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Auckland Writers Festival special: Family secrets unveiled in Amma

We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.

From chemo to corsets: Auckland pinup star prepares for final bow

Kiwi pinup queen won't be defined by ill health, but 30th pageant will be her last.

What drinking alcohol when you’re on statins does to your body

Telegraph: Statins and alcohol both affect liver enzymes, causing potential issues.

Auckland Writers Festival special: Pip Adam explores new frontiers

We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.

Auckland Writers Festival special: Debut novel tackles themes of identity and belonging

Read an exclusive extract from Shilo Kino's All That We Know.

Ask an expert: I’m dating my friend’s ex - is that wrong?

New York Times: Choosing love over friendship has its consequences.

Auckland Writers Festival special: Exclusive extract from Catherine Chidgey's new book

The Book of Guilt, Chidgey's ninth novel, is shocking, creepy and compelling.

Auckland Writers Festival special: The debut novel from Auckland lawyer about secrets and betrayal

Read an exclusive extract of Rachel Paris' debut novel, See How They Fall.

Can metformin actually slow the ageing process?

New York Times: What is metformin and why are people experimenting with it?

The sleep trends experts think you should (and shouldn’t) try

New York Times: Mouth tape, melatonin, “worry journals” - do they actually help?

'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far North

Tattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.

Society Insider: Revealing the rich listers behind a $56m property swap; are Smith & Caughey's and Faradays teaming up?

Plus, actor turns property development mogul, and celebrity stylist celebrates on Waiheke.

5 surprising things linked to cancer – and what to know about them

Studies have suggested tattoos, hair treatments and even hot tea might be a problem.

Colin McCahon painting mystery: How a $225 auction 'sleeper' sold for $31,000

Did someone just get the art bargain of the century? Experts are unsure.

I made $45k in four months on OnlyFans. Then someone sent the videos to my parents

Telegraph: A cash-strapped university student who tried online sex work tells her story.

New Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealed

Names must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.