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Vehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community
Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.
Mother's Day: What we miss when our children leave home
Jane Phare compares notes with other mums on the trauma of children leaving the nest.
32 ways to live happier at home
We’ve rounded up some of our best advice on how to make your home more comfortable.
Why power prices are rising – and what power companies could do to help
Power bills will rise by $10 monthly per household from April 1.
'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'
'Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'
Homeless family camps at Whangārei beach for more than a month, draws complaints
The family camped at Parua Bay Yacht Club for over a month.
Eight modern rules for being a better house guest
Yes, you still need to bring a gift. But how do you go about working from their home?
‘4pm until the cops arrive’: Man, 87, goes viral for party invitation
'I didn’t expect any of this,' Doug Turner said. 'I certainly love getting letters.'
How to bring order to chaos in your home
New York Times: Professional organisers share their favourite helpful books.
The best way to vacuum, according to a nanotechnologist
Dr Michell Dickinson explains how to get the best results from your vacuum cleaner.
The complete guide to using bleach at home
Your guide to where it is safe to use bleach, and where it isn’t.
Should you follow the ‘dry-clean only’ label on clothes?
Expert advice on whether you can get away with giving your gear a quick wash instead.
Electric vs basic toothbrush: Which is better?
'Just because it's electrical doesn't mean it's magic.'
What's the best way to clean your oven?
Viral hacks, self-cleaning, harsh chemicals – do any of them actually work?
Some DIY jobs everyone should be able to do themselves
A survey recently revealed 30% of Gen Z-ers can’t identify a screwdriver.
What is a ‘snoring room’ and could it save your marriage?
A secondary bedroom could be the key to a happy marriage – here’s how to create one.
Terraced house hellfire: New builds in Akl overheating due to poor design
Construction experts say overheating is difficult to mitigate once a house is built.
How I host overnight guests at Christmas (without the stress)
The Telegraph’s Debora Robertson shares her advice for how to handle it.
Is it ever okay to drop by unannounced?
'I would be angry if someone just rocked up to my house.'
Crime scene cleaner spills on worst clean up ever
From bloody crime scenes to meth labs, how does she handle it and what can we learn?
Your bathroom exhaust fan is filled with dirt - here’s how to clean it
Pay attention to when it starts to sound and no longer keeps the mirror from fogging up.
How a couple turned an abandoned public pool into their award-winning dream home
“It was basically ruined."
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti details the benefits of the Healthy Homes Initiative
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti details the benefits derived from the Healthy Homes Initiative, which has led to fewer hospitalisations and better school attendance.
Big blue wants people: 400 Ikea staff needed next year
'We need a big team due to the way we will run operations in New Zealand'.
Why you should wash your vintage clothing as soon as you take it home
Second-hand clothing can be a reservoir for many potentially dangerous microbes.
Turning niche to neat with property styling Refined Spaces
Katie Kettle was once a Navy chief now she transforms homes by refining and rearranging.
Sir Peter Jackson bowls $2.5m house; new documents reveal plans
The billionaire film director owns 12 properties on the street.