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Wine guide: Latest releases from legendary NZ stable Villa Maria

I recently tasted a couple of dozen new releases and here is my pick of the bunch.

Sexbots and stereotypes: The default sexism of AI

AI makes our lives easier, but old prejudices are emerging in turbo-charged form.

Good life: Roll up to the pooping zoo!

"I can put on, for anyone mad enough to visit, afternoon teas. Scones, anyone?"

Hawke’s Bay’s wine capital status a timely boost, but what’s in a name?

In Hawke’s Bay, not all wineries were convinced of the capital title’s benefits.

The benefits of surfing for children with autism

Studies show that surfing can ease bouts of sensory overload for people with autism.

Balanced school curriculum will encourage young Māori, says leading educator

Melinda Webber says if we taught a more balanced content, more young Māori will flourish.

Floods destroyed fashion editor’s wardrobe, here’s how she built it back

When flooding wrote off all her clothes, Stacy Gregg grasped the opportunity for change.

Woman’s hard road to recovery after ‘dark time’ with eating disorder

She obsessively weighed herself, causing her to eat less, and avoid social gatherings.

Kiwi voters are less polarised than those in the US, research says

Kiwis, unlike Americans, can much more happily stomach liking a party but not vote for it.

Sports bras aren’t just fashion: It's time to change our views

New studies are looking into how women's breasts can best be protected with sports bras.

The Good Life: Coronation quiche an abomination

Only the English could get their knickers in such a twist over a bit of pastry.

How trans rights hate campaigns can become a gateway to other ideologies

These online hate campaigns seem aimed at ensnaring people in a deeper web of attitudes.

The Good Life: Falling out of love with my ride-on mower

I typed “how to spice up your marriage” into Google. Up came a list of 8 things to try.

60s researchers going against sex stereotypes

Sex stereotypes were common in the 1960s until two researchers went against the grain.

The Good Life: Ram raider in the paddocks

I hate to sound like that professional prude, but, really, one must avert one’s eyes.

Why we turn to fatty foods during stress

If you are someone who reaches for a stress snack, that response is valid. Here's why.