Lifestyle news
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
Opinion: Why fitness should be about strength and self-love not looks
Hawke's Bay health and wellbeing expert Danielle Harper talks about self-love.
Waipawa butchery apprentice primed for Paris
Rhys Tamanui shows what it takes to be a cut above the rest. Video / Michaela Gower
'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tour
Sublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.
Why this Le Quesnoy gem is a must-visit for Kiwis in France
If you're heading to Paris for the Olympics, or post-Olympics, this should be on the list.
Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale
A passerby captured the moment a roaming kekeno caught an eel in Taipo Stream near the Napier suburb of Taradale, about 5km from the ocean. Video / Supplied
Ovarian cancer: Learn the symptoms and know the signs
'Ovarian cancer spreads like a spider web, so it’s a long time before you see it.'
Opinion: I sat in cafes for hours every day for 3 years - how long is too long to hog a table?
OPINION: Ejecting journalists after an hour? Bad. Questioning their news sense? Worse.
When hospitality runs dry: How long should you remote work in a cafe?
A journalist who has been banned from several cafes wants to spark a conversation.
Waimārama woman crowned Repco Beach Hop queen in Whangamatā
A burlesque dance instructor takes the crown at the Whangamata Beach Hop.
Vania Bailey on eyebrows: The big dark arch is out, the natural look is taking over
'You want people to notice that you look good but not be able to put their finger on why.'
Kiwi mum stung by childcare fees reveals sacrifices, cost cuts she makes for her kids
Napier parent who went viral with childcare calculations shares clever cost-cutting tips.
'Feels like home': The beauty queen who rebuilt her life after a tragedy
Kirtika Walia needed a hobby to bring back joy. Now she's representing NZ on stage.
'High energy and good vibes': 10 Questions with Shapeshifter
"Spread the love and the good vibes will always make for a good time."
Ukrainian Womad act compelled to address war
"The war has further affected our lives, and we are compelled to speak about it."
Rhythm & Alps and Beach Break: 10 Questions with Ocean Alley
Expect a "bloody good time" when Ocean Alley hit our shores this summer.
Cheer amid despair: How $10.3m Lotto win brought joy to cyclone-ravaged Wairoa
A massive Lotto win gave Wairoa residents something to celebrate after a 'tough year'.
Opinion: The life of an auctioneer
Opinion: PGG Wrightson's Cam Heggie knows the ups and downs of being an auctioneer.
Iconic Kiwi band announce big summer tour
The Feelers are preparing to hit the road this summer with a brand-new live show.
I have to stop phubbing everyone - including my other half
OPINION: I try to stay focused, but my attention is waning.
Kiwi mum stung by childcare fees reveals sacrifices, cost cuts she makes for her kids
Napier parent who went viral with childcare calculations shares clever cost-cutting tips.
Police puppy Blitz wins shoppers' hearts
Police officers speak to hundreds of shoppers during mall cops event.
Lifestyle news around NZ
Ageing gracefully: All you need to know about middle age
From heart health to cancer to beauty: 13 stories with expert advice on getting older.
'Worse than slop': Canadian chef triggers Kiwis after hating on classic NZ meal
Kiwis have defended the cuisine: 'If you were poor, you’d understand our struggle'.
Hot cross what? Easter buns on sale six days after Christmas
Buns representing Jesus Christ's death on sale days after celebrations marking his birth.
More Hawke's Bay Lifestyle news
Palmy couple's walker stalking leads to unique hut
Whiowhio Hut in Palmerston North is Aotearoa's only urban tramping hut.
Engineer turned actor: Kiwi star Ethan Browne on life in Summer Bay
A few years ago he was a draftsman. Now he stars in Oz's biggest soap. How did he do it?
NZ's secret history: 'Havelock North is the occult capital of the world'
Author Andrew Paul Wood reveals the unsuspected history of New Zealand.
'We love to baffle a crowd': Meet rockers Hans Pucket
Kiwi pop-rockers hit the road on their No Drama Aotearoa tour.
Out of the gate: Search on for real-life Hairy Maclary
Is your pooch bumptious and bustly? Bossy and bouncy? Frisky and hustly?
Pizza disaster: Why you must read flat-pack instructions
Step 1: Make sure it'll fit through the door.