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Lizzie Scott says she kept seeing older and disabled people attending hospital appointments alone. So she came up with a solution.

If summer traffic and crowds have made you stay put this year, here are some ideas that keep you and your kids engaged and learning, without breaking the bank.

Down a mossy tree lined driveway in rural Hawke's Bay, the six monks of the Kopua Monastery start their day at 4am with prayer.

When I went to swimming classes as most kids do in New Zealand it did not stick, so I went back as an adult, writes Nick James.

This year, countless actors, musicians and influencers appeared on red carpets in sheer, barely there fabrics.

Homeowners get a much better deal with a 3D-printed concrete house than a standard weatherboard build, says Auckland master builder Kirill Ilin.

Should you install home security cameras? How about leaving your blinds open?

Stuck for inspiration about what to bring to a summer get-together? We ask chefs around the country for their favourite ideas.

An Auckland dad has listed a homemade designer playhouse for sale on TradeMe, complete with sandpit, slide, climbing ramp and 20-metre roller coaster.

Christchurch-based teachers Claudia Gray and Scarlet Bennett were flatmates before taking a joint leap into home ownership.

Asian sunscreens are becoming mainstream in New Zealand as shoppers seek the lighter textures and advanced formulations popular in Japan and Korea.

They're affordable, available and set in some of the best spots around the country.

The subtle lines and curves of typefaces are doing more than you might think.

With locals hitting the road, and visitors touring the country, do the unspoken rules of the road fly out the window?

Car manufacturers like Elon Musk’s Tesla and Chinese smart EV company XPeng are at the forefront of tech news on AI humanoids.

Few things are more frustrating than spending hours on the road only to realise you’ve forgotten something important.

Increasingly, women are ditching underwire bras with copious padding, preferring a natural shape and with fewer worries for visible nipples.

Leaving a party or social event without saying a proper farewell is something most of us have probably done at some point.

Are our summer breaks too long? And how did they become a Kiwi institution?

The iconic trailblazing fashion label that celebrated androgyny and queerness will close most of its operations by February.

There was a time when New Zealand companies spent big on rewarding their employees with raucous Christmas parties that often encouraged bad behaviour.

New Zealanders have historically been viewed as slightly conservative when it comes to public nudity at the beach compared to Europe and Australia.

What you wear to bed can affect the quality of your sleep. And if that's nothing at all, there are a few things to consider.

The recent Northern Hemisphere summer was populated with all manner of curious shoes that often drew the focus to the toe.

It doesn't have to be fir, spruce, pine - or even plastic. Kiwis around the country are finding new, more appropriate, ways to find the perfect Christmas tree.

Do we have enough money? What about school? And are my kids ready to embrace life on the road?

As Christmas nears, towns and cities across Aotearoa are hoisting their giant trees into place — symbols of the season that, for many, now come with a hefty price-tag.

And staff say they love working at Te Oraka is so much, they'd do it for free.

"Rage baiting" is a manipulative tactic used to elicit outrage from their viewers.

From their first emergence in the late 19th century chocolate fish have been an ever-present part of New Zealand life.

Seagulls who hear a raised voice are more likely to flinch, stop pecking at food and leave the area, a new study has found.

The old advice to “sit up straight” and “pull your shoulders back” can also cause a cascade of unwanted problems.

The Walkabout Creek Hotel in outback Queensland, made famous across the world by the Crocodile Dundee films, has sold for an undisclosed figure.

For 150 years, Hills Hats has crafted the headwear that defines both frontline services and famous artists, including Fat Freddy’s Drop, Tame Iti, Willie Nelson — and even Lady Gaga via a Goorin Bros collab.

Best-dressed competitions at horse races are their own beast when it comes to style, drawing a unique field of contestants.

Costelloe was appointed as Diana's personal designer in 1983, shortly after establishing his own label, and their collaboration continued until her death.

It was a dramatic victory for Miss Mexico who was at the centre of pageant controversy when standing up to public bullying from one of the hosts.

Rua do Senado in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro tops Time Out's 2025 list.

New rules for tenants having pets in their homes will take effect at the start of December.

Formula One has moved on from Grid Girls and logo shirts, becoming a powerhouse in the fashion world.

The popularity of the cute new cameras have been likened to the Labubu craze. “We’ve honestly never seen that level of huge interest for a product before."

We’ve heard of AI slop, but new study has coined a phrase for shoddy AI generated tasks – workslop.

Half of the variation seen in modern dogs existed during the Stone Age, a new study has found.

Shay Mitchell's new skincare brand for children has sparked a debate about how young is too young for children to use products such as face masks.

Human faces are constantly in motion; they blink, smile, grimace and our gaits are unique to each of us, but how could understanding these traits have real world applications?

Artificial breeding technicians play a crucial role in keeping New Zealand's dairy industry flowing. Increasingly, women are being drawn to the job.

If you were hoping to secure your dream camping spot this summer, you may be out of luck - or at least pretty limited in options. But not all hope is lost.

The new owner of one of New Zealand's oldest tattoo studios is working to honour the legacy of the shop's late founder - the late Roger Ingerton.

Op shops are a treasure trove for curtains, quality linen, repurposed art frames and rugs for a little chic on the cheap, says Anna Easton.

Amelia Thomas connected with creatures great and small for her new book What Sheep Think About the Weather: How to Listen to What Animals Are Trying to Say.

The Garden City is emerging on the fashion scene as a real runway rival to Wellington and Auckland.

Hogging the couch, grazing the fridge and hitting the shower, a flatties's partner can add to the already high cost of living - perhaps a "petty tax" is in order?

They might be tiny, hole-in-the-wall spots but hungry diners are happy to queue to get a seat.

Foster Mwaba took inspiration from the vintage dresses she saw in photos of the residents she cares for at a Christchurch rest home.

Trimming, fertilising, recruiting and ready - Christmas tree farms reckon real trees are more popular than ever.

The lines, grains and knots in floorboards can tell us much about a tree's history.

Curve model Annika Nielsen says representation is sometimes "something that you don't realise that you miss or that you need until you see it".

Will 'brain food' help? Does cramming work? Experts weigh in as study leave kicks off around New Zealand.

For the seventh year in a row this name has taken out the top spot for cats and dogs.

If you've got loads of albums stacked up, here's how the experts suggest organising and sorting what's worth keeping.

The iconic Manukau amusement park ride - which cost just a smidge under $7 million - is back to delight kids of all ages.

Exercise-induced cramps were usually attributed to dehydration or an electrolyte imbalance. Now there is a new theory.

Why are people being nice to AI? And does it actually make any difference?

Auckland's Westmere Butchery has banged out NZ's best sausage for the fourth time. The winning butcher spills on the best way to cook and eat the beef, parmesan and truffle snag.

Midlife women used to be thought of as fading from public view, but perhaps they're just moving into stealth mode.

If you’re limited for space growing a bunch of herbs in your garden is the way to go, says gardening expert, Lynda Hallinan.

Objects can hold a lot of personal meaning so the act of getting rid of them can be an emotional experience.

Pick something you enjoy and start with the easy ones, says self-taught cut flower specialist Olivia McCord.

Turns out Kiwis are pretty good at tree climbing. We've won 15 times at the International Tree Climbing Championships.

The clothing of our politicians has become increasingly casual and political in recent years.

The faux fur thongs have sold out in every size and style on the Skims website. “I’m shocked.. But I’m also not shocked," says local body hair expert.

Sleeping next to our dogs brings feelings of comfort and security. But do they mess with our rest time?

Style icon and secondhand clothing fan Stan Walker is fronting a new clothes recycling campaign with Uber and Red Cross.

Te Hemo, a magnificent colonial villa in Rotorua, had fascinated photographer Tracey Scott since her childhood - then she got the chance to buy it.

With AI and tech classroom companions, how important is it that we still have these skills?

Yellowing leaves, collapsing stems and dusty foliage? Your houseplants may be asking for a spruce-up.

Two rugby field-sized sheds have been barely enough to contain Allan Dippie's obsession.

Even the Kiwi professor's mates are baffled, asking “when are you going to move into the 21st century?”

Low pay, long hours, bad press - it’s not hard to see why in New Zealand, teaching is not as attractive to school-leavers as it once was. But more people are making the pivot later in life.

Are they necessary, or just the latest trend in our obsession with skincare?

If you can’t make time for a 30-minute run, will shorter bursts of activity do anything for your health?

Most people attribute ramen’s global popularity to its low price and easy preparation, but the origin story behind the noodles reveals working-class roots and innovative cooking techniques.

Since the backyard barbecue infiltrated our lifestyles in the 1950s, it has largely remained a male domain.

The school holidays are here leaving many parents with no options but to bring their children to appointments. Is that OK?

Things like unloading the dishwasher, fixing the printer or taking meeting notes.

Rebecca Schnell's regular job is as an emergency room nurse in St Louis, Missouri. But she has an even more adrenaline-filled side gig.

The new Apple Watch Series 11 can send an alert that its wearer may have hypertension - a heart-straining condition many people don't know they have.

You need to consider what can withstand hot temperatures, spraying water and detergents.

What causes the hypnic jerk that 70 percent of people experience?

A latex catsuit with a design that resembles Japanese porcelain won husband-and-wife Dawn Mostow and Ben Gould the 2025 Supreme World of WearableArts Award.

Cleaning professionals share tips on achieving a streak-free finish.

Learning how to create perfect pastries in Paris was former aerospace engineer Kate Reid's pathway out of anorexia.

Experiencing an involuntary physiological response to a sound helps some people feel a sense of "psychological stability".

Snuggling with a cat can help suppress the stress hormone cortisol.

Here are the frocks, suits, jewels and pocket squares that populated the red carpet ahead of the 77th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

From daylilies to ornamental grasses, landscape expert Tony Murrell explains how lifting and dividing plants keeps gardens thriving without spending a cent.

Black mould usually means a proper clean is in order - but what about the pink or orange-coloured stuff?

The brain has its own waste disposal system – known as the glymphatic system – that’s thought to be more active when we sleep.

Although she's stepping away from the World of Wearable Art Awards after this year, Wellington designer Fifi Colston will help her friends as a "stitch bitch".

A new book celebrates the friendships formed between a group of school children and residents of an Auckland rest home.

School zones, the commute to work and general vibe of the area - what you should know and how to suss it out.

Could a capsule of healthy gut bugs change the future of obesity treatment? Researchers at the Liggins Institute in Auckland University believe so.

Exercising with stiff, achy muscles won’t hurt you, but you probably won't be able to lift as much or run as fast.

Outdoor decks can be damp, maybe even mouldy, from a winter (or two) exposed to the elements. Now is the time to prep it for fun in the sun.

Brian Sobel is an official Guinness World Record adjudicator, one of only 75 in the world.

The influential Italian fashion icon has died in Milan at 91.

Midway through a difficult discussion in her performance review, an employee named Jane finally cracks, and the tears start. Her boss doesn’t know what to do and handles the situation awkwardly.

Vogue has announced that Chloe Malle will head up the fashion magazine's US edition, replacing world-renowned figure Anna Wintour.

Seasoned travellers, who've gone a long way on a shoestring, give their tips for a low-cost holiday.

Aussie mum Queenie Tan says a lot of people laugh in amazement and are curious when they hear her plans to turn her one-year-old into a millionaire.

Two laundry experts on the best ways to give greying t-shirts and shirts a glow-up.

The New Zealand Designer Clothes Swap featured approximately 500 garments and drew around 200 attendees.

New Zealand Fashion Week’s Pacific Fusion Fashion Show (PFFS) has grown from grassroots beginnings into a cultural movement.

Sport and fashion have been in a de facto relationship for decades, so Thursday night at New Zealand Fashion Week in Auckland felt like a wedding ceremony between the two lovers.

Wide-legged pants, blazers, lashings of black and a dash of florals seem to be the flavour of the fashion pack.

Have you heard of a “cortisol cocktail”? Rather than something you might order at a bar, this drink is one of the latest wellness trends floating around social media.

A surprise appearance by director Taika Waititi was one element that told the story of New Zealand's style on the opening night of New Zealand Fashion Week.

Some were surprised to see just how well the bird was gobbling up the worms at Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre.

An hour or so outside of Dallas, Texas, is an all-woman tiny home village founded by 70-year-old Robyn Yerian, akin to a college dorm for older folk, she says.

The popular Australian sunscreen label has announced that it has pulled its Lean Screen product off shelves after its own independent testing returned inconsistent SPF protection results.

Pasifika stars showed up in glamour and style at the Pacific Music Awards last night.

New Zealand Fashion Week is returning after a one-year hiatus with a new vision that is public-facing rather than exclusive.

When Taylor Swift’s releases her new album, Life of a Showgirl, in October, it can be heard on the usual places, including streaming, vinyl and…cassette tape?

Beauty queen Nadeen Ayoub will become the first woman to represent the Palestinian people at the Miss Universe pageant.

Whether it's for the first time or a return to tertiary, people who are near or beyond retirement age still have the fighting spirit to head to university.

Kiwi darts fans hit the bullseye with their colourful costumes at Auckland's Spark Arena on Friday night.

Marco Creemers and Ryan Sanders have spent five years on their historic dream home near Clyde.

Breasts are ‘sisters, not twins’. So while your bra is symmetrical, it’s normal your breasts aren’t.

Cryotherapy, infant stem cells, extreme cold, IV infusions, red light therapy … more people are paying big bucks to buy into a "longevity" industry — and that has some traditional doctors worried.

The star rating system was introduced 10 years ago and is free to join, but as it's optional, products with a lower rating tend not to display their rank.

It comes after a Mexican state accused them of cultural appropriation over the design of a new shoe.

What's the best way to clean a puffer jacket? How can I clean my ugg boots at home? Does my dressing gown go in the washing machine?

From supermarket giveaways to free food at work - what is the psychology of getting something for nothing?

The roll call of restaurant closures continues to build, so what is it about some stalwarts that makes them stand the test of time?

Thousands of girls are defying the Taliban regime and pursuing their studies in online courses, set up by a fellow Afghani woman whose dreams were crushed.

"I don't understand how this could be out there."

There's a volunteer crisis hitting grassroots sport in NZ.

The pre-loved azure coloured Hermès Birkin was valued between $28,000 and $32,000, but no one wanted to pay that much when it went under the hammer in Auckland.

Online ads for fake clothing stores with New Zealand locations in their names have been surging, with hundreds of complaints to Consumer NZ.

The social media platform has launched a new tool for users to share their location with friends in real time.

Many Kiwis reckon it's cheaper to do their washing out of the house than pay for water, gas and power at home. Are they right?

Are you wearing black right now? Does it make you feel strong? Chic? Rebellious? Maybe it was just easy to throw together.

Why did manchester covered in astronomical motifs become a sprawling international phenomenon?

When your favourite dress or shirt shrinks in the wash, it can be devastating, especially if you followed the instructions closely. Unfortunately, some fabrics just seem to be more prone to shrinking than others – but why?

The creamy, nutty 'Harricado' is being grown around New Zealand and is a hardy fruit that can withstand frost.

Part way through folding your freshly washed — and now dried — laundry, you notice it.

Your dog tilts its head when you cry, paces when you’re stressed, and somehow appears at your side during your worst moments. Coincidence? Not even close.

“You look better bald... said no-one ever.” That’s the sentence on a digital billboard in Auckland that’s dividing views with one critic calling it cruel and “body shaming”.

Americans are being encouraged to have more children by the likes of Donald Trump, JD Vance and Elon Musk. And even though the risks for the poster families of pronatalism are real, they are happy to bear them.

The first AI-generated model to appear in the pages of Vogue is seen in an advert for Guess.

Eyebrows went from thin to thick more than a decade ago. Now, a new trend is redefining those small strips of hair on our foreheads.

Are detergent pods, liquids or sheets better? Does it matter if you pour or measure? And are DIY ones any good?

“Finding the people and processes we need locally is getting more difficult.”

Consumer NZ tested 46 laundry detergents and found that three were no better than washing with only water, but some New Zealand-owned brands fared well.

Two New Zealanders have taken home one of the top prizes in the Spiel des Jahres, an annual awards event considered the Oscars of the board game world.

Teenage boys and young men are investing hundreds - sometimes thousands - of dollars into their fragrance collections.

In-person dating can be hard, but not because there’s something wrong with you or because there are fewer good catches out there. It’s hard because connection, trust and vulnerability are difficult.

Our devices store so much personal information about us. So when it’s time to throw them away, how can we make sure they’re wiped clean?

Kiwi Shayni Couch lost her husband in a Basejump gone wrong while she was pregnant. A new documentary follows her journey to return to the site where he died.

Elton John's 50th birthday suit, Janelle Monáe's "vagina pants" and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's "Millennium Coat" are among the hundreds of splendid costumes on display at Auckland Museum's new DIVA exhibition.

The bag was named after the actor, singer and fashion icon that Hermès created it for — the late actress Jane Birkin.

I rode the Tour de France to study its impact on the human body: Fatigue, triumph and lessons in endurance.

The unique, dark structure took architectural designer Chris Tate hours to conceive but 14 years to build by the black sand beach.

The checklist: Extroverted, hedonistic, powerful, adventurous, open and autonomous.

How did emojis became the most confusing kind of online language?

For many older people, downsizing is a painful process. Objects hold memories. Getting rid of them is like saying goodbye to friends for ever. 

NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll has turned an unloved patch of lawn over to wildflowers.

Gemma Cale helped deliver a baby in her first week on the phones for Hato Hone St John. After ten years, she's earned the nickname "baby magnet".

Prada has acknowledged that the sandals' design was inspired by the centuries-old Indian sandals which sell for about $10.

Young people are embracing the grainy, nostalgic vibe of early digital cameras so they can spend less time on their phones.

Bus drivers share glimpses of their life on social media and one teen was inspired to release an Auckland Transport themed game on popular platform, Roblox.

A Wanaka-based design label has come up with a creative way to put quality clothes in front of more customers.

Victory 45-47 for men and women will set you back nearly $410 a bottle. They are the newest in a line of Trump Fragrances that "represent winning".

Wegovy, a weight loss drug made famous by celebrities around the world, is on New Zealand pharmacists' shelves, but it is unfunded and could cost users around $500 a month.

Over the past 20 years, Jodi Roebuck and his wife Tanya have turned a bare paddock into a thriving market garden with an emphasis on microgreens.

Behind the "massive sunglasses", retiring Vogue editor Anna Wintour can be kind and caring, says Kylie Bax.

Dame Anne Wintour, who has been editor-in-chief for 37 years, will continue to hold a seciour role at the company.

Face yoga has gained online popularity in recent years for its promised antiaging, face slimming effects, but does it actually do anything?

"People often look at me strangely when I tell them that one of my best ever festival experiences was in a portaloo."

A horse accident left Anna Baigent unable to work in the racing industry. Instead she found companionship with the horses.

Does your stomach drop when your phone rings unexpectedly?

How many of these home remedies actually work? Are they rooted in fact or just an old wives' tale?

We are hitting the grumpiest time of the year - after Matariki there are no public holidays until October, it's cold and dark and gloomy. How do we keep ourselves feeling okay?

On their family whenua in north Taranaki, the McClutchie whānau explore growing different crops and aspire to grow Māori medicinal plants in the future.

This Matariki, the stars align for Mark and Susannah Guscott - an award-winning couple bringing together whakapapa and astronomy on their sixth-generation Wairarapa farm.

There are several dos and don'ts to making sure you safely defrost the glass, and get to work or school on time. We also share the fastest way to defog your windscreen once in the car.

A recent Deloitte study found that only six percent of Gen Z workers aspire to leadership roles in the workplace. The reasons for that are many.

Storing a scrunched, snotty cloth up your sleeve probably wouldn't be advised, but they can offer just as much protection as a tissue if handled well.

These days, it’s hard to find a bottle of wine that hasn’t been given five stars by someone or placed in some sort of awards category. But could the winemaker’s choice of animal picture tell us anything about the wine’s quality, value, or both?

Strong family support, innovation and a dash of good luck have seen the Harvey family of Wairarapa clock up a hundred years on Daisybank Farm near Martinborough. They're banking on a similar mix to see them through the next century.

Hamish Sturgeon has been rearing quails for their eggs since the age of 11. They're healthy, delicious and it's a fun side-hustle keeping the cute little birds fed, watered and healthy, he says.

With gloomy weather shadowing the event, attendees came prepared for downpours, mud and wind.

The unpredictable nature of thunderstorms may put some on edge. Experts gave us tips to calm your nerves, children and pets.

Zoe Johnston and her fellow rodeo riders are self-funding the trip by chopping and selling wood and putting on show jumping days.

Across China, a growing number of young heterosexual women are fed up with traditional pressures around marriage and sexism and choosing to stay single.

Rescued Kitchen turns surplus bread into crumbs and tonnes of tomatoes into sauces.

Hot-desking has become the new normal in workplaces across the country, but experts say our office etiquette doesn't always reflect how commonplace open-plan offices have become.

A random Instagram post led Sacha Willetts down a rabbit hole that introduced her to a whole new sport.

The TV star and business owner revealed the particulars of her most recent breast augmentation when asked on TikTok, hot on the heels of her mum Kris Jenner telling the world who refreshed her face.

In March 2016 Bailley Unahi’s life changed forever when the balcony she was under at a Dunedin party collapsed.

Simple, effective ways to dry laundry indoors when it’s wet outside and you don’t have access to a dryer.

There's lighter beverage Champawgne, and deeper blends like Purrno Noir.

A Kiwi family has passed the halfway point on their monumental effort to circumnavigate the globe aboard their catamaran.

Throughout human history, every civilisation “creates board games round about the beginning of any society,” British author Tim Clare says.

A Christchurch wool business has found a successful and unusual niche for its product.

Let nature have its way and you could have an abundant self-sown source of food, gardening expert Hannah Zwartz says.

Initially started by influencers, many passengers are now filming and sharing their own “Get Ready With Me” (GRWM) videos from their cabin seats.

From this month, New Zealand Defence Force staff will be standing to attention with locally made socks on their feet.

Auckland artist Nigel Borell and Wellington council executive Karepa Wall aren't afraid to knock other people's socks off with their footwear choices.

Taranaki weaver Alison Ross is trying to bring back woollen blankets made from locally-grown wool to highlight the fibre's benefits.

Seen swinging from the luxury handbags of trendy A-listers, the collectible Labubu plush pendant has become the latest fashion trend for adults and kids.

One of the biggest celebrity styling trends has been prohibited from the event's dress code for "decency reasons".

Ready-to-wear clothing – garments picked from a rack of identical items - has really only been a thing for a relatively short time in history, especially in women’s clothing.

We’ve all heard of smart speakers, smart heaters and even smart fridges, now our furry feline friends are getting in on the tech revolution.

A Taranaki living soil and plant food producer has won Garden Product of the Year by a German gardening and DIY magazine.

In a corner of central Rome, a family tailor shop has been hand-stitching the robes worn by the last eight popes over the past 200 years, and they're ready for the busy task of preparing outfits for Pope Francis' successor.

A Taupō family of six has walked the length of the country along the Te Araroa trail, homeschooling all the way, having never done an overnight hike before.

Rihanna reveals she's pregnant ahead of the event, Lorde represents New Zealand and Diana Ross graces the Met Gala carpet for the first time in over 20 years.

TikTok star and Southlander Terressa Kollat says her popular videos don't quite paint the full picture of what it takes to be on one of her trips.

If you're living in an apartment, a home with limited outdoor space or renting, a traditional veggie patch might not be an option. Here's what experts say about using vertical space.

Garden guru Lynda Hallinan shares some smart tips to help get your place in shape for spring.

The sooner you start making smart decisions about money, the better, says Making Cents podcast host Frances Cook.

The Met Gala returns to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York this Monday, drawing a phalanx of A-listers to the famous red carpet event.

A magazine about country life that connects often isolated women who live on farms recently printed its fifth anniversary edition.

Sonia Barrish says it’s a quick, cheap and an easy thrifty tip.

RTA Studio says it's found a way to strip hundreds of thousands of dollars from the cost of building a home.

Op shopped treasures, designer threads and quirky vintage - the black carpet at the prestigious independent music awards had it all.

Self-suffiency pro Gillian Swinton says living off the land is about community and giving back.

The Easter holiday period marks a busy time on the roads - and with it, an increase in roadside accidents. An emergency doctor shares what you can do to help if you witness one.

AA training advisor Mandeep Shah shares his tips and tricks for learning drivers worried about sitting the practical tests.

From tyre blowouts to brake fluid blunders, even seasoned drivers are making simple mistakes that could turn dangerous. Mechanics say it's a worrying sign of how far we’ve drifted from the basics.

Leaking water bottles, pen ink, the rotting juice from an old banana, school backpacks and lunch boxes can get pretty grotty.

Designer Emilia Wickstead says she hopes the national carrier's staff feel “the empowerment and the prestige” when they start wearing the new kit.

The networking and social media site gets a bad rap as the place for self-promotion. However, active users swear by LinkedIn’s benefits, professional and otherwise.

Once seen as a mark of conformity, ties are making a fashion comeback as a new generation craves "that little bit of extra fabulousness".

High in the hills above Martinborough in South Wairarapa, Frank and Lisa Cornelissen live completely off-grid in a house powered by the sun and wind.

Country music and style have hit the mainstream. In New Zealand, that doesn't always mean big boots, belt buckles and hats.

While some businesses are bracing for impact when the Swedish flatpack giant arrives here later this year, others see it as just another shift in the market.

From cherimoya and white sapote to Brazilian cherries, Kris Edgington is growing a mouth-watering array of food on his productive Bay of Plenty property.

Farmer Eden Hore collected more than 200 garments and accessories during the 1970s and 1980s.

A retrospective exhibition will showcase the achievements of the fashion brand known for its vintage-inspired and avant-garde styles.

We've all heard of mum guilt — that combination of shame, regret and self-reproach that can shadow a mother navigating parenthood. But what about dad guilt?

The community Facebook page has grown from an online trading forum for uni students to a go-to site for missing cats, phones and cars, recommendations and daily slices of life in the capital.

New Zealand’s law means brands get more scrutiny if they want to trademark a Māori word.

Video calling has given us a glimpse into our colleagues' lives like never before - but is that a good thing?

Once a sports physiotherapist, Tamara Singer now runs a gourmet seaweed business in a Norwegian archipelago where Vikings have lived for 11,000 years.

Comedian Pete Davidson has revealed his tattoo-free skin. What does that mean for tattooing and its transition from an alternative life to the mainstream?

HOKA means "to fly" in Māori but the company, one of the world's hottest sneaker brands, rarely attributes its name to Māori and pronounces the word wrong in promotional videos.

Watching movies at home on the sofa might be easy, but it's no match for watching them on the big screen, film buffs say.

Men seemed to rival women in red carpet fashion with many adventurous outfits that went far beyond the tuxedo.

A chance encounter with a stray cat one Christmas Eve brought reporter Katie Fitzgerald much more than she bargained for.

With summer in full swing, it's easy to start thinking about a quick getaway. But what about your pets?

In the age of mobile phones, it's an etiquette dilemma worth revisiting.

It's a tale of two puzzles. One had an extra piece. The other had a missing piece.

Keeping the aircon on full blast might feel tempting, but your bank account won't thank you.

If you feel like there are fatter, more frequent flies buzzing around your home in New Zealand this year, you're not wrong.

For the march to Parliament, many young wahine donned a red beret. It's a pōtae steeped in history and symbolism.

Freckles, perhaps the ultimate expression of a natural face, are in. Ironically, people will now go to great lengths to achieve them.

In a world where nothing seems built to last, it's comforting to know there are some rugged items that keep delivering the goods day after day.

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 beauty contest has turned ugly as accusations fly over who won the crown.

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