Life

In a recent UK survey, it was revealed that 1 in 10 people aged 18-25 have actually gone to the trouble of calling out a repairman to change a lightbulb and more than half of all surveyed under 35 said they were unable to do basic household repairs (unblo

Last summer we took our three granddaughters away on a holiday. This summer we decided to try a Staycation.

An oily ragger from Northland has been in touch to say how much they are enjoying their oily rag orchard - their peach tree in particular.

Here's something odd from my own experience. We discovered having just one child was an immense amount of work.

Ten years ago I got to meet and interview some of the members of the von Trapp family.

Over Christmas, many children will have been given mobile phone. As they get older and more independent, mobiles become incredibly useful to maintain contact.

Do you remember Charles Heston's portrayal of Michelangelo as he painted the Sistine Chapel?

Summer is a busy time for oily raggers: they are busy in the garden and in the kitchen preparing no-cost meals from their bounty.

Sometimes a thought provoking book or movie can be just what you need in summer. Here are some we enjoyed recently.

New Zealanders have long been known for their strong interest in the outdoors - getting out there, tramping, hunting, and exploring the wild, untrammeled places. There's plenty of choice.