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Who wants to see a play about menopause? Lots of people
All three dates of Piss Off Peri, a play about the lead into menopause, sold out at the Whangarei Fringe Festival.
Is there a Polkinghorne documentary coming?
With a not-guilty verdict still reverberating around the country, at least one film crew is working on a documentary. Is that a good thing?
What happens when the prime minister spends 30 minutes with Guyon Espiner
"There is a strange thing that happens after about 15 minutes, 16, 17 minutes when people start to loosen up."
'Next minute, I woke up and I was globally viral' - Paddy Gower opens up on his career
The veteran TV presenter's new memoir digs in further to a public life full of highs and lows. Audio
'Skinny influencer' deleted from TikTok
A social media influencer's account was taken off the platform over concerns it promoted disordered eating.
Do teen boys really need to eat that much?
Bowls of Weet-Bix. Loaves of bread. Packs of noodles. It it actually necessary?
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.
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.