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Running boom: How to choose the right shoes for your stride

Running boom: How to choose the right shoes for your stride

With injuries rising, experts stress the importance of proper footwear and analysis.

11 Nov 05:00 AM

Ikea reveals secret New Zealand-only menu items

The Swedish homeware giant has weighed in on the NZ v Australia pavlova debate.

10 Nov 11:24 PM

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Unhappy at work? Read this before you quit your job

A simple 'happiness audit' can reveal why your current role fuels or drains you.

10 Nov 08:00 PM

Shortland Street's Marianne Infante on the pleasure - and pain - of being a new mum

Shortland Street's Marianne Infante on the pleasure - and pain - of being a new mum

10 Nov 06:00 AM

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Is waking up to pee normal?

Is waking up to pee normal?

10 Nov 05:00 AM

Bad day to be a beer: Dispatch from the Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival

Bad day to be a beer: Dispatch from the Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival

10 Nov 02:32 AM

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Three of the best exercises to improve your heart health

Three of the best exercises to improve your heart health

10 Nov 12:00 AM

Kiwi teacher’s life saved by Aussie man's stem cells

Kiwi teacher’s life saved by Aussie man's stem cells

09 Nov 08:02 PM

Royals

'I'm a bit rusty': Meghan jokes about return to acting

'I'm a bit rusty': Meghan jokes about return to acting

Duchess has joined Brie Larson and Lily Collins in the comedy film Close Personal Friends.

11 Nov 08:25 AM

Prince William on parenting through illness and phone bans for royal kids

Prince William on parenting through illness and phone bans for royal kids

William said they told their children about both royal cancer battles.

10 Nov 07:31 PM

King leads nation in silence to honour fallen

King leads nation in silence to honour fallen

Around 10,000 veterans stood in silence as Big Ben struck 11am.

09 Nov 07:40 PM

Beatrice takes on new royal role as Andrew urged to face Epstein inquiry

Beatrice takes on new royal role as Andrew urged to face Epstein inquiry

She takes on a role her father, Andrew, held before stepping down in 2019.

08 Nov 09:33 PM

Inside Sarah Ferguson’s royal fallout – and what could come next

Inside Sarah Ferguson’s royal fallout – and what could come next

King Charles is reportedly only offering housing help to his brother, Andrew Windsor.

08 Nov 06:31 AM

Tensions in tune: Inside the row threatening the royals’ Christmas service

Tensions in tune: Inside the row threatening the royals’ Christmas service

A church rector has advocated modernising its choir and instilling higher standards.

08 Nov 02:47 AM

Relationships

‘Navigating this transition’: Former All Black Aaron Smith confirms marriage split

‘Navigating this transition’: Former All Black Aaron Smith confirms marriage split

Smith and wife Teagan Voykovich have separated after four years of marriage.

07 Nov 02:39 AM

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Advice: My good friend doesn’t let me get a word in edgewise - help!

Advice: My good friend doesn’t let me get a word in edgewise - help!

06 Nov 12:00 AM

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You don’t need to swipe right - AI is transforming dating apps

You don’t need to swipe right - AI is transforming dating apps

05 Nov 05:00 AM

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Four ways to bring intimacy back into a broken marriage

Four ways to bring intimacy back into a broken marriage

04 Nov 06:07 PM

Wedding crasher: 'Unexpected guest' lands on bride's head

Wedding crasher: 'Unexpected guest' lands on bride's head

03 Nov 07:37 PM

'Without my knowledge or consent': Jazz Thornton hits out at faith-based porn addiction app

'Without my knowledge or consent': Jazz Thornton hits out at faith-based porn addiction app

02 Nov 05:35 AM

Mama Doctor Jones shares ‘bittersweet’ update as she gains NZ residency

Mama Doctor Jones shares ‘bittersweet’ update as she gains NZ residency

30 Oct 02:01 AM

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Jesse Mulligan: Should You Order Wine By The Glass Or The Bottle?

Jesse Mulligan: Should You Order Wine By The Glass Or The Bottle?

Jesse Mulligan is helping with your cost-of-living-related hospitality dilemmas.

11 Nov 01:00 AM

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Pigmentation? Fine lines? Dehydration? The best serums to treat every skin concern, in every decade

Pigmentation? Fine lines? Dehydration? The best serums to treat every skin concern, in every decade

Pigmentation? Dehydration? Look to these serums to treat every skin concern, at every age.

10 Nov 01:01 AM

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Jesse Mulligan: Why you should think twice before trusting TripAdvisor

Jesse Mulligan: Why you should think twice before trusting TripAdvisor

If you're choosing between two restaurants, do online reviews add up?

09 Nov 06:00 PM

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Michelle Obama on the restrictive beauty standards of being First Lady

Michelle Obama on the restrictive beauty standards of being First Lady

Obama unpacks the complexities of dressing and hairstyling while in the White House.

09 Nov 03:00 AM

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Luxury fashion brand founder's guide to where to eat, drink and shop in Beverly Hills

Elle & Riley's Elle Pugh shares her top tips for visiting the high-end LA neighbourhood.

08 Nov 09:00 PM

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When Can You Wear a Sheer Dress?

When Can You Wear a Sheer Dress?

The naked look is popular on the red carpet, but the trend can be risky for everyday.

08 Nov 03:00 AM

Food & Drink

Ikea reveals secret New Zealand-only menu items

Ikea reveals secret New Zealand-only menu items

10 Nov 11:24 PM

Bad day to be a beer: Dispatch from the Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival

Bad day to be a beer: Dispatch from the Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival

10 Nov 02:32 AM

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At 89, she’s a top nutrition expert. Here’s what she eats in a day

At 89, she’s a top nutrition expert. Here’s what she eats in a day

09 Nov 05:00 PM

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‘I came out battered and worn’: Ex-officer turns prison life into memoir

08 Nov 01:00 AM

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NZ's best cheese scone? Christchurch has a contender

NZ's best cheese scone? Christchurch has a contender

07 Nov 09:02 PM

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Report says longer lives and careers present important economic opportunities for NZ

Report says longer lives and careers present important economic opportunities for NZ

07 Nov 08:00 PM

How to beat the humidity: 10 tips to stay cool and sleep better this weekend

How to beat the humidity: 10 tips to stay cool and sleep better this weekend

07 Nov 12:00 AM

King takes official steps against Andrew after statement

King takes official steps against Andrew after statement

06 Nov 07:08 PM

'I have to make this mean something': Kiwi diagnosed with brain tumour at 39 turns her trauma into art

'I have to make this mean something': Kiwi diagnosed with brain tumour at 39 turns her trauma into art

06 Nov 07:01 PM

US lawmakers call on Andrew to testify in Epstein inquiry

US lawmakers call on Andrew to testify in Epstein inquiry

06 Nov 06:31 PM

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How to spot a social vampire (and it might be you)

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Slowly but surely: Kim Dotcom shares recovery update a year after major stroke

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