A Kiwi dad was tired of spending more time at work than with his family. So he decided to do something about it and now they're living the dream.

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Groups opposing more intensive housing in Auckland's character suburbs say thousands of homeowners have been denied a say about what happens to their properties.

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It's a problem a lot of us would like to have, but Britain's youngest EuroMillions winner says she sometimes wishes she had never bought her winning ticket.

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When you're a tourist in North Korea, you need to follow the rules. Failure to comply canmean a lot of trouble - and with tourism on the rise, the danger is growing.

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COMMENT: Initially it seems a ridiculous thing for a US President - and a billionaire businessman - to need to ask, Liam Dann writes.

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Pete Evans reportedly got in a fight with an MKR contestant over his paleo diet and threatened to leave the show.

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Dieting can feel like an uphill struggle at the best of times, but according to one expert there are a few common mistakes we're all making.

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Arriving to an empty red carpet after all the celebrities had gone, Kate Middleton was a show-stopper in an off-the-shoulder dress.

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The Grammy Awards are always known for their outlandish fashions, and among them, it's the unknowns who always bring the most attention-grabbing outfits.

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The Belgian backpacker who was allegedly abducted and raped by a man in rural Australia sent a chilling message to a friend saying she feared for her life.

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Wellington journalist David Barber explains how his wife's experience of early onset Alzheimer's have affected his own decisions about dying.

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Investing isn't just for the rich. If you are just getting started you may have more choices than you might think.

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Joanne Lees, whose boyfriend Peter Falconio was murdered, has revealed a new woman in her life has made her want to have Australian citizenship.

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COMMENT: At a time when consumers are flexing their muscles, empowered by social media, Sky has done little I can think to inspire loyalty.

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With approvals granted, the fight for those against the Dakota Access pipeline shifts to the courts.

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Nearly one in five Kiwis has hidden savings or debt from their other half and women are the bigger culprits.

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