly competitive family kitchen fun.

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Summer holidays can spur costly relationship break-ups

OPINION: Summer holidays bring a lot of things into perspective, including whether it's time to make a clean break from your relationship.

It's all that time together, you see, without the distraction of work.

Year's end also gets people thinking of the future, and how to make it better.

It's a time when people make resolutions, pledging not to smoke, to stop wasting money on vaping, to save more, spend less, and lose their love handles.

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Criminal underworld is dropping bitcoin for another currency

Bitcoin is losing its lustre with some of its earliest and most avid fans – criminals – giving rise to a new breed of virtual currency.

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New Year's resolutions benefit various businesses

New Year's resolutions are alive and well, with businesses reporting increased business from those wanting to  start 2018 in a positive way.

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Why potatoes should be part of your life in 2018

One of the reasons that the so-called "chipocalypse" made such headlines in late 2017 was that New Zealanders are nuts about chips.

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Recipe: Chimichurri Beef Skewers with Spiced Couscous

CHIMICHURRI BEEF SKEWERS WITH SPICED COUSCOUS

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