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The Good Life: The eye of the tiger

Come one, come all to Marilen’s Mouldy Museum of Manky Things.

01 Mar 05:00 AM

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Steven Braunias: I was searching for a hangover cure, I ended up climbing Auckland's volcanoes

I thought of clean air, altitude, something rising above woe and alcohol.

27 Feb 05:06 PM

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Bittersweet: Bake Off’s Edd Kimber’s love letter to chocolate

Indulge in three recipes from The Great British Bake Off's inaugural winner.

27 Feb 05:04 PM

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Bumper weekend wine guide: Wines made from rarer grape varieties are worth seeking out

ReviewsMichael Cooper

Bumper weekend wine guide: Wines made from rarer grape varieties are worth seeking out

26 Feb 05:04 PM

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Has this Kiwi scientist conjured up a rational explanation for ghosts?

25 Feb 05:08 PM

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OpinionSteve Braunias

Steve Braunias: The seasonal invading force returns south to Dunedin

25 Feb 05:04 PM

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The young NZers stepping up in uncertain times: On how they stay hopeful and how those in power are doing

24 Feb 05:08 PM

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The Good Life: Lush Places’ old-age pensioners

21 Feb 06:00 PM

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MasterChef UK guest judge Ping Coombes celebrates kitchen staple in latest cookbook

20 Feb 05:04 PM

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Wine thief puts his penchant for fraud to good use

19 Feb 05:06 PM

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The Good Life: Signed, sealed - and delivered

14 Feb 06:00 PM

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Delicious Japanese street eats from the back lanes of Tokyo

13 Feb 06:02 PM

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Weekend wine guide: Wines for sauvignon blanc lovers who like a richer, smokier tipple

ReviewsMichael Cooper

Weekend wine guide: Wines for sauvignon blanc lovers who like a richer, smokier tipple

12 Feb 05:02 PM

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Our clothes reveal much about us, so what happens when fashion conformity turns toxic?

10 Feb 05:10 PM

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The Good Life: Close encounters with rare native wildlife

Is there anything quite as magical for a New Zealander? It's like meeting a movie star.

07 Feb 06:00 PM

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Fast favourites: Child-friendly dinner ideas when you're short of time

Sydney cook and mother of two Nicole Maguire has recipes for simply delicious meals.

06 Feb 05:00 PM

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ReviewsMichael Cooper

Weekend wine guide: Savour and save

Producing wines in quantity doesn’t mean trading quality for affordability.

05 Feb 05:02 PM

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Research shows losing a pet can be as painful as losing a parent

Many of us will grieve the death of a pet as much as parents.

03 Feb 05:08 PM

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After 20 years of sobriety, I had to face my real problem: out-of-control spending

My bank statements proved I had swapped one addiction for another.

02 Feb 05:02 PM

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Stress less: Leading mindset expert Ben Crowe on the key to contentment & a happier life

Why catchphrases work, lessons from Ted Lasso & the All Blacks, and ditching expectations.

01 Feb 05:15 PM

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Books

How would you introduce yourself without talking about your job, family, ethnicity or where you live?

01 Feb 05:14 PM

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The Good Life: Oh lucky day

31 Jan 06:00 PM

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Dining on a dime: Recipes for the budget-conscious

30 Jan 06:04 PM

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Bumper weekend wine guide: Rosé is now a serious year-round drink

ReviewsMichael Cooper

Bumper weekend wine guide: Rosé is now a serious year-round drink

29 Jan 05:04 PM

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Charlotte Grimshaw: The family is represented by letters... No matter how we fight and stray we return

29 Jan 05:02 PM

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OpinionSteve Braunias

Steve Braunias: Ode to summer

28 Jan 05:00 PM

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OpinionDuncan Garner

Duncan Garner: I’ve got a life sentence – but it’s one I am happy to serve

23 Jan 06:15 PM

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Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt: Donna Hay returns with coastal Australian home cooking

23 Jan 06:04 PM

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Weekend wine guide: Dancing Water’s new lease on life

ReviewsMichael Cooper

Weekend wine guide: Dancing Water’s new lease on life

22 Jan 05:02 PM

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The Good Life: Hazards of country life

17 Jan 06:00 PM

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Meatless morsels: Three vibrant recipes from UK food writer Yasmin Khan

16 Jan 06:02 PM

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Weekend wine guide: There’s more to the Central Otago mix than pinot

ReviewsMichael Cooper

Weekend wine guide: There’s more to the Central Otago mix than pinot

15 Jan 05:02 PM

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Strangely Normal's Claire Dutton on favourite memories, treasured possessions and the skills she wishes she had

14 Jan 05:00 PM

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Steve Braunias: My six mostly unrealistic New Year’s Resolutions

OpinionSteve Braunias

Steve Braunias: My six mostly unrealistic New Year’s Resolutions

12 Jan 05:04 PM