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I quit drinking when I got cancer. Here’s how it changed my life

I quit drinking when I got cancer. Here’s how it changed my life

Kate Twigg quit alcohol after breast cancer and leukaemia diagnoses.

06 Apr 08:14 PM

I’ve been a MAFS Australia expert for 10 years. Here's how Kiwis can fix their love lives

John Aiken on how to fight less, trust more and actually find love.

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How to deal with chronically negative people

Experts offer tips on keeping yourself from getting pulled into the same dark place.

06 Apr 12:19 AM

Can the simple Kiwi bach survive the era of mega beach houses?

Can the simple Kiwi bach survive the era of mega beach houses?

03 Apr 10:00 PM

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How extreme exercise can increase belly fat – and other weight-loss mistakes

How extreme exercise can increase belly fat – and other weight-loss mistakes

03 Apr 09:27 PM

The four-day treatment helping people break free from OCD

The four-day treatment helping people break free from OCD

03 Apr 07:00 PM

From jungle heat to glowing giants: School holiday adventures in the city

From jungle heat to glowing giants: School holiday adventures in the city

03 Apr 04:00 PM

Elizabeth Knox confronts family abuse in new memoir Night, Ma

Elizabeth Knox confronts family abuse in new memoir Night, Ma

03 Apr 04:00 PM

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Prince Andrew’s alleged attack on palace aide revealed in Elizabeth II book

Prince Andrew’s alleged attack on palace aide revealed in Elizabeth II book

The alleged 'kinetic' blow is detailed in Robert Hardman's new book.

05 Apr 04:46 AM

How unseen Diana clips from Angola landmine trip changed the story of her legacy

How unseen Diana clips from Angola landmine trip changed the story of her legacy

New ITV footage shows Diana reflecting on Angola months before her death.

04 Apr 04:50 AM

King and Queen attend Maundy service, held in North Wales for first time

King and Queen attend Maundy service, held in North Wales for first time

Coins comemorating Elizabeth II and The King’s Trust were handed to 77 men and 77 women.

02 Apr 11:27 PM

Prince Harry's flirty messages and 'movie snuggles' with reporter revealed

Prince Harry's flirty messages and 'movie snuggles' with reporter revealed

The messages appear to contradict Prince Harry's earlier High Court evidence.

01 Apr 12:23 AM

Prince Harry's lawyers call for 'substantial damages' from UK tabloids

Prince Harry's lawyers call for 'substantial damages' from UK tabloids

The nine-week High Court trial features seven public figures suing ANL.

31 Mar 07:03 PM

'Absolutely furious': New biography details Queen's anger over Philip's death

'Absolutely furious': New biography details Queen's anger over Philip's death

The new Hugo Vickers biography reveals rare details of the couple’s isolation.

31 Mar 06:26 PM

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The women who believe women should lose the right to vote

The women who believe women should lose the right to vote

New York Times: Adherents to biblical patriarchy say their extreme ideas are catching on.

06 Apr 11:22 PM

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Deborah Chambers: A quiet revolution in how we divide relationship property

Deborah Chambers: A quiet revolution in how we divide relationship property

05 Apr 03:00 AM

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Why marriage, for so many, is less appealing than ever

Why marriage, for so many, is less appealing than ever

01 Apr 05:00 PM

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She wrote a book about her throuple. The internet lost its mind

She wrote a book about her throuple. The internet lost its mind

01 Apr 12:00 AM

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Advice: My girlfriend was secretly texting her ex. Can I ever trust her again?

Advice: My girlfriend was secretly texting her ex. Can I ever trust her again?

31 Mar 01:00 AM

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The 12 daily habits to divorce-proof your marriage, according to a couples therapist

The 12 daily habits to divorce-proof your marriage, according to a couples therapist

26 Mar 11:00 PM

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I’m polyamorous – people are wrong if they think it’s all about sex

I’m polyamorous – people are wrong if they think it’s all about sex

25 Mar 05:00 PM

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'We deal with the highs and lows together': The local creatives offering a fresh take on department stores

'We deal with the highs and lows together': The local creatives offering a fresh take on department stores

How retailers and designers are adapting to the ways Kiwis want to shop.

07 Apr 02:00 AM

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This Auckland-born whisky maker is taking on Scotland’s strictest traditions

This Auckland-born whisky maker is taking on Scotland’s strictest traditions

The Kiwi co-founder behind Edinburgh's Woven Whisky is bringing his blends back home.

06 Apr 12:00 AM

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20 feijoa recipes for all your foraged fruit

20 feijoa recipes for all your foraged fruit

We’ve got the perfect crumble and plenty other warming desserts.

05 Apr 02:00 AM

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Bring some added indulgence to your Easter with these chocolate-based recipes

Bring some added indulgence to your Easter with these chocolate-based recipes

From white chocolate with raspberries and figs, to a festive chocolate wreath.

04 Apr 01:59 AM

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The hottest drinks in Auckland right now? They've probably got tomato in them

The hottest drinks in Auckland right now? They've probably got tomato in them

Bars from Jervois Rd to Britomart are putting tomatoes at the centre of cocktails.

03 Apr 11:00 PM

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Viva shopping guide: 13 matching sets that will make you do a double take

Viva shopping guide: 13 matching sets that will make you do a double take

Pick and mix these coordinated sets for sweet autumnal styling.

03 Apr 05:00 AM

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Where to go next: Hong Kong foodie nights, last-minute cruises and Bora Bora bliss

Where to go next: Hong Kong foodie nights, last-minute cruises and Bora Bora bliss

06 Apr 05:00 PM

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Diana Clement: How to cut your grocery bill

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Diana Clement: How to cut your grocery bill

04 Apr 09:00 PM

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'Bold and unique': How a bad matcha led to an award-winning Bay of Plenty brand

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A joyous, emotional night as Soweto Gospel Choir fills Hamilton with song

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