Hayfever season: What are the triggers, traits and treatments?
If you're part of the 20 percent of Kiwis who suffer from hay fever - there's probably no need to tell you we're into peak season right now.
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Mow or no mow? Lawn alternatives
Anyone with a lawn will know how often they need mowing at this time of year.Â
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Around the motu: Peter de Graaf in Northland
Peter looks at Hawaiian waka returns to Waitangi, 40 years after sparking a revival of Maori ocean voyaging. He'll look at local shock over the violent death of businessman Monty Knight and there's a big development in the long-running saga of Kaeo's water supply following a decade-long boil water notice.
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Book review: Good Things Come and Go by Josie Shapiro
Sonja de Friez reviews Good Things Come and Go by Josie Shapiro, published by Allen & Unwin.
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Cloud cover keeps heat watch at bay for eastern Otago
From heat watches to rain warnings - the South Island is bearing the brunt of some particularly changeable Spring weather.Â
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