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Potato and feta pie. Photo / Annabel Langbein Media

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Annabel Langbein's winter picnic ideas

26 May, 2018 2:15pm

7 minutes to read

The Mediterranean Galette at Black Frog cafe. Photo / Getty Images

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Brunch: Geographic confusion at Kingsland cafe

26 May, 2018 11:00am
Quick Read

Spanish decor combines with French-style cuisine and Kiwi flair.

There are certain types of parents cheering on their kids on the sidelines. Photo / Getty Images

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Five types of people you meet at weekend sports

26 May, 2018 8:00am
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Ruth Spencer on the people you'll meet on the sideline.

Turia Pitt says her change in appearance is 'irrelevant' because her self-belief has never relied on that. Photo / Getty Images

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'I've always been a go-getter': Burn survivor on overcoming scars

26 May, 2018 7:57am
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After told she would spend rest of her life in a room, she managed to prove doctors wrong.

Paul Holmes and David Lomas. Photos / Getty and Supplied

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David Lomas: Life-changing moment I saved Paul Holmes

26 May, 2018 7:00am
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"The pilot and I practically had to carry Paul because he was quite hypothermic."

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on their wedding day. Photo / Getty Images

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'Why I'll never be a fan of the royals'

26 May, 2018 6:00am
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'I cannot understand the slavish adoration of a person or persons you do not know.'

The black bread panzanella salad. Photo / Getty Images

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Review: Ponsonby newcomer Teddy's

25 May, 2018 12:15pm
Quick Read

Food is fine — rather than fine dining at this Ponsonby newcomer.

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Brunch: Devonport's slice of the Middle East

20 May, 2018 12:12pm
2 minutes to read

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The Kiwi who got caught up in Hurricane Katrina

19 May, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

Flash-in-the-pan sweet-and-sour pork. Photo / Annabel Langbein Media

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The sweet and sour fruit that has many uses

19 May, 2018 10:00am
6 minutes to read

Persimmons are an orange jewel.

When planning to grow your family, fertility problems can come as a real shock. Photo / Getty Images

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When you can't have baby number two

19 May, 2018 9:00am
10 minutes to read

The growing problem of secondary infertility.

Robert Ruha, Te Whanau-a-Apanui, Ngati Porou. Photo / Michael Bradley

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Tā moko like you've never seen it before

19 May, 2018 8:00am
4 minutes to read

Photographer Michael Bradley's extraordinary new exhibition.

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The duo behind Bestie Cafe open Baby in Eden Terrace

28 May, 2018 3:15pm

This hidden gem will be creating delicious baking for its "cousin" Bestie Cafe.

Get to know linen designer Angela Wickstead

28 May, 2018 6:08am

We chat to one of two very famous Wicksteads about style, design and life in Europe.

6 things to do in Melbourne to suit just about everyone

27 May, 2018 6:09am

Whether your passion is food, designer threads or arts and culture, this city has it all.

Fashion Mood: How to wear nostalgic Americana

27 May, 2018 6:00am

Recapture the mood of simpler times with this wistful style.

How to build an art collection you love

26 May, 2018 6:06am

Keep these three strategies in mind if you're looking to start an art collection.

Win a $500 voucher to spend at Farro Fresh

26 May, 2018 6:00am

Be in to win a $500 voucher to use at Farro's new Mt Eden store.

Our favourite celebrity looks of the week

25 May, 2018 6:10am

This week's best looks include Donald Glover, Emilia Clarke, Victoria Beckham and more.

Slow-cooked steak & oyster pies

25 May, 2018 6:00am

We love it when favourites return to the table, and this dish is definitely one of them.

Celebrate National Lamb Day with these delicious recipes

24 May, 2018 6:05am

These seriously tasty dishes are just the ticket for May 24.

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Seven myths about being 50

19 May, 2018 7:00am
3 minutes to read

... that you wish weren't true but probably are.

Megan Nicol Reed defended Israel Folau in the name of free speech however, coming from parents of two mums she explains how she needs to use her voice where she can. Photo / Getty Images

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An open letter to Israel Folau: Meet my rainbow family

19 May, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

Megan Nicol Reed writes on homophobia.

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Step-by-step how to make pumpkin ravioli with goat's cheese

The perfect wintry weekend project

Brioche and apricot pudding

We don't mind staying in if this eggy sweet treat is on the menu.

Moroccan meatball subs

What's better than meatballs? Answer: spicy meatballs in crusty bread with gooey cheese.

Is it for the same contradictory reasons I can tell my daughter to treasure her body ... while making mental inventories of everything I would change about my own? Photo / Getty Images

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Opinion: 'Am I a fake feminist?'

5 May, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

How can I tell my daughter to treasure her body while loathing parts of my own?

The Instagram-worthy Wu & You in Mt Eden. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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The dishes are Insta-worthy but do they taste any good?

4 May, 2018 1:15pm
4 minutes to read

Insta-perfect setting — and that's no joke. Here's what Kim Knight thinks of Wu & You.

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Brunch review: Hare and the Turtle

1 May, 2018 4:08pm
3 minutes to read

Greg Fleming checks out New Windsor's Hare and the turtle.

Aimie Cronin with her beloved Nana on her wedding day.

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The sweetest goodbye: 'Her last words were always I love you'

1 May, 2018 12:56pm
11 minutes to read

With her nana too ill to make her sponge cake, a Hamilton woman stepped up to the plate.

A girl eats a locust seasoned with chili. Photo / Getty

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Creepy cuisine: The rise of edible insects

30 Apr, 2018 11:06am
10 minutes to read

More than just creepy-crawlies, insects may be the answer for the world's nutrition.

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Parenting confessions: 'My child's a huge disappointment'

30 Apr, 2018 10:22am
5 minutes to read

Life likes to throw us curveballs and sometimes your kids are just not what you ordered.

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Forget cake stalls, these suggestions are way better. Photo / Getty Images

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How to put the fun back into fundraising

25 Mar, 2018 9:00am
3 minutes to read

Isn't it time we had better stalls that might actually bring in the cash?

The soft-shell crab benedict at Major Tom. Photo / Getty Images

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Brunch review: Major Tom, Albany

25 Mar, 2018 8:00am
2 minutes to read

A solar-powered cafe is so new it doesn't register in cyberspace.

Composer Eve de Castro-Robinson. Photo / Greg Bowker

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'My year of extraordinary highs and lows'

24 Mar, 2018 3:45pm
3 minutes to read

Composer Eve de Castro-Robinson, 61, on the year that almost broke her.

Tears inevitably ensue if the two of you are jostling for the same position of chief bottle-washer. Photo / Getty Images

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How to tell if you're the 'man' in your relationship

24 Mar, 2018 3:30pm
4 minutes to read

Megan Nicol Reed on roles within a relationship.

South-east Asian curry base. Photo / Annabel Langbein Media

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Feel the burn with these hot recipes

24 Mar, 2018 1:00pm
5 minutes to read

Feel the burn and then sit back and reap the feel-good rewards.

Dr Andrew Renaut says people should stop counting calories. Photo / Getty Images

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Why an 'eating window' is key to losing weight

24 Mar, 2018 11:19am
5 minutes to read

This eating plan allows you to eat almost everything and still lose weight.

The tranquillity of the Marlborough Sounds belies the thoughts going through the writer's head.

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Confronting hard truths on Outward Bound

24 Mar, 2018 11:10am
8 minutes to read

Tess encounters a major learning curve about her own abilities on Outward Bound.

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The secret of couples who stay together

24 Mar, 2018 10:55am
13 minutes to read

How do you know if your relationship will survive the long haul?

The duck with elderberries, yoghurt and sorrel at Sidart. Photo / Getty Images

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The Auckland restaurant with a perfect score

24 Mar, 2018 10:49am
4 minutes to read

Critic Kim Knight gives this dining experience a rare 10/10.

Charlotte Ammundsen with daughter Hayley. Photo / NZH Herald

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Why we decided to have a baby with Down syndrome

24 Mar, 2018 10:42am
8 minutes to read

Three families reveal how they came to their decision.

Greg Bruce keeps track of his little white lies. Photo / Getty Images

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What happens when you keep track of your lies

19 Mar, 2018 4:00pm
17 minutes to read

What happened when Greg Bruce kept track of his lies for a month.

Dame Kate Harcourt. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Dame Kate Harcourt recalls a significant year in her life

18 Mar, 2018 10:00am
3 minutes to read

Dame Kate Harcourt, 90, actor and broadcaster on a reunion year.

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The verdict on SkyCity's newest restaurant

17 Mar, 2018 12:00pm
4 minutes to read

Spice Alley fills a gap, but what is that onion dessert about?

Bircher muesli. Photo / Annabel Langbein Media

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Sweet recipes from Annabel Langbein's new book

17 Mar, 2018 10:00am
9 minutes to read

Plus your chance to win a copy of Essential Volume Two: Sweet Treats for Every Occasion.

The mince on ciabatta. Photo / Getty Images

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Where do the cool crowd brunch?

17 Mar, 2018 8:00am
3 minutes to read

You'd be mad to miss this busy cafe where culture and flavours collide.

Current US president Donald Trump with former US president Barack Obama. Photo / Getty Images

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Trump is 'obsessed with Obama. It's bizarre.'

17 Mar, 2018 7:00am
15 minutes to read

New documentary reveals the inner workings of the Obama White House.

When you're meant to be having the time of your life, arguments are rendered so much worse . . . Photo / Getty Images

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Why do we fight with our partner during holidays?

17 Mar, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

Megan Nicol Reed opens up about travel tiffs.

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Review: Sake Bar Icco a happy accident

11 Mar, 2018 3:05pm
4 minutes to read

Small but perfectly formed plates rescue a night of plans gone wrong.

The Original Huevos Benidictos (poached eggs, potato hash, chorizo, chipotle cream, salsa, hollandaise). Photo / Getty Images

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What's for brunch in Greenhithe?

11 Mar, 2018 11:00am
2 minutes to read

Oh for a ceiling fan but there are still no warm fuzzies.

Kickstarter Chilli Paste. Photo / Annabel Langbein Media

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Time to harvest and create your autumn preserves

10 Mar, 2018 10:00am
6 minutes to read

The time is ripe to preserve the season's best.

Try moving the furniture away from the walls.

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15 ways to make a room look larger

10 Mar, 2018 9:00am
7 minutes to read

You can make the most of a small space without sacrificing character, colour and comfort.

Shabbism is not an excuse to be dirty but to embrace the chaotic, cluttered style of living. Photo / Getty Images

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The rise of the shabby home

10 Mar, 2018 9:00am
8 minutes to read

Not a minimalist? Shabbism celebrates the more chaotic and cluttered way most of us live.

Is it time to clear out and live a minimalist life? Photo / Getty Images

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Would you change to a minimalist life?

10 Mar, 2018 8:00am
8 minutes to read

Is minimalism here to stay, or is downsizing just another fad?

Industrial designer Peter Haythornthwaite first sketched his award-winning fly fishing cabinet on a napkin. Photo / Dean Purcell

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'I have been given the privilege to create'

10 Mar, 2018 7:00am
10 minutes to read

Kiwi designer Peter Haythornthwaite on beauty, bravery and big-picture thinking.

Most homes I dart through on my surreptitious weekly expeditions are notable only for their blandness. Photo / Getty Images

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Open letter: 'I want to move house, my husband doesn't'

10 Mar, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

I am hungry for change, writes Megan Nicol Reed.

The spaghetti a'puveriello. Photo / Getty Images

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A taste of Napoli at Mt Eden eatery

3 Mar, 2018 3:14pm
4 minutes to read

Hand yourself over to the maestro and trust his mother's recipes.

When someone touches you, there is a high chance they're flirting. Photo / Getty Images

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6 signs that someone is flirting with you

3 Mar, 2018 1:00pm
2 minutes to read

Is he just polite or flirting? This expert says these are the six signs to look out for.

Broccoli salad with Vietnamese dressing. Photo / Annabel Langbein Media

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Annabel Langbein's quick and easy salads

3 Mar, 2018 10:00am
5 minutes to read

Simple switches make for a wide variety of quick and easy meals.

The book by Kelly Dennett. Photo / Dean Purcell

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The mysterious life and death of Jane Furlong

3 Mar, 2018 9:00am
8 minutes to read

Family and friends on the real Jane.

Do you know how to survive a rough patch in your marriage? Photo / Getty Images

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The midlife marriage crisis

3 Mar, 2018 6:22am
8 minutes to read

How to navigate your relationship when it hits a midlife rough patch.

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