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Design for Living: New York’s urban tree map

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The Year of the Rabbit - seven of the best summer events

It’s time to say 'ni hao' to the Year of the Rabbit.

'I’m not the audience': Why Bill Nighy doesn't watch his own movies

New York Times: Why the actor prefers self-deprecation instead of discussing his art.

M3GAN is much more than the murderous adventures of an AI doll

This horrifying look into the murderous potential of AI is laugh out loud funny.

Paul Little: : Edward and Wallis Simpson wrote their memoirs long before Harry and Meghan

The Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson kicked off the family's publishing mini-boom.

The (dubious) thrill of The Chase - and free TV

Diana Wichtel imagines life without her five streaming services.

Food, fashion, family, travel, fun - hot tips for a cool summer without breaking the bank

Good summer times don’t need to cost a fortune – and can be entirely free.

The primary school teacher who changed my life: Greg Bruce meets Mr Fowler 37 years later

Greg Bruce visits the teacher who changed his life.

The year’s best movies and television as judged by our critics

What made the cut and what missed out?

Book review: The Wandering Nature of Us Girls

The new book of flash fiction by Frankie McMillan

Beer and self-loathing in Dunedin

Where are all the students at the student-run Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival?

Erny Belle: 'I was a curious, witchy child, fascinated with otherworldly stuff'

Songwriter Erny Belle (Aimee Renata) on going home, a Christmas song and wish lists

Autism and our gut microbiome

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Design for Living: Scotland’s feminist city

Bright ideas to make cities better: Glasgow is putting women at the heart of urban design.

The Christmas countdown

Christmas - the best time of year. Steve Braunias on why - and why not