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The Good Life: A galloping wind - celebrating 150 years of racing at Castlepoint

Country races can be wild, memorable affairs, especially in these parts.

Curb the carbs: 4 easy, high-fat recipes from a nutritional scientist

Jürgen Vormann says high-fat, low-carb meals can encourage weight loss.

You like punk, they like pop: Could the tunes you listen to ruin your relationship?

Similar tastes in music can be an icebreaker, but can music also be a deal breaker?

Weekend wine guide: “Wow!” notable aromatic wines

The nose knows when it comes to aromatic wines.

The dinner party died - now Gen Zs are serving it up again

Dinner parties are back from the depths of the freezer, but there's a twist.

Your dog is loyal, affectionate and smart - or is it?

Perhaps dogs have realised things such as free rides and free lunches are worth taking.

The Good Life: Lambs to the laughter

Sheepish moments at Lush Places.

Malaysian favourites from Junda Khoo’s new book

Across the Tasman, Junda Khoo's name is synonymous with Malaysian food.

Jane Clifton: On learning Irish Gaelic

Irish Gaelic is a challenge, but it makes perfect sense to the Irish.

Weekend wine guide: Time for a change

Give your usual chardonnays and sauvignon blancs a rest and try something different.

The Good Life: No right turn

In-built GPS was supposed to mean no more getting lost.

Popular dinner party recipes from renowned Christchurch caterer Tina Duncan

Miso hāpuku, chipotle chilli chicken and toffeed kūmara makes up Tina Duncan's go-tos.

Weekend wine guide: Rosé renaissance

More wine lovers are warming to Rosé's fresh, dry finish.

Hemma Vara: Is cancel culture about to be cancelled?

Gen Z and millennial survey respondents show the potential waning power of cancel culture.

Little at Large: The Holy Grail of cups - or just a money-making mug?

Paul Little plunges the depths of the latest mug fad, the Stanley Quencher.

Digital nomads: The 5 skills that will get you work around the world

Want to take off but get paid as you travel? These skills are in demand.