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Food. Sleep. Steps. Is counting everything good for us?
Gadgets allow us to track how much we eat, what we eat, our sleep and exercise but experts say they're not always making us healthier.
Are you a shepherd? The King needs you.
Sandringham Farm, the much loved country retreat of King Charles, is searching for a new shepherd.
A new 'underground fashion week' has risen from the ashes
Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa was organised by three women under 25, frustrated by the lack of places to showcase NZ's creative scenes.
The cocktail everyone's drinking at the US Open - and how to make one
On a muggy New York evening spent on sticky stadium seats, you're going to want something refreshing.
Single-sex or co-ed? How to pick the right school
While some academic results might put single-gender schools in the lead, there is much more to consider than test results.
Single-sex or co-ed? How to pick the right school
While some academic results might put single-gender schools in the lead, there is much more to consider than test results.
Death and beyond: What does an end-of-life doula do?
Over the past four years, terminal ovarian cancer has been shoving Cora Torr, 61, towards life's exit door. Audio
Death and beyond: What does an end-of-life doula do?
"It is a really lonely place to be in when those around you don't know how to navigate the landscape of dying," says 48-year-old Rachel Mellor, who has terminal bowel cancer. Audio
What Mormons think of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
The "soft-swinging" scandal TV series is very un-Mormon, so what do members of the church think?
Meet the New Zealanders who only eat meat
Jessica Henrard's 3-year-old daughter Winter is one of the younger members of the carnivore community.
What's with mums and toast after birth?
After Wellington hospital maternity wards tried to pull toast from the menu, mothers stood united in their love for post-birth toast.
Four ultra-processed foods hijacking your breakfast
Breakfast can be a repeat offender meal when it comes to the perils of ultra processed foods. Here's how to fix it.
'Is this actually vegan?': Gelato wins NZ's top prize
A boutique gelato business and an ice cream company classic came away with the top prizes at the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards. Audio
Parents are shipping melatonin in from overseas. Why?
Some parents say melatonin is the only way to get their kids to sleep and the medication should be easier to get in New Zealand. Audio
What goes on at a smut book club meeting?
A romance readers' book club in Auckland meets each month to break down a steamy novel pick.
What does it take to be the young butcher of the year?
Sam Weller's "really clean bones" will see her go to Paris to compete against the world's best.
How hard is it to change your child's name?
Adrienne Madsen decided on the name Jordan for her son. Ten weeks later, Jordan seemed more like a Benjamin.
Is sitting in the car a bit too long really 'self care'?
"If that is the best tool you have in your tool box that is telling you something," says a counsellor, sucking some air out of the #cartime balloon.
Can you get ketamine for depression in New Zealand?
Todd Hilleard tried half a dozen different antidepressants before turning to much less common prescription.
Americans explain rush week to New Zealanders
Rush week at the University of Alabama is the pinnacle of over-the-top university life in the US.
Could the Raygun firestorm give Kiwi breakers a break?
Leaders in Aotearoa's breaking community are standing behind Raygun and New Zealand's future in international breaking competitions.
A new Kiwi 'classic' picks up top Children, Young Adults book awards
Judges called the novel from Stacy Gregg "a taonga from a masterful storyteller".
Post-Olympic Blues is a thing for athletes
Miss watching your favourite sport? Spare a thought for the competitors.
Why have we started outsourcing (almost) everything?
Some homes are outsourcing domestic duties and personal decisions to streamline their lives.