Private super schemes are MPs' bridges to wealth

It's not only the three homes that Simon Bridges owns, or the base pay of just shy of $300,000, that mean his personal finances are a little different from that of ordinary Kiwis.

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Saving, the path to wealth for most of us

OPINION: In this, my last column for the Sunday Star-Times, I come back to something which has been a common theme: making the most of your money and becoming wealthy.

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Budget Buster: The best way to access cash overseas

OPINION: Withdrawing money from an ATM overseas is an eye-watering experience.

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KiwiSaver default providers need to offer a better deal

OPINION: KiwiSaver fees are too high and investors' choices are too limited. The chief cause?

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John Saker on wine's generation game

There's a generation gap at Glover Family Vineyards (aka Zephyr Wines) in Marlborough. It's called a driveway.

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's blackberry cake with apricot compote

While berries and stone fruit are at their peak, I can't resist using them in every which way. The berries in this cake, as well as the apricots are completely interchangeable, so if you prefer raspberries or blueberries, apricots or peaches, try those instead. 

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Australian brewer files application to trademark colour of beer

Melbourne craft brewer East 9th Brewing has filed an application to trademark the colour of beer.

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Westpac banking error sees payments taken twice from Govt accounts

Westpac has been left scrambling to fix a banking error that saw a bulk funding education payment mistakenly made twice. 

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More chances to eat at Manawatū's Plate of Origin competition this year

Get your knives and forks ready for Manawatū's Plate of Origin competition, which is spread over two weeks this year.

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Nothing compares with Sam Mannering's fresh pasta

Nothing compares with fresh pasta. I'm insisting that you give this a go. Sundays demand this sort of activity. If I had children, I'd forever be distracting them with the pasta machine. I say hold back on any dried equivalent until you have the time to make fresh pasta yourself. It's a revelation, and I don't say that lightly. 

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Ex-Bachelor NZ's food business hits million dollar crowdfunding target

A wholefoods company part-owned by former Bachelor star Art Green plans to increase staff numbers by 50 per cent after securing a $1 million funding boost.

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Auckland barber credits customer loyalty for helping him realise his dream

A Sri Lankan migrant has achieved his dream of opening his own baber shop in Auckland - thanks in part to the support of one loyal customer.

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Meet Josie, ASB's digital assistant, and a New Zealand banking first

Meet Josie, ASB's new digital assistant.

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Overseas school trips are pure luxuries

OPINION: Noumea, Australia and Buenos Aires: Sounds like the itinerary of a wealthy retiree. It isn't.

They are the options for school trips at my daughter's intermediate school.

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Don't just take the first price you see, shoppers told

Not doing enough research before you commit to a purchase can be a costly mistake.

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Worried Kiwis spend work day juggling bills

New Zealanders who identify as being seriously worried about money are spending up to a full work day each week dealing with their own financial concerns.

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Bach culture helps Kiwis adopt Airbnb mindset

Overseas trips have become a lot more economic for Wellington woman Thalia Kehoe Rowden and her family since they started letting their house on Airbnb.

The three-bedroom house in Hataitai can accommodate up to seven paying guests, and rents for about $238 a night.

Kehoe Rowden said, over the three years that she and her husband had owned it, they had let it for three months of each year - and a full year while they were volunteering in Thailand.

"It's a great way to make use of the house when you're away. Our house would be sitting there empty, it just seemed to totally make sense," Kehoe Rowden said.

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Milo's on-off love affair with health ratings

OPINION: Nestlé has always understood the value of a good story.

And no story is as powerful as linking your product with healthy, happy kids.

That's been the big push for Milo for generations - think of Milo and images of crunchy brown powder, milk, chocolate moustaches and kids playing sport rise effortlessly up.

This just as effortlessly translates to sales because in the mad rush to do the right thing by their kids, parents have seized on Milo as a drink that will be loved and is also good for them.

READ MORE:
* Health stars to go from Milo
* Tiny town gets big Milo tin
* Trust in health star ratings falling

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Expert tips for making the perfect fried doughnut

What makes a doughnut good? Is it the toppings, or the foundation? 

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Reserve Bank says CBL paid out $55 million despite doubts about solvency

Troubled insurer CBL was paced in liquidation after paying $55 million to "overseas recipients" against the orders of its regulator, the Reserve Bank.

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Nestle to remove 4.5 health star rating from Milo powder

Nestle is dropping the 4.5 health star rating from its Milo powder.

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Millennial Money: What would you do if you were in my shoes?

OPINION: Millennials are often the butt of money-related jokes.

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Why did Johnnie Walker just introduce Lady Scotch?

OPINION: When news of "Doritos for women" or "lady chips" as they became known, broke around the world earlier this month to everyone's collective dismay, Johnnie Walker, the brand represented by a jolly man walking with a top hat and cane on the label of scotch whisky, obviously did not get the memo.

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Recipe: Nacho Pizzas

NACHO PIZZAS

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Review: The Smoking Barrel brings the American South to the top of the south

I knew the Smoking Barrel for its doughnuts, I came for its slow-cooked barbecue but I was smitten by its ceviche.

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Restaurant review: retro perfection at Henry Pollen's

A little over a century ago Dr Henry Pollen set up as a general practitioner in what is still the cutest French Second Empire-style building in Wellington. Much later, its curvy Mansard roof, turret, frills and flounces proved eerily appropriate to the House of Ladies, yet since then they've more worthily enhanced two Gallic restaurants – Bouquet Garni and The General Practitioner.

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A Timaru barista has memorised hundreds of individual coffee orders

A Timaru cafe owner and barista Ash Manson believes he can remember 600 individual coffee orders. 

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Opinion: Krispy Kreme's not that good, and not good for you either

OPINION: It's frustrating how good Krispy Kreme is. 

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Content wars: Sky lowers entry-level price for TV, almost matching its online competitors

"Content is king," the mantra is echoed around media firms, aging distribution giants and the new-age streaming services.

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Mussel Appreciation Day puts spotlight on humble shellfish

A humble shellfish is to get its own appreciation day as Marlborough prepares to go MAD.

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Cooking amid a water crisis

Each fortnight Spotswood College and New Plymouth Boys' High School showcase the talents and tasty treats of their students who take food subjects, with a focus on lifelong skills that can be used every day to enhance the benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle.  This fortnight it's the turn of Spotswood College, written by Food and Nutrition teacher, Katy Roach. 

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Homeowners told CBL Insurance 'not in a position' to pay claims

The interim liquidator of CBL Insurance has warned policyholders that it's not in a position to pay any claims.

The insurer was put into interim liquidation on Friday, creating uncertainty for the owners of thousands of recently built homes covered for shoddy building work under 10-year guarantees backed by CBL Insurance.

These include many issued on homes built by the New Zealand Certified Builders trade association.

Interim liquidator Kare Johnstone from McGrathNicol warned: "CBL Insurance is not currently in a position to make any claim payments to any beneficiaries with a claim made under their insurance policy or bond. Insureds and beneficiaries should take appropriate measures to minimise their losses."

READ MORE:
* Thousands of recently built homes covered by guarantees from CBL
* High Court places CBL Insurance in interim liquidation

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Living well on NZ Super alone is possible

Wellington resident Dennis Thompson cracks a smile when he reads articles about how nobody could live a decent life on NZ Super alone.

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Blending eastern and western medicine to create a Wellness Station

In this month's Q and A Victoria White, owner of the Wellness Station in Blenheim, explains how a focus on movement and wellbeing is shaping the business.

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Auckland doughnut fans queue for 36 hours to get first taste of Krispy Kreme

Three Auckland women have camped for 36 hours to be the first through the door of Krispy Kreme's New Zealand store.

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Neat Places: Explore the eateries around picturesque Akaroa

Akaroa is more than a French-themed slice of Canterbury history, it is the perfect day or overnight destination to enjoy some laidback hospitality by the sea. Neat Places described its top picks to eat and drink your way around the harbour.

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MKR's bottom two contestants revealed as Jess and Emma live to fight another day

The tables have been set for the first elimination round on season nine of My Kitchen Rules Australia. 

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Review: El Matador, Wellington

Taste of... El Matador, 196 Cuba St, Te Aro

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Recipe: Sticky lemon slice from Cafe Te Horo

​Kapiti Coast local Julie Chapman is a connoisseur of lemon slice. She swears by the heavenly sticky lemon slice from Cafe Te Horo.

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Cafe Chat: former Blumenthal chef opens patisserie and restaurant in Kilbirnie, Wellington

Sugar Flour is a new patisserie and restaurant, located in the Wellington suburb of Kilbirnie, headed up by a young chef who has worked under Heston Blumenthal.  

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Cafe Chat: Japanese restaurant Hikari to open three locations in Christchurch

Locally-owned Japanese restaurant Hikari is set to open three locations in Christchurch's CBD by the end of 2018, including a sushi train eatery and an Izakaya bar.

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Neat Places: Hamilton artisans offer their own unique flavours

Move over imported fare, Hamilton locals have some very clever food and drink producers, who have made it their mission to bring something unique to the taste buds of the city. Neat Places checks out five of these makers, bakers and icecream shakers who are well worth their salt.

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Fig & caramelised red onion skillet bread straight from your oven

There is something comforting about freshly baked bread. A homemade pleasure I prioritise for the gratification it brings.

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Make up a great spread for a picnic

Do people still go on picnics? I hope so, though I worry that the advent of food trucks, coffee carts, and even humble takeaway vans is eating into the joys of true picnic preparation.

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Review: Family House Korean Restaurant, Hamilton

A taste of… Family House Korean Restaurant, 920 Victoria Street, Hamilton

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Review: Little River Cafe and Gallery, Banks Peninsula

A taste of… Little River Cafe and Gallery, Main Rd, Little River, Banks Peninsula 7582

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How to nail a potluck: Advice and recipes for creating crowd-pleasers

Among dining trends, potlucks have had curious staying power. And yet, a dish guaranteed to please a crowd can be elusive. Britt Mann got some expert advice to ensure your dish is devoured every time.

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Future Outlook: Oliver Hunt's medical waste business wins $100,000 entrepreneurial award

A young Cantabrian is determined to make hospitals more environmentally friendly â€“ and an award win could make his dream a reality.

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Popular Queenstown store In The Pink is on the move

A shop founded on the premise of happiness is  blossoming in a new direction.

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Thousands of recently-built homes covered by guarantees from CBL Insurance

Thousands of recently-built homes are covered for shoddy building work under guarantees backed by CBL Insurance, which was put into interim liquidation on Friday.

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Add flavour to BBQ with brines, injections and spritzes

Injecting flavour, literally, might be the best way to stop your meat from tasting like an old boot. 

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Twelve eateries open at Wellington Press Hall

A Wellington courtyard once hidden behind quake-prone buildings has been transformed into bustling hub for foodies.

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Family hanging new hope on hops

They was moolah in mussels, now a Marlborough Sounds farming family have made further leaps – or perhaps that should be hops – in harnessing a new cash crop.

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McDonald's trying to reduce non-recyclable waste, as straws become optional

 McDonald's is taking a suck it and see approach to being a strawless fast food restaurant.

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Double the number of million-dollar plus properties sell in Taranaki

The iconic lifestyle the Taranaki region has to offer is enticing big spenders in the property market, agents say.

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Safety concerns lead to recall of children's products

A range of children's pyjamas and toys have been recalled due to incorrect fire hazard labelling and concerns of strangulation and choking.

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Recipe: Bami Goreng

These tasty, spicy, stir-fried noodles are a one-dish meal favourite. There are many variations – this one includes bacon. 

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Confused Kiwis play it safe, wanting term deposits in KiwiSaver

Just under a third of KiwiSavers would like to see their retirement savings invested in low-risk bank term deposits, research by ASB found.

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Palmerston North bar liquidation drags on for nearly five years

A Palmerston North bar with a chequered history featuring failure and tax evasion is yet to be put to rest, despite closing down years ago.

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Son eats every food from Lord of The Rings trilogy in tribute to late father

To honour his father's memory, one man watched the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy and ate everything the characters eat on screen. 

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Oh la la: where to find the best French toast in Christchurch

We test the sexy staple of the brunch menu: French toast.

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Leave regions and millionaires' mansions out of foreign ownership ban, MPs told

A lobbying push is on from business, and people living in some regions, to persuade the government to modify its planned laws banning foreigners from buying residential property in New Zealand.

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'Pile of junk:' Rejecting a car, and the finance too

The van-buyer was furious after his trip home in the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter he'd just bought.

In an email, he told the motor dealer he was "not paying $10k for a pile of junk that should be scrapped!"

The vehicle had barely made it up the Kilmog Hill as he drove it home to Dunedin from Christchurch where he bought it.

His email wasn't merely empty bluster.

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If life gives you lemons and your husband gives you curdled milk, make butter

OPINION: It wasn't a seven-year-itch but a seven-year-glitch. My husband and I chalked up seven years of marital bliss this week but we both forgot our anniversary. 

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Has Labour's tax agenda just been Trumped?

Cutting tax for big business is probably the last thing Labour wanted to be on the agenda of the newly-established Tax Working Group.

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Budget Buster: Finding travel accommodation on a shoestring budget

OPINION: It was 2am in Phnom Penh, Cambodia – the wild west of Asia – when someone burst into my locked 'hotel' room, awakening me from my slumber. I screamed my lungs out until they left, wedged a chair under the doorknob, and decided to cancel the rest of my stay. The dead cockroaches and suspicious stains on the walls probably should have raised a red flag but I couldn't resist the rock-bottom price.

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Aussie banks with NZ presence warned over conflict of interest

Banks are being told they'll need to make clear to their customers any limits on their financial advice, as their parents across the Tasman come under fire.

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British restaurant to start fining people who book and don't turn up

An Edinburgh chef and restaurant owner says he is so sick of customers booking then not turning up he's going to fine them.

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Tooth decay warning over sipping fruit tea too slowly

Fruit teas are the latest trendy drink to be attacked over causing tooth damage.

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Finger-lickin' confessions of a middle-class KFC addict

My name is Tomé and I'm a fried chicken addict. All fried chicken, in general, but Kentucky Fried Chicken in particular. It wouldn't quite make my last supper - I like to think I'd go a little more upmarket - but it's my ultimate comfort food.

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A $50 birthday beer – is it worth it?

Happy Birthday to me. I won't reveal how old I am this week but when I was born JFK was still alive and nobody had been to the moon.

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Southland's million-dollar property market

Southland was the place to be last year if you wanted to witness rapid growth in million-dollar properties.

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Wellington Hospitality Group to stop using plastic straws

A group of Wellington bars and restaurants will stop using plastic straws.

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Recipes: Sam Mannering's stuffed salmon and potato salad

I'm thinking lazy Sunday long lunch with this one. Seriously bucolic. Remarkably simple too. There are a number of ways to approach what is really a very easy recipe. Either keep the salmon whole and fill the cavity with the stuffing mixture, which in preparation terms is a little easier; or to do it as I suggest below, which means you don't have to worry about bones. Get the fishmonger to fillet and bone the fish for you – it will make things infinitely easier – or just buy two single fillets of salmon: they're often available whole. Make sure you use good bread – sourdough for the slight tang will combat the richness of the salmon in this case. 

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UK Easter eggs blow New Zealand's out of the water

While Kiwis are stuck with the same old boring chocolate eggs this easter, the UK is being treated to some seriously creative ovoid treats. 

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Energy networks providing smarter solutions to save power

A hot and sticky summer may be making a noticeable difference to your power bill.

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Young business signs, seals and delivers care packages to students

Two friends are making student life a little more surprising through their personalised care packages business.

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Website offering Auckland singles safety in numbers when going on blind dates

A new dating service designed to take away some of the "fears and awkwardness" associated with blind dates is proving popular with Auckland singles.

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Cash conundrum as physical stash keeps growing

Where's New Zealand's cash hiding?

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Search is on for Marlborough's best home-brewed beer

The region's craftiest homebrewers are back for another bid to crown Marlborough's best amateur beer-maker. 

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'Simple' servings keep hot dog truck rolling

David James continues his mission to visit all of Marlborough's food trucks. This week, he catches up with Robby's Hot Dog 'n' Chips.

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Many New Zealanders 'just getting by', economists say

Falling numbers of New Zealanders are declaring bankruptcy, but there is a warning those statistics do not reflect the number of people who are living from one pay cheque to the next.

New Zealand bankruptcies are now at a five-year low of 3215 for 2017, down more than 15 per cent on 2016.

On a per capita basis, New Zealand's bankruptcy rate is about half of Australia's. Last year, Auckland had twice the bankruptcies of anywhere else in the country.

Hazel Phillips, spokeswoman for credit score reporting website CreditSimple, said it was a sign of a good economy over recent years, which had boosted employment.

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People before pets: Coping with the high cost of animal medical bills

How much of the week do you spend working for your pets?

It's a fair question.

The last comprehensive report on the topic from the Animal Companion council found the average household with dogs spent $1200 a year on them. The average cat household spent $1005.

That report was from 2016, and costs may have changed a little since then, but then the answer was that a worker on the median wage then spent about the first hour of their week working for the cat, and a bit longer for the dog.

READ MORE:
* Overcoming 'Bag Lady Syndrome'
* How to get your money life onto a more stable footing
* Why the fall in cat and dog ownership?

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More overseas-based borrowers repay student loans

Family pressure is prompting more New Zealanders living overseas to repay their student loans.

Government data shows 50,600 overseas-based borrowers made a repayment against their student loans in the 2016/2017 financial year, about 3000 more than the previous year.
They paid a combined $214.8 million, slightly less than the $216.1m repaid the year before.

Inland Revenue is focusing on improving repayments from overseas-based borrowers.

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Women in KiwiSaver lag in every way: Westpac

Dunedin woman Ashleigh Barrett-Young is becoming increasingly worried about her KiwiSaver account.

She and her husband withdrew all the money to buy a house a year-and-a-half ago.

But since then, while his has built up again, hers has not.

She returned to study and has found her balance had fallen because the account fees charged were higher than the returns the remaining money in her account accrued.

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Save the planet and stretch your budget

Small changes to the way you shop and run your household could save your money – and help the environment, too.

Here are eight ways that lightening your impact on the planet can be good for your wallet.

Shopping:  New Zealanders send 122,547 tonnes of food to landfill each year, or 79kg of edible food per household. Supermarkets often get the blame but households are responsible for the largest proportion of food waste. It's estimated to cost an average household $563 a year. If you plan your meals more closely, take a shopping list with you to the supermarket and only buy what you need, you'll save money and waste less food. 

Waste less water: If you live in a part of the country that meters water separately, using less will reduce your bill. Cut down your water usage by having shorter showers, installing a low-flow showerhead, not using the hose to water your garden, and only turning on the dishwasher or washing machine when you have a full load.

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A virtual marketplace for creative rural women

Friendships and connections are the stuff of life. However, if the nearest neighbour is a couple of kilometres away and catching up for a coffee with friends involves a one-hour round trip, connections become more difficult to make.

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A Christchurch dance company offers epic entertainment

The guests are seated, the champagne is flowing, and conversation around the vast arena winds down rapidly as the lights dim.

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A food lover's dream job - Massey University looks for 30 food tasters

Massey University's paid food tasting jobs are the cream of the crop for people who describe their milkshakes as glossy or smooth, rather than using the drab "tasty".

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Former mayor seeking to build wine museum at the Corban's Estate

Frustrated and running out of time, Assid Corban is fighting for a wine museum at the birth place of his family's wine making empire.

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Hell's Kitchen Australia head chef a hard shell to crack

Marco Pierre White is not on TV to make friends. He's there to do a job.

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Restaurant review: a birthday celebration at Harbourside, Tauranga

I was at Harbourside in Tauranga on a balmy Thursday night, eating fish on the balcony, and was reminded of the pleasures of being at an owner-operated restaurant that deftly delivers good food and friendly service.

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Restaurant review: Kenzo is ready for its close-up

How much influence does a dish's appearance have on our appreciation of it?

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Restaurant review: Le Samourai is French, actually

"Great!" said my companion when I told her we were going to a new bar called Samurai. "I love Japanese food."

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Wellington's Muse Eatery & Bar put into liquidation

The former owner of a fine dining restaurant in Wellington has struck financial trouble with his latest establishment.

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Is Coca Cola No Sugar any healthier than other Coke options?

OPINION: Coca Cola have launched their newest addition to the Cola family – Coca Cola No Sugar. This product is being branded as their no-nonsense sugar-free alternative that tastes almost identical to the classic Cola drink.

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Administrators seek new owner for menswear brand Meccano

Menswear brand Meccano has been placed in voluntary administration.

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Thailand trip a chance for Kiwi designers to find their footing in Southeast Asia

A delegation of Kiwi fashion entrepreneurs is jetting off to Thailand to learn more about the local fashion scene and, hopefully, begin cracking the Southeast Asian market.

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Amayjen chef Andrew May to judge New Zealand Farmers Market food awards

A Feilding chef will determine the cream of the crop at this year's Farmers Market New Zealand Summer Food Awards.

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Time for coffee shops to show tea drinkers some respect - reviewer

New Zealand once led the world in tea drunk per person, so it seems strange tea needs defending in public.

But as tea lover Adelia Hallett puts it, "it's time to strike back at the coffee culture".

She's created a review blog Tea on the Road which rates cafes and tearooms on the cup of tea they serve up. She gives 10 points each for the tea, the cup and the setting. 

It's her way to thank those who get it right and shove the rest in the right direction.

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Why it's so expensive to be poor

It's expensive being poor.

Artist Sam Orchard learnt a lot about the subject during a stint out of work and drawing a benefit.

He's currently fully employed in the gig economy juggling three contracts, but he's aware there's no job security in gigging.

However, his interactions with Work and Income left Orchard so angry, he collected beneficiaries' stories compiling them in a gloriously illustrated report he delivered to MPs just before Christmas.

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Review: Cosy Cafe, Christchurch

A taste of... Cosy Cafe, 150 Cavendish Rd, Casebrook, Christchurch.

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Cafe Chat: Get your kicks at Diner 66 in Christchurch

Step out of central Christchurch and be transported into 1950s America with the city's newest hospitality establishment, Diner 66.

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Recipe: Summer noodle salad from Sister Kong Bao Bar

Christchurch's Sister Kong is known for its bao burgers, but for local Lauren Hayes the summer noodle salad is the real standout.

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Cafe Chat: Wellington's Motel Bar becomes Forresters Lane

Wellington's famous Motel Bar, which closed to much lamenting on the eve of this year, has already been transformed into a brand new drinking den, Forresters Lane.  

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Review: Lauded Hamilton East cafe Grey Gardens and its slow poached eggs

A taste of… Grey Gardens, in the sixth shed of Lovegrove Lane, found at 394 Grey Street.

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It's a wrap: rice paper rolls filled with fresh veges and protein

While spending time with dear friends in Whangamata over the Christmas break, I made a big platter of wraps for lunch one day – something I hadn't done for a long time.

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Recipe: Ultimate Butter Chicken

ULTIMATE BUTTER CHICKEN

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Neat Places: Where to go when you want more than food and refreshment

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Enjoy crunch and bite in a radish, red onion and watermelon salad

Are you ready for the radish renaissance? Trust me, it's a thing (or it will be, if there is any justice in the world). Radishes are bright, fiery bombs of colour and flavour, which deserve more than being carved into roses or offered as a snack for weightwatchers.

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Sunset fishing and great mates: Why Charlie Duncan loves the Waikato

It's the end of the day at Crudo cafe and owner Charlie Duncan is taking a breather, perched at a table outside, long cool drink to hand, the better to admire his sleek black Beemer parked out front.

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Review: Cha offers authentic Asian dining in a beloved Capital institution

A taste of… Cha, 37 Courtenay Pl, Wellington.

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Elderly could breathe new life into state houses

Three-bedroom state homes could be affordably converted into shared living spaces for the elderly, research shows.

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Plans for new Bluff bus service to expand capacity, routes, reach

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Commerce Commission asked to investigate Trade Me fee changes

Almost 20 retailers have complained to the competition watchdog over fee changes by Trade Me.

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Auckland bakery Daily Bread draws in followers using 600 years of German baking knowledge

An old school approach to baking, using 600-year-old equipment, is proving popular at a new central Auckland bakery.

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We gave up red meat at 65, and never felt better

Removing red meat from our diets was a no brainer for my partner Tony and I.

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ANZ cuts ATM fee, months after saying 'NZ different'

ANZ is cutting the ATM fee it charges its customers for using another bank's cash machine New Zealand.

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Good news, chocolate lovers: Toblerone icecream is a thing

Just when you thought Toblerone couldn't possibly get any better, those clever Swiss chocolate makers have come up with a - wait for it - icecream version.

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Anger after Celine Dion tickets sell out, only to reappear at double the price

Celine Dion's two Auckland shows have sold out, thanks to ticket scalpers.

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Foods from around the world with confused origins

The stories behind some of the world's favourite dishes aren't as straight-forward as many think. 

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To make pool area slightly safer for young children homeowner has to cut off fire escape route

When does one set of safety guidelines trump another?

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Help at hand for overwhelmed home buyers and sellers

OPINION: If you believe everything you see in advertisements, buying a house is a blissfully easy process done by attractive couples who are moving into picture-perfect properties. There will be moments of joy and laughter, and the only thing missing will be a unicorn grazing in the neatly manicured garden.

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How to disrupt an election: Fake IDs, fraud and Facebook

 A year before Donald Trump announced his presidential candidacy, two Russian operatives landed in the United States to lay groundwork for an intelligence operation targeting the legitimacy of the 2016 election.

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Organic juice company's sustainable planting efforts starts young

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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John Saker: always more to learn about Central Otago pinot

 

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's chocolate, plum and macadamia cake

My boyfriend's parents have an incredibly plentiful heirloom plum tree in their Auckland garden, which I always raid at this time of year. They are beautifully tart, red fleshed plums which pair perfectly with dark chocolate and rich macadamias in this simple but impressive cake. 

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Woodville businesswoman believes town will bloom again, but more support is needed

Woodville businesswoman Gabriele Losch believes the town's businesses should be given help  to get through until work on an alternative route to the ManawatÅ« Gorge road begins.

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Healthier Happy Meals: McDonald's NZ on track to meet new global health targets

McDonald's outlets in New Zealand are on track to meet new goals which aim to make healthier children's Happy Meals.

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McDonald's 'healthy' Happy Meals is a plaster on the real issue

OPINION: McDonald's is making moves to lighten the calorific load of its beloved Happy Meals, saying that by the end of 2022, half of Happy Meals listed on menus won't contain more than 600 calories, with limits on the ratios of saturated fat, sodium and sugar.

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's barbecued pork chops with peaches

Whoever was it that said the apple is king? Why is something the apple of your eye? Not that I have anything against apples – indeed, I love the things – but if I had to truly set one fruit apart from the rest, it would be the peach. Glorious things, peaches. Seductive almost. Pity "the peach of your eye" doesn't quite trip off the tongue as mellifluously. 

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's peach galette

Rather like tarte tatins, I love galettes not least because of their ease. By all means, make the pastry yourself, but there is no harm in looking out for Paneton pastry, as always. 

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Texas BBQ Foods launches in Taranaki with charity donation

Taranaki man Ash Peters can remember a time when all he could afford for dinner was a can of baked beans.

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Healthy fast food may be the future, but Macca's will endure

OPINION: I hope you're all as excited as I am that we're getting four more McDonald's in Christchurch.

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Put FIRE in your belly - live frugally, retire early

OPINION: The FIRE way of life has been getting a lot more notice lately in mainstream media.

FIRE stands for "financially Independent, retire early".

It's a life philosophy of smart, entrepreneurial, independently-minded folk, often younger folk, who decide to live extremely frugally in order to save the bulk of their income to invest.

Their aim is to achieve financial freedom as early as they can by amassing sufficient wealth to provide them with a sustainable, and liveable passive income for the rest of their lives.

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Is this the end of capitalism? US Federal Reserve financial safety net is gone

OPINION: Say your prayers. We no longer have a lender of last resort fully standing behind the global financial system. The US Federal Reserve is prohibited by law from carrying out precisely those emergency actions that halted contagion and a worldwide collapse in October 2008.

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Moving your credit card balance good for beating debt ... in most cases

It's about now that many people come to terms with the fact their Christmas credit card debt isn't going to pay itself off.

A balance transfer offer can be a way to deal with this problem.

The main banks all offer a low interest rate to people who transfer their credit card balances to one of their cards.

BNZ and Westpac offer 0 per cent interest for one year on transferred balances. ASB has 0 per cent for six months.

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Investment scams a growing problem as wealthy New Zealanders targeted

New Zealanders are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in bogus overseas investment deals – but sometimes victims don't even want to admit they've been caught out.

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Chinese celebrity Chef Nic showcases the best of Taupō to 33.5m Chinese viewers

TaupÅ's Mine Bay MÄori carvings have been seen by 33.5 million viewers in a episode of Chinese travel show Chef Nic.

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South Canterbury cake run aims to boost West Coast spirits

Fiona Elworthy wants fruitcakes and heaps of them as she is on a mission to deliver goodwill from one side of the Southern Alps to the other.

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Restaurant review: new classics at Saffron Haveli

With the emergence of Indian regional eateries, the monotonous sameness of the Wellington tandoori house menu is finally being shown up.

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Review: Strawberry Fare's love affair not just about sugar

The key to Strawberry Fare's identity is found on its menu: fully half of it is devoted to desserts.

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Restaurant review: Banh Mi Caphe has a growing reputation

When Anh Chaimontree was growing up in Hamilton she spent a lot of time in the kitchen with her grandmother, Hong Nguyen.

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Caramilk cake sells out in minutes

   Chenae Loveridge knew her newest cake would be popular, but she didn't expect sweet toothed customers to be lining up at the door before 8am.

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More than competition needed to change Kiwi power market: Analyst

New power retailers offer customers choice – but don't expect them to shake up the market, one commentator says.

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Analysis: Is an increase to the retirement age really inevitable?

At what age do you hope to start getting the pension?

Former ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie reignited the debate this week when he said it would not be able to remain at 65.

National committed to increasing the age by two years in 20 years' time, but that was scuttled when they were pushed out of government in the most recent election.

Bagrie said, with an ageing population, there would be fewer workers supporting more retirees. "It doesn't look good. Something has to be done. Raising the retirement age at some stage, is, I think, inevitable."

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Southland's affordable housing attracts new residents

Southland tops the country's list for affordable housing and it is attracting people to the area to live.

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Spectacle of massive catamaran turning draws crowd in Palmerston North

A massive boat being flipped over is not a sight Palmerston North people see every day, particularly in a city more than 33 kilometres from the sea.

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Special dessert prepared for Valentine's Day diners at Wairakei Resort

The nation's top pastry chef says dark chocolate and strawberries are the best way to win a sweetheart.

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Neat Places: Enjoy food for a good cause

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Cafe Chat: Super new dining option coming to Christchurch

Sahni Bennett and business partner Joseph Quested are a week away from opening Lyttelton's newest restaurant, Super.

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Recipe: Vegetarian burger patty from Tommy Knockers Cafe

A "fantastic" vegetarian burger, made with a beetroot and carrot patty, left a lasting impression on Wellingtonian Lyn Eden. 

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Cafe Chat: Wellington's Ombra restaurant has a new owner



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Say it with an edible flower cake this Valentine's Day

Edible flowers are having a moment. Organic foods behemoth Whole Foods has predicted these blooms will be one of the top food trends in 2018, with elderflower, rose and hibiscus poised to be more than just gorgeous garnishes in Instagram posts.

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Chinese food explained: from Szechuan to Canton

Sweet and sour plucked from the warmer and crammed into a polystyrene box like an overstuffed suitcase is not real Chinese food. 

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The perfect end to fine dining experiences around the globe

For some, it's a delicious slice of pie. For others, a wedge of cheese or a double espresso does the trick. Or maybe even a brandy.

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Josh Morton shares his favourite things about the Waikato

A ladle brimming with batter hangs suspended. Slowly Josh Morton drizzles the contents on to the hotplate below, swaps the ladle for the homemade "twirler" and swivels out the mixture into the traditional circular crepe shape.

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Review: Silverbacks Cafe, Christchurch

A taste of… Silverbacks Cafe, 144 Cashmere Rd, Hoon Hay, Christchurch.

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Review: Garage Project Taproom, Wellington

A taste of... Garage Project Taproom, 91 Aro St, Aro Valley, Wellington.

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Blackberry and chocolate muesli bars for the school lunchbox

Just when I think there is a reprieve in the summer produce harvest, I walk down a different garden path and discover the blackberries are ripening early.

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Plague of financial insecurity, and those unwilling to be victims to it

Eight in 10 people believed it was "up to them" to pay for their retirement, Mercer reported in a global survey on "The New Imperative for Financial Security".

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Editorial: Taking stock of housing crisis

EDITORIAL: It looks like we're going to have to come up with a new descriptor.

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Trade Me wants retailers to drop shipping fees for goods sold on the site

Trade Me wants to reduce "shipping shock" for shoppers by encouraging retailers to send items for free.

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Small businesses out of touch with what customers want, Australian research shows

It took a while for Australian businesswoman Jen Geale to realise she was focusing on the wrong things in the bike store she owned.

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Scalpers reselling Celine Dion tickets even before official sale

They aren't officially on sale to the general public yet, but already tickets to Celine Dion's August concert are listed at  exorbitant prices on resale websites.

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Tequila shortage in Mexico could force up prices in New Zealand

A shortage in Mexico of tequila's main ingredient, agave, could end up costing Kiwis.

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Butchery not sold, but sausages selling fast

Graham Putt thinks he makes the best sausages in New Zealand and now it seems New Zealanders want to test his theory. 

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Free cooking course for seniors boosts kitchen confidence

A cooking class for budding senior chefs is on its way to Orewa.

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Pizza, pasta, Milo - food stars reveal their last meals

Nigella Lawson says she'd scoff a Whittaker's chocolate bar as part of her very last meal on earth. 

Food's reigning domestic goddess's â€‹death row meal pick can probably be taken with a pinch of sponsorship salt.

But the rest of her menu offered on a TV interview sounds closer to what you might expect: roast chicken, fennel salad, spaghetti with clams.

At Stuff we've been collecting a few imaginary "death row" meals from passing food celebrities and interestingly most go for simple, classic dishes.

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Hanover Finance investors risk missing out on share of $18 million

There's less than a week to go before the deadline closes for Hanover Finance investors to claim their share of $18 million, and 480 still haven't done it.

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ANZ warns Wellington staff it may send up to 40 jobs to Manila

ANZ is planning to transfer around 40 jobs from its Wellington office to the Philippines.

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Disrupted sleep and rattling windows in unusual Rangitīkei home

John Booth is used to motorists stopping to sketch, photograph and exclaim over his picturesque and historical RangitÄ«kei home.

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Councillors vote to change Hamilton street name despite backlash from businesses

Hamilton's Ward Street will be no longer despite businesses along the CBD street opposing a change.

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Report pinpoints value of share market to New Zealand

Dabbling in the share market is no longer solely the domain of seasoned, well-off investors, a new report says.

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Michelin-starred chefs Paul Rankin and Nick Nairn on a culinary tour of New Zealand

After tackling the UK, Canada and the USA, celebrity chefs Paul Rankin and Nick Nairn have finally made it down under, to film their latest television series.

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Reserve Bank chief economist: if growth lags, we're cutting, the banks don't get that

A top Reserve Bank official has dismissed criticism from bank economists about his forecasts as "nonsense" saying the bank is ready to cut interest rates if growth lags.

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Businesses encouraged to enter 2018 Wellington Gold Awards

There will be an extra layer of celebration for businesses that enter this year's Wellington Gold Awards, the organiser says.

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World-famous sausage recipe, butchery and house for sale

The tiny town of MÅkau is tucked away between two gaping gorges on the North Island's rocky west coast.

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Kiwi designers join forces to take on the world stage

The fashion industry could do more to collaborate if it wants to take the world stage, Maori fashion designer Kiri Nathan says. 

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REVIEW: A Revealing Thyme at Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival

What: A Revealing Thyme           

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Recipe: Jordan Rondel's strawberry-raspberry maple mousse

I've always been a huge fan of chocolate mousse, but in summer I often want something a bit less rich. This strawberry mousse isn't overly sweet but the lovely flavour of maple still comes through. Try to buy a good quality one as it will make a big difference to the taste. 

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Salt in the malt

If you're of the right age you may remember your grandfather (or grandmother) putting salt in their beer. Salting beer wasn't an uncommon practice in the early part of last century – between the wars. 

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Smooth sailing for largest Night Noodle Markets yet

North Hagley Park proved the place to be in Christchurch on Friday night as warm weather encouraged families out to the opening of the third annual Night Noodle Markets.

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Alexander Construction ordered to pay former project manager nearly $20k

A building company has been  ordered to pay a former project manager nearly $20,000, after embarking on an unfair investigation into allegations about stealing material and setting up his own business.

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Retirement spending rules of thumb

OPINION: I did the beautiful Taranaki Mountain to Surf marathon many years ago

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Ask Susan: Bach purchases treated differently to investment property

We plan to buy a beach house and may look to rent it out via Airbnb to recoup some of our costs. Is the bank likely to treat us as investors?

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How to use share market volatility to your advantage

While investors around the world watched share prices wobble this week, some spotted an opportunity.

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Chew on This: Christchurch Indian cookbook preserves family recipes

We've all been there. Mum cooks a family classic and it's delicious. You try to emulate it and fail miserably. What does she put in it? What is the secret ingredient?

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Reserve Bank warns mortgage holders of risk of sharp rise in borrowing costs

Borrowers should brace for the risk of a sharp rise in interest rates, with recent sharemarket turmoil a "warning sign" of volatility to come.

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Another seaside venture for New Plymouth businesswoman

New Plymouth's Zoe Harris has started another seaside venture with a coffee caravan at a New Plymouth beauty spot.

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US buyers given go-ahead to buy Central Otago vineyard

The Overseas Investment Office (OIO) has given American vineyard owners Marquis and Dianne Sauvage the green light to buy a 6.4 hectare block in Central Otago to add to their New Zealand holdings.

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NZX opens up 0.2% as global markets swing up

The NZX sharemarket is expected to remain volatile for the rest of the month, but brokers are looking to strong half year company profits to drive the market higher. 

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Rain on our parade? Don't fret a wet Marlborough Wine and Food Festival

It could be a record-breaking year for the Marlborough Food and Wine Festival, and you can blame it on the weatherman.

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Lewis Road pulls breakfast drinks due to misleading sugar label

Lewis Road Creamery has pulled its new breakfast drinks from shelves because of a labelling mistake.

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REVIEW: Sonic Cocktails at Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival

What: Sonic Cocktails

Who: Dr Jeremy Mayall, music, and Alexander Williams, flavour.

When: Wednesday night

Where: Pacific Crystal Palace, Hamilton Gardens

Reviewed by Sam Edwards

It is a rare occurrence in the arts, or for entertainments, to have a performance which doesn't need eyes.

Oh, you may need them to enjoy Dr Mayall's tie, but not his show. Audiences have become accustomed to employing only two of their senses, visual and auditory. Occasionally touch intrudes on the performance through the seats we use, or the presence of a bony neighbour, and perfumes and smells surround us, but taste, having something deliberately connected with the show in our mouths?

Never, Until tonight.

Mayall spoke for the event designed jointly by himself and his cullinarily-gifted colleague Alexander Williams. In an interview, Williams said of Hamilton It's always got cool stuff going on involving cool people… and that is what makes the city unique.

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'High Steaks' hoping to roast the competition at Auckland meat festival

A group of Auckland mates are hoping to grill their competition when they take part in a New Zealand barbecue competition for the first time.

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Restaurant review: new name for Lola Stays

Just as you'd hope for any café along Oriental Parade, Lola Stays looks out upon the sparkling sunlit waters of the harbour.

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Denise Irvine recommends: food across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty

A gardening friend has a glut of tomatoes at present and I'm happily on her give-away list. With fat purple eggplants going for a dollar a pop at Hamilton Farmers' Market, and courgettes and capsicums on a rampage, I'm brewing the tomatoes and other beauties into big batches of the French culinary classic ratatouille.

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Review: Five Stars for comfort for Fendalton's reliable Vietnamese star

Different restaurants fill varying needs – often at the same time, depending on what diners are seeking.

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Millennials are the most conservative investors since the Great Depression

They're fond of smashed avo breakfasts and renting for life but Millennials are also displaying an investment attitude so conservative it hasn't been seen for five generations, says a US super expert.

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ASB reports profit boost as new chief executive settles in

ASB is reporting a profit boost as customers focus on paying down debt and making the most of low interest rates.

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Keep calm and carry on buying shares, financial advisers urge KiwiSavers

Financial advisers are warning KiwiSavers to keep calm, and carry on buying shares.

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What happens when a Womad band comes for tea

Womad's Taste the World feature has flowed into a New Plymouth home. Virginia Winder writes about Kiwi hospitality, a French translator and cooking on the hop.

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Cafe Chat: Wellington welcomes Chinese year of the dog

This weekend marks the start of Chinese New Year - and Wellington will put on a free festival to celebrate the year of the dog.

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Nigella Lawson has landed in New Zealand

Popular cooking legend Nigella Lawson has touched down in Auckland, welcomed to the country with a gift of bread and butter.   

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Noodle market grows up - more days, more choices, more speed

Imagine a Tiger beer in one hand and a sticky ginger beef roti with satay sauce in the other. Also maybe a couple of karaage skewers. 

Family and friends are on an old picnic rug on the grass, laughing, talking and selfie-taking.The Avon River flows past, the hot day has become a warm evening, and once again Hagley Park is the best place to be in Christchurch.

The 2018 Night Noodle Market from February 9-18 will be Christchurch's third and the changes keep coming. 

Those dates alone show one big change. This year the market has doubled its run to 10 consecutive evenings that now takes in two weekends.

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Cafe Chat: Black and White Coffee Cartel to dominate Christchurch cafe scene

The aim to be one of Christchurch's largest, locally-owned coffee shop franchises is firmly on track for Black and White Coffee Cartel and Houses. By the end of this year there will be nine shops in the city bearing the banner.

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Light and easy summer meals using the humble tomato

My six-year-old nephew has impeccable manners, but the thought of having to eat tomatoes stretches them to their limit.

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Recipe: Banana loaf from Mojo Coffee

The banana loaf at Mojo Coffee in Wellington is the best in town according to local Kirstie Rae. 

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Review: Curious Palate Cafe and Bistro, Christchurch

A taste of... Curious Palate Cafe and Bistro, 287 Durham St North, Christchurch Central.

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Students and the demise of eftpos

Eftpos is taking a back seat to Visa and Mastercard scheme debit cards in student banking packages, but it's leaving retailers facing rising costs.

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Review: Wildfire Churrascaria, Wellington

Taste of... Wildfire Churrascaria, 60 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington. 

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John Brodie shares his favourite things about the Waikato

A search for a safer place to live drew John Brodie to Hamilton, and here he's found his niche: as manager of the popular London St café, Machina.

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Create romance on Valentine's Day at home without spending a fortune

Loved up or a thriving single, Valentines' Day is about spoiling someone you love; be it a partner, friends or even yourself. This year, use the occasion to indulge in a little thrifty TLC. Of course, the Hallmark holiday isn't the only day to treat yourself, but it's a great place to start. Here are three ideas to feel the love without even leaving the house. 

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Recipe: BBQ lamb rump with crispy potatoes and beetroot & apple slaw

LAMB RUMP WITH CRISPY POTATOES AND BEETROOT & APPLE SLAW

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Crispy potatoes 
800g potatoes, sliced 1cm 

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There's something be said for a spicy curry during a heatwave

I'm not sure why I have been craving curry during the extended heatwave we have been experiencing around New Zealand, but somehow the spiced food (and a cold beer) seem to make a good change from barbecued meat and mounds of salad.

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