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Now THAT'S how you fold a T-shirt: Declutter guru Marie Kondo's magic tricks to tidy up your life

Just in time to make good on your New Year's vow to get organized, Marie Kondo, the self-described "crazy tidying fanatic" who has sparked the world with her joy for decluttering, has a new book to help you clean up your act.

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Sephora is coming to New Zealand

For the first time ever, French cosmetics giant Sephora is letting Kiwis get their hands on its coveted beauty products right here in New Zealand.

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New Zealand's top baby names for 2015 revealed

Parents opted for the traditional Oliver and Olivia as the most popular names for their newborns last year.

The Department of Internal Affairs has released its list of the top 10 baby names for 2015.

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What is the best exercise for losing weight?

It may come as little surprise that taking exercise is a way to lose weight. However, a debate about the best type of exercise for weight loss is likely to divide opinion.

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Photos released to mark Prince George's first day at nursery school

New photos have been released showing a little Prince George arriving for his first day at pre-school.

Taken by his mother, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, the photos were published on Twitter to mark the milestone in the young prince's life.

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Parents delighted by image honouring Maori tradition

An image of a newborn baby with his umbilical cord attached to his placenta has been shared by a photographer to highlight the Maori tradition of burying the organ after birth.

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- nzherald.co.nz