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Photo essay: Inside New Zealand's most spectacular churches
Photographer Jane Ussher has captured some of New Zealand's most beautiful church architecture in her new book, Worship. Here are some of those images.

Wine: Three sophisticated rosés
If your last memory of rosé was bunging a candle in an empty bottle of sweet, fizzy Mateus and thinking it really added to the atmosphere of your student flat, then it's high time you stepped up to something more sophisticated. Here's how to do it ...

The secrets of a Kiwi worker
Ever wondered what it's really like to be a pastor or a psychic? Or what a bikini waxer really thinks about their job? Here, nine Kiwis with very different careers reveal - anonymously - the secrets of their working day.

Book review: Golden Age, Jane Smiley
Bill Bryson famously came from Iowa ("Somebody had to"). So do the farming dynasty of Jane Smiley's now-completed trilogy.

What it's like to be a psychic, pastor and undertaker
Canvas editor Michele Crawshaw shares highlights from tomorrow's Canvas magazine.

Homeware update: Elegantly dark
These ten dark pieces are a great contrast against white and neutral palettes, giving the room a touch of elegance and class.

Fashion: Lace up
Gently does it. Lovely lace continues to inspire a romantic mood for summer.

Do you really know what that word means?
Caitlin Dewey discovers 24 words that mean totally different things now than they did pre-internet.

Is there life after MasterChef?
Is there life after MasterChef? Well there certainly has been for best-selling cookbook author Chelsea Winter, discovers Greg Dixon.

Kate Winslet's NZ love affair
The 'Titanic' and 'Heavenly Creatures' actress on why New Zealand remain so close to her heart.

Brunch review: Demolition Deli
This is a sweet, small deli that offers good coffee, breads, smoothies, and a selection of savoury and sweet treats

Verity Johnson: Are you on trend? Five styles to know
You've most likely heard of activewear, but what about Ya Ya and Normcore?

Turn heads with quirky sunglasses
Not for the shrinking violet, these sunglass options are a surefire way to turn heads this summer.

Wine: Three stunning proseccos
If your Bellini-making skills aren't up to scratch (hey, getting the right ratio of prosecco to peach puree can be a chore), then ditch the extras and stick with the sparkling. Where these three stunners are concerned, less is most definitely more.