Review: Twenty One Pilots told us how to rock, and I don’t mind

The band performing at the start of the show. Photo: Supplied/Jared Tinetti Typically, an artist visits New Zealand at the end of an Australasian tour leg, with our little country tacked on as a bonus. This was not the case on Sunday night for Twenty One Pilots, who arrived fresh and rested ahead of moving […]
How to get better at small talk, as Christmas parties approach

(File image) Photo: 123RF / Mandic Jovan How about this weather? Got any New Year’s resolutions? Any plans for the school holidays? This time of year we’re forced into even more small talk situations than normal, as Christmas events are added to the calendar with family, friends and end-of-year office mixers. Robert Poynton reckons feeling […]
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 […]
Lions in the Spotlight: Anni Spacek — “How to be Seen” documentary director | Audio

Anni Spacek: Director of ‘How to be Seen’ Mia Rivers, photo intern Your browser does not support the audio element. “How to be Seen” is Anni Spacek’s new documentary, debuting Oct. 16. How authentic can a person be through the lens of social media? Find out in this episode of “Lions in the Spotlight.” Emma […]
U2 Announce How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb Anniversary Reissue, Share Previously Unreleased Songs: Listen

U2 are reissuing How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, their 2004 album featuring “Vertigo,” for its 20th anniversary. The new release, dubbed the Re-Assemble Edition, is out November 22 via Interscope. It includes a remastered version of the original album, along with a handful of previously unreleased songs. Two of those tracks, “Country Mile” 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 […]
Jane Remover Shares New Songs “Magic I Want U” and “How to Teleport”: Listen | Pitchfork

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Daylight saving: When it starts, why we observe it and how to change the time on your phone

Photo: AFP/Xamax Get ready to spring into summer; daylight saving begins this month which will mean we lose an hour of sleep late September – but the days will be warmer and brighter. So when do the clocks switch over? Why do we observe daylight saving? And how do you check the time on your […]