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Tastes from the motherland: The cuisines of immigrants

Migrant communities are carving new paths for their cuisines in New Zealand.

School of hard knocks: Kiwi Olympian surfer Saffi Vette on tragedy, dyslexia and bullying

'Whatever is challenging you, there will be a light at the end of the tunnel.'

'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice

Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.

Collapse of an empire: How a South Island gang boss was brought down from inside

Kurt Bayer reports on the fast rise, and even faster fall, of an underworld kingpin.

Kate MacNamara: Sacked minister Stuart Nash’s gig with global consulting agency

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Kate MacNamara.

Summer reads: Why NZ kids are falling behind at school

New Zealand’s once world-leading school system is in trouble. What's gone wrong?

Best Beach 2024: Last chance to nominate your favourites in our annual search

The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - and we need your help.

Meet the Director-General of Health’s daughter: doctor, book review and sex toy guru

The daughter of the Director-General of Health is followed by former PM Jacinda Ardern.

Carrington Resort: A high-end dream turned nightmare

The future of a resort plagued with community issues and lawsuits looks dire.

Thomas Coughlan: The rough week that was a wake-up call for Luxon

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan.

Lunch with... Paul Henry, Brian and Hannah Tamaki, Ashley Bloomfield, Ruby Tui, Wayne Brown, Chlöe Swarbrick, Paddy Gower, and more

Highlights from Shayne Currie's sit-down chats with some of NZ's most prominent figures.

'More sex and violence than a Tarantino movie': A wild expedition cruise full of natural wonders

Giant birds, giant plants and the big crashing sea: welcome to the Subantarctic Islands.

Where to find a cheap restaurant dinner in Auckland this summer

Christmas credit card bills are starting to bite, but you can still dine out this summer.

Steven Joyce: Centralisation isn’t working - it’s time to trust the regions

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Steven Joyce.

The former glossy magazine editor who’s never owned a handbag

Times: The Aussie author and TV presenter travels the world with just one small rucksack.

Waterbeds, wine coolers and wool bathing shorts: What Consumers Price Index tells us about our past

The CPI has been around for more than 100 years, so is a window to our past.