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Memoir reveals Lord of the Rings secrets, and inside Sir Peter Jackson’s mansion

A new book reveals the body part belonging to Gandalf, now kept in a fridge.

Summer reads: Earthquakes, eruptions and floods - what science learned about natural disasters in 2024

From tsunami threats to quakes - there's been plenty of new scientific info out of NZ.

Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years

Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The one solution to stop more Kiwis moving to Australia

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Heather du Plessis-Allan.

The Kiwi BBQ revolution, we're out of gas – but the fire desire is still strong

American-style barbecue is rapidly gaining popularity in New Zealand, but why?

Summer reads: Blood, Sweat and Tears - the truth about menopause

How menopause affects relationships, families and the workplace.

Awash with guns: Frontline cops face chilling daily arsenal of lethal firearms

The deadly arsenal includes military-style semi-automatic assault rifles.

He created a $660m company in his garage: Sistema richlister on standing firm with a famous name to retain ‘Made in NZ’

'I don’t care if it’s Martha Stewart or the bloody Pope. I’m not taking [Made in NZ] off.'

Simon Wilson: Why did John Key endorse Donald Trump?

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Simon Wilson.

Summer reads: Fall from grace - doctors, lawyers and teachers caught behaving badly

While most professionals adhere to strict rules, some fall foul of industry standards.

How our reporter learned how to drive a truck in a week

George Block gets his full Class 2 truck licence in 7 days - and shows how you can too.

Māori-led kaupapa using psychedelics to help meth addicts recover

A movie reel of life: Magic mushrooms helped one man to confront who he'd become.

Giving up drinking: Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehab

Sarah Frizzell tried drinking herself to death and nearly lost her marriage.

Ex-Files: My ex-wife is claiming economic disparity and wants a $150k payout

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Jeremy Sutton.

9 ways AI can change your life in 2025

Your New Year's resolutions are about to get a big helping hand.

The wobbly magic of learning to ride a bike at 39 years old

I did not want my neighbours to see me while my husband held the back of the seat.