Every Bite Bay of Plenty: Programme teaches how to cut household food waste

Cousar said the growing programme was being delivered through 11 hubs nationally. Envirohub BOP project co-ordinator Hannah Cousar said the Every Bite programme was about inspiring people to be more sustainable with food and save money doing so. Photo / Supplied She said reducing household food waste would save money, lower emissions and reduce pressure […]

How to spot fakes and protect your family

With holiday shopping in full swing, it’s easy to scroll past a cute toy on your feed, see a big discount and hit “Buy Now.””That temptation is so real,” said Melanie McGovern, spokesperson for the BBB with our National Consumer Unit. “That’s where we see a lot of people running into trouble.”This year’s trendiest toys […]

How to spot fakes and protect your family

With holiday shopping in full swing, it’s easy to scroll past a cute toy on your feed, see a big discount and hit “Buy Now.””That temptation is so real,” said Melanie McGovern, spokesperson for the BBB with our National Consumer Unit. “That’s where we see a lot of people running into trouble.”This year’s trendiest toys […]

mince has surged in price, how to make it go the extra mile

For all those striving to stretch their food budgets, we introduce new 1News contributor Alice Taylor. Alice will deliver fortnightly columns on how to create delicious food without breaking the bank. It’s something she knows a lot about – the former Masterchef New Zealand contestant has a huge online following as ‘Alice Taylor Eats’ showcasing […]

The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight. Here’s how to view it

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning.People in the Northern Hemisphere will be able to see the meteor shower, but it is most visible just before dawn, according to the American Meteor Society.The event is caused by the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet, which orbits the sun every 133 years, according to NASA. […]

The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight. Here’s how to view it

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning.People in the Northern Hemisphere will be able to see the meteor shower, but it is most visible just before dawn, according to the American Meteor Society.The event is caused by the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet, which orbits the sun every 133 years, according to NASA. […]

Instagram unveils new location sharing feature. Here’s how to turn it off

Instagram has unveiled a new feature that allows you to share your location with friends on a map. Meta, Instagram’s parent company, announced that their new feature would allow users to share their locations and see their friends’ locations on a new map feature in the direct messaging portion of the app. Location sharing is […]

How to Decarcerate Jails and Prisons

The United States is a world leader in mass incarceration. Our prisons and jails are notoriously violent and inhumane. Millions of people are housed in often overcrowded, crumbling facilities, where health care and food standards are abysmal. We pour billions of dollars into this dysfunctional system—neglecting critical housing, health care, and education needs—and it doesn’t […]

California e-bike voucher | How to apply for inventive on May 29

Eligible Californians with low incomes can apply for vouchers worth up to $2,000 to offset the cost of electric bikes on Thursday, after a tech glitch derailed an earlier application process. According to a note on the website of the California E-Bike Incentive Project, the second application window will begin on May 29 at 6 […]