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"I suspect the reasons for checking into a hotel in…
The mid-20s sexual slump, we'll call it, is particularly…
Kate's bottom exposed again
An Australian newspaper owned by Rupert Murdoch has become the second publication to run images of the Duchess of Cambridge's…
'It's pretty grim' - 30% of world is fat
Almost a third of the world is now fat, and no country has been able to curb obesity rates in the last three decades, according…
Cynics at risk of dementia
People who display high levels of "cynical distrust" are three times more likely to develop Alzheimer's and other forms…
Teens brew up job they enjoy
Unable to find jobs they enjoyed, two Auckland teens decided to open their own cafe - for charity.
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Photos: Hope Emerges
Brave women celebrating their bodies after having survived breast cancer.
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Katy Perry scores first ever global Cosmo cover
The singer will feature on the front of all 62 issues of the magazine around the world in the July edition…
How many dog breeds can you spell?
Borzoi, dachshund, Keeshond, Schipperke, schnauzer and Weimaraner were among the breed names that tested the spelling wits…
Twelve questions: Leah Light
Leah Light is New Zealand's best known nail stylist and has created nail fashions for visiting celebrities including Taylor…
10 bizarre plastic surgeries
Here are 10 extreme, bizarre and painful plastic surgeries. Are they worth it?
Historical fiction deserves a future
Historical fiction is booming. The much-publicised success of Hannah Kent's Burial Rites , Eleanor…
How to pour the perfect pint
Scientists reveal complex combination of chemicals that make the best foamy head.
Welcome to Qatar: remove your leggings
The Arab emirate of Qatar has bought into a topic that has already caused division among western women - by declaring that…
Oz blocks our Red Nose Day
A New Zealand charity has lost its right to use the words "Red Nose Day", after an Australian charity succeeded in a four-year…
Age will always be factor in fertility
Richard Fisher asks: "If so many women are able to conceive in their early 40s then why is a woman's age such a big deal?"…
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Move over, Mozart! Asian small-clawed otter paws fly across the keyboard as part of their #ZooEnrichment…
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Why stay in a hotel at home?
"I suspect the reasons for checking into a hotel in… More
Lee Suckling: A dry spell happens to the best of us
The mid-20s sexual slump, we'll call it, is particularly… More
Jill Goldson: When issues arise over inter-racial love
"I moved to NZ from South Africa three years ago and… More
10 steps to a diet you can do for life
No one is arguing that diet isn't crucial for good… More
Life & Style - this week's best bits
In case you missed it, here's a roundup of the most… More
Wendyl wants to know: Playing fast and loose with sugar and spices
Two of our sweet-toothed kids used to devour these… More
Food & Wine
NZ's first Sauvignon Blanc
Hard to believe, but it was only 40 years ago that New Zealand's first sauvignon blanc was produced by brothers Ross and…
Relationships & Pets
Talk to the Animals: Cat people Vs dog people
Join the debate: Are you a cat person or a dog person? State your case.
Books
Peter Calder: Demise of Oxford Dictionary's print version raises barely a murmur
As storms of outrage go, it was mild. It barely caused a ripple.
Recipes
Recipe: Lamb cutlets roasted with asian hot pepper spices and sesame spinach
Serves two as a sharing plate I first came across this hot pepper paste at a small donburi restaurant in London. They…
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Ball season: 12 ways to save money
Here are 12 money-saving ideas to take the sting out of the ball season this year.
Design & Garden
DIY: Step up in the world
This footstool is a piece of handy furniture that I made for a good friend's toddler. It's good as a step up at the basin…