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Bustling winter in the Bay of Islands

Mike Yardley spends a leisurely few days in the winter-defying Bay of Islands.

Ball dress code 'ridiculous' say unhappy students

Kerikeri High School students say the ball dress code is "ridiculous" and want it relaxed.

Cotton wool and helicopters - let children be children

There's a level of protection that's too much, possibly harming kids, not protecting them.

Yoga is for everyone, and you too?

When you practice yoga, you learn to focus, clear the mind, and be focused on yourself.

Free firewood a winter warmer in Whangārei

The Salvation Army's distribution of firewood to needy families is cutting power bills.

Baby Neve's goody bag: A year in gifts for the first baby

The gifts for the country's first baby have come from every corner of the globe.

California: Dreamy days in San Diego

San Diego's crown of temptations is overlaid with that infectiously carefree SoCal spirit.

10 Questions with Soaked Oats

Soaked Oats was born out of close friends enjoying their time together and loving music.

Yoga for the medical profession

Regular yoga can help doctors, nurses, and caregivers deal with the stress of the job.

Warning issued for LED lights damaging vision

Experts warn that LED lights in your house can cause irreversible damage to vision.

The 12 key factors for avoiding dementia

Telegraph: Guidelines emphasise the importance of physical and mental activity.

Clarke Gayford on sharks, near-death - and Neve

Clarke Gayford talks with Sarah Daniell on the eve of narrating APO's Planet Earth II.

Arizona: Giant cacti and kangaroo rats

If you've "done" the Grand Canyon and Sedona, head south to the blue skies of Tucson.

Finding your power to be happy

Happiness looks gorgeous on everyone… it is the "world's best make-up," and it's free!

Police urge care when buying concert tickets online

Whangārei police are investigating complaints of online fraud from victims around NZ.

Exercise – a new paradigm

By burning fat we lose weight and losing weight equals health, right? Kind of, but ...