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The Good Life: Sinking lid policy

“What makes a toilet seat worth $600?”

Wholesome & healthy: Fast weeknight dinner ideas for families

Tasty meals from Australian nutritionist Sarah Pound’s new book.

Quips Quiz: Who said what this week?

Test your memory of this week's news according to those who spoke about it.

How trees reduce anxiety, boost brain function & power the planet

Trees are life-supporting and vital to our emotional wellbeing, so let's celebrate them.

California bound: US wines gaining ground on NZ shelves

Nearly 300 million glasses, give or take – that’s how much wine we imported last year.

Married at First Sight’s John Aiken: Here’s how you can find the love you deserve

So you think the dating pool's been overfished and there's only bad ones left? Think again

Fresh start at 60: Finding happiness after betrayal

Debut author Jo Peck: "A devastating moment can be transformative".

Behind the photo: How evocative news photos happen

A veteran photojournalist on shooting iconic images.

Little at large: Feeling hot, hot, hot - what’s going on with the sun?

Solar tantrums, sunspots and flares explained and myths debunked.

The Good Life: In a pickle

Rams, pickling, and repurposed Christmas cards: A quirky tale.

Kiwi food writer on the reality of producing cookbooks in a crowded field

Ashia Ismail-Singer credits her mother’s recipes with fostering her love of cooking.

Weekend wine guide: Seeing red in Church Road

Top-quality wines don’t need to come with a hefty price tag.

The Good Life: Almost locals

It's taken seven years, but the townies are finally becoming known in Masterton.

How to think beyond lasagne for tasty family favourites

Scottish foodie Sarah Wordie's eye-catching and delicious tray bakes.

Glass acts: Michael Cooper’s pick of our best Pinot Gris

Our third-favourite white wine is renowned for being an easy drinker.

Feasting from wild NZ: Meet the man bringing nature’s pantry to your plate

Inside the wild world of New Zealand's premier forager Peter Langlands.