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Keeping kids active

Scale new heights and jump for joy, the school holidays are here again. Sarah Ell suggests activities that kids will love no matter the weather.

Spotlight on Coolangatta

Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. This week we hear from service station owner Paula Nash.

Five of the best: Family-friendly places to eat

Here are five of the best family-friendly cafes praised by our parent pals.

The new meat and veg

A new twist on the Kiwi staple of meat and three vege..

Design & build: Episode 11

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

Two icy worlds collide

X Factor: I'll Stan by you

Fashion: Make your mark

Mix and match your prints for a splash of style.

Cheap Trick's peaceful return

Belly fat: all our muscles must work hard to shift it

Wellbeing: Take the (safe) plunge

Growing up, my family and I spent a lot of time in the ocean. My fondest memories were jumping in the old light blue (Smurf-coloured) Holden ute with mum and dad, ready to head down the line to the rugged west coast beach of Mokau.

St Patrick's Day: Guinness 'flying out the door'

The best pubs for St Paddy's

There’s no doubt St Patrick’s Day is great craic. To get into the spirit, we bring you five of the best places to get amongst the festivities.

Review: Matterhorn, Freemans Bay

Matterhorn, which opened down an alleyway off Cuba St in Wellington more than 50 years ago, is such an institution in the capital that Fat Freddys Drop recorded their first album there.

Beth Hart: Sober and far wiser

New Zealand is a special place for Los Angeles-based blues singer Beth Hart. She's been here a handful of times on promotional trips, once supported British singer-songwriter David Gray and lived in Auckland for a six-week stint with her husband.

Queensland: This lady is to be treasured

Ewan McDonald visits an island where humans come a distant last to wildlife.

Fashion: The past is perfect

Fashion takes inspiration from the past this season with a vintage ladylike feel.

Keep it crafty: The new brew of craft beer

It's St Patrick's Day on Tuesday and this year more than any other, beer drinkers are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing how to celebrate.