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digitalstream is a web design company and digital marketing agency that has been helping businesses grow online since 1999. Whether you’re a small business or a larger established one, we’d love to help. 

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Food 13 Nov 2025
Two Decades of Pizza, People, and Passion: Cocopelli Celebrates 20 Years

CHRISTCHURCH — For many locals, Cocopelli isn’t just a place to eat - it’s where life has unfolded over the past two decades.

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Finance 12 Nov 2025
Loansmart Nears 1,000 Five-Star Reviews as People-First Lending Philosophy Pays Off

Seventeen years after first launching,  Loansmart is on track to celebrate a major milestone - its 1,000th verified customer review - a reflection of the company’s ongoing commitment to smarter, people-focused lending.

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Community 11 Nov 2025
What the brochures don't tell you about lifestyle villages

When Fairview Lifestyle Village opened 25 years ago, the idea of a "lifestyle village" was still new.

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Community 6 Nov 2025
Settlers Lifestyle Village Shines Again in National Awards

Settlers Lifestyle Village (Settlers) has once again proven itself among the nation’s best, taking home top honours at the 2025 New Zealand’s Best Awards, which celebrate excellence across the country’s aged care, retirement, and lifestyle village sectors.

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Health 31 Oct 2025
NZ Wastewater Data Shows Drug Harm Still Costs Millions

The latest National Drugs in Wastewater Testing Programme results, released by New Zealand Police, reveal that while some illicit drug use has declined in the second quarter of 2025, the ongoing social and economic harm remains immense.

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Health 30 Oct 2025
Shape Studio Founder Jorgi Lee on the Future of Beauty: Respecting the Body's Natural Intelligence

TAURANGA — Shape Studio founder Jorgi Lee is leading a quiet revolution in New Zealand’s aesthetics industry — one grounded in science, respect for human physiology, and a belief that true beauty should work with the body, not against it.

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Finance 28 Oct 2025
One Simple Move Can Unlock Thousands By Christmas

Rising Loan Arrears Prompt Loansmart Founder to Urge Kiwis to Restructure Smarter Before Christmas With new data showing nearly one in ten New Zealanders are behind on personal loan repayments, Loansmart founder Murray Greig is encouraging borrowers under financial pressure to seek advice early and explore ways to improve their loan structure before Christmas.

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Business 21 Oct 2025
Amazing Labels Launches New Zealand's First Online Label Calculator

Putting Power Back in the Hands of Kiwi Businesses In a move set to reshape how New Zealand businesses order custom product labels, Amazing Labels has launched the country’s first online label calculator, offering real-time pricing integrated directly into its e-commerce platform.

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Finance 15 Oct 2025
Understanding Your Options When Looking for a Personal Loan

With cost-of-living pressures stretching household budgets and the holiday season fast approaching, more New Zealanders are re-examining how they borrow.

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Community 14 Oct 2025
Fairview at 25: A Celebration of Community and Care

From its humble beginnings as a muddy construction site - so sticky it earned the nickname “Albany Gold” - Fairview has grown into one of the North Shore’s most cherished lifestyle communities.

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Finance 13 Oct 2025
Rising Arrears Signal Mounting Financial Stress for Kiwi Households

Despite recent cuts to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by the Reserve Bank, aimed at easing pressure on borrowers, New Zealanders continue to feel the weight of financial strain.

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Finance 13 Oct 2025
Loan Direct Urges Borrowers to Review Existing Loans as Cost Pressures Peak Ahead of Christmas

With Christmas fast approaching and household costs continuing to climb, Loan Direct says now is the time for borrowers to review their finances and consider how restructuring existing loans could help ease financial pressure - without necessarily taking on more debt.

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Family 7 Oct 2025
Are Pools the New Holiday? Kiwi Families Weigh Up Summer Investments

With the cost of overseas travel rising, many New Zealand families are reconsidering how they spend their summer budgets.

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Community 7 Oct 2025
Active, Engaged, and Fulfilled: How Settlers Lifestyle Village Empowers a Life Well-Lived in Retirement

At 87, food scientist Norm Lodge is challenging perceptions of what retirement can look like.

Norm Lodge, Settlers Lifestyle Village Resident

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Building 15 Aug 2025
When Roofing Quotes Fall, Risk Rises: Why Homeowners Must Vet Carefully

AUCKLAND — As New Zealand’s construction sector continues to contract, homeowners are increasingly drawn to bargain-priced services - especially for projects like roofing.  But industry experts warn that choosing the cheapest option can lead to far greater costs - from leaks and repairs to legal disputes and emotional stress.

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Health 7 Aug 2025
Beyond the Knife: The New Era of Personalised Aesthetic Treatments

Once upon a time, beauty meant sacrifice.

Young woman undergoing beauty treatment

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Finance 22 Jul 2025
Loan Arrears Still a Big Concern for Kiwi Households

Fresh numbers from the May 2025 Centrix Credit Indicator reveal that while some early signs of improvement are emerging in the economy, many Kiwis are still struggling to keep up with their debts — particularly long-term loans.

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