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How purchasing fragrance is now an “emotional” decision

When is perfume not perfume? When it's a neuroscent.

The Good Life: Country calendars, dates to remember and origin stories to forget

A civilised Christmas Day is followed by barbarians at the gate - bearing gifts.

How to make Bluebells Cakery’s iconic cupcakes

Karla Goodwin from Bluebell’s Cakery in Auckland shares tricks of the trade.

Marc Wilson: How your name influences who you become

What a child is named may affect how their parents raise it.

Weekend wine guide: Second label doesn't mean second best

Pencarrow label founded on the need for flexibility demanded by changing weather.

Penises are getting bigger so, what does this reveal about men’s health?

Number crunching from studies across the years reveals surprising facts about penis size.

Remembering 2023: The year in pictures

A photographic look back at a year dominated by fire, natural disasters and war.

The Good Life: Nightmare before Christmas

A potentially stinky pre-Christmas plumbing emergency threatens seasonal serenity.

Weekend wine guide: How buying a bottle can help a charity

Community and collaboration are at the heart of this Borough.

The primal pull of the beach

When is a beach not a beach? When it's used for something far more primal.

Jane Clifton: The word of the year? Simply rizz-ible

A 40-year-old who says “rizz” to another 40-year-old might have to explain its meaning.

The Good Life: Cow cuddles are all bull

Who in their right mind would contemplate cuddling a cow?

Weekend wine guide: Hawke’s Bay’s riverbed reds are rich, ripe and eminently drinkable

The Gimblett Gravels winegrowing district is internationally known.

Marc Wilson: Pets may not make us happier and healthier

The long-held view that pets make us happier and healthier is being challenged.

Hemma Vara: ‘Tis the season to be thrifty

Pre-loved doesn't mean second best as cash-strapped shoppers look to op shops for gifts.

Upfront: Who are you calling elderly?

"I don't want someone deciding things about me based on my age..."