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Landscaping: Leading you down the garden path

It's a long time since I've had to deal with slopes, although coming from Dunedin, I developed a healthy dislike of steep sections early on.

Local govt in strong financial position

Recipe: Masala scrambled eggs

Assessments: Transportability of NCEA overseas

New Zealand's education system is world-leading, as recognised by the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment rankings.

NCEA vs other systems: the downside of picking sides

The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) was phased in from 2002 to 2004, leaving School C, Bursary, and the somewhat bizarre Sixth Form Cert in the past.

Nicki Wickes' pork leg roasted with apple, fennel & crackle

Qualifications: Why they are important

there are some amazing stories out there about entrepreneurs who dropped out of high school and retired multi-millionaires but the chances are slim.

Study path: Which topics to choose at school

Many university degrees link up to subjects that you may already be taking at school.

Fashion: Eyebrow care can make a difference to your look

Lisa Lyford answers our readers questions about personal styling.

DVD review: The Wolf of Wall Street (R18)

Movie review: Edge of Tomorrow (M)

Boy band's rise a thrill for Kiwi star

Landscaping: Birds flock to winter restaurants

My eco-warrior mate Mike gets snaky when I crow about the number of birds in our garden, writes Leigh Bramwell.

Oily Rag: Make the most of milk money

Yvonne Lorkin: Mighty Matawhero grows up fast

Recipe: Brown and white brownie