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The Good Life: A cat-astrophic meeting at Lush Places

Is an era about to end?

Bringing a plate? Try these easy autumnal dishes

Australian country cook Sophie Hansen shares some tasty make and take treats.

Jane Clifton: Fashion goes back to 80s excess

Shoulder-pads, body suits, and bulky cargo pants are back bigger than ever before.

Weekend wine guide: NZ’s oldest archaeological site is now a vineyard

The MacDonald family’s move from dairying to vineyards has paid off.

Why does procrastination hit near deadlines?

Procrastination afflicts most of us at some stage, why is that?

Latest research on “nature vs nurture” - do we really have control over our lives?

There's no such thing as free will, argues neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky.

Why do my houseplants die? Garden expert Maggie Barry shares her tips

Tip 1: For those who swear they “always kill houseplants”, try succulents and cacti.

The Good Life: Only the sheep get out of jail free

Contrary to what city folk think, sheep have individual personalities.

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.

Charlotte Grimshaw: The mysterious human animal

Contradictions are our instinctive behaviours, our bonding signals.

Weekend wine guide: Local or imported? The choice is yours

Broaden your import base with some old-world flavours from Europe.