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Sir Ray Avery on what really matters in life

Sir Ray Avery, 70, on discovering what really matters in life.

How to cut down on drinking, for good

Rosamund Dean tells Sharon Stephenson how she managed to cut down her drinking, for good.

Brunch: Raw Kitchen roaring with health

A raw brunch leaves our reviewer ... well, cold.

Why middle age is not the end of your vigour

Middle age need not mean the end of health and vigour, writes Niki Bezzant.

What it's like to leave the wellness cult

What happens when you jump off the health/hedonism cycle.

Opinion: Overcoming the diet roller coaster

With nothing to look forward to, dieting used to make me not get out of bed.

Undercover at cult gym Les Mills

This was one of NZ Herald Lifestyle's most read stories in 2017.

How Mihingarangi Forbes found her roots

"Because I was white, I thought I might have to overcompensate."

The best places to eat in Auckland

Not everything is good, but some of these places are excellent.

The secret history of Ponsonby Road icon SPQR

According to Esther Lamb there were hot pants, high heels and table-top dancing.

Waimauku brunch spot worth hunting down

A rural setting with fare fit for a hungry hunter.

What really goes on in the clubs

We meet Auckland's "hottest" party boys.

How to survive the end-of-year hysteria

Megan Nicol Reed on surviving end-of-year hysteria.

12 Christmas gifts for the kid who has everything

Need some gift inspiration for a fussy young one or your teen? They should love these.

Restaurant review: Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Company

Feeling fried on the sun deck? Enjoy the deep-fried fare indoors.

What your Christmas tree topper says about you

What do your taste in Christmas decorations say about you?

Meet the retail workers bearing the brunt of Christmas

A retail worker's nightmare before Christmas.

Where to brunch: Ponsonby hideaway worth the hunt

Hyde Kitchen is a garden paradise not to be missed.