Book examines the human form
Book examines the human form

Known for his evocative and nostalgic portrayal of everyday life, photographer Derek Henderson's third book examines the…

10 Favourite Things: Scents, Sinatra and sheepskin
10 Favourite Things: Scents, Sinatra and sheepskin

Vintage vinyl, Comme des Garcons perfumes and a tactile rug are among costume designer Sarah Voon's treasures.

Review: The Birdcage, Freemans Bay
Review: The Birdcage, Freemans Bay

It's been quite a project. First they lifted it, then they shifted it, and it was slid back into place and lovingly restored…

 Boy Scouts to accept Gay boys
video Boy Scouts to accept Gay boys

The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise…

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World's most powerful women (+photos)
World's most powerful women (+photos)

Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce and Angelina Jolie have been named among the 100 Most Powerful Women in the world…

One Direction ink book deal

British-Irish boyband One Direction have landed a book deal. The group's first official title, Where We Are: Our Band…

Stories just one sentence long earns book prize

An author who pens stories the length of a sentence has scooped this year's Man Booker International Prize.

Kids roaming in restaurants

One Sunday in the April school holidays we had an early dinner at the Rose & Shamrock Village Inn in Havelock North. It’s…

Chanel No5 the scent of a century
Chanel No5 the scent of a century

Coco Chanel was on to something when she concocted her now famous fragrance. A new exhibition in Paris…

Get the best brows

The right brows are a holy grail for beauty devotees opener.

Loveblock party

Winemakers Kim and Erica Crawford open the doors of their elegant Auckland home to toast their new venture with distinguished…

Market morsels (+recipes)

Going with the hunter-gatherer spirit is easy to do on a Sunday morning. What you bring home is always inspiring.

Kiwi gnomes raising cash

A New Zealand company has helped British celebrities including Sir Elton John and Lily Allen break a century-old taboo at…

video First US vegetarian school popular with students
 First US vegetarian school popular with students

In America's battle against rising obesity rates, one primary school is trying a new tactic. It has…

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