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‘The story chose me’: Lucy Lawless' directorial debut uncovers the dark, untold story of a fearless Kiwi legend

The Xena star and first-time director takes on real-life warrior princess Margaret Moth.

30 Years of defiance: How one man changed New Zealand dance forever

He wants Black Grace to last for 200 years and he doesn't care what anyone thinks.

Dating disaster: Vesuvius erupted, but when exactly?

New York Times: Why Pompeii's eruption date remains a hotly debated mystery.

Julia Donaldson: J.K. Rowling? I am the bestselling author in the UK

Times: The Gruffalo author talks about life after losing her husband.

Joanna Wane: You’re in for a treat at the best dog cafe in town

OPINION: How Petone has gone to the dogs.

A teacher tells: NZ kids are not prepared for school and parents are to blame

A teacher tells how kids are arriving at school unprepared and without basic life skills.

Dame Theresa Gattung: Burned out and on the brink, here’s what kept her going

She's been through the wringer, but the business titan isn't giving up without a fight.

‘You become the lie’: Art adviser opens up on $11m fraud

New York Times: Lisa Schiff drew her clients close. Then she stole millions from them.

‘Drunk on power’: Rose Matafeo on Junior Taskmaster hosting challenge

The London-based Kiwi comedian says she enjoys talking to children far more than adults.

New film on Splore showcases Auckland photographer’s extraordinary vision

After partially losing her vision, Serena Stevenson's new work is a triumph.

Opinion: In her own messy way, Bridget Jones is a trailblazer

NYT OPINION: Bridget Jones has become a barometer for how we talk about women.

The Richard Branson diet: How he stays super-fit at 74

Times: The billionaire shows no signs of slowing down. So what's his secret?

‘Is this your hammer?’ - how I triggered an airport security alert

Joanna Wane on why your hair straighteners could be next.

‘A piece of nothing’: A high-country family’s ambitious farm succession plan

Susan and Willie MacDonald weren't the chosen ones – but their children might be.

‘I abandoned my life’: Adrien Brody on the price of winning an Oscar

Times: After winning his first Oscar at 29, the star quit for a quiet life. Now he's back.

Six things we get wrong about sleep

New York Times: How to actually get better rest, according to experts.