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Here's how to stop buying stuff you don't need. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Eight no-nonsense tips to stop you buying so much junk

16 Jan, 2019 3:22pm
7 minutes to read

So you've KonMari'd your home. Now what?

Tawharanui Regional Park lies just past Matakana, north of the city centre, on a remote peninsula. Photo / File

TRAVEL

Eight alternative Auckland holiday walks to Waitākere Ranges

8 Jan, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

The rāhui in the Waitaks is an opportunity to get out and explore Auckland's other tracks.

Ana Gray with Wiremu, 7, received the anonymous note in her letterbox. Photo / Supplied

Distraught Napier mum gets anonymous note about son

6 Jan, 2019 2:39pm
3 minutes to read

"That kid" is Ana's seven-year-old son, Wiremu.

Craft beer: McLeod's Far North Chili Pils with Kaitaia Fire

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer review: McLeod's Far North Chili Pils with Kaitaia Fire

6 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Craft beer series wrap: McLeod's Far North Chili Pils with Kaitaia Fire.

Looking for the best spot for a pint? We've got you covered.

LIFESTYLE

The best places to drink craft beer in Auckland this summer

6 Jan, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Looking for the best spot for a pint? We've got you covered.

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer review: Kraken IPA - Mount Brewing Company

5 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Craft beer review: Kraken IPA - Mount Brewing Company

With so many food sensitivities around, what's healthy for a child can be dangerous to another - so where do we draw the line? Photo / File

LIFESTYLE

Why my child's lunchbox is my business

4 Jan, 2019 9:45am
4 minutes to read

Comment: Enforcing healthy lunch guidelines can be degrading and culturally insensitive.

People all over the world have come forward with support and offers of help. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Nasty neighbour's note saga: Napier mum overwhelmed by offers of help

4 Jan, 2019 8:42am
3 minutes to read

People all over the world have come forward with support and offers of help.

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer review: Hallertau's Crunchy Nut Kiwi Sour Ale

4 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Craft beer review: Hallertau's Crunchy Nut Kiwi Sour Ale

Kiwi adventurer Nick Grobler filmed this amazing close-up visit from a curious orca. Photo / Nick Grobler

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Amazing orca encounter near Wellington Harbour

3 Jan, 2019 12:09pm
2 minutes to read

'It came within touching distance, and I could see all its battle wounds.'

BUSINESS

Kiwi's life hack will save you more money

3 Jan, 2019 8:43am
5 minutes to read

This could save you up to $100 each week.

Croucher's IPA is a nod to the ultrarunning community. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer review: Croucher Ultra IPA

3 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Craft beer review: Croucher Ultra IPA

NEW ZEALAND

Distraught Kiwi mum gets anonymous note about 'noisy' son

2 Jan, 2019 3:00pm
3 minutes to read

Solo mum Ana Gray says Wiremu, 7, was diagnosed with autism five years ago.

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer review: Fresh Beer Brew Company

2 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Craft beer review: Fresh Beer Brew Company.

There's a special place in hell for people who recline their seat on a plane. Photo / 123RF

TRAVEL

Opinion: People who recline their seat are the worst

1 Jan, 2019 11:35am
4 minutes to read

COMMENT: There's no law saying you can't recline your plane seat, but there should be.

Mal Law has today began one of the biggest challenges of his life - for a good cause. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Is this New Zealand's most extreme new year's resolution?

1 Jan, 2019 10:33am
5 minutes to read

Mal Law has today begun one of the biggest challenges of his life - for a good cause.

Craft beer review: Something Hoppy IPA by Behemoth Brewing Company

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer: Something Hoppy IPA by Behemoth Brewing Company

1 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Craft beer review: Something Hoppy IPA by Behemoth Brewing Company.

Women's pockets are so useless they rarely even fit women's hands in it. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Women's pockets are useless - here's why it matters

31 Dec, 2018 10:52am
6 minutes to read

The call for bigger pockets is a call for gender equality.

The boys from Deep Creek Brewing Company, Paul Brown (left) and Jarred Maclachlan (right).

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer: An ale to tempt Ned Flanders

31 Dec, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Oakily Dokily. It's safe to say these boys know what they're doing.

LIFESTYLE

Ugh: We need to talk about UGG's 'summer sandals'

29 Dec, 2018 2:44pm
2 minutes to read

Nothing says "I lack any semblance of taste" like fluffy sandals.

Forget doing it for brownie points. Here's the real reason you should help with chores. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Five actual reasons you should help your partner with housework

29 Dec, 2018 10:59am
3 minutes to read

Forget doing it for brownie points. Here's the real reason you should help with chores.

The red shed has thrown some not-so-subtle shade at Swedish Ikea. Photo / File, Getty Images

BUSINESS

Shed wars: The Warehouse tells Ikea to 'bring it on'

21 Dec, 2018 6:00am
2 minutes to read

The red shed has thrown some not-so-subtle shade at Swedish Ikea.

Forget the memory book. You can email your baby as often as you want about anything you want.

LIFESTYLE

Parenting tip: Email your baby

20 Dec, 2018 3:16pm
4 minutes to read

The beauty of this plan truly lies in its simplicity.

Are millennials - who are blamed for ruining lots of things - now ruining baby names too? Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

Millennial parents to blame for surprising new baby name trend

19 Dec, 2018 3:00pm
Quick Read

Are Millennials - who are blamed for ruining lots of things - now ruining baby names too?

If anyone suggests you step on the scales this Christmas, don't listen to that kind of negativity. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

The only weight loss tips you need this Christmas

18 Dec, 2018 2:41pm
5 minutes to read

Including a handy list of things to count this season instead of counting calories.

SPORT

Steve Hansen quotes as motivational posters

14 Dec, 2018 10:41am
Quick Read

#Inspirational: Words of wisdom from coach Steve.

Looking to shop local this year? We've got you covered. Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

Meri Kirihimete: Amazing Kiwi-made items to gift this Christmas

12 Dec, 2018 4:25pm
5 minutes to read

Looking to shop local this year? We've got you covered.

Parents spend hours and hours every day trying to keep their children safe and entertained. Here are some shortcuts. Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

Ten of the best parenting hacks to make your life easier

12 Dec, 2018 12:23pm
Quick Read

The internet is full of excellent advice - here's some of the best to keep parents sane.

Tarsha and Chloe Boniface. A petition by Chloe's aunt is urging the Government to make meningitis vaccinations free.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Petition in name of Chloe Boniface

12 Dec, 2018 9:00am
2 minutes to read

Petition for a fully-funded meningitis vaccine

Matt Cox uploaded a video of his 10-year-old daughter's walk to school. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

The actual real lesson from this child-shaming video

7 Dec, 2018 5:05pm
3 minutes to read

Anyone else wondering where she learned her bullying skills from?

Chloe Boniface was studying marine biology at Victoria University in Wellington. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Grieving mother's plea following daughter's death

5 Dec, 2018 6:13pm
7 minutes to read

Chloe's mother wants to make sure other parents don't lose their children like she did.

Tama Hata proposed to his partner with an incredible Haka. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Kiwi dad's incredible gender reveal and haka proposal

5 Dec, 2018 7:48am
6 minutes to read

With Queenstown as backdrop and a Haka to honour their story, this will melt your heart.

Four-year-old Shelby was a regular customer of the salon but will never go back. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Salon refuses to cut girl's hair because mum not a client

23 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Four-year-old Shelby was a regular customer of the salon but will never go back.

Wilkinson uploaded the CCTV footage to Facebook and added some good advice in the caption:

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Man attempts to rob Auckland restaurant, regrets it immediately

22 Nov, 2018 3:46pm
2 minutes to read

Man armed with large knife quickly changed his mind after picking the wrong restaurant.

LIFESTYLE

Woman complains about immigrants, forgets one major detail

22 Nov, 2018 2:20pm
2 minutes to read

A reminder that 'expat' is just another word for 'immigrant'.

Perry Newburn (left) today set a new record for the fastest run from Cape Reinga to Bluff. Photo / Facebook

SPORT

64yo breaks record for fastest run from Cape Reinga to Bluff

21 Nov, 2018 1:17pm
3 minutes to read

Perry Newburn, 64, today set a new record for the fastest run from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

You don't have to be a cyclist to see how cycleways can help everyone. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

The real reason cycle lanes are always empty

14 Nov, 2018 1:28pm
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: You don't have to be a cyclist to see how cycleways can help everyone.

If you really care about what your children eat, skip the kids' menu. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

New Zealand: It's time to ban kids' menus from restaurants

7 Nov, 2018 6:14am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: If you really care about what your children eat, skip the kids' menu.

Former Whanganui man Perry Newburn is making another attempt to break the record for running the length of New Zealand. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Record attempt for national run

6 Nov, 2018 6:00pm
3 minutes to read

Perry Newburn is attempting to break the record for running length of NZ

More babies have allergies and food intolerances. Scientists are looking into the reason. Photo / 123

Yes, more kids have allergies now. Here's why

5 Nov, 2018 11:23am
5 minutes to read

What every Kiwi parent needs to know about allergies.

Perry Newburn says his record-breaking attempt will be his 'last hurrah'. Photo / Facebook

SPORT

Meet the 64-year-old man running the length of New Zealand

3 Nov, 2018 9:03am
4 minutes to read

"It's just one foot in front of another."

LIFESTYLE

Yes, more kids have allergies now. Here's why

2 Nov, 2018 9:12am
5 minutes to read

"There is good data that the amount of peanut allergy trebled in a very short period."

If you're easily offended, this game is not for you. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Crowdfunding boost for irreverent Kiwi party game

1 Nov, 2018 6:44pm
3 minutes to read

If you're easily offended, this game is not for you.

LIFESTYLE

Why I'm choosing 'trick' this Halloween

31 Oct, 2018 8:42am
3 minutes to read

If you're gonna do it, do it right.

Runners cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge during last year's Auckland Marathon. Photo / NZ Herald

SPORT

Five last minute tips for first time marathoners

26 Oct, 2018 7:17pm
3 minutes to read

Here are some last minute tips to get you ready to run your heart out on Sunday.

Midwives literally bring Kiwis into this world every day. Surely that deserves better pay? Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

An open letter to my midwife

26 Oct, 2018 2:19pm
4 minutes to read

Midwives literally bring Kiwis into this world every day. Surely that deserves better pay?

Generosity to others is no act for 20-year-old singer Duncan Scowen. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

'If you need $, please take what you need': The Kiwi busker giving money away

21 Oct, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Duncan Scowen says he got a lot of help growing up so he wants to help others.

Crave cafe, in Morningside, puts all its profits back into the community. Photo / Michael Craig

BUSINESS

Dine and dash: Auckland cafe's big problem

20 Oct, 2018 12:54pm
3 minutes to read

It takes a lot of coffees to make up for this many walkouts.

Until society catches up, parents will continue to play catch up. Photo / 123rf

BUSINESS

Managing the school-work hours gap

18 Oct, 2018 6:45pm
4 minutes to read

Until society catches up, parents will continue to play catch up.

The meeting minutes reveal the worker was not allowed on site because of being a woman. Photo / 123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Allegedly refused entry to site for being female

18 Oct, 2018 2:55pm
2 minutes to read

Meeting minutes reveal foreman worker was not allowed on site because of being a woman.

Tama Nio-Aporo has a some friends over for a few quiet Sunday afternoon beers on the table he built. 14 October 2018. Photo / Jason Oxenham

LIFESTYLE

How cool is this? The ultimate Kiwi-as DIY hack for summer

15 Oct, 2018 12:00pm
3 minutes to read

A west Auckland man built the ultimate Kiwi summer hack - and it's surprisingly simple.

Boaties are asked to look out for Max, who often swims as far as 200m out to sea. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Meet Max, the swimming dog who thinks he's a fish

11 Oct, 2018 7:40pm
2 minutes to read

Boaties are asked to look out for Max, who often swims as far as 200m out to sea.

It was July when Kayne Harrison first contacted Countdown via Facebook. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Customer challenges supermarket over UHT milk past best before date

10 Oct, 2018 4:03pm
4 minutes to read

Customer documents how UHT milk beyond best before date remained on shelf for months.

It's time to stop acting like banning children is OK. Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

Dear businesses: Your dislike of children is not acceptable

5 Oct, 2018 3:42pm
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: How would we react if businesses started saying 'no elderly people allowed'?

Darker shading indicates more common birthdays, lighter shading indicates less common birthdays. Photo / Statistics NZ

LIFESTYLE

Revealed: The most popular birthdays in NZ - how does yours rank?

2 Oct, 2018 2:25pm
Quick Read

Did yo know the 10 most common birthdays all appear in one 13-day period?

Susan and Terry met for the first time after a DNA test kit told them they were related. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Kiwi siblings lived an hour apart but only met in their 50s

2 Oct, 2018 1:04pm
3 minutes to read

Susan and Terry met for the first time after a chance test told them they were related.

People on Reddit are sharing the things they wish they'd known about childbirth before they went through it. Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

Ten things women wish they'd known before giving birth

27 Sep, 2018 1:23pm
6 minutes to read

Warning: This article is really good contraception.

An internet connection and access to a Facebook group does not give you the right to say whatever you want. Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

How not to be a dick on your local Facebook group

26 Sep, 2018 1:00pm
6 minutes to read

A short etiquette guide to interacting with your neighbours on Facebook.

Footage captured of a car accidentally reversing down a slope after running a red light. Photo / Blair Powell

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Tourist's one-way bridge reversing shocker

22 Sep, 2018 10:45am
2 minutes to read

Footage of the incident on a one-way bridge has gone viral.

The Baby Shark dance is one of the biggest viral hits of all time. Photo / Pinkfong

LIFESTYLE

Everything you should know about the Baby Shark phenomenon

4 Sep, 2018 4:09pm
5 minutes to read

"Baby shark doo doo doo doo doo doo doo ..."

LIFESTYLE

Five actual reasons you should help your partner with housework

30 Aug, 2018 4:28pm
3 minutes to read

Forget doing it for brownie points. Here's the real reason you should help with chores.

LIFESTYLE

Goats just want to see you happy, science finds

30 Aug, 2018 3:40pm
Quick Read

Goats prefer it when you smile.