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Human rights advocate Erin Gough on prying questions, shame, and finding herself worthy.

Manage your money First thing to do is to get your savings and spending under control. Lenders ask for three months’ bank statements and are looking for proof that you can service a loan. If your mortgage repayments are going to be more than your rent, you need to show you can afford it. Dustin Lindale from the First Home Buyers Club says your bank statements should demonstrate: Consistent deposits from income No unarranged overdraft fees or bounced automatic payments Let’s Talk Mortgages director Sarah Bloxham says first home buyers should be mindful of how much they spend on food, espec...

After lockdown, Megan Whelan headed to the yoga studio. She didn’t find what she expected.

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Pic: Niki Bezzant This triggered an outpouring of responses, most expressing true, deep love of the potato fritter and genuine sadness when the extra fritter is not in the bag. Theories as to why the extra fritter ranged from “I thought they just liked me!” to “it’s just The Way”. The tweets were filled with nostalgia and tinged with longing. Many people feel, it seems, this is a marvellous and unique piece of Aotearoa food culture. I wondered, though: where did the potato fritter – the version that’s available only in fish and chip...

Police say they are investigating the damage to the statue which was installed just two weeks ago in Oakland, California.