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Transgender refugee to wed

A transgender Kiwi officially recognised as a woman has found love and will get married today.

Who wins Super 15 title?

With three rounds of the Super Rugby regular competition remaining, our experts answer some of the vital questions that will define the season.

Eat like a king on a budget

Want to dine out like a king, but worried the bill will see you surviving on Weetbix for the rest of the week? Fear not, writes Anna King Shahab.

Terrible twos? Here's why

The abundance and diversity of certain bacterial species can impact a child’s behaviour, particularly that of boys, according to a study.

Clooney glad to be grey

Star argues there is no point "trying to fight" the ageing process, saying hair dye and plastic surgery "actually makes you look older".

Four reasons to have another coffee

Some like it hot, some like it iced, and some just don't like it at all. Until recently, coffee was on the list of habits to break if you really wanted to be healthy.

Why do lesbian brides wear suits?

Question: "Why is it, when a lesbian couple marries, one wears a dress and the other wears pants (usually a tuxedo-like suit)?"

Man denies 'Facebook fiasco' charges

A 20-year-old man pleaded not guilty in the Napier District Court this morning over charges related to a party described as a "Facebook fiasco".

'Smart' drugs not such a clever move

University of Otago PhD researcher Hazem Zohny has warned about myths and "hype" involving so-called "smart" drugs.

Katy Perry slams reporter

Kids will miss kickstart

Bill English just couldn't resist killing the $1000 KiwiSaver kickstarter - it was just lying there looking vulnerable.

Front line approaches Kiwis

NZ's contingent of military training specialists have barely arrived and the folly of this military (mis)adventure is already becoming apparent, writes Armstrong.

Leg amputated with old saw

A Scottish health board is investigating claims that surgeons used a saw found in a hospital cupboard to amputate a man's leg.

Kimye's OTT anniversary snap

Kim Kardashian West shared intimate photos of her and Kanye West kissing at their reception to celebrate their first wedding anniversary.

NZ couldn't handle the pressure

When put under pressure at Lord's, England made a fight of it and got back in the game. New Zealand failed to do so, writes Andrew Alderson.

Ageing All Blacks: Are they too old?

Remember the uproar about the ageing All Blacks amid the ruins of their 1991 World Cup defence, writes Wynne Gray.

Empty lunchboxes filled for $5

Govt considers e-cigarette restriction

The Government has been urged to consider restricting sales of nicotine electronic cigarettes to pharmacies.