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Study: bra is a 'false necessity'
Women don't need to wear a bra, a new French study suggests, saying the under-garment is a "false necessity."
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…
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Rijksmuseum revamps the Golden Age
Amsterdam's world-famous Rijksmuseum will be officially reopened by Queen Beatrix on Saturday after a vast 10-year renovation…
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…
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The ballet hopefuls of the Paris Opéra dance school
The Paris Opéra is to celebrate 300 years of dancing excellence this month. AFPTV met some of the students at the institution's…
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.
Cafe design into homes
When Ben Crawford and sister Libby renovated the winning house in the first series of The Block NZ…
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 a family on a budget…
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
Life & Style Archives
These wooden toys are as simple to make as they are to play with, writes Greig Morgan.
Life & Style comment
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
The Exotic Booze Club: Drinking across the globe
Seat-of-the-pants expedition filmmaker Brian Armstrong has an eye for weird and wonderful alcoholic concoctions.
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
Gardening: Green future saved by seed
April is prime seed-gathering time, writes Meg Liptrot.
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