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Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
The Trump file – can he survive or even thrive, or will it all collapse
OPINION: When Trump was elected there were plenty of Americans (especially Democrats) who thought he was ...
A journey back into the age of steam
OPINION: Steam engines still have that special aura to them and that is celebrated by enthusiasts ...
Plastic – a modern miracle material but an environmental disaster
OPINION: Arguably plastics, even more than other modern bulk materials like steel and concrete, have changed ...
The best banking system
OPINION: To give financial advice these days, one is normally expected to be a certified financial ...
Perrrrfect bread, wholemeal loaf or pizza dough
I love walking past bakeries in the early morning when the air is full of the ...
Parapara Road celebrations
March 2017 marked 100 years since the opening of the Parapara Road (SH4) which runs between ...
Dealing with aches and pains: Making the home more ergonomically sound
Feel yourself struggling with aches and pains on a day to day basis? It’s one of ...
DIY Handyman Q & A
Do you have any questions or queries for our resident HandyMan Chris Bennett? Find the answers here.
The elusive true blue rose
It goes without saying there is a wide range of flower colours in roses, perhaps the most of any cultivated plant in the world. But there is one noticeable colour missing: Blue.