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Kiwis lose touch with their neighbours

New research has found that only four per cent of New Zealanders agreed they felt close to people in their local area.

Molten restaurant's official review

We've returned to dine at Molten since the online review incident. The official review is in.

Kiwi country star Breaks Out

Wanaka-based singer-songwriter Jody Direen has had luck on her side.

Empire star revels in playing gay character

Jussie Smollett is revelling in playing a gay singer-songwriter seeking to bond with his homophobic dying father.

Fashion: Denim blues - and blacks

You can’t go wrong with high-waisted or boyfriend style.

Ex-Shorty star fights zombies

Chances are you've seen Mike Edward's face on television in the past 15 years. And if you've seen his face, you've probably seen his chest, too.

Gardening: City's paved in soft gold

The gold-standard autumn destinations in New Zealand are in the South Island. Our leafy colonial settlements are up there on the world stage for autumn beauty.

Five of the best: Pubs for quiz night

We asked our brainy buddies about the top trivia spots in Auckland and here’s what they had to say.

Daytripper: Ti Point Reptile Park, Leigh

Elisabeth Easther makes some scaly, slithery new friends.

Fashion: Camo is back

Military matters in the style stakes this season.

Six60: Masters of cyber space

Six60 don't need to do publicity to promote their New Zealand tour. Tickets to five of the shows sold out in days, if not minutes. Yet Marlon Gerbes is up early and has trudged across Auckland for this interview.

Review: Xacuti, Howick

Strange spices seduce Unfamiliar elegant creations are a far cry from tikka masala.

3 boys bring triple the noise

Patience and earplugs are what a mum to three sons needs, writes Mix 98.2 announcer Mel Homer, in the first of her monthly columns about parenting.

Design & build: All decked out

Three decks will bring the outdoors in.

Modern baby shower ideas

Baby showers can feel cheesy, awkward and somewhat dated these days — for the mum-to-be and attendees.

Gardening: Autumn red visits briefly

The colour red gets attention. It is the primal colour of fire, evoking passion, vitality and celebration in many cultures.

Mother's Day meals

‘MasterChef’ winners Kasey and Karena Bird will be at home cooking their mother her favourite dishes on this special day.

Design & build: Episode 12

The Block NZ 2012 winner Ben Crawford and his girlfriend Kylie are building their dream home. Share their proud moments and pitfalls every week.