Kazakhstan border officials claim New Zealand isn’t a “real” country. Come on Kazakhstan, you may have ...
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Cinnamon baked pears
Sometimes the tastiest desserts are the simplest to make. Four simple ingredients are all it takes ...
Video – Dogs don’t really want to fight
We’re all tough… until the gate is open.
Science and evidence – living in an increasingly sceptical society
OPINION: There was a time when people generally accepted the statements of those in authority and ...
Celebrating grandparents raising grandchildren
What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, ...
Tertiary education reviewed again
OPINION: The Productivity Commission had released its latest report which is (yet another) review of the ...
Safety & not snooping – monitoring kid’s internet use
There’s a growing argument between parents and their children when it comes to monitoring young online ...
Rescue dogs to become part of a modern family
Have your kids flown the coop and now your house is unusually quiet? Once the novelty ...
World Water Day
Fresh water is a hot otpic at the moment, in New Zealand we’re battling for rights ...
Sideline parenting
It’s early Saturday morning and you’ve had a long week. It’s a wet, miserable day and ...