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'To err is human, to forgive divine' - why this is the time of year to let it go

Give the gift of forgiveness this Christmas, writes Timothy Giles.

Celebrating a decade in film

Were these the best movies made in the last 10 years?

NZ artist captured the grief of a tragedy and graced the cover of Time

Artist Ruby Jones on how the drawing of a simple picture helped others to heal.

Daisy Ridley signs off from Star Wars

Farewelling world's greatest film franchise, Daisy Ridley says thanks for the memories.

Here's to a happier 2020 - it can't be worse than 2019

Steve Braunias on fleeting moments of happiness and staying hopeful.

Seeking asylum - Behrouz Boochani: 'I have no country that I belong to'

Asylum seeker Behrouz Boochani on surviving an ordeal that would break most of us.

Are these 2019's best films?

Tom Augustine's top film picks of 2019.

The plot chickens: Boy & Bird reviewed

It's a poultry offering but our reviewer is not crying fowl.

Lost in translation - author David Hill on his most embarrassing publishing fail

Author David Hill on "grumpy old men" and why getting angry with kids doesn't work.

Do women over 50 really get ignored when they go shopping?

Are you being served? Two Auckland women and a stopwatch hit the Christmas shops.

How hot chicken is making Panmure cool

With its hot chicken and cool vibe, Peach's might be about to make Panmure great again.

'I really like that': Actor Timothy Spall gets a tour of the Auckland Art Gallery

On a walk around the Auckland Art gallery, Timothy Spall, legendary actor, turns critic.

An orphans' Christmas dinner a trifle far from home

Far from home and heartbroken, Sharon Stephenson recalls Christmas with her flatmates.

Netflix finally turns it on for Christmas

Santa's story as never told before - Calum Henderson's Christmas recommendation.

Farewell vampires and changelings, hello West Coast crime

Nalini Singh made her name writing paranormal romance, now she's turning to crime.

Christmas spending out of control? Here are 9 ways to rein it in

Hey, big spender - Christmas broken you already? The money-saving tips you need to read.

Celebrity photographer and stylist on why it's okay to find clothes and shoes irresistible

Lusting after shoes and clothes - it's not a sin, but work. Photo / supplied

Dr Ruth: I never get tired talking about sex, ever

It's not fellatio or orgasm now: famed sex therapist Dr Ruth on what we want to know now.