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Sasha Borissenko: Are trusts only for the rich?

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Sasha Borissenko.

Fletcher Hawkesby on getting testicular cancer at 17

Grandson of Graeme Hart wants to live it up after his surgery to beat cancer.

Gangster’s Paradise: Inside Head Hunters’ luxury overseas trip

Social media posts show gang members living it up in dream destinations.

At home with Tiki Taane: ‘I’m worried if I take my foot off the accelerator things would fall apart’

The award-winning muso tells us about the passion project he’s been working on for years.

Kiss and tell: Do Kiwis need to speak up about their sex lives?

Experts weigh in on whether Kiwis need to change the dialogue around sex.

Whanganui weather: What to expect this week

There will be lots of blue skies to start 2024.

Why do mosquitoes like me so much?

New York Times: There are two main factors as to why some people get bitten more.

Looking for luxury? Check out these new attractions in NZ and Australia

Perfect for a Lotto winner, or anyone who wants to treat themselves.

Summer reads: The real reasons you're not losing weight

From food myths to the latest research on weight loss - top diet tips from 2023.

How bad is a suntan, really?

New York Times: Is getting a tan just as bad for my health as getting a sunburn?

'We can’t imagine we would have met any other way': Lorna Riley's online dating app success story

Coast host Lorna Riley finds love with a swipe.

Why 2023 wasn't as bad as you think - 12 things that made the world better

Some really good things happened this year. Simon Wilson selects a few.

Summer reads: The year in politics - a shock resignation, heated election campaign, rise of a three-headed Govt

From Ardern's resignation to a new coalition Govt, it's been a big year for politics.

McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list

Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.

Great - and terrible - escapes: How Kiwi inmates breached the perimeter

High-profile crim Arthur Taylor reflects on his bolt from prison to a millionaire's bach.

The new breed of budget hotels for affordable stays around the world

A new generation is redefining affordable accommodation, from Hong Kong to New York.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The bar is embarrassingly low for National

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

Why Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant made Jake Gyllenhaal cry

The star tells Karl Puschmann about his deep personal connection to this "action parable".