Manawatū lifestyle news
Tractors and wagons and coaches, oh my! Take a horse-drawn trip back in time
Kem Ormond discovers the rich history behind The Coach House Museum in Feilding.
Anthem singer Marla Kavanaugh cancels NZ show after death threats
The opera singer feels as if she can't return to NZ, according to her parents.
Meet the Rural Sportswoman of the Year finalists
Three finalists from the worlds of harness racing, shearing and timbersports.
Ukrainian Womad act compelled to address war
"The war has further affected our lives, and we are compelled to speak about it."
Steve Braunias: In praise of cowtown Palmerston North
OPINION: There's more than meets the eye to Palmerston North
Kiwi comedy The Pink Hammer staged
Foxton Little Theatre to stage 'The Pink Hammer'.
Pizza disaster: Why you must read flat-pack instructions
Step 1: Make sure it'll fit through the door.
The style that shook up Napier's look
How the 1931 earthquake influenced Napier's Art Deco style.
Is doggy daycare right for your pooch?
Are you thinking about doggy daycare for your little or big pooch?
Lifestyle news around NZ
Foodie gifts for Christmas
From infused spirits to fancy chocolates, ideas for presents you can make and buy.
5 psychologist-approved tips for a calmer Christmas
About to have a meltdown? Use the S.A.N.T.A method to help manage your holiday stress.
Save your money: What you really need for your skin but your teenager doesn't
'I heard from a patient that her 10-year-old daughter has a 36-step skincare routine.'
More local lifestyle news
Kiwi influencer and mum of 5 reveals why she’s stopped sharing grocery shopping hacks
'How do you teach people to reduce costs when they're struggling for the basics?'
Getting a cat? Why a Burmese might be for you
Burmese cats - why they should be considered as a family pet.
Why container gardening could be for you
OPINION: How to make your small apartment or small garden vibrant and interesting.
On MEUTE: The German techno band set to wow Womad
Audiences can expect a highly energetic live techno show, says band.
'Kia kaha': Princess Anne's message to Kiwis following Cyclone Gabrielle
The Princess Royal landed in Wellington earlier today and visited the Beehive Bunker.
Womad's Bab L' Bluz keen on jamming with locals
"Success to us means simply reaching out to as many people as possible around the world."
Author married into a crowd of inspiration
The avid genealogist enjoys discovering the juicy bits that make people real.
Judith Lacy: A dizzying 52 years around the sun
Opinion: Aren’t I angelic? I really deserve to be on top of my non-existent tree.
Mazbou Q: There's always more to do and higher to climb
Big drums, big horns, big guitars, big synths - everything is big with Mazbou Q.
Womad 2023: Kita's top festival tips
"To me, there is art for myself, and art for the people."
Fran Kora's dream festival lineup
"Lockdown forced us to think outside the box, while working inside the box!"
The Terrible Two: Folk duo set to tour
'Music and the arts can offer people so much in complicated times ...'
King Gizzard: 'Make music as much as you can'
The King Gizzard frontman gives a sneak preview of their New Zealand gigs.