Still hungry after porridge? How to make it more filling
By Nicola Heath, ABC Add a scoop of protein powder, nut butter, or a handful of chopped nuts or seeds to boost your porridge. Photo: Unsplash When the weather turns cooler, many of us switch from cereal and smoothies to a warm bowl of porridge for breakfast. Porridge – or oatmeal, as it’s known in […]
Dai Henwood: On living with cancer and how to ‘squeeze every moment’ from life
Dai Henwood Photo: cr. Thievery It was almost a relief when his cancer diagnosis was classed as incurable, comedian Dai Henwood says. Prior to that, he was on a mission to be cured. “When there was this intent to cure, there was so much pressure on every scan, so much pressure on every blood test, […]
How to enter the property market without a First Home Grant
Photo: Supplied/ Dan Bailey The First Home Grant might be gone, but there are still options for people wanting to enter the property market, brokers say. The government has scrapped the grant, which could provide buyers up to $10,000 if they bought a new build, and says it plans to redirect the money to social […]
Open banking: How to opt in – and out – of the new payment system
The deadline for the country’s four major banks ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac to be ready for secure payments through open banking is 30 May. Photo: RNZ / 123rf Open banking is a new way to pay for items online – but how does it work? From 30 May, New Zealand’s four major banks – […]
The supermarkets will try and make you spend more – how to beat them at their own game
Become a mindful shopper and don’t just go for the bottle of wine with the coolest label. Photo: Unsplash Huge screaming sale signs upon entry, bread and milk buried out the back, the classic allure of product placement and some feel-good music to keep you strolling the aisles longer – customers are getting pretty clever […]
Burnout recovery: ‘We don’t really know how to rest’, specialist says
Many of us are driven by productivity and do not take our own need for rest and recovery seriously, says clinical fatigue specialist Vincent Deary. (file image) Photo: 123rf.com When recovering from burnout it helps to prioritise doing whatever restores your spirit, says clinical fatigue specialist and “really skilful worrier” Vincent Deary. “I would encourage […]
How to find out if you have unclaimed money sitting with the IRD – and how to get your hands on it
Photo: 123RF IRD is holding millions of dollars in unclaimed funds. Like many people, this is probably news to you. But how do you know if some of it is yours and perhaps more importantly, how do you claim it? RNZ is here to clear it all up. Why have I not heard about this, […]
Why campus protests worsen divisions, and how to mediate: Advice from Eboo Patel
Listen: On this episode of the GZERO World Podcast with Ian Bremmer, Eboo Patel, founder of Interfaith America, advocates for cooperation over division on college campuses in response to protests, highlighting the need for civil discourse and pointing out that despite some instances of violence, most campuses engage in constructive dialogue. Whether you are for […]
How to tell if your preschooler is autistic – the new tool being trialled in Wellington
Early signs of autism are often missed, with the average diagnosis not happening until children are around 6-and-a-half. Photo: Unsplash A first of its kind one-to-one support programme for pre-school children showing signs of autism is about to be trialled in Wellington, with aspirations of going nationwide. Professor Josie Barbaro pioneered the most successful tool […]
How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat
First published on By Primrose Freestone* File photo. Photo: 123rf Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste. But eating leftover food can also be risky as these foods have already been exposed to bacteria in the environment. If you haven’t stored and re-heated leftovers […]