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Why more than 130 Men’s Sheds are worth a look in retirement
Retirement can leave a gap that hobbies at home don’t fill. You miss the workmates,...
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Awake at 3am? Why it happens and what to do
It’s 3am, the house is silent, and your brain has decided now is the time...
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15 kitchen hazards hiding in plain sight, and what to do about them
Kitchens hurt a lot of people. ACC had 73,730 active kitchen injury claims in 2021,...
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The Bank Charge That Appears Only When You Travel
Photo source: iStock You buy a coffee overseas, tap your bank card, and carry on...
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The Travel Document You May Need Beyond Your Passport
Photo source: iStock Your passport is valid, your flights are booked, and your accommodation is...
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The Phone Feature That Can Help You Hear Conversations
Photo source: iStock A phone conversation from a busy café can be surprisingly difficult to...
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When Food Suddenly Tastes Too Salty
Photo source: iStock A soup you have made for years suddenly tastes overwhelmingly salty. Your...
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Travelling or moving overseas on NZ Super
A long trip to see the grandkids in Brisbane, a winter in Rarotonga or a...
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The Residential Care Subsidy, the asset test and gifting to family
Most families start asking about the Residential Care Subsidy in a hurry, when a parent...
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