How To Dad’s Jordan Watson: ‘Cheap and cheerful is what’s worked for me’
“It’s a fun way to hear some insights from our athletes, not your classic, boring Sky TV interview … You never fathom how impressive these people are – their drive, how stoic and mentally focused they are in their training.” In the show, Watson jumps on a bike with Olympic gold medallist Ellesse Andrews at […]
NZ’s Best Beach 2026: Top 50 finalists revealed – here’s how to vote for the winners
For the next fortnight, we’ll criss-cross the country, north and south, coast to coast, to whittle down the 50 candidates you’ve chosen in five categories: family, camping, surfing, city and hidden gems. We’ve been rolling down state highways and negotiating coastal byways for almost a decade now, since we first asked readers to vote for […]
How to prepare financially for aged care – Diana Clement
The first thing to know is that your relative must be assessed as needing long-term care. The needs assessment, carried out in hospital or by a community team, will confirm what level of care: rest home, long-stay hospital, dementia, or psycho-geriatric. Call Seniorline on 0800 725 463, for advice. A needs assessment determines what level […]
How to plan for retiring overseas – Diana Clement
You need a visa, health insurance, and your investments. And read my two articles about New Zealand Superannuation from last year: How you pay for healthcare in your new home is crucial, but NZ Super is just the beginning in planning a retirement overseas. There are other tricky questions that I will cover over the […]
Local elections 2025: Who’s running for Rotorua Lakes Council and how to vote
There will be a contest, however, for the six general and three Māori ward vacancies. Robert Lee and Don Paterson, both current general ward councillors, will challenge Tapsell for the mayoralty. Haehaetu Barrett, who recently left her role as chief executive of social services organisation Lifewise to return to Rotorua, has thrown her name in […]
Tech Insider: How to avoid Microsoft’s 38% price rise, Amazon recruits New Zealand roles for Project Kuiper
The cycle of increases began in November and will hit when your annual renewal comes up, if you’ve taken the cheaper annual option. Consumer has taken issue with the way the price increase was framed – specifically that the email announcing it makes no mention that you can in fact opt out of the price […]
How to stop political texts as Election Day nears
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – With Election Day closing in, many people may be ready to say goodbye to campaign season. While constantly seeing campaign commercials can be frustrating, so can receiving political texts. The text messages urging recipients to donate to candidates can feel unending. There is no way to put a halt to all […]
How to quit drinking alcohol: Tauranga addiction experts’ advice for safe withdrawal
Hanmer Clinic only sees people over 18, with clients’ average age being 43 years old. Alcohol is the primary issue for most clients of Hamner Clinic. Photo/ Andrew Warner Younger people may tend not to use services like Hamner, Hancock said. “We do have a couple of 18-year-olds. I would say, they’re probably far more […]
How to keep bread fresher for longer
Use a bread box A bread box provides an ideal environment for storing bread. It helps control humidity, allowing the bread to retain its moisture without becoming too soggy or too dry. Bread boxes also protect the bread from direct sunlight and excessive air exposure, both of which can accelerate staling. Freeze for long-term storage […]
The secret of their success: How to keep your cafe full and customers coming back for more
Browns Eatery co-owners Jenefer Bilkey and husband Dan Alderson have replicated their successful cafe formula in Kohimarama and Parnell. Photo / Dean Purcell Ask Bilkey why the Browns formula works and she takes time to ponder the question. She’s been so busy she hasn’t had much time to think about it. So many reasons, she […]