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Bumper long weekend wine guide
These single vineyard wines will transport you to a different time and space.

I’m blind - but I won't let it stop me from seeing the world
Losing his sight has not stopped Fraser Alexander from travelling the world.

Sip or scam? How to tell if your favourite wine is the real deal
As the summer party season draws near, how can you protect yourself from wine fraud?

The Good Life: Hole lotta bother
Kittens and chickens prove unhelpful when digging a hole for the new rose.

Genes and geography: How our parents and neighbourhoods define who we are
We share common personality traits with our parents, but where we live also has a bearing.

The latest collection of achievable recipes from Jamie Oliver has arrived
Jamie Oliver aims to make mealtimes simple with his new cookbook, Simply Jamie.

Weekend wine guide: The wines doing good in the community
Recent releases are helping to protect fish, kiwi and people.

Why do so many women happily ditch their surnames when they marry?
And why don’t men consider doing the same?

I was 71 when a coffee shop encounter sparked my modelling career
There are some real advantages to getting old – like becoming an age-positive model.

Happy hacks: How Buddhism can lead to calm and contentment
Buddhist monk and psychiatrist believes ancient Eastern practices offer valuable lessons.

Life Hacks From the Buddha: Treat everyone you meet as a friend
Book extract: Hacks to live by from ordained Buddhist monk and psychiatrist Tony Fernando.

A window seat fanatic contemplates the view from above to below
You can spot the window-gazers on any flight.

The Good Life: Into the unknown
Greg Dixon's trip to Wellington Hospital results in some unwelcome news.

Tasty recipes from Chelsea Winter’s new book
Chelsea Winter's latest book is designed to suit every style of eater.

Gardening's new rules: How to grow plants in the climate-change era
Climate-change is leading to new ways of gardening.

What hurts more: Emotional or sexual infidelity?
People tend to feel more confident about identifying sexual infidelity than emotional.

The big, late OE: How Kiwi empty nesters are finding new ways to travel
Why a 'mid-life' gap year is now the new way to see the world.

The Good Life: Spring scenes at Lush Places
Lambing season, euphorbias and pear blossoms paint a pastoral scene.

Time-saving recipes from MasterChef Australia champ Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s 13th cookbook has more than 80 quick recipes.

Weekend Wine Guide: When it’s worth spending a little more
If you're looking for wines that linger in your memory, these are worth tracking down.

Two shades of kākāpō: Why the rare birds come in two shades of green
Keen eyes of conservationists and iwi leads to genetic insights into survival and variety.

How Donald Trump’s claims about pets echo old urban myths
Urban myths tend to reflect different types of moral panics.

How to protect yourself from cancer risks this BBQ season
Barbecue meats can be made healthier with a few simple measures.

The Good Life: The chook strike is over
After icy weather blew through Wairarapa, Joanna the chicken has gifted an egg.

Quips and Quotes Quiz: Who said what this week?
Test your knowledge of this weeks news - in quotes.

Think vegan recipes can’t feed hungry teens? Meet the Auckland chef who will prove you wrong
Tracey Bennett discusses her love of plant-based eating and cast-iron cookware.