Sex, drugs and supermodels: The best lifestyle and entertainment stories of the week
From recreational drug use, to how our sex drives change, the 7 best stories of the week.
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Steve Braunias had an operation. Bad news - he lived
What it's like to have your gallbladder removed.
How migraines, flu and heart attacks affect women and men differently
You can blame your hormones for how your body reacts to and fights certain infections.
Paternity tests, turtles and thongs: Uber reveals insane list of forgotten items
'I left my rat skeleton in your Uber.'
Auckland Zoo keeper on 44 years of monkey business
From orangutans to tea-party chimps, a keeper reflects on 44 years of zoo life.
Long weekend disaster; Small detail that could ruin your Anzac holiday
Many Kiwis could get tripped up by this date detail.
Italy restaurant goes viral for bribing diners to ditch their phones
One restaurant has had enough of diners staring at their screens.
I drove State Highway 35 and it's easily one of the best road trips in the world
Not just a catchy song, it's a belter of a journey too.
Auckland spot makes global list of most boring attractions
Only one New Zealand attraction make the yawn-worthy list.
My husband became addicted to porn while I was pregnant; now we barely have sex
The host of the Difficult Women podcast answers sex and relationship questions.
Kiwi millennials driving bizarre booking trend, Airbnb reveals
Listings and bookings for a particular type of stay have surged in recent years.
Smells like team spirit: Would you pay $170 to smell like Eden Park?
What's that smell coming from Eden Park? A new perfume, made by the groundsman.
The art of the unsent angry letter and why they’re so cathartic
A new study shows that writing an angry letter can be helpful - as long as it's unsent.
Airline employee outburst at passenger goes viral
Viewers were divided over who was in the right.
'All of my friends do drugs to some degree': Four Kiwis on their recreational drug use
Despite the risks, drugs are a part of life for these four Kiwis. They explain why.
This old thing? What are New Zealand’s longest running food brands
Here's a bite of nostalgia.
How to conquer your sleep paralysis demons
Those spooky scenarios have an entirely rational explanation.
‘Oh, hell no’: Travellers shaken by video of plane speeding through the air
Some travellers said they would reconsider flying after viewing the footage.
Olive oil shortage: What are the alternatives?
With olive oil prices going up, it may be time to pick a new favourite.
What midlife stress does to your brain and how to stop it spiralling
Step back Gen Z worriers, there’s a new tribe in town: the overwhelmed over-40s.
Looking for an activity to keep the kids busy?
Educational and fun, baking with your kids is an opportunity to learn while you bond.
The reality of pregnancy over 40 - is it really safe?
Celebrity cases highlight the possibilities of pregnancy over 40, but what are the risks?
How to cook corned beef? This classic dish is worth the time
This economical cut can be used in a multitude of forms and can go a long way.
From Soul to the sea: Judith Tabron launches First Mates, Last Laugh
Judith Tabron launches a new dining experience at Westhaven Marina.
Why are Kiwis still so obsessed with Jane Austen?
From Regency radical to pop-culture icon, still trending 200 years after her death.
Kate Sylvester, Scoop, Shortland Street: The best lifestyle and entertainment stories of the week
Fashion designer announces the closure of her business.
Autumn fruit (it’s not just about feijoas)
Figs, passionfruit and persimmons all arrive in autumn – here’s how to make them sing.
Feijoa vodka: Fun, fruity and easier to make than you think
A fun way to use up all those feijoas.
During the day I earned a six-figure salary – then at night drank until blacking out
A former high-functioning alcoholic now helps other problem drinkers as a sobriety coach.
Why beating stress is the key to banishing belly fat
Instead of restricting calories, take control of your cortisol levels.
55 and fabulous? Why we think we’re more beautiful than we are after 55
Study reveals over 55s often see themselves as younger looking than peers.
How to shift that last 5kg and beat your weight-loss plateau
Find out how to shift stubborn weight by rethinking your diet and exercise routine.
What it's like to travel on a passenger-freight ship in French Polynesia
The main attraction in the neighbourhood is the vast Pacific Ocean.