How to shop mindfully and save money

Photo: Katy Gosset/RNZ Too many clothes in your wardrobe? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But how many wears are you getting out of each item? And could you ditch a few to make some extra money? The mindful fashion movement has its own take on the “do it right the first time” motto – by […]

How to be financially average

For full-time workers, the average weekly earnings, including overtime, is $1612. File photo. Photo: 123RF Forget being the highest-earning, the most dedicated saver or the savviest investor. What if you just want to be average? There can be something satisfying in being able to benchmark yourself against what’s “normal” for New Zealand. If you’re on […]

How to clean fly screens and doors this spring

By Anna Chisholm of the ABC Flyscreen doors can be tricky to clean. Photo: Creative Commons Insect screens do an excellent job of letting fresh air in and keeping bugs (and other unwanted creatures) out. It can be difficult to notice but they do get pretty grotty and benefit from a wash every now and […]

Nicole Vignola on how to stop mindless scrolling and create a dopamine menu

Nicole Vignola, neuroscientist and author of Rewire: Break The Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts And Create Lasting Change. Photo: Supplied Do you often find yourself bored and scrolling through endless memes, reels and cat videos? Nicole Vignola, neuroscientist and author of Rewire: Break The Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts And Create Lasting Change says creating a dopamine […]

How to photograph the blue supermoon

If the conditions are right, a sturgeon super moon will be visible around New Zealand on Tuesday night. Photo: Kunal Kumar / Auckland Astronomical Society Jonathan Green knows a thing or two about photographing the moon. The astrophotographer has been capturing cosmic events for nearly 15 years and previously ran the New Zealand Astrophotography competition. […]

How to talk to your kids about setbacks

Encouragement to identify emotions, make a plan, and having support can help children learn to cope with life’s challenges more resiliently, experts say. Photo: Unsplash / Jordan Whitt The way parents speak to children about making mistakes shapes whether they view failure as part of learning or something unsafe, according to a new University of […]