Stories by Christine Rush
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How to recycle your Christmas tree
If you bought your live tree in the first flush of festive spirits, chances are it'll be looking past its use-by date by now. Here's how to get rid of it without causing an eyesore.
Bird flu in NZ: What you need to know
Explainer - Can we still eat NZ eggs? And are our native birds safe? As 80,000 birds are to be killed on an Otago farm, here's what we know so far.
What to know about firework sales, bans and pets this Guy Fawkes
Explainer - When do fireworks go on sale? Where are they banned? And how do I protect my stressed-out pets? Here's what you need to know.
Explainer: What actually happens on a teacher-only day
The government is banning term-time days for teacher development - but what are they for?
How to stop your mindless scrolling in seven steps
Do you automatically reach for your phone - even while watching TV? Do you want to exercise more - but just can't head out the door? You need a dopamine menu, neuroscientist and author Nicole Vignola… Audio