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Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Dogs Really Are Our Best Friends
Why are there so many dog lovers out there? Dogs share our lives in a way that most other animals can't, and they're so commonplace that it's easy to take their faithful companionship for granted.
5 Natural Ways To Treat Canine Anaemia
Anaemia can be caused by excessive loss of red blood cells or by inadequate production. Nutritional ...
Casting a community lifeline – Bill Hellyer
Meet mild-mannered farmer Bill Hellyer who can morph at a moment into a life-saving hero,...
Kay Douglas – Fancy a Bit of Inspiration?
Here are a few of my favourite video clips to inspire you.
Country Beef Casserole
Recipes courtesy of New Zealand Beef and Lamb.
Vegetarianism
What do you do, when your child, or teenager, has come home, and said that they ...
Cooking with Italian Flavour
Italians insist upon fresh ingredients in their food, and their herbs are no exception. There are ...
Cooking For Kids
Family meals should be fun as well as being nutritious - so whether you are cooking for your children or your grandchildren, Taste editor Suzanne Dale has some great tips on how to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Life in Transition
A noticeable trend in rural Rodney over recent years has been the spread of small lifestyle blocks...