Heat wave health risks: How to spot heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Heat stress occurs when we produce more body heat than normal. Jim Cotter, a professor at the University of Otago school of physical education, says “we’re physiologically designed to deal with heat better than any other species”. “When we produce more, or it’s difficult to get rid of it, or we get a bit added […]
Divorce coach Fran Young: How to spot a cheating husband and enjoy life after marriage
Where did you grow up? In Pukekohe, my dad was a market gardener, and mum owned a takeaway. As a kid, I used to thin lettuce, grade and wash carrots. When I was 10, I helped in the takeaway – it was slave labour. After I graduated at Waikato Uni I went to Japan and […]
Beach safety: How to spot a rip, and what to do if you’re caught in one
“The safest beach in New Zealand is a beach that’s patrolled by surf lifeguards.” Chaz Gibbons Campbell says one of the best ways to keep yourself safe in the water is to know how to float. Photo / Brydie Thompson He said one of the best ways to keep yourself safe in the water was […]
How to tell if a book is valuable
Are you a book lover? Do you have a teetering tower of tomes on your bedside table? Maybe your grandfather’s library was the envy of every bibliophile in Tasmania, and in your childhood you spent countless hours poring over the pages of classic Dickens or educating yourself with the entire collection of Encyclopedia Britannica. Or, […]
How to cash in on thrifting as a side hustle
In 2025, turning thrift store finds into profit has become a popular side hustle. The key to success is knowing how to look for gems among the clutter.You can use Google Lens to help determine the value of items on the spot. Take a picture of the item and instantly see its online selling price. […]