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Why aren’t there condoms? Romance novels are changing but sexual scripts remain the same

Social science's close encounter with romance novels reveals much about the mating game.

The Good Life: Can sheep be hypnotised?

What to do when you have a sheep that hates ... sheep.

Vibrantly vegan: Austria-based food blogger Yang Liu serves up Asian street food

From bao to coconut pudding, these plant-based dishes will delight.

Weekend wine guide: A classy Hawke’s Bay syrah hits all the right notes

Its weighty flavours and high price point is perfect to mature for several years.

Weekend wine guide: Classy, dry and underpriced NZ rieslings to try

After a few years in the cellar, top bottlings unfurl into a magical mouthful.

Why experts want parents to ditch their phones and reconnect with each other in real life

Inside the push to help parents trade phone time for real bonds that strengthen families.

How social media & new rules of child-rearing are stressing parents more than ever

Parents are suffering a crisis of confidence as online advice hits fever pitch.

The Good Life: Country life isn’t romantic — but it’s real

We came to Lush Places on an impulse and I was back home.