It’s not cheap having kids, that’s for sure. Even if you’re a grandparent, offering to babysit ...
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The Edgecumbe floods – reacting to the unexpected
OPINION: The recent floods in Edgecumbe have certainly been an unexpected disaster and portions of the ...
Relaxing Autumn reads
From the Blitz to the Burmese Jungle and Beyond. I tend to avoid reading war memoirs ...
Books for the holidays
There’s nothing quite like a good book to keep children entertained for a while in the ...
Chicken ‘n’ cider pie
Yes, that is meant to be a joke Ingredients: 30g butter 600-700g skinned boned chicken thighs ...
Dealing with children’s jealousy
‘Everyone loves you until you become their competition’ – Anonymous I’m sure we all can cast ...
Protecting free speech
OPINION: Spurred on I think by comments from Dame Susan Devoy, Professor Paul Moon of Auckland ...
Video: Is it really you?
Chicken sees his friends new haircut for the first time… He passes inspection.
The impact of Brexit on the future of the European Community
OPINION: Most of the discussion about Brexit has, quite rightly I think, been about the impact ...
Fun Easter games for kids
Easter is a wonderful holiday, especially for children. Family and friends have a great excuse to ...