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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.
Herbs and Vegetables to Grow for your Pooch
With some careful planning, you can grow a range of herbs and vegetables that may enhance your dog’s health
Introducing Grass Gardens – so many reasons not to mow!
Many Kiwis are turning to native grasses to fill the spaces where time- and energy-demanding lawns once dominated.
How to Tell What’s Real Anymore: Navigating the Age of Misinformation
If you have ever scrolled through the news and thought, “This cannot possibly be true,” you are not alone. Strengthening your “critical filter” has become an essential part of modern intelligence.
Making Christmas Dinner Engaging for Kids: Simple Ways to Keep Young Guests Happy at the Table
With a bit of planning the Christmas table can become a place where kids feel welcomed, involved, and entertained.
Bourbon Barbecue-Glazed Chicken Skewers
These glazed chicken skewers are the perfect blend of smoky, sweet and spicy flavours with a knockout finish.
Skip the Souvenirs and Enjoy Imaginative Alternatives!
Holidays are just around the corner, and if there’s one thing you don’t want to bring back from them, it’s yet another home-cluttering souvenir!
Buddy-up and Keep Travelling Part 3
Welcome back to our travel buddy series. This month we take a look at just who makes your best travel buddy, and why.
Staying in Place: Why Older Kiwis Love their Homes
Most seniors want to stay in the homes they love as they age – here’s how to make ageing in place safe and comfortable.
Divorce or Widowhood Later in Life: Managing Finances Alone
Facing divorce or widowhood is never easy, and when it happens later in life, the emotional impact can be compounded by practical concerns—especially finances.