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Five chores worth outsourcing
With the right balance of outsourced tasks, your weekends could become significantly freer of household maintenance.
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How Aziz Al Sa’afin forgave his attacker and believes education can combat hate crimes
"I looked him in the eye and told him how he made me feel. "
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The BLAKE Young Leader Award winners who didn't realise their impact until they won
REDnews spoke to former winners, who were all shocked to receive their awards.
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Best places in New Zealand to move to: Our pick of 5 future hotspots
New Zealand is full of great towns to live and work. We take a look at some of the best options for the future.
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Keto diet can improve Alzheimer’s symptoms, study concludes
Study found the ketogenic diet improved daily function in Alzheimer’s patients.
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Four tricks you need to know to save iPhone battery
If you're running dozens of apps, here are some tricks you need to learn to save battery.
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More than half of summer drownings have been in fresh water - Why rivers and lakes are so dangerous
Sixteen preventable drownings* this summer.
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How to plan a wedding for less than $10k
REDnews spoke to three couples who kept their costs down while creating their special day.
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Online secondhand shopping to overtake fast fashion by 2029 thanks to Gen Z
Generation Z – the under-24s - are leading the growth of online thrifting.
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Accommodation booking scam hijacks holiday season
Westpac NZ's financial crime teams are warning hotels and motels of a new scam.
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The new retirement reality: Working beyond 65
Around 25% of New Zealanders aged 65-plus are working.
From Cape Reinga to Bluff on Vespas: Motorally spreads mental health message
The group is aiming to fundraise over $200,000 for the Mental Health Foundation.