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Block-heeled sandals will keep you grounded all summer long.
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Each week Greg Bruce challenges a chef to make him lunch in less than 10 minutes.
Our ultimate kids Christmas gift guide
20+ gifts to please the kids -from babies to young teens, we have them covered.
Brunch review: Experimental eating at The Lab
The science of brunching needs further testing at this eatery.
Restaurant review: Tucks and Bao
Puns go hand-in-hand with steamed buns at a Newmarket eatery.
Christmas traditions Kiwis could call our own
Ruth Spencer suggests some traditions we can call our own.
Behind the scenes: Smith & Caughey's Christmas wonderland
'Twas the month before Christmas when photographer Jason Oxenham got an all-access pass to the making of the Smith & Caughey's Santa rooms. Story by Kim Knight.
Christmas gift guide: For her
We've chosen 15 effortlessly stylish gifts that the lady in your life can take to the beach this summer and some that are, a little more extravagant.
Watch: Smith & Caughey's Santa Room and Enchanted Forest
Mrs Claus shows us around the Santa Room and Enchanted Forest at Smith & Caughey's.
An introvert's Christmas survival guide
Catherine Nicol's advice for getting through the Christmas party season.
The pleasure and pain of giving
My son didn't like the shorts I had bought him. Wrong colour, apparently.
Homeware update: Modern monochrome
No matter how much you love colour, a monochromatic room is such an easy way of adding sophistication to a home. But there are a few rules when it comes to keeping it modern.
Summer's must-have shorts for men
Jump into the blue with a pair of jaunty swim shorts for summer.
Why personal branding beats self-improvement any day
Ruth Spencer says who we are doesn't matter as long as we sort the bottom line: marketing.
Back to beauty school: Hand care
No matter how well you look after your face, if you neglect your hands, they'll be a surefire giveaway of your age.
Brunch review: Bagels rule at The Tannery
Brunch outside the square and within the ring is the way to go.
'Old ladies with cats? They're nutso'
"Cats was awesome, he? So bloody good," says the millionaire businessman. But will it translate into political success?
Watch: Chef Sid Sahrawat prepares crayfish dish
Chef Sid Sahrawat preparing a crayfish dish in 10 minutes for the Canvas series, Make My Lunch.
Why it's not a bad thing when your teen scorns you
It's happening already. Small unpleasant glimpses of what's to come. A roll of the eyeball here, a curl of the lip there. I had thought
Six unusual Christmas gift ideas
Ruth Spencer on ways to put originality into your gift-giving.
How to wear print dresses
An easy summer dress with a whimsical print fits the bill for all the summer festivities ahead.
Should you have a signature style?
Is having a signature style really important, asks Sharon Stephenson.
Review: Something for everyone at Po' Brothers
Cheap and cheerful, with a little something extra
Brunch review: Sip Kitchen
New cafe invites you to leave your comfort zone for brunch choices.