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Forces to be reckoned with - how life has changed for women in the military

High-fliers at the top - what it's like to be an woman in the armed forces today.

Ashleigh Young on fighting urge to body-shame yourself

A writer's battle with body shaming and how she's trying to make peace with her body.

Is the answer written in the stars? Zodiac play tests the theory

Are you a believer in astrology? Live performances tests truth of Chinese zodiac.

Would you leave your spouse and children to deal with disaster on their own? Hollywood's hilarious take on this question

Lost in translation? Hollywood gets its hands on a wry Swedish comedy.

Looking for landmarks that celebrate women in history? You'll find them here

A new Lonely Planet book celebrates landmarks for women in history.

Depression: Take the dog for a walk says powerful new play

Stellar cast combine mythology, waiata and humour to tackle Māori suicide epidemic.

Reporting live from the death of the tie

Men have been wearing ties for 400 years. It's time they stopped.

On saying goodbye to New York

They were in a New York state of mind but these kiwi musicians had no choice but to leave.

Sushi for brunch? Here's the West Auckland store you should check out

Sushi makes a great alternative to eggs and the usual brunch fare.

Simon Wilson: Are arts festivals too much of a good thing?

It's arts festival season, and Simon Wilson has some questions.

Reviewed: Romulus and Remus - risotto to write home about

Salsiccia e pane - the sausage and bread you didn't know your after work vino was missing.

Crumbs, a peach of a place

Sarah Daniell reviews Crumb Cafe and finds the food is sweet.

The Greymouth Diaries: Kim Knight rediscovers her teenage journal

You get what you deserve when you read someone's diary - especially if it's your own.

A little more thoughtfulness would be a long way, writes Ashleigh Young

Ashleigh Young on the last leg of a flat move that ends in a close call with a cyclist.

Pacific/martial arts legend kicks cultural cliches to touch

Tom Augustine reviews the weekend in film.

Was it right to ban philosopher Peter Singer's from speaking at SkyCity?

Graeme Hill spoke with divisive philosopher Peter Singer, for a show he may no longer do.