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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tips for ensuring your kids have a great day when you are separated

On her first Christmas away, Maria Majsa discovered what really mattered.

Advice from the PM, Tom Sainsbury, Guy Williams, Ray McVinnie and others.

Sometimes I am ashamed that I am happy ... in spite of everything I have.

Sarah Downs meets the last of the city's treasure hunters.

Service needs tweaking at this unusual jewel in 'old quarter'.

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

A rural setting with fare fit for a hungry hunter.

We meet Auckland's "hottest" party boys.

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

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

A retail worker's nightmare before Christmas.

Hyde Kitchen is a garden paradise not to be missed.

Here's what to do when you've shamed yourself at the Christmas work party.

The late and wonderful John Clarke on the New Zealand sense of humour.

Martin Fletcher meets 75-year-old dynamo Michael Bloomberg.

Antonia Prebble remembers the year her family started a Christmas tradition.

Megan Nicol Reed: I'm not quite sure what to do about it but shopping makes me happy.

It may seem too good to be true — but it is ...

The romantic imagery conveyed by a hotel fails to convey itself to the kitchen.

How a rock 'n' roll background led this woman to worldwide success via her tea towels.

Life is full of dilemmas, writes Ruth Spencer. Rest assured, there is no solution ...

Megan Nicol Reed on being camera-shy.