Isra'a Emhail

How about this weather? Got any New Year's resolutions? Silly season means more small talk. Here's how to be better at breaking the ice.

The Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon aims to encourage inclusivity, empower women, and bring pride in cultural traditions.

The legacy of what was known as "The Secret Marathon" in Afghanistan is continuing in New Zealand with the help of women who came here after the Taliban took over.

Heading towards Auckland's zero waste goal, about 10,000 households will soon face a trial of fortnightly pick-ups. Audio

Feet so swollen and blistered his shoes no longer fit. Bleeding from sweating so much and eventually using a wheelchair to get around. But he kept running.

A Northland woman has been trying to find the owners of this photo for eight years, and now she's putting out a last-ditch appeal.

Want to see Oasis in Australia? Seeking out some last minute Pearl Jam or Coldplay tickets? About to line-up for Laneway? Here's how to make sure you don't get ripped off.

Known as fashion's biggest night, the details for next year's Met Gala have been revealed by Vogue.

Two songs born out of the Reo Māori Song Hubs have taken out top prizes at Aotearoa's most prestigious songwriting award ceremony. Video

An Auckland restaurant's dish, exported to a Seoul pop-up store for a reality TV show, has been popular among Koreans. Video

A dermatologist, a hairstylist, a scientist and an alopecia sufferer all talk hair loss treatments - what sounds promising, what there is proof for, and what is probably too good to be true. Audio

"I tried my hardest not to be the type of person that I might be embarrassed about later on when I was watching it back," the Labour MP for Kelston says.

The guest list for the white parties was star-studded. But many famous friends are now distancing themselves from the disgraced rapper.

What are your rights on putting your seat back? And what's just good manners?

A Very Royal Scandal unpacks the lead up to the Newsnight interview in which Prince Andrew was forced to pick apart his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Video

Think working from a holiday destination is a win-win? The experts aren't so sure. Video

It doesn't take much for mould to get a grip on your home, which can have serious repercussions. Here's what to do.

Experts and survivors say the supermodel's remarks about cancer are dangerous and could have tragic outcomes.

Some people are washing their vegetables in the dishwasher. But how far should we go in cleaning our produce?

Explainer - Here is a rundown of who is eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine booster in New Zealand, when and where you can get it, and the side effects.

"If all 3.7 million adults in NZ were scanning there would perhaps be 11 to 22 million scans per day being registered", Professor Nick Wilson says. Data shows it's about 5 percent of that. Audio

The niece of a man who died in the Christchurch terror attack says it's comforting to see the wider community continue to pay their respects.

First Person - The paved path heading to the Linwood mosque no longer resembles the one we treaded on last year when people from around the world gathered to pay respects, Isra'a Emhail writes. Video

A world record holder who trekked all the way from Wellington to Christchurch says he is prepared to sacrifice his body in the name of peace.

The official commemoration of the Christchurch terror attacks is cancelled, but Muslims will be remembering loved ones in their own way.