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Oily Rag: Overripe? Try freezing

Last week we sent out an SOS to the frugal community on behalf of Ruth from Taumarunui and Shelley from Kerikeri, who had asked about the best place to buy essential oils.

Newsmaker: Sam Edwards-Tuilave

Fashion: Pretty in prints

Somewhere over the past few months, prints have wormed their way into my wardrobe, writes Susan Edmunds.

Jan Bilton: Small sprouts pack big nutrient punch (+recipes)

Those little feathery sprouts usually sold in packets at your supermarket are highly nutritious.

Our People: George McAlonan

Beer Review: Good George Brewing's Sparkling Ale

If you have been put off craft beer in the past then this week's beer is a great way to get back into the growing trend. Good George

Renaissance lady gives gen on greens

Dennis Greville and Jill Brewis combine their gardening and cooking talents to show you how easy it is to grow and cook your own produce in The Grower's Cookbook.

Gypsies whistle into town

From enjoying live entertainment, chowing down on tasty treats to buying handmade goods - there's plenty to do at this weekend's Original Gypsy Fair.

Renaissance lady gives gen on greens

Dennis Greville and Jill Brewis combine their gardening and cooking talents to show you how easy it is to grow and cook your own produce in the recently released The Grower's Cookbook.

Oily Rag: Lean bean feeding machine

The mailbags are full again, so here are some of the more interesting or titillating tips.

Newsmaker: Karen Hunt

Relax, kids can handle sex talk

Honesty is best policy, says young mum

Fashion: Vibrant and fun workwear

Wondering what to wear to work as the weather gets warmer?

Our People: Cecilia Roper

Cafe Review: Zippy Central