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Gareth Carter: How to make succulents and cacti thrive in the summer heat

OPINION: Many succulents and cacti thrive on neglect, needing little watering or care.

Kevin Page: Hospital release, new armchair, total collapse – Family finds laughter again

'All I can hear is the sound of my ... family laughing hysterically ... music to my ears.'

Nicky Rennie: A local grocery store can be the heart of community

OPINION: "If even one person seeks support because of it, then it’s worth doing".

Kevin Page: A case of do as I say, not as I do for the Salad Sisterhood

OPINION: 'The entire concept is just lost on me, and it always has been.'

Gardening: Smart watering and mulching tips for summer gardens

OPINION: January is ideal for taking cuttings of hydrangeas, buxus and houseplants.

Shelley Loader: Rest and belonging is not just for holidays

OPINION: 'It feels less like escape and more like a return.'

Kevin Page: ‘A lifesaver for us’ Why our rainy day fund suddenly matters so much

OPINION: The whānau has responded magnificently.

Gareth Carter: How to help hibiscus thrive

Comment: Heat-loving hibiscus need full sun, regular watering and annual pruning.

Nicky Rennie: An overthinker’s never-ending battle with dread

OPINION: The thing about dread is that you never know when it’s coming.