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A rocker at art

The extraordinary life and times of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, by James Brown.

'Horrific' sexism, abuse in comedy called out

Ruth Spencer on the revelations over sexism in the comedy world.

'Weirdly all I want is a sausage on bread'

Siena Yates on the diet preparation for weight loss surgery.

How an isolated life on Great Barrier led to thriving Māori health business

Herbal tonic business Aotea is based on honouring mātauranga Māori.

One marriage, two movie reviews: The Booksellers

Argumentative married couple Greg Bruce and Zanna Gillespie review The Booksellers.

Chinos with your chicken? Our verdict on a new Auckland food and fashion combo

Loosen your belt - fashion meets food at a new restaurant by Rodd & Gunn.

The lush club

Wild Interiors is a glorious compendium of tips and inspiration on plants in the home.

Film-maker on 'empty nest syndrome'

New Zealand film-maker Leanne Pooley on losing her children to the world.

Why I'm having weight loss surgery

When you tell someone you're getting weight loss surgery, they tend not to ask why.

Colin McCahon: Is This The Promised Land?

Painter's decline into alcoholism and dementia is made plain in important new biography.

Bata Bullets and bibs: Why netball was my first love

How the Silver Ferns became idols for a young Kiwi sports star.

Ashleigh Young shares why bad weather doesn't have to mean a bad day

Ashleigh Young shares why bad weather can actually be cathartic and restorative.

Is the dumpling dead? In praise of BBQ skewers

Barbecue skewers are the new dumplings on Dominion Rd.

DJ Fat Tony on his crazy 35-year career and life in recovery

Times: Meet fashion's favourite DJ, and the unlikely cult hero of quarantine.

'To be with him in this way was an almost intolerable ecstasy'

In an extract from Rodham, Hillary and Bill are about to get romantic.

Steve Braunias gets in too deep with a classic novel

I flew to Wellington with Madame Bovary; Flaubert's classic novel was very good company.