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New Zealand offers a diverse range of activities and attractions suitable for families, making it a popular choice for vacations. However, whether it’s the “premier” destination depends on individual preferences and priorities. Factors such as budget, travel time, and desired activities should be considered when making a decision.
- Midweek mashup: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for smashed green falafel flatbreads
The cookbook author transforms a tin of chickpeas into a protein-packed mix, smeared on to pita for an easy handheld feast * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes * Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Chickpeas are a fantastically versatile ingredient. Their transmutable texture has been delivering protein-packed, plant-based nutrient density for thousands of… Read more: Midweek mashup: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for smashed green falafel flatbreads - Broccoli and cashews, aubergine with chickpeas, celeriac and sausage – Nigel Slater’s winter salad recipes
Hot and cold, raw and cooked, soft and crisp: these are winter salads with bite Potatoes, dressed warm from the pan, tossed with smoked fish and capers. Rainbow-stemmed chard with a sauce of coconut and spices. Crisp winter roots and hot sausages in a dressing of mustard and cream. Cabbage and fennel with apples and blue… Read more: Broccoli and cashews, aubergine with chickpeas, celeriac and sausage – Nigel Slater’s winter salad recipes - Salt ’n’ pepper chips, hash brown bhaji, hot honey and bacon mash – Poppy O’Toole’s potato recipes
From chef to social-media sensation, the queen of spuds celebrates ‘the glory’ of the humble potato Potatoes are my heart, so it had to happen,” says Poppy O’Toole, the 31-year-old chef and TikTok superstar once referred to by Nigella Lawson as the “high priestess of the potato”. O’Toole has every reason to be sincere about… Read more: Salt ’n’ pepper chips, hash brown bhaji, hot honey and bacon mash – Poppy O’Toole’s potato recipes - Lara Lee’s recipe for ikan bakar, or Balinese-style baked fish
Firm white fish baked in a gingery garlic marinade How I love this dish, which is inspired by the wood-fire grilled and marinated fish from the shores of Bali. In this version, the fish is oven-baked, adorned with crispy, chewy bits of garlic and ginger, and served swimming in a pool of salty-sweet kecap manis.… Read more: Lara Lee’s recipe for ikan bakar, or Balinese-style baked fish - Cocktail of the week: Lima’s pisco Alejandro – recipe | The good mixer
A cinnamon- and nutmeg-spiced chocolatey pisco that’s made in the spirit of the classic brandy alexander The inspiration for this drink comes from the classic brandy alexander – it’s warming, spicy and makes you feel really good. You’ll need to make the pisco infusion ahead of time – you could also use it to make… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Lima’s pisco Alejandro – recipe | The good mixer - Egg mahmoosa, khichri and rose-flavoured jelly: Elana Benjamin’s easy Indian-Jewish recipes
The Jewish-Australian cookbook author shares flavourful family recipes that have travelled to Bondi – via Baghdad and Bombay When I picture my childhood in Sydney, the first image that enters my mind is Nana Hannah’s Bondi apartment, crammed with my Jewish family, the sounds of laughter, and loud conversation interspersed with Arabic and Hindustani. As… Read more: Egg mahmoosa, khichri and rose-flavoured jelly: Elana Benjamin’s easy Indian-Jewish recipes - How to make gumbo – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
The classic Creole stew in nine simple steps Gumbo, “New Orleans’ most famous Creole creation”, is a word of Angolan origin that describes a dish that brings together West African, Native American, Spanish and French influences in one gloriously savoury pot of stew. City Creole or country Cajun, everyone in Louisiana has an opinion on… Read more: How to make gumbo – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass - Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for one-pan spaghetti puttanesca | Quick and easy
If you thought pasta with tomato sauce couldn’t get any simpler, try this punchy one-pan version Olives, capers, anchovies and an olive-oil rich tomato sauce: what could be better? A version that requires just the one pan for cooking the spaghetti and sauce together. I love that this puttanesca is ready in less than 30… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for one-pan spaghetti puttanesca | Quick and easy - Media Insider: 25 of the pickiest and most peculiar complaints about NZ advertisements in the past 12 months
Media Insider: Revealed – some of the more bizarre complaints about ads.http://dlvr.it/THSvry - Collagen Chai Tea for Glowing Skin with Turmeric and Ginger
ICYMI: Looking for a warm, cozy drink that doubles as an amazing boost for your skin, nails, and hair health? You’ve found it, my friend. This collagen chai tea is more than just delicious. It’s packed with pure organic fabulous chai spices and high doses of vitamin C from turmeric and ginger. Plus, there are… Read more: Collagen Chai Tea for Glowing Skin with Turmeric and Ginger - Reforming health and safety legislation – more than minor tweaks needed – Paul Jarvie
Paul Jarvie calls for reform in health and safety sphere.http://dlvr.it/THRwmN - Collagen Chai Tea for Glowing Skin with Turmeric and Ginger
Looking for a warm, cozy drink that doubles as an amazing boost for your skin, nails, and hair health? You’ve found it, my friend. This collagen chai tea is more than just delicious. It’s packed with pure organic fabulous chai spices and high doses of vitamin C from turmeric and ginger. Plus, there are no… Read more: Collagen Chai Tea for Glowing Skin with Turmeric and Ginger - Tauranga-based e-motorcycle maker Ubco tipped into receivership, ex-manager fires shots
All staff terminated as bad year for tech continues.http://dlvr.it/THRCC7 - Cadbury Mini Eggs Cheesecake Dip
Recipe Listings: Want to save this Recipe? Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Along with recipes & tips every week! The form can be filled in the actual website url. Appetizer and dessert dips are super easy to whip up when you need an appetizer or dessert very quickly.… Read more: Cadbury Mini Eggs Cheesecake Dip - Fisher and Paykel Healthcare powers NZ sharemarket higher – Market close
Shares in the company rose $1.05 or 2.77% to $38.90, its second-highest close.http://dlvr.it/THQHWw - Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket blasts into orbit for first time
The mission is seen as critical to Blue Origin’s efforts to compete with SpaceX.http://dlvr.it/THP8Vr - How to make the perfect smacked cucumbers – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …
This cool, crunchy Sichuan salad, drenched in garlicky dressing and fiery chillies, is now a global favourite. The secret? Make sure you bruise the cucumbers, rather than actually smash them Though I suspect many of us first find ourselves drawn to this Chinese “cold plate” by the faintly surreal overtones of vegetable-based violence suggested by… Read more: How to make the perfect smacked cucumbers – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect … - NZ sharemarket buoyed by rise from tourism, Auckland International Airport stocks – Market close
Auckland airport, Tourism Holdings and Millennium and Copthorne Hotels NZ all rose.http://dlvr.it/THN23Q - Football Stadium Cake
FYI: Want to save this Recipe? Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Along with recipes & tips every week! The form can be filled in the actual website url. Looking for an awesome football dessert for cheering along for your favorite team, during the big game, a football birthday… Read more: Football Stadium Cake - NZ sharemarket bounces back on US rally – Market close
The rise comes as latest data shows the economy is slowly recovering.http://dlvr.it/THLvV7 - Football Stadium Cake
Recipe Listings: Want to save this Recipe? Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Along with recipes & tips every week! The form can be filled in the actual website url. Looking for an awesome football dessert for cheering along for your favorite team, during the big game, a football… Read more: Football Stadium Cake - A Healthy But Hearty Winter Crunch Lentil Salad Recipe
ICYMI: Look, I love a good salad, but who wants to deal with sad, limp greens that leave you hungry an hour later? This Winter Crunch Lentil Salad is different. It’s hearty. It’s packed with plant-based protein. It’s loaded with texture, and it has just the right balance of salty, sweet, and tangy. Meal-prepping for… Read more: A Healthy But Hearty Winter Crunch Lentil Salad Recipe - The 1990s are back in fashion – happily for Tesco
The UK grocer has successfully fought back against discount rivals.http://dlvr.it/THJvMv - Preview the fastest homes for sale in New Zealand Real Estate
- EnableMe’s Hannah McQueen on why earning good money won’t make you rich – Money Talks
Liam Dann talks to Hannah McQueen, founder of financial strategy firm EnableMe.http://dlvr.it/THJChB - A Healthy But Hearty Winter Crunch Lentil Salad Recipe
Look, I love a good salad, but who wants to deal with sad, limp greens that leave you hungry an hour later? This Winter Crunch Lentil Salad is different. It’s hearty. It’s packed with plant-based protein. It’s loaded with texture, and it has just the right balance of salty, sweet, and tangy. Meal-prepping for the… Read more: A Healthy But Hearty Winter Crunch Lentil Salad Recipe - Key sharemarket index S&P/NZX 50 down 1.5% since year’s start — Market close
The decline comes after the index was up 11.4% in 2024.http://dlvr.it/THHKwh - 30 St Patrick’s Day Food Ideas
Over 30 best St Patricks Day Food ideas appetizers includes finger foods, mains, desserts, green treats and party foods. Continue reading 30 St Patrick’s Day Food Ideas at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/THGyq5http://dlvr.it/THHG0Y - Flat day for NZ shares – Market close
ICYMI: The New Zealand share market had a slight bump.http://dlvr.it/THGG72 - Dip for NZ shares – Market close
The New Zealand stockexchange reported a decline today as overseas markets led the way.http://dlvr.it/THGFtB - How to make chips without potatoes | Kitchen aide
ICYMI: Parsnips, beetroot and cassava all make great chips, say our culinary experts It’s hard to deny the allure of a big ol’ pile of hot, fat, crisp, salty chips, but with the festive season finally over, now is a time to ring the changes. And if that means swapping your spuds for another veg,… Read more: How to make chips without potatoes | Kitchen aide - Squash time! Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for zucchini and corn slice
This simple slice of summer topped with cheddar and fresh tomatoes is a favourite in the cookbook author’s household. Serve it hot or straight out of the fridge * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes * More summer essentials * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast This little slice of… Read more: Squash time! Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for zucchini and corn slice - New Zealand sharemarket in holiday mode as tech stocks roar in the US
ICYMI: In the United States, the technology-driven Nasdaq Composite increased 1.24%http://dlvr.it/THF90S - Flat day for NZ shares – Market close
The New Zealand share market had a slight bump.http://dlvr.it/THF8nK - Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for tamarind chickpeas with cavolo nero | Quick and easy
ICYMI: A hearty, sweet-and-sour vegetarian curry that’s ready in half an hour Tamarind chickpeas – a little sweet, a little sour – are my absolute favourite, and I never run out of ways to cook them. This version is simply boosted with chilli, cumin and sugar, so there’s no long list of spices, either. Fresh… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for tamarind chickpeas with cavolo nero | Quick and easy - How to make chips without potatoes | Kitchen aide
Parsnips, beetroot and cassava all make great chips, say our culinary experts It’s hard to deny the allure of a big ol’ pile of hot, fat, crisp, salty chips, but with the festive season finally over, now is a time to ring the changes. And if that means swapping your spuds for another veg, so… Read more: How to make chips without potatoes | Kitchen aide - Flat day on the sharemarket as energy stocks continue strong trading – Market close
ICYMI: There was continued interest in Contact and Mercury ahead of an index change.http://dlvr.it/THD2vr - New Zealand sharemarket in holiday mode as tech stocks roar in the US
In the United States, the technology-driven Nasdaq Composite increased 1.24%http://dlvr.it/THD2dw - Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked apple Bircher muesli, and date and raisin loaf
ICYMI: Sweet and comforting midwinter specials bring fruity warmth to dark days In the tall cupboard next to the fireplace sits a row of fat glass jars, like those in an old-fashioned sweetshop. Jars that contain rolled oats and golden raisins, pumpkin seeds and flaked almonds. There’s a screw-capped pot of chia seeds as grey… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked apple Bircher muesli, and date and raisin loaf - Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for tamarind chickpeas with cavolo nero | Quick and easy
A hearty, sweet-and-sour vegetarian curry that’s ready in half an hour Tamarind chickpeas – a little sweet, a little sour – are my absolute favourite, and I never run out of ways to cook them. This version is simply boosted with chilli, cumin and sugar, so there’s no long list of spices, either. Fresh tomatoes… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for tamarind chickpeas with cavolo nero | Quick and easy - Alcohol makers take a hit after US surgeon-general calls for cancer warnings
ICYMI: Surgeon-general calls for more prominent warning labels, shares tumble in drinks makers.http://dlvr.it/THBy7f - Flat day on the sharemarket as energy stocks continue strong trading – Market close
There was continued interest in Contact and Mercury ahead of an index change.http://dlvr.it/THBxwh - Georgina Hayden’s recipe for brothy braised chicory and beans
ICYMI: This is real winter comfort food: creamy white beans offset by chilli spice, salty anchovies and bitter chicory When I want something wholesome and comforting, cooking beans this way is my go-to. The dish consists mostly of ingredients I always have in the cupboard or fridge, and I mix up the vegetables depending on… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s recipe for brothy braised chicory and beans - Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked apple Bircher muesli, and date and raisin loaf
Sweet and comforting midwinter specials bring fruity warmth to dark days In the tall cupboard next to the fireplace sits a row of fat glass jars, like those in an old-fashioned sweetshop. Jars that contain rolled oats and golden raisins, pumpkin seeds and flaked almonds. There’s a screw-capped pot of chia seeds as grey as… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked apple Bircher muesli, and date and raisin loaf - Briscoes and Rebel Sport boss Rod Duke on why his store is thriving while other retailers struggle – Money Talks
ICYMI: Briscoes owner tells Liam Dann what drives him to succeed… and how he spends his money.http://dlvr.it/THB4hR - Alcohol makers take a hit after US surgeon-general calls for cancer warnings
Surgeon-general calls for more prominent warning labels, shares tumble in drinks makers.http://dlvr.it/THB4Zy - Cocktail of the week: Story Cellar’s flintlocke – recipe | The good mixer
ICYMI: A rum punch with a sparkling edge If you’re planning on serving this to a crowd, make up a batch of the rum base mix in the morning, then chill it. To serve, simply measure into glasses on the night and top with the fizz. Jonathan Kleeman, group beverage manager, Story Cellar, London WC2… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Story Cellar’s flintlocke – recipe | The good mixer - Georgina Hayden’s recipe for brothy braised chicory and beans
This is real winter comfort food: creamy white beans offset by chilli spice, salty anchovies and bitter chicory When I want something wholesome and comforting, cooking beans this way is my go-to. The dish consists mostly of ingredients I always have in the cupboard or fridge, and I mix up the vegetables depending on what’s… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s recipe for brothy braised chicory and beans - Lunch with… Sistema founder Brendan Lindsay, the plastic-fantastic boss and rich-lister now helping other people click
ICYMI: ‘I don’t care if it’s Martha Stewart or the bloody Pope. I’m not taking [Made in NZ] off.’http://dlvr.it/TH9L0P - Briscoes and Rebel Sport boss Rod Duke on why his store is thriving while other retailers struggle – Money Talks
Briscoes owner tells Liam Dann what drives him to succeed… and how he spends his money.http://dlvr.it/TH9Kqh - Cocktail of the week: Story Cellar’s flintlocke – recipe | The good mixer
A rum punch with a sparkling edge If you’re planning on serving this to a crowd, make up a batch of the rum base mix in the morning, then chill it. To serve, simply measure into glasses on the night and top with the fizz. Jonathan Kleeman, group beverage manager, Story Cellar, London WC2 Continue… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Story Cellar’s flintlocke – recipe | The good mixer - Spaghetti Recipes are Best for the Kitchen Table
ICYMI: Be fulfilled with a pan of desirable taste of spaghetti pasta radiating on your dining table this evening with a scrumptious loaf of bake oven bread.http://dlvr.it/TH8qst - Lunch with… Sir Russell Coutts – sailing great opens up on fierce rivalries, New Zealand’s place in the world and working with Larry Ellison
ICYMI: ‘Let that entrepreneurial spirit shine through’: Sailing great on NZ’s future.http://dlvr.it/TH8RBn - Lunch with… Sistema founder Brendan Lindsay, the plastic-fantastic boss and rich-lister now helping other people click
‘I don’t care if it’s Martha Stewart or the bloody Pope. I’m not taking [Made in NZ] off.’http://dlvr.it/TH8QzC - Perera ton gives Sri Lanka consolation win
ICYMI: New Zealand came close in the 219-run chase, but Sri Lanka did enough to get a consolation winhttp://dlvr.it/TH8M5h - Spaghetti Recipes are Best for the Kitchen Table
Be fulfilled with a pan of desirable taste of spaghetti pasta radiating on your dining table this evening with a scrumptious loaf of bake oven bread.http://dlvr.it/TH7myv - Baby City retail owner goes into liquidation, five stores under new management
ICYMI: BDO Wellington were appointed as liquidators on December 31.http://dlvr.it/TH7Nbn - Lunch with… Sir Russell Coutts – sailing great opens up on fierce rivalries, New Zealand’s place in the world and working with Larry Ellison
‘Let that entrepreneurial spirit shine through’: Sailing great on NZ’s future.http://dlvr.it/TH7NL0 - Perera ton gives Sri Lanka consolation win
New Zealand came close in the 219-run chase, but Sri Lanka did enough to get a consolation winhttp://dlvr.it/TH7Hys - Party starters: how to jazz up your Christmas leftovers | Kitchen aide
ICYMI: The remains of Christmas dinner are excellent stuffed into pastry, pasta or lettuce cups, while any uneaten selection box chocolates get a second life as brownies “Pastry and cheese are the best food groups,” says Sarah Rossi, author of What’s for Christmas Dinner? Happily, those two worlds collide in her brie and cranberry bites,… Read more: Party starters: how to jazz up your Christmas leftovers | Kitchen aide - Prepare for a bumpy year in coffee, oil and other commodities – Javier Blas
ICYMI: Expect your expresso to be more expensive in 2025.http://dlvr.it/TH6Rhg - Baby City retail owner goes into liquidation, five stores under new management
BDO Wellington were appointed as liquidators on December 31.http://dlvr.it/TH6RYc - Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for scallop, leek and mushroom gratins | Quick and easy
ICYMI: A brilliantly simple canapé of scallop and mushroom topped with herby breadcrumbs and served in half-shells You can serve these in one of two ways: three scallops, each in large half-shells or small ramekins as a dinner party starter, or if you are lucky enough to have 18 small shells, serve them as canapes… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for scallop, leek and mushroom gratins | Quick and easy - Party starters: how to jazz up your Christmas leftovers | Kitchen aide
The remains of Christmas dinner are excellent stuffed into pastry, pasta or lettuce cups, while any uneaten selection box chocolates get a second life as brownies “Pastry and cheese are the best food groups,” says Sarah Rossi, author of What’s for Christmas Dinner? Happily, those two worlds collide in her brie and cranberry bites, AKA… Read more: Party starters: how to jazz up your Christmas leftovers | Kitchen aide - SkyCity Adelaide review delayed to May 2025 as further litigation talk grows
ICYMI: The review had been due by tomorrow.http://dlvr.it/TH5XJT - Prepare for a bumpy year in coffee, oil and other commodities – Javier Blas
Expect your expresso to be more expensive in 2025.http://dlvr.it/TH5X78 - Jacob Duffy lands knockout blows to claim 2-0 series lead
ICYMI: Sri Lanka’s batting folds for second match running in 45-run loss at Bay Ovalhttp://dlvr.it/TH5SWG - Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for scallop, leek and mushroom gratins | Quick and easy
A brilliantly simple canapé of scallop and mushroom topped with herby breadcrumbs and served in half-shells You can serve these in one of two ways: three scallops, each in large half-shells or small ramekins as a dinner party starter, or if you are lucky enough to have 18 small shells, serve them as canapes –… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for scallop, leek and mushroom gratins | Quick and easy - Nigel Slater’s recipes for bean, cabbage and coconut-milk soup, and poached quinces
ICYMI: A vivid spicy bean soup and slow-cooked quinces supply midwinter sweetness and sustenance The year will start with soup. Soup has been the first meal of the year for as long as I can remember, eaten for lunch or maybe later in the day. Something hot in a deep bowl, to revive and restore.… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for bean, cabbage and coconut-milk soup, and poached quinces - For weekly family vacations, New Zealand is the premier destination
New Zealand offers a diverse range of activities and attractions suitable for families, making it a popular choice for vacations. However, whether it’s the “premier” destination depends on individual preferences and priorities. Factors such as budget, travel time, and desired activities should be considered when making a decision. - ‘The biggest risk is us’: How America First will transform the world in 2025
ICYMI: Financial Times: The US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers.http://dlvr.it/TH4Y7t - SkyCity Adelaide review delayed to May 2025 as further litigation talk grows
The review had been due by tomorrow.http://dlvr.it/TH4Xzc - Jacob Duffy lands knockout blows to claim 2-0 series lead
Sri Lanka’s batting folds for second match running in 45-run loss at Bay Ovalhttp://dlvr.it/TH4TYb - Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for leek, pistachio and jalapeño galette | The new veganICYMI: A French-style tart stuffed with a zippy pistachio paste and covered in soft leeks Whenever I think of galettes, I think of my friend Henrietta Inman, who left London to set up Wakelyns bakery in Suffolk. Ever since she showed me how to make them, galettes have been my go-to when I need to… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for leek, pistachio and jalapeño galette | The new vegan
- Nigel Slater’s recipes for bean, cabbage and coconut-milk soup, and poached quinces
A vivid spicy bean soup and slow-cooked quinces supply midwinter sweetness and sustenance The year will start with soup. Soup has been the first meal of the year for as long as I can remember, eaten for lunch or maybe later in the day. Something hot in a deep bowl, to revive and restore. This… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for bean, cabbage and coconut-milk soup, and poached quinces - Tourism Holdings’ Grant Webster: What’s the future for campervans
ICYMI: Summer questions: Veteran of tourism sector on the outlook for 2025.http://dlvr.it/TH3jnN - ‘The biggest risk is us’: How America First will transform the world in 2025
Financial Times: The US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers.http://dlvr.it/TH3jfd - Jacob Duffy the slayer as Sri Lanka suffer horror collapse
ICYMI: New Zealand fight back with bat and ball for eight-run win in series openerhttp://dlvr.it/TH3gC9 - Cocktail of the week: Gothic Bar’s red nose gimlet – recipe | The good mixer
ICYMI: A festive and fancy gin and lime with hints of cinnamon, a hit of apricot brandy and a sherbet-frosted rim There’s a bit of prep involved here – you need to make the syrup a day ahead, for instance – but this is a great drink for impressing guests. If you opt to rim… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Gothic Bar’s red nose gimlet – recipe | The good mixer - Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for leek, pistachio and jalapeño galette | The new veganA French-style tart stuffed with a zippy pistachio paste and covered in soft leeks Whenever I think of galettes, I think of my friend Henrietta Inman, who left London to set up Wakelyns bakery in Suffolk. Ever since she showed me how to make them, galettes have been my go-to when I need to whip… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for leek, pistachio and jalapeño galette | The new vegan
- Media Insider: Media leaders on 2025: TVNZ’s Jodi O’Donnell, RNZ’s Paul Thompson, The Spinoff’s Duncan Greive, Pacific Media Network’s Don Mann, Pead PR’s Deborah PeadICYMI: Agency boss: ‘NZ media market needs to reinvent itself’.http://dlvr.it/TH30Ws
- Tourism Holdings’ Grant Webster: What’s the future for campervans
Summer questions: Veteran of tourism sector on the outlook for 2025.http://dlvr.it/TH30PS - Jacob Duffy the slayer as Sri Lanka suffer horror collapse
New Zealand fight back with bat and ball for eight-run win in series openerhttp://dlvr.it/TH2xdl - Georgina Hayden’s recipe for Bombay chilli cheese ciabatta
ICYMI: Had enough of Christmas fare? Liven up your tastebuds with this Indian street food-inspired spiced cheese toastie In the run-up to Christmas, I like to (mostly) embrace tradition, but as soon as Boxing Day hits, a veil is lifted. I need spice; I need fresh flavours; and I need all the excess cheese to… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s recipe for Bombay chilli cheese ciabatta - Cocktail of the week: Gothic Bar’s red nose gimlet – recipe | The good mixer
A festive and fancy gin and lime with hints of cinnamon, a hit of apricot brandy and a sherbet-frosted rim There’s a bit of prep involved here – you need to make the syrup a day ahead, for instance – but this is a great drink for impressing guests. If you opt to rim the… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Gothic Bar’s red nose gimlet – recipe | The good mixer - Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries up
ICYMI: Financial Times: Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second year.http://dlvr.it/TH29ql - Media Insider: Media leaders on 2025: TVNZ’s Jodi O’Donnell, RNZ’s Paul Thompson, The Spinoff’s Duncan Greive, Pacific Media Network’s Don Mann, Pead PR’s Deborah PeadAgency boss: ‘NZ media market needs to reinvent itself’.http://dlvr.it/TH29hn
- Georgina Hayden’s recipe for Bombay chilli cheese ciabatta
Had enough of Christmas fare? Liven up your tastebuds with this Indian street food-inspired spiced cheese toastie In the run-up to Christmas, I like to (mostly) embrace tradition, but as soon as Boxing Day hits, a veil is lifted. I need spice; I need fresh flavours; and I need all the excess cheese to be… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s recipe for Bombay chilli cheese ciabatta - Justin Watson, boss of Christchurch Airport – Where it’s a Southern Hemisphere leader
ICYMI: Profit up 37% at gateway to the South Islandhttp://dlvr.it/TH1Fcz - Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries up
Financial Times: Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second year.http://dlvr.it/TH1FWR - How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen Aide
ICYMI: Take it easy between Christmas and New Year with pre-prepped dishes and the joys of soup, says our panel of practical wizards There’s a knack to feeding a crowd, so before we talk specific dishes, let’s nail down a few golden rules. First, be practical: “Most people have a single oven, so you don’t… Read more: How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen Aide - Justin Watson, boss of Christchurch Airport – Where it’s a Southern Hemisphere leader
Profit up 37% at gateway to the South Islandhttp://dlvr.it/TH0TLd - Champions Trophy 2025: Dubai to host all India matches, including the knockouts if India qualify
ICYMI: The final has been allocated to Lahore, but will be played in Dubai if India make the title roundhttp://dlvr.it/TH0Qz0 - Request the Official News in New Zealand Post
Tune in for the latest news, updates, and analysis from New Zealand post on Facebook and other social media outlets. - Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easy
ICYMI: A colourful and filling warm winter salad with roast squash, butter beans and pomegranate, plus a barnstorming chocolate-orange brioche pudding to finish This wonderfully filling salad is perfect as part of a festive spread, or an easy, feed-a-crowd lunch with some crusty bread alongside; it really is worth getting hold of a jar of… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easy - How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen Aide
Take it easy between Christmas and New Year with pre-prepped dishes and the joys of soup, says our panel of practical wizards There’s a knack to feeding a crowd, so before we talk specific dishes, let’s nail down a few golden rules. First, be practical: “Most people have a single oven, so you don’t want… Read more: How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen Aide - Sharemarket full of cheer in leadup to Christmas
ICYMI: Volumes were lighter as investors are thinking more about the summer holidays.http://dlvr.it/TGzjK4 - All-round Sutherland and quick-scoring Gardner lead Australia to ODI series win
ICYMI: Good efforts from Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr went in vain as Australia continued their winning momentumhttp://dlvr.it/TGzdSM - Champions Trophy 2025: Dubai to host all India matches, including the knockouts if India qualify
The final has been allocated to Lahore, but will be played in Dubai if India make the title roundhttp://dlvr.it/TGzdHk - Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easy
A colourful and filling warm winter salad with roast squash, butter beans and pomegranate, plus a barnstorming chocolate-orange brioche pudding to finish This wonderfully filling salad is perfect as part of a festive spread, or an easy, feed-a-crowd lunch with some crusty bread alongside; it really is worth getting hold of a jar of butter… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easy
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- Midweek mashup: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for smashed green falafel flatbreadsThe cookbook author transforms a tin of chickpeas into a protein-packed mix, smeared on to pita for an easy handheld feast * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes * Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Chickpeas are a fantastically versatile ingredient. Their transmutable texture has been delivering protein-packed, plant-based nutrient density for thousands of… Read more: Midweek mashup: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for smashed green falafel flatbreads
- Broccoli and cashews, aubergine with chickpeas, celeriac and sausage – Nigel Slater’s winter salad recipesHot and cold, raw and cooked, soft and crisp: these are winter salads with bite Potatoes, dressed warm from the pan, tossed with smoked fish and capers. Rainbow-stemmed chard with a sauce of coconut and spices. Crisp winter roots and hot sausages in a dressing of mustard and cream. Cabbage and fennel with apples and blue… Read more: Broccoli and cashews, aubergine with chickpeas, celeriac and sausage – Nigel Slater’s winter salad recipes
- Salt ’n’ pepper chips, hash brown bhaji, hot honey and bacon mash – Poppy O’Toole’s potato recipesFrom chef to social-media sensation, the queen of spuds celebrates ‘the glory’ of the humble potato Potatoes are my heart, so it had to happen,” says Poppy O’Toole, the 31-year-old chef and TikTok superstar once referred to by Nigella Lawson as the “high priestess of the potato”. O’Toole has every reason to be sincere about… Read more: Salt ’n’ pepper chips, hash brown bhaji, hot honey and bacon mash – Poppy O’Toole’s potato recipes
- Lara Lee’s recipe for ikan bakar, or Balinese-style baked fishFirm white fish baked in a gingery garlic marinade How I love this dish, which is inspired by the wood-fire grilled and marinated fish from the shores of Bali. In this version, the fish is oven-baked, adorned with crispy, chewy bits of garlic and ginger, and served swimming in a pool of salty-sweet kecap manis.… Read more: Lara Lee’s recipe for ikan bakar, or Balinese-style baked fish
- Cocktail of the week: Lima’s pisco Alejandro – recipe | The good mixerA cinnamon- and nutmeg-spiced chocolatey pisco that’s made in the spirit of the classic brandy alexander The inspiration for this drink comes from the classic brandy alexander – it’s warming, spicy and makes you feel really good. You’ll need to make the pisco infusion ahead of time – you could also use it to make… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Lima’s pisco Alejandro – recipe | The good mixer
- Egg mahmoosa, khichri and rose-flavoured jelly: Elana Benjamin’s easy Indian-Jewish recipesThe Jewish-Australian cookbook author shares flavourful family recipes that have travelled to Bondi – via Baghdad and Bombay When I picture my childhood in Sydney, the first image that enters my mind is Nana Hannah’s Bondi apartment, crammed with my Jewish family, the sounds of laughter, and loud conversation interspersed with Arabic and Hindustani. As… Read more: Egg mahmoosa, khichri and rose-flavoured jelly: Elana Benjamin’s easy Indian-Jewish recipes
- How to make gumbo – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s MasterclassThe classic Creole stew in nine simple steps Gumbo, “New Orleans’ most famous Creole creation”, is a word of Angolan origin that describes a dish that brings together West African, Native American, Spanish and French influences in one gloriously savoury pot of stew. City Creole or country Cajun, everyone in Louisiana has an opinion on… Read more: How to make gumbo – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
- Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for one-pan spaghetti puttanesca | Quick and easyIf you thought pasta with tomato sauce couldn’t get any simpler, try this punchy one-pan version Olives, capers, anchovies and an olive-oil rich tomato sauce: what could be better? A version that requires just the one pan for cooking the spaghetti and sauce together. I love that this puttanesca is ready in less than 30… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for one-pan spaghetti puttanesca | Quick and easy
- Media Insider: 25 of the pickiest and most peculiar complaints about NZ advertisements in the past 12 monthsMedia Insider: Revealed – some of the more bizarre complaints about ads.http://dlvr.it/THSvry
- Collagen Chai Tea for Glowing Skin with Turmeric and GingerICYMI: Looking for a warm, cozy drink that doubles as an amazing boost for your skin, nails, and hair health? You’ve found it, my friend. This collagen chai tea is more than just delicious. It’s packed with pure organic fabulous chai spices and high doses of vitamin C from turmeric and ginger. Plus, there are… Read more: Collagen Chai Tea for Glowing Skin with Turmeric and Ginger
- Reforming health and safety legislation – more than minor tweaks needed – Paul JarviePaul Jarvie calls for reform in health and safety sphere.http://dlvr.it/THRwmN
- Collagen Chai Tea for Glowing Skin with Turmeric and GingerLooking for a warm, cozy drink that doubles as an amazing boost for your skin, nails, and hair health? You’ve found it, my friend. This collagen chai tea is more than just delicious. It’s packed with pure organic fabulous chai spices and high doses of vitamin C from turmeric and ginger. Plus, there are no… Read more: Collagen Chai Tea for Glowing Skin with Turmeric and Ginger
- Tauranga-based e-motorcycle maker Ubco tipped into receivership, ex-manager fires shotsAll staff terminated as bad year for tech continues.http://dlvr.it/THRCC7
- Cadbury Mini Eggs Cheesecake DipRecipe Listings: Want to save this Recipe? Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Along with recipes & tips every week! The form can be filled in the actual website url. Appetizer and dessert dips are super easy to whip up when you need an appetizer or dessert very quickly.… Read more: Cadbury Mini Eggs Cheesecake Dip
- Fisher and Paykel Healthcare powers NZ sharemarket higher – Market closeShares in the company rose $1.05 or 2.77% to $38.90, its second-highest close.http://dlvr.it/THQHWw
- Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket blasts into orbit for first timeThe mission is seen as critical to Blue Origin’s efforts to compete with SpaceX.http://dlvr.it/THP8Vr
- How to make the perfect smacked cucumbers – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …This cool, crunchy Sichuan salad, drenched in garlicky dressing and fiery chillies, is now a global favourite. The secret? Make sure you bruise the cucumbers, rather than actually smash them Though I suspect many of us first find ourselves drawn to this Chinese “cold plate” by the faintly surreal overtones of vegetable-based violence suggested by… Read more: How to make the perfect smacked cucumbers – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …
- NZ sharemarket buoyed by rise from tourism, Auckland International Airport stocks – Market closeAuckland airport, Tourism Holdings and Millennium and Copthorne Hotels NZ all rose.http://dlvr.it/THN23Q
- Football Stadium CakeFYI: Want to save this Recipe? Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Along with recipes & tips every week! The form can be filled in the actual website url. Looking for an awesome football dessert for cheering along for your favorite team, during the big game, a football birthday… Read more: Football Stadium Cake
- NZ sharemarket bounces back on US rally – Market closeThe rise comes as latest data shows the economy is slowly recovering.http://dlvr.it/THLvV7
- Football Stadium CakeRecipe Listings: Want to save this Recipe? Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Along with recipes & tips every week! The form can be filled in the actual website url. Looking for an awesome football dessert for cheering along for your favorite team, during the big game, a football… Read more: Football Stadium Cake
- A Healthy But Hearty Winter Crunch Lentil Salad RecipeICYMI: Look, I love a good salad, but who wants to deal with sad, limp greens that leave you hungry an hour later? This Winter Crunch Lentil Salad is different. It’s hearty. It’s packed with plant-based protein. It’s loaded with texture, and it has just the right balance of salty, sweet, and tangy. Meal-prepping for… Read more: A Healthy But Hearty Winter Crunch Lentil Salad Recipe
- The 1990s are back in fashion – happily for TescoThe UK grocer has successfully fought back against discount rivals.http://dlvr.it/THJvMv
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- EnableMe’s Hannah McQueen on why earning good money won’t make you rich – Money TalksLiam Dann talks to Hannah McQueen, founder of financial strategy firm EnableMe.http://dlvr.it/THJChB
- A Healthy But Hearty Winter Crunch Lentil Salad RecipeLook, I love a good salad, but who wants to deal with sad, limp greens that leave you hungry an hour later? This Winter Crunch Lentil Salad is different. It’s hearty. It’s packed with plant-based protein. It’s loaded with texture, and it has just the right balance of salty, sweet, and tangy. Meal-prepping for the… Read more: A Healthy But Hearty Winter Crunch Lentil Salad Recipe
- Key sharemarket index S&P/NZX 50 down 1.5% since year’s start — Market closeThe decline comes after the index was up 11.4% in 2024.http://dlvr.it/THHKwh
- 30 St Patrick’s Day Food IdeasOver 30 best St Patricks Day Food ideas appetizers includes finger foods, mains, desserts, green treats and party foods. Continue reading 30 St Patrick’s Day Food Ideas at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/THGyq5http://dlvr.it/THHG0Y
- Flat day for NZ shares – Market closeICYMI: The New Zealand share market had a slight bump.http://dlvr.it/THGG72
- Dip for NZ shares – Market closeThe New Zealand stockexchange reported a decline today as overseas markets led the way.http://dlvr.it/THGFtB
- How to make chips without potatoes | Kitchen aideICYMI: Parsnips, beetroot and cassava all make great chips, say our culinary experts It’s hard to deny the allure of a big ol’ pile of hot, fat, crisp, salty chips, but with the festive season finally over, now is a time to ring the changes. And if that means swapping your spuds for another veg,… Read more: How to make chips without potatoes | Kitchen aide
- Squash time! Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for zucchini and corn sliceThis simple slice of summer topped with cheddar and fresh tomatoes is a favourite in the cookbook author’s household. Serve it hot or straight out of the fridge * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes * More summer essentials * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast This little slice of… Read more: Squash time! Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for zucchini and corn slice
- New Zealand sharemarket in holiday mode as tech stocks roar in the USICYMI: In the United States, the technology-driven Nasdaq Composite increased 1.24%http://dlvr.it/THF90S
- Flat day for NZ shares – Market closeThe New Zealand share market had a slight bump.http://dlvr.it/THF8nK
- Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for tamarind chickpeas with cavolo nero | Quick and easyICYMI: A hearty, sweet-and-sour vegetarian curry that’s ready in half an hour Tamarind chickpeas – a little sweet, a little sour – are my absolute favourite, and I never run out of ways to cook them. This version is simply boosted with chilli, cumin and sugar, so there’s no long list of spices, either. Fresh… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for tamarind chickpeas with cavolo nero | Quick and easy
- How to make chips without potatoes | Kitchen aideParsnips, beetroot and cassava all make great chips, say our culinary experts It’s hard to deny the allure of a big ol’ pile of hot, fat, crisp, salty chips, but with the festive season finally over, now is a time to ring the changes. And if that means swapping your spuds for another veg, so… Read more: How to make chips without potatoes | Kitchen aide
- Flat day on the sharemarket as energy stocks continue strong trading – Market closeICYMI: There was continued interest in Contact and Mercury ahead of an index change.http://dlvr.it/THD2vr
- New Zealand sharemarket in holiday mode as tech stocks roar in the USIn the United States, the technology-driven Nasdaq Composite increased 1.24%http://dlvr.it/THD2dw
- Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked apple Bircher muesli, and date and raisin loafICYMI: Sweet and comforting midwinter specials bring fruity warmth to dark days In the tall cupboard next to the fireplace sits a row of fat glass jars, like those in an old-fashioned sweetshop. Jars that contain rolled oats and golden raisins, pumpkin seeds and flaked almonds. There’s a screw-capped pot of chia seeds as grey… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked apple Bircher muesli, and date and raisin loaf
- Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for tamarind chickpeas with cavolo nero | Quick and easyA hearty, sweet-and-sour vegetarian curry that’s ready in half an hour Tamarind chickpeas – a little sweet, a little sour – are my absolute favourite, and I never run out of ways to cook them. This version is simply boosted with chilli, cumin and sugar, so there’s no long list of spices, either. Fresh tomatoes… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for tamarind chickpeas with cavolo nero | Quick and easy
- Alcohol makers take a hit after US surgeon-general calls for cancer warningsICYMI: Surgeon-general calls for more prominent warning labels, shares tumble in drinks makers.http://dlvr.it/THBy7f
- Flat day on the sharemarket as energy stocks continue strong trading – Market closeThere was continued interest in Contact and Mercury ahead of an index change.http://dlvr.it/THBxwh
- Georgina Hayden’s recipe for brothy braised chicory and beansICYMI: This is real winter comfort food: creamy white beans offset by chilli spice, salty anchovies and bitter chicory When I want something wholesome and comforting, cooking beans this way is my go-to. The dish consists mostly of ingredients I always have in the cupboard or fridge, and I mix up the vegetables depending on… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s recipe for brothy braised chicory and beans
- Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked apple Bircher muesli, and date and raisin loafSweet and comforting midwinter specials bring fruity warmth to dark days In the tall cupboard next to the fireplace sits a row of fat glass jars, like those in an old-fashioned sweetshop. Jars that contain rolled oats and golden raisins, pumpkin seeds and flaked almonds. There’s a screw-capped pot of chia seeds as grey as… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked apple Bircher muesli, and date and raisin loaf
- Briscoes and Rebel Sport boss Rod Duke on why his store is thriving while other retailers struggle – Money TalksICYMI: Briscoes owner tells Liam Dann what drives him to succeed… and how he spends his money.http://dlvr.it/THB4hR
- Alcohol makers take a hit after US surgeon-general calls for cancer warningsSurgeon-general calls for more prominent warning labels, shares tumble in drinks makers.http://dlvr.it/THB4Zy
- Cocktail of the week: Story Cellar’s flintlocke – recipe | The good mixerICYMI: A rum punch with a sparkling edge If you’re planning on serving this to a crowd, make up a batch of the rum base mix in the morning, then chill it. To serve, simply measure into glasses on the night and top with the fizz. Jonathan Kleeman, group beverage manager, Story Cellar, London WC2… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Story Cellar’s flintlocke – recipe | The good mixer
- Georgina Hayden’s recipe for brothy braised chicory and beansThis is real winter comfort food: creamy white beans offset by chilli spice, salty anchovies and bitter chicory When I want something wholesome and comforting, cooking beans this way is my go-to. The dish consists mostly of ingredients I always have in the cupboard or fridge, and I mix up the vegetables depending on what’s… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s recipe for brothy braised chicory and beans
- Lunch with… Sistema founder Brendan Lindsay, the plastic-fantastic boss and rich-lister now helping other people clickICYMI: ‘I don’t care if it’s Martha Stewart or the bloody Pope. I’m not taking [Made in NZ] off.’http://dlvr.it/TH9L0P
- Briscoes and Rebel Sport boss Rod Duke on why his store is thriving while other retailers struggle – Money TalksBriscoes owner tells Liam Dann what drives him to succeed… and how he spends his money.http://dlvr.it/TH9Kqh
- Cocktail of the week: Story Cellar’s flintlocke – recipe | The good mixerA rum punch with a sparkling edge If you’re planning on serving this to a crowd, make up a batch of the rum base mix in the morning, then chill it. To serve, simply measure into glasses on the night and top with the fizz. Jonathan Kleeman, group beverage manager, Story Cellar, London WC2 Continue… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Story Cellar’s flintlocke – recipe | The good mixer
- Spaghetti Recipes are Best for the Kitchen TableICYMI: Be fulfilled with a pan of desirable taste of spaghetti pasta radiating on your dining table this evening with a scrumptious loaf of bake oven bread.http://dlvr.it/TH8qst
- Lunch with… Sir Russell Coutts – sailing great opens up on fierce rivalries, New Zealand’s place in the world and working with Larry EllisonICYMI: ‘Let that entrepreneurial spirit shine through’: Sailing great on NZ’s future.http://dlvr.it/TH8RBn
- Lunch with… Sistema founder Brendan Lindsay, the plastic-fantastic boss and rich-lister now helping other people click‘I don’t care if it’s Martha Stewart or the bloody Pope. I’m not taking [Made in NZ] off.’http://dlvr.it/TH8QzC
- Perera ton gives Sri Lanka consolation winICYMI: New Zealand came close in the 219-run chase, but Sri Lanka did enough to get a consolation winhttp://dlvr.it/TH8M5h
- Spaghetti Recipes are Best for the Kitchen TableBe fulfilled with a pan of desirable taste of spaghetti pasta radiating on your dining table this evening with a scrumptious loaf of bake oven bread.http://dlvr.it/TH7myv
- Baby City retail owner goes into liquidation, five stores under new managementICYMI: BDO Wellington were appointed as liquidators on December 31.http://dlvr.it/TH7Nbn
- Lunch with… Sir Russell Coutts – sailing great opens up on fierce rivalries, New Zealand’s place in the world and working with Larry Ellison‘Let that entrepreneurial spirit shine through’: Sailing great on NZ’s future.http://dlvr.it/TH7NL0
- Perera ton gives Sri Lanka consolation winNew Zealand came close in the 219-run chase, but Sri Lanka did enough to get a consolation winhttp://dlvr.it/TH7Hys
- Party starters: how to jazz up your Christmas leftovers | Kitchen aideICYMI: The remains of Christmas dinner are excellent stuffed into pastry, pasta or lettuce cups, while any uneaten selection box chocolates get a second life as brownies “Pastry and cheese are the best food groups,” says Sarah Rossi, author of What’s for Christmas Dinner? Happily, those two worlds collide in her brie and cranberry bites,… Read more: Party starters: how to jazz up your Christmas leftovers | Kitchen aide
- Prepare for a bumpy year in coffee, oil and other commodities – Javier BlasICYMI: Expect your expresso to be more expensive in 2025.http://dlvr.it/TH6Rhg
- Baby City retail owner goes into liquidation, five stores under new managementBDO Wellington were appointed as liquidators on December 31.http://dlvr.it/TH6RYc
- Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for scallop, leek and mushroom gratins | Quick and easyICYMI: A brilliantly simple canapé of scallop and mushroom topped with herby breadcrumbs and served in half-shells You can serve these in one of two ways: three scallops, each in large half-shells or small ramekins as a dinner party starter, or if you are lucky enough to have 18 small shells, serve them as canapes… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for scallop, leek and mushroom gratins | Quick and easy
- Party starters: how to jazz up your Christmas leftovers | Kitchen aideThe remains of Christmas dinner are excellent stuffed into pastry, pasta or lettuce cups, while any uneaten selection box chocolates get a second life as brownies “Pastry and cheese are the best food groups,” says Sarah Rossi, author of What’s for Christmas Dinner? Happily, those two worlds collide in her brie and cranberry bites, AKA… Read more: Party starters: how to jazz up your Christmas leftovers | Kitchen aide
- SkyCity Adelaide review delayed to May 2025 as further litigation talk growsICYMI: The review had been due by tomorrow.http://dlvr.it/TH5XJT
- Prepare for a bumpy year in coffee, oil and other commodities – Javier BlasExpect your expresso to be more expensive in 2025.http://dlvr.it/TH5X78
- Jacob Duffy lands knockout blows to claim 2-0 series leadICYMI: Sri Lanka’s batting folds for second match running in 45-run loss at Bay Ovalhttp://dlvr.it/TH5SWG
- Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for scallop, leek and mushroom gratins | Quick and easyA brilliantly simple canapé of scallop and mushroom topped with herby breadcrumbs and served in half-shells You can serve these in one of two ways: three scallops, each in large half-shells or small ramekins as a dinner party starter, or if you are lucky enough to have 18 small shells, serve them as canapes –… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for scallop, leek and mushroom gratins | Quick and easy
- Nigel Slater’s recipes for bean, cabbage and coconut-milk soup, and poached quincesICYMI: A vivid spicy bean soup and slow-cooked quinces supply midwinter sweetness and sustenance The year will start with soup. Soup has been the first meal of the year for as long as I can remember, eaten for lunch or maybe later in the day. Something hot in a deep bowl, to revive and restore.… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for bean, cabbage and coconut-milk soup, and poached quinces
- For weekly family vacations, New Zealand is the premier destinationNew Zealand offers a diverse range of activities and attractions suitable for families, making it a popular choice for vacations. However, whether it’s the “premier” destination depends on individual preferences and priorities. Factors such as budget, travel time, and desired activities should be considered when making a decision.
- ‘The biggest risk is us’: How America First will transform the world in 2025ICYMI: Financial Times: The US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers.http://dlvr.it/TH4Y7t
- SkyCity Adelaide review delayed to May 2025 as further litigation talk growsThe review had been due by tomorrow.http://dlvr.it/TH4Xzc
- Jacob Duffy lands knockout blows to claim 2-0 series leadSri Lanka’s batting folds for second match running in 45-run loss at Bay Ovalhttp://dlvr.it/TH4TYb
- Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for leek, pistachio and jalapeño galette | The new veganICYMI: A French-style tart stuffed with a zippy pistachio paste and covered in soft leeks Whenever I think of galettes, I think of my friend Henrietta Inman, who left London to set up Wakelyns bakery in Suffolk. Ever since she showed me how to make them, galettes have been my go-to when I need to… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for leek, pistachio and jalapeño galette | The new vegan
- Nigel Slater’s recipes for bean, cabbage and coconut-milk soup, and poached quincesA vivid spicy bean soup and slow-cooked quinces supply midwinter sweetness and sustenance The year will start with soup. Soup has been the first meal of the year for as long as I can remember, eaten for lunch or maybe later in the day. Something hot in a deep bowl, to revive and restore. This… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for bean, cabbage and coconut-milk soup, and poached quinces
- Tourism Holdings’ Grant Webster: What’s the future for campervansICYMI: Summer questions: Veteran of tourism sector on the outlook for 2025.http://dlvr.it/TH3jnN
- ‘The biggest risk is us’: How America First will transform the world in 2025Financial Times: The US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers.http://dlvr.it/TH3jfd
- Jacob Duffy the slayer as Sri Lanka suffer horror collapseICYMI: New Zealand fight back with bat and ball for eight-run win in series openerhttp://dlvr.it/TH3gC9
- Cocktail of the week: Gothic Bar’s red nose gimlet – recipe | The good mixerICYMI: A festive and fancy gin and lime with hints of cinnamon, a hit of apricot brandy and a sherbet-frosted rim There’s a bit of prep involved here – you need to make the syrup a day ahead, for instance – but this is a great drink for impressing guests. If you opt to rim… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Gothic Bar’s red nose gimlet – recipe | The good mixer
- Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for leek, pistachio and jalapeño galette | The new veganA French-style tart stuffed with a zippy pistachio paste and covered in soft leeks Whenever I think of galettes, I think of my friend Henrietta Inman, who left London to set up Wakelyns bakery in Suffolk. Ever since she showed me how to make them, galettes have been my go-to when I need to whip… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for leek, pistachio and jalapeño galette | The new vegan
- Media Insider: Media leaders on 2025: TVNZ’s Jodi O’Donnell, RNZ’s Paul Thompson, The Spinoff’s Duncan Greive, Pacific Media Network’s Don Mann, Pead PR’s Deborah PeadICYMI: Agency boss: ‘NZ media market needs to reinvent itself’.http://dlvr.it/TH30Ws
- Tourism Holdings’ Grant Webster: What’s the future for campervansSummer questions: Veteran of tourism sector on the outlook for 2025.http://dlvr.it/TH30PS
- Jacob Duffy the slayer as Sri Lanka suffer horror collapseNew Zealand fight back with bat and ball for eight-run win in series openerhttp://dlvr.it/TH2xdl
- Georgina Hayden’s recipe for Bombay chilli cheese ciabattaICYMI: Had enough of Christmas fare? Liven up your tastebuds with this Indian street food-inspired spiced cheese toastie In the run-up to Christmas, I like to (mostly) embrace tradition, but as soon as Boxing Day hits, a veil is lifted. I need spice; I need fresh flavours; and I need all the excess cheese to… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s recipe for Bombay chilli cheese ciabatta
- Cocktail of the week: Gothic Bar’s red nose gimlet – recipe | The good mixerA festive and fancy gin and lime with hints of cinnamon, a hit of apricot brandy and a sherbet-frosted rim There’s a bit of prep involved here – you need to make the syrup a day ahead, for instance – but this is a great drink for impressing guests. If you opt to rim the… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Gothic Bar’s red nose gimlet – recipe | The good mixer
- Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries upICYMI: Financial Times: Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second year.http://dlvr.it/TH29ql
- Media Insider: Media leaders on 2025: TVNZ’s Jodi O’Donnell, RNZ’s Paul Thompson, The Spinoff’s Duncan Greive, Pacific Media Network’s Don Mann, Pead PR’s Deborah PeadAgency boss: ‘NZ media market needs to reinvent itself’.http://dlvr.it/TH29hn
- Georgina Hayden’s recipe for Bombay chilli cheese ciabattaHad enough of Christmas fare? Liven up your tastebuds with this Indian street food-inspired spiced cheese toastie In the run-up to Christmas, I like to (mostly) embrace tradition, but as soon as Boxing Day hits, a veil is lifted. I need spice; I need fresh flavours; and I need all the excess cheese to be… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s recipe for Bombay chilli cheese ciabatta
- Justin Watson, boss of Christchurch Airport – Where it’s a Southern Hemisphere leaderICYMI: Profit up 37% at gateway to the South Islandhttp://dlvr.it/TH1Fcz
- Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries upFinancial Times: Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second year.http://dlvr.it/TH1FWR
- How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen AideICYMI: Take it easy between Christmas and New Year with pre-prepped dishes and the joys of soup, says our panel of practical wizards There’s a knack to feeding a crowd, so before we talk specific dishes, let’s nail down a few golden rules. First, be practical: “Most people have a single oven, so you don’t… Read more: How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen Aide
- Justin Watson, boss of Christchurch Airport – Where it’s a Southern Hemisphere leaderProfit up 37% at gateway to the South Islandhttp://dlvr.it/TH0TLd
- Champions Trophy 2025: Dubai to host all India matches, including the knockouts if India qualifyICYMI: The final has been allocated to Lahore, but will be played in Dubai if India make the title roundhttp://dlvr.it/TH0Qz0
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- Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easyICYMI: A colourful and filling warm winter salad with roast squash, butter beans and pomegranate, plus a barnstorming chocolate-orange brioche pudding to finish This wonderfully filling salad is perfect as part of a festive spread, or an easy, feed-a-crowd lunch with some crusty bread alongside; it really is worth getting hold of a jar of… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easy
- How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen AideTake it easy between Christmas and New Year with pre-prepped dishes and the joys of soup, says our panel of practical wizards There’s a knack to feeding a crowd, so before we talk specific dishes, let’s nail down a few golden rules. First, be practical: “Most people have a single oven, so you don’t want… Read more: How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen Aide
- Sharemarket full of cheer in leadup to ChristmasICYMI: Volumes were lighter as investors are thinking more about the summer holidays.http://dlvr.it/TGzjK4
- All-round Sutherland and quick-scoring Gardner lead Australia to ODI series winICYMI: Good efforts from Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr went in vain as Australia continued their winning momentumhttp://dlvr.it/TGzdSM
- Champions Trophy 2025: Dubai to host all India matches, including the knockouts if India qualifyThe final has been allocated to Lahore, but will be played in Dubai if India make the title roundhttp://dlvr.it/TGzdHk
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Here are some of the latest news stories from Canada:
- Canada Post strike continues: The ongoing strike by Canada Post workers is causing significant disruptions to mail and parcel delivery across the country. The union and the postal service have been unable to reach an agreement, and the strike is now in its fourth week.
- Bank of Canada may cut interest rates: The Bank of Canada is considering cutting interest rates in an effort to stimulate the economy. This could lead to lower borrowing costs for businesses and consumers.
- Quebec man wins $40 million lottery: A man from Quebec has won a $40 million lottery prize. He plans to use the money to travel the world and donate to charity.
- Trudeau’s Liberals survive another non-confidence vote: The Trudeau government has survived its third non-confidence vote in the House of Commons. This means that the government will remain in power, at least for the time being.
You can find more detailed information about these stories and other Canadian news.
I hope this helps!
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- Flat day for NZ shares – Market closeICYMI: The New Zealand share market had a slight bump.http://dlvr.it/THGG72
- Dip for NZ shares – Market closeThe New Zealand stockexchange reported a decline today as overseas markets led the way.http://dlvr.it/THGFtB
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- New Zealand sharemarket in holiday mode as tech stocks roar in the USICYMI: In the United States, the technology-driven Nasdaq Composite increased 1.24%http://dlvr.it/THF90S
- Flat day for NZ shares – Market closeThe New Zealand share market had a slight bump.http://dlvr.it/THF8nK
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- For weekly family vacations, New Zealand is the premier destinationNew Zealand offers a diverse range of activities and attractions suitable for families, making it a popular choice for vacations. However, whether it’s the “premier” destination depends on individual preferences and priorities. Factors such as budget, travel time, and desired activities should be considered when making a decision.
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- Jacob Duffy the slayer as Sri Lanka suffer horror collapseICYMI: New Zealand fight back with bat and ball for eight-run win in series openerhttp://dlvr.it/TH3gC9
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- Cocktail of the week: Gothic Bar’s red nose gimlet – recipe | The good mixerA festive and fancy gin and lime with hints of cinnamon, a hit of apricot brandy and a sherbet-frosted rim There’s a bit of prep involved here – you need to make the syrup a day ahead, for instance – but this is a great drink for impressing guests. If you opt to rim the… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Gothic Bar’s red nose gimlet – recipe | The good mixer
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- Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries upFinancial Times: Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second year.http://dlvr.it/TH1FWR
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- Justin Watson, boss of Christchurch Airport – Where it’s a Southern Hemisphere leaderProfit up 37% at gateway to the South Islandhttp://dlvr.it/TH0TLd
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- Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easyICYMI: A colourful and filling warm winter salad with roast squash, butter beans and pomegranate, plus a barnstorming chocolate-orange brioche pudding to finish This wonderfully filling salad is perfect as part of a festive spread, or an easy, feed-a-crowd lunch with some crusty bread alongside; it really is worth getting hold of a jar of… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easy
- How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen AideTake it easy between Christmas and New Year with pre-prepped dishes and the joys of soup, says our panel of practical wizards There’s a knack to feeding a crowd, so before we talk specific dishes, let’s nail down a few golden rules. First, be practical: “Most people have a single oven, so you don’t want… Read more: How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen Aide
- Sharemarket full of cheer in leadup to ChristmasICYMI: Volumes were lighter as investors are thinking more about the summer holidays.http://dlvr.it/TGzjK4
- All-round Sutherland and quick-scoring Gardner lead Australia to ODI series winICYMI: Good efforts from Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr went in vain as Australia continued their winning momentumhttp://dlvr.it/TGzdSM
- Champions Trophy 2025: Dubai to host all India matches, including the knockouts if India qualifyThe final has been allocated to Lahore, but will be played in Dubai if India make the title roundhttp://dlvr.it/TGzdHk
- Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easyA colourful and filling warm winter salad with roast squash, butter beans and pomegranate, plus a barnstorming chocolate-orange brioche pudding to finish This wonderfully filling salad is perfect as part of a festive spread, or an easy, feed-a-crowd lunch with some crusty bread alongside; it really is worth getting hold of a jar of butter… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easy
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