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An increasing number of people are choosing to spend their holidays exploring the world on foot, running kilometres every day. Photo / Tourdetrails

SPORT

End of the cocktail on the beach? Running holidays take NZ by storm

9 May, 2019 5:30am
11 minutes to read

They're called 'active relaxers' and all you need is disposable income and decent fitness.

It sounds like helpful advice but it really does nothing to help. Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

The worst thing you can tell a worried parent (and you've probably said it)

2 May, 2019 11:37am
5 minutes to read

It sounds like helpful advice but it really does nothing to help.

Vera Alves is training for the Riverhead Backyard Ultra.

SPORT

Why you should run with a race you know you won't finish

24 Apr, 2019 12:38pm
7 minutes to read

Failure is the only option - and what's so bad about that after all?

Can you help Mo get back on his mischievous feet? Photo / GoFundMe

NEW ZEALAND

Oh Mo! Injured cat burglar needs your help

12 Apr, 2019 5:10pm
3 minutes to read

Mo needs $7000 to get back on his mischievous feet. Can you help?

Sonny Bill Williams had a special message for Kiwi kids. Photo / YouTube

SPORT

SBW's heartbreaking childhood revelation

11 Apr, 2019 6:30am
2 minutes to read

All Black star opens up on 'tough time' in interview with Starship patient.

A Kiwi's creative way to spend his birthday has gone viral. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland cyclist's epic Laser Kiwi ride for a good cause

10 Apr, 2019 7:58am
2 minutes to read

A Kiwi's creative way to spend his birthday has gone viral.

The premise of a backyard ultra could not be any simpler: the last person standing wins.

SPORT

The Backyard Diaries: Training for a race with no end

29 Mar, 2019 2:50pm
7 minutes to read

New Zealand is getting its own Backyard Ultra and you should all give it a go.

Primary school children got to see the animal up close. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Huge endangered leatherback sea turtle washes up in Banks Peninsula

20 Mar, 2019 2:55pm
2 minutes to read

The local primary school children had the chance to see the animal up close.

A Facebook post explains the dos and don'ts when reaching out to the Muslim community. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Do you want to help the Muslim community in NZ? You need to read this

20 Mar, 2019 12:49pm
4 minutes to read

A Facebook post explains the dos and don'ts when reaching out to the Muslim community.

The customer says the Dukes of Hazzard excuse does not fly. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland army surplus store takes down confederate flag

19 Mar, 2019 6:38pm
4 minutes to read

The customer says the Dukes of Hazzard excuse does not fly.

John Hart today handed in his semi-automatic rifle to police. Photo / Twitter

NEW ZEALAND

The Kiwis giving up their guns

18 Mar, 2019 5:11pm
3 minutes to read

A number of gun owners have voluntarily given up their semi-automatic rifles.

Members of the Muslim community embrace in Christchurch yesterday. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Christchurch shootings: 'We need zero tolerance for casual racism'

18 Mar, 2019 2:09pm
4 minutes to read

COMMENT: We've been quiet about our friends' casual racism for too long now.

Wanaka local Brook van Reenen is a man on a mission. Photo / Tom Booth

SPORT

Meet the Kiwi running the length of NZ for mental health

16 Mar, 2019 11:29am
4 minutes to read

Wanaka local Brook van Reenen is a man on a mission.

You never have to do this again. Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

We've been eating pineapple wrong this whole time

7 Mar, 2019 12:59pm
Quick Read

The struggle ends here, friends.

Stock photo, not an actual photo of Bill or Ben. Photo / 123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Thieves steal beloved turtles from Te Atatū daycare

5 Mar, 2019 7:33pm
2 minutes to read

Bill and Ben were stolen from the Early Childhood Centre on Monday night.

The Momo challenge took the world by storm - but the real victims were not children.

LIFESTYLE

Opinion: Parents the real victims of Momo challenge

2 Mar, 2019 3:27pm
8 minutes to read

The scariest thing about the Momo Challenge is not what it's doing to children.

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi road worker delights commuters with dance moves

22 Feb, 2019 10:27am
Quick Read

"It's the spirit of New Zealand."

The sex store chain has seen an increase in shoplifting over the last few months. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Hunt is on for Lower Hutt's 'butt plug bandits'

19 Feb, 2019 2:08pm
2 minutes to read

The sex store chain has seen an increase in shoplifting over the last few months.

A little reminder that you might need a little bit more than self-care, and that's okay.

LIFESTYLE

Don't treat yo'self: The problem with self-care

19 Feb, 2019 1:06pm
6 minutes to read

A little reminder that you might need a little bit more than self-care, and that's okay.

LIFESTYLE

Why New Zealand's obsession with lawns needs to end

18 Feb, 2019 1:59pm
5 minutes to read

Kiwi's obsession with having their backyard sets us back ecologically and socially.

Den Rollings and Adrian Henry formed a powerful bond out on the trails. Photo / Supplied/Photos4Sale

SPORT

Life lessons from the finish line of the Tarawera Ultramarathon

15 Feb, 2019 3:43pm
7 minutes to read

What the three last people to finish a gruelling race can teach us about ourselves.

He doesn't want to part with the painting but has plans to help the victims of the fire. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

11-year-old boy's painting of Nelson bush fire goes viral

15 Feb, 2019 1:11pm
2 minutes to read

He doesn't want to part with the painting but has plans to help the victims of the fire.

An Auckland florist is accused of ruining Valentine's Day for several couples. Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

Auckland florist accused of ruining Valentine's Day

14 Feb, 2019 7:08pm
4 minutes to read

Many couples ordered flowers that weren't delivered.

When it comes to true love, this story will make your day. Photo / Starship

LIFESTYLE

Happy Valentine's: The only love story you need to read today

14 Feb, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

This Valentine's Day, look no further than to those who are truly mending broken hearts.

Pay transparency is a tricky issue but one expert argues you could benefit from telling your colleagues how much you earn.

Tell your co-workers who much you earn

5 Feb, 2019 2:56pm
2 minutes to read

An expert argues you could benefit from telling your colleagues how much you earn.

Mal Law is used to running in all kinds of weather and knows how to do it safely. Photo / Sally Law

LIFESTYLE

How to exercise (safely) outdoors in a heatwave

29 Jan, 2019 12:35pm
3 minutes to read

Yes you can still train outside, even in this heat, but here's what you need to know.

The incident happened at the Greenmeadows New World carpark, in Napier, yesterday. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Shocking': Kids in hot car rescued as mum shopped

28 Jan, 2019 10:28am
3 minutes to read

Woman heard the cries of two children who'd been locked in the car under the blazing sun.

LIFESTYLE

PSA: Your wife doesn't want to change nappies any more than you do

23 Jan, 2019 2:40pm
4 minutes to read

COMMENT: If you gag when you smell your kid's nappy, get a barf bag and get over it.

Start working on those schoolday routines now. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

How to help your child deal with back-to-school anxiety

22 Jan, 2019 3:19pm
4 minutes to read

Start working on those school routines now.

Here's how to stop buying stuff you don't need. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Life after KonMari: The ultimate guide to stop you buying so much junk

20 Jan, 2019 2:00pm
7 minutes to read

So you've KonMari'd your home. Now what?

Some things changed drastically in the last decade - and we're not talking about haircuts.

LIFESTYLE

The only #10YearChallenge you should really care about

18 Jan, 2019 8:20am
Quick Read

Things have changed drastically in the last decade, and we're not talking about haircuts

LIFESTYLE

Eight no-nonsense tips to stop you buying so much junk

16 Jan, 2019 3:22pm
7 minutes to read

So you've KonMari'd your home. Now what?

Tawharanui Regional Park lies just past Matakana, north of the city centre, on a remote peninsula. Photo / File

TRAVEL

Eight alternative Auckland holiday walks to Waitākere Ranges

8 Jan, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

The rāhui in the Waitaks is an opportunity to get out and explore Auckland's other tracks.

Ana Gray with Wiremu, 7, received the anonymous note in her letterbox. Photo / Supplied

Distraught Napier mum gets anonymous note about son

6 Jan, 2019 2:39pm
3 minutes to read

"That kid" is Ana's seven-year-old son, Wiremu.

Craft beer: McLeod's Far North Chili Pils with Kaitaia Fire

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer review: McLeod's Far North Chili Pils with Kaitaia Fire

6 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Craft beer series wrap: McLeod's Far North Chili Pils with Kaitaia Fire.

Looking for the best spot for a pint? We've got you covered.

LIFESTYLE

The best places to drink craft beer in Auckland this summer

6 Jan, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Looking for the best spot for a pint? We've got you covered.

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer review: Kraken IPA - Mount Brewing Company

5 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Craft beer review: Kraken IPA - Mount Brewing Company

With so many food sensitivities around, what's healthy for a child can be dangerous to another - so where do we draw the line? Photo / File

LIFESTYLE

Why my child's lunchbox is my business

4 Jan, 2019 9:45am
4 minutes to read

Comment: Enforcing healthy lunch guidelines can be degrading and culturally insensitive.

People all over the world have come forward with support and offers of help. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Nasty neighbour's note saga: Napier mum overwhelmed by offers of help

4 Jan, 2019 8:42am
3 minutes to read

People all over the world have come forward with support and offers of help.

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer review: Hallertau's Crunchy Nut Kiwi Sour Ale

4 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Craft beer review: Hallertau's Crunchy Nut Kiwi Sour Ale

Kiwi adventurer Nick Grobler filmed this amazing close-up visit from a curious orca. Photo / Nick Grobler

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Amazing orca encounter near Wellington Harbour

3 Jan, 2019 12:09pm
2 minutes to read

'It came within touching distance, and I could see all its battle wounds.'

BUSINESS

Kiwi's life hack will save you more money

3 Jan, 2019 8:43am
5 minutes to read

This could save you up to $100 each week.

Croucher's IPA is a nod to the ultrarunning community. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer review: Croucher Ultra IPA

3 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Craft beer review: Croucher Ultra IPA

NEW ZEALAND

Distraught Kiwi mum gets anonymous note about 'noisy' son

2 Jan, 2019 3:00pm
3 minutes to read

Solo mum Ana Gray says Wiremu, 7, was diagnosed with autism five years ago.

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer review: Fresh Beer Brew Company

2 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Craft beer review: Fresh Beer Brew Company.

There's a special place in hell for people who recline their seat on a plane. Photo / 123RF

TRAVEL

Opinion: People who recline their seat are the worst

1 Jan, 2019 11:35am
4 minutes to read

COMMENT: There's no law saying you can't recline your plane seat, but there should be.

Mal Law has today began one of the biggest challenges of his life - for a good cause. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Is this New Zealand's most extreme new year's resolution?

1 Jan, 2019 10:33am
5 minutes to read

Mal Law has today begun one of the biggest challenges of his life - for a good cause.

Craft beer review: Something Hoppy IPA by Behemoth Brewing Company

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer: Something Hoppy IPA by Behemoth Brewing Company

1 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Craft beer review: Something Hoppy IPA by Behemoth Brewing Company.

Women's pockets are so useless they rarely even fit women's hands in it. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Women's pockets are useless - here's why it matters

31 Dec, 2018 10:52am
6 minutes to read

The call for bigger pockets is a call for gender equality.

The boys from Deep Creek Brewing Company, Paul Brown (left) and Jarred Maclachlan (right).

LIFESTYLE

Craft beer: An ale to tempt Ned Flanders

31 Dec, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Oakily Dokily. It's safe to say these boys know what they're doing.

LIFESTYLE

Ugh: We need to talk about UGG's 'summer sandals'

29 Dec, 2018 2:44pm
2 minutes to read

Nothing says "I lack any semblance of taste" like fluffy sandals.

Forget doing it for brownie points. Here's the real reason you should help with chores. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Five actual reasons you should help your partner with housework

29 Dec, 2018 10:59am
3 minutes to read

Forget doing it for brownie points. Here's the real reason you should help with chores.

The red shed has thrown some not-so-subtle shade at Swedish Ikea. Photo / File, Getty Images

BUSINESS

Shed wars: The Warehouse tells Ikea to 'bring it on'

21 Dec, 2018 6:00am
2 minutes to read

The red shed has thrown some not-so-subtle shade at Swedish Ikea.

Forget the memory book. You can email your baby as often as you want about anything you want.

LIFESTYLE

Parenting tip: Email your baby

20 Dec, 2018 3:16pm
4 minutes to read

The beauty of this plan truly lies in its simplicity.

Are millennials - who are blamed for ruining lots of things - now ruining baby names too? Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

Millennial parents to blame for surprising new baby name trend

19 Dec, 2018 3:00pm
Quick Read

Are Millennials - who are blamed for ruining lots of things - now ruining baby names too?

If anyone suggests you step on the scales this Christmas, don't listen to that kind of negativity. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

The only weight loss tips you need this Christmas

18 Dec, 2018 2:41pm
5 minutes to read

Including a handy list of things to count this season instead of counting calories.

SPORT

Steve Hansen quotes as motivational posters

14 Dec, 2018 10:41am
Quick Read

#Inspirational: Words of wisdom from coach Steve.

Looking to shop local this year? We've got you covered. Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

Meri Kirihimete: Amazing Kiwi-made items to gift this Christmas

12 Dec, 2018 4:25pm
5 minutes to read

Looking to shop local this year? We've got you covered.

Parents spend hours and hours every day trying to keep their children safe and entertained. Here are some shortcuts. Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

Ten of the best parenting hacks to make your life easier

12 Dec, 2018 12:23pm
Quick Read

The internet is full of excellent advice - here's some of the best to keep parents sane.

Tarsha and Chloe Boniface. A petition by Chloe's aunt is urging the Government to make meningitis vaccinations free.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Petition in name of Chloe Boniface

12 Dec, 2018 9:00am
2 minutes to read

Petition for a fully-funded meningitis vaccine

Matt Cox uploaded a video of his 10-year-old daughter's walk to school. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

The actual real lesson from this child-shaming video

7 Dec, 2018 5:05pm
3 minutes to read

Anyone else wondering where she learned her bullying skills from?

Chloe Boniface was studying marine biology at Victoria University in Wellington. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Grieving mother's plea following daughter's death

5 Dec, 2018 6:13pm
7 minutes to read

Chloe's mother wants to make sure other parents don't lose their children like she did.