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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.
Video: How to keep goats entertained
The stability skills of these goats is amazing…
Paper v electronic – the future of the written word
OPINION: One of the predictions that were made 15 or 20 years ago is that electronic ...
Economic growth and energy consumption
Economic growth and energy consumption – Going with or breaking the link OPINION: Energy is embodied ...
Porridge passion: Why you should be eating more!
Hearty, healthy and wonderfully chewy, porridge has been a breakfast staple for centuries. The Scots embrace ...
What to plant in your garden right now
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, there’s nothing quite as relaxing as a spot of gardening. Whether ...