Gut health foods: Simple swaps to boost fibre and fix your microbiome
Processed foods tend to have less fibre – soluble, insoluble, or starch-resistant – than whole foods. These types…
Aotearoa, a name and a choice: Geoff Parker responds to Herald editorial
New Zealand is already multiple in language, culture and identity, and has been for generations. But even on…
The simple rules to follow to maintain a cashed-up retirement – Diana Clement
Put simply the 4% inflated rule involves retirees withdrawing 4% of their savings in the first year and…
Phil Thomsen’s gardening guides inspire self-sufficiency and simple food growing
Thomsen revels in the magic of watching the seedlings emerge from the soil in early spring and bringing…
A look back at the positive moments of 2025
From sporting surprises and record-breaking runs to major wins for conservation, 2025 delivered plenty of moments worth celebrating.…
Northland police urge simple home and car security steps as summer thefts rise
“We also see a rise in stolen bag claims in December, often from busy malls, restaurants, parties and…
Older Northland workers struggle to find jobs amid cost of living pressure
In Kaipara, people aged 55 and over are the majority. Thomas left his previous role as a plumber…
As a doctor, here’s my simple, science-backed schedule for a healthier day
Early morning Goal: Get sunlight or light exposure early, engage in physical activity and fuel up with protein…
Moving with no baggage: My radical rethink on relocating – Glenn Dwight
The couch, the chairs, the mismatched cutlery, even that random box of CDs from 1990 labelled “Driving Tunes…
Is your money mindset holding you back? – The Prosperity Project
“It’s like a mindset with anything else. It’s actually our beliefs. So it’s the stories that we tell…
What expiry dates really mean – and other simple tricks to save money on groceries
Labels aren’t the only guide. Your senses are often the best judge. A tub of yoghurt a day…
Warriors vs Sea Eagles: Top four hopes over but plenty to gain in NRL finale
“We kicked from our end four times last week [while] Parramatta kicked from their end 18 times. We…