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1. The Dish: This week's food news

Research found people who drank heavily had a lower mortality rate than those who did not drink any…

1. Shelley Bridgeman: Are you 'almost alcoholic'? (24 comments)

Legendary free climber Alain Robert - the French Spiderman - has scaled one of Auckland's most distinctive buildings, the…

1. video Spiderman climbs Metropolis (3:03)

With summer upon us, our attentions shift not only to weather forecasts, but also on how best to scorch a piece of Bambi…

1. A taste for the Sunday best

Rebecca Kamm shares the latest in ladies' studies covering body image, sexy ads and the secret skills of red heads.

1. Sexy ads turn women off

Earlier this year, leading American cancer scientists called for a set of changes to deal with the problem…

1. When women lose their hair

A father's diet influences the health of his offspring, according to a study that suggests men, like women, should plan…

1. Rebecca Kamm: Daughters make men more generous (15 comments)

Canadian Airline WestJet created a Christmas miracle for thier passengers recently, Santa asked them what they wanted…

Here comes Santa Claus. And another. And another. More than 100 Kris Kringles attended Santa school in Michigan learning…

It all started with a 5 year old boy's joy at a string of lights; then Stan Callaghan in Christchurch thought he would add…

Books editor Linda Herrick and her team of reviewers reveal their top reads for all ages and tastes.

1. Viva's hot list for 2013

A provocative study has found that nearly one in five lung tumors detected on CT scans are probably so slow-growing that…

1. Matthew Theunissen: No wheezing or coughing and no more expensive cigarettes (2 comments)