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Blood pressure surge 'alarming'
The average blood pressure of New Zealanders in middle life appears to have increased, an "alarming" finding that could…
21,000 Kiwi kids in tryathlon
More New Zealand children than ever have competed in the Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon series, and yesterday's North Shore event…
The good oil (+recipes)
Grant Allen gathers guests to blind taste a sample of EVOs.
Miss Junior New Zealand final
Heels and gowns mixed with laughter and inevitable tears last night at the inaugural Miss Junior New Zealand final.
Health & Wellbeing
Fitness Challenge: Slipstream for race success
Each week Rachel Grunwell tries a new sport to bring you the lowdown.
Life & Style
Learn to be the best crew member
In New Zealand, we've long had a great love of sailing. We've even grown an enviable niche as builders…
Cafe design into homes
When Ben Crawford and sister Libby renovated the winning house in the first series of The Block NZ , one of the most distinctive…
Book Review: Heartbreak Hotel
Oldies reveal a rich, ripe vein of charm for Nicky Pellegrino.
A clear view for baby Ben
Little Benjamin Daniel squealed with delight as he looked around after sight-saving surgery.
Mum's budget meal-page winner if money is short
More than 20,000 people have "liked" a fledgling New Zealand Facebook page that offers advice on feeding…
Craft: Brighten up your fabrics
Anna Subritzky (PhD in print making, or close to it) relishes the chance to share her wealth of knowledge in what is a genuine…
Sunday DIY: Back to basics with blocks
These wooden toys are as simple to make as they are to play with, writes Greig Morgan.
Gardening: Green future saved by seed
April is prime seed-gathering time, writes Meg Liptrot.
Recipe: Classic vinaigrette
The accepted wisdom on making this is three parts oil to one part vinegar (or citrus juice). I tend to amp up the oil proportion…
Recipe: Classic mayonnaise
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This is a true emulsion sauce. 1. Separate an egg yolk into a bowl and add 1 tsp of lemon juice (or…
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These fruits are berry good for you
Life & Style Editor Nicky Park speaks to an international… More
Germs: Fight them or embrace them?
Germs are everywhere. Some people find this off-putting… More
Wendyl: Consumers deserve meatier labels on meals
Signature Range Beef Lasagne, $3.45 for 270g For… More
Food & Wine
Teen chef who can't eat
Never mind Hottest Home Baker , teenager Lynlee Stout is NZ's most unlikely home baker. The high school student cannot…
Relationships
Rod Stewart ashamed over past breakups
Rod Stewart is "ashamed" of running away from his past relationships to Rachel Hunter and Alana Hamilton.
Books
Book Lover: Rosemary McLeod
The book I most love is... The one I'd find it hardest to part with would have to be The Oxford English Dictionary, all…
Viva Magazine
Wine: A toast to prose
There's a long history of sensory pleasure in pairing literature with wine.
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Fashion & Beauty
Aussie Fashion Week: Zambesi
New Zealand brand Zambesi returned to Australian Fashion Week after a two-year hiatus.
Design & Garden
Martino Gamper: The inventive situationist
Martino Gamper does extraordinary things with chairs - and awkward corners.
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