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    Mini Itinerary: 5 Days In Queenstown and Wanaka
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Mini Itinerary: 5 Days In Queenstown and Wanaka

The resort towns of Queenstown and Wanaka are synonymous with stunning scenery, picturesque lakes, fun and adventure. Both year-round destinations, they are particularly beautiful in autumn. Find out our top picks for a 5 day holiday that you will never forget.

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    Lee Kum Kee Slow Cook Sauce for Sweet & Spicy Beef
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Lee Kum Kee Slow Cook Sauce for Sweet & Spicy Beef

Sweet & Spicy Beef is a regional Chinese dish famous for its bold and exciting flavours. With a punch mix of sweet and spicy, this ready sauce is sure to tingle your tastebuds.

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    Valerie Adams is Barbie’s New Role Model
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Valerie Adams is Barbie’s New Role Model

Barbie™ has revealed the official 2020 role model for New Zealand as Dame Valerie Adams - a model of empowerment for girls.

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    Being a Mum is Not a Job
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Being a Mum is Not a Job

Being a mum is more than just housework and childcare - it's the most important job in the world.

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    A letter to my daughter on her birthday
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A letter to my daughter on her birthday

Frank Jasper, the Chief Investment Officer at Fisher Funds writes a letter to his daughter Chelsea on her birthday.

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    1000 Letters for Suicide Prevention
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1000 Letters for Suicide Prevention

On World Suicide Prevention Day 2019, Mike King and the mental health charity The Key to Life Charitable Trust launched a new study into the final letters or messages left by victims of suicide.

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    How to Foster Great Relationships With Grandparents
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How to Foster Great Relationships With Grandparents

Encouraging our children to connect with their grandparents is one of the most important things we can do as parents, explains Jane Barry.

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    10 Ways to Keep Toys Clean and Organised
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10 Ways to Keep Toys Clean and Organised

If the toys are taking over, then it's time to regain some sanity with our tips on keeping toys clean and organised.

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    105 Is The New Non-Emergency Number
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105 Is The New Non-Emergency Number

NZ Police have a new non-emergency number - you can now call 105. Just remember, in an emergency, always call 111.

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    It’s a Boy! The Royal Baby is Here
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It’s a Boy! The Royal Baby is Here

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the arrival of their baby boy.

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    Talking to Your Kids About The Christchurch Attack
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Talking to Your Kids About The Christchurch Attack

An attack on two mosques in the city of Christchurch has left 50 people dead and a nation in shock. Within minutes our country's innocence was gone. So, how do we talk to the kids about it?

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    Mum Boards Plane Forgetting Her Baby
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Mum Boards Plane Forgetting Her Baby

A plane leaving Jeddah International Airport had to return after takeoff when a Saudi mother accidentally left her newborn baby at the terminal.

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    Having a Good Relationship With Your Ex For The Sake of the Kids
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Having a Good Relationship With Your Ex For The Sake of the Kids

Your ex partner and you can have a good relationship after separation and divorce. Dr Justin Coulson offers advice on creating a 'parenting' relationship.

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    How to Tell Your Children You’re Separating
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How to Tell Your Children You’re Separating

Deciding to separate from your partner is never easy. But when you are a family, figuring out how to break it to the kids and explain separation and divorce can be a struggle for many couples.

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    Conquer the Laundry Pile in 3 Easy Steps
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Conquer the Laundry Pile in 3 Easy Steps

Learn how to conquer the laundry pileup with these easy steps to orgainising the seemingly neverending washing.

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    Did Sesame Street’s Grover drop the F-bomb?
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Did Sesame Street’s Grover drop the F-bomb?

Does Grover have a potty mouth? Or was it an innocent mispronunciation?

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    The McCaws welcome a baby girl
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The McCaws welcome a baby girl

NZ's sporting royalty, Gemma and Richie McCaw, welcome their first child.

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    Baby Shark singing toys are coming
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Baby Shark singing toys are coming

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the toy box ... the Baby Shark phenomenon has taken a scary turn!

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    How can you balance work, family and self?
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How can you balance work, family and self?

Well-being strategist, Kelly Carthy, looks at how we can balance work, family and self, by optimising our capability to contribute to the world in a more meaningful way.

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    Can’t find a babysitter? 5 ways to get romantic at home
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Can’t find a babysitter? 5 ways to get romantic at home

No babysitter for a date night? Put the kids to bed and try out these hot tips for a romantic night in the comfort of your very own home.

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    A cot with a built-in iPad
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A cot with a built-in iPad

A business in the UK is selling a gorgeous baby's cot ... with a built in iPad dock. Has the world gone technology mad?

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    The Royals are coming!
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The Royals are coming!

If you're hoping for a glimpse of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, there's just a few chances on their whirlwind New Zealand tour.

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    Social media storm over change table request
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Social media storm over change table request

A cafe in a little Manawatu town has created a big social media storm after a customer made a request for a change table in the men's toilets. But it's not the request that has everyone up in arms, but more the response.

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    Why Meghan and Harry’s baby won’t be a prince or princess
    Kidspot

Why Meghan and Harry’s baby won’t be a prince or princess

Although dad-to-be is a Prince, due to the complexities of the British Royal Family, the new baby will not have the title of Prince or Princess.

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    Science says that having kids ages mums by 11 years
    Kidspot

Science says that having kids ages mums by 11 years

Scientists report that women who have given birth appear to age faster biologically than those that are childfree. The difference on a cellular level was equivalent to around 11 years. We think we know why!

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    The Dyson Cyclone V10™ cordfree stick vacuum
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The Dyson Cyclone V10™ cordfree stick vacuum

The Dyson Cyclone V10 is not just a new vacuum, I believe it's a revolution in cleaning! Here's why.

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    Phasing Out Plastic Straws
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Phasing Out Plastic Straws

Some retailers, cafes and restaurants have started phasing out single-use plastic straws. So what's the alternative?

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    Who needs a mumcation?
    Kidspot

Who needs a mumcation?

OK ladies, book the girls' weekend because experts say that we all need a 'mumcation' without the kids!

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    Welcomed to kindergarten by a pole dancer
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Welcomed to kindergarten by a pole dancer

The only entertainment that visited my kids at kindergarten were a clown and a petting zoo. A kindergarten in China had pole dancers!

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    The song that you will never get out of your head!
    Kidspot

The song that you will never get out of your head!

Ready ... baby shark, do, do, do, do, do, do ... sorry!

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