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A Doggone clever app to get lost dogs home
A Doggone clever app to get lost dogs home
Meet Tracy Austin, whose simple, clever idea has already reunited 5000 lost New Zealand dogs with their owners.
Women-led podcasts with purpose
Women-led podcasts with purpose
We are excited to take you behind the scenes with three amazing hosts, who produce and present shows for women on Plains FM.
Serving up life-changing cooking lessons
Serving up life-changing cooking lessons
Meet the inspirational founder and team behind My Home Chef, New Zealand's only cooking school for young people with neurodiversity and other disabilities.
How to thrive and not just survive in 2026
How to thrive and not just survive in 2026
We asked some trusted experts to share their top tips, practical insights and gentle guidance to help us not just survive, but thrive in 2026!
Giving classic books a new life
Giving classic books a new life
Retro Reads, a new online bookstore started by writer Pattie Pegler, is giving new life to discarded classics and hidden gems which Pattie Pegler has made it her mission to find.
Bolani, biryani and big dreams: How Jamila is building a life in New Zealand
Bolani, biryani and big dreams: How Jamila is building a life in New Zealand
With her bubbly personal, entrepreneurial skills, and strong English, multi-talented Afghan refugee, Jamila Ehsani has embraced every opportunity since arriving in New Zealand in mid-2024, even starting her own business!