Anna Coddington gives the scoop on her predilection for no-nonsense classics.

From the cold and dark winter of Germany to the hot and bright summer of New Zealand.

Pasifika women in particular need to be more aware of what their body is telling them

Twelve days of Xmas: people that come from a refugee background need a lot of support.

Recent New Zealand migrants the Bliss family provided an early Christmas gift.

Despite modern technology, talking over a device just doesn't cut it for Christmas.

It is important to stay active, even as an elder. Communicare Auckland helps with that.

Individual environmental actions might be small, but collectively they add up.

Twins Luke and Ella Tibbotts said having their mum home for Christmas is the best present.

Blue Light Ventures will put their grant towards education programmes in South Auckland

Upside Downs will put their money towards a speech therapy programme

KiwiHarvest will use the grant to provide 20,000 meals in South Auckland

"Every woman has the right to realise her full potential"

EcoMatters feels like it has a responsibility to connect people and the environment.

Dave Buick and Leah Gill explain their life after a earthquake destroyed their home. The couple explain how life is in a garage and the gratitude for those who helped them during the tough time. / Supplied by Dave Buick and Leah Gill

JR has completely changed the life of Gay Henderson after her diagnosis.

COMMENT: Despite not getting to meet Roy Orbison, I can however say I dined with the Rolling Stones, at Mick Jagger's invitation.

Andrew Little was employed as a labourer as part of the Think Big project.

I worked on the family orchard in Motueka from when I was 14 to 21.

Ethnic restaurants in Auckland are taking the cooking from the kitchen to the dining table.

While out for a business dinner, Kiwi Nic Hall turned to watch the pianist and to his disbelief it was actually Elton himself playing.

As part of our I Met A Star series, today Louise Yri tells of the time she tried to serve the Queen at Harrods.

Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei reveals her first job.

Ryan Hoffman's first job was actually a paper-boy delivering the afternoon newspapers in Wellington for the Evening Post.

As part of our Summer Herald, Kiwis are recalling their brushes with celebrity. Today, John Lamplough tells of the time he pulled a pint for Status Quo.

Herald staff and readers reveal their up close and personal encounters with celebrities. Today journalist Lane Nichols meets Scottish star Ewan McGregor.

The pool was really close to my flat and I thought it would be fun. I also really wanted to be a qualified lifeguard.

Clowning around isn't just for children, in fact, it's possible to make a career out of being silly.

10-year-old Luca and his family have collected abandoned jandals off Gisborne beaches for more than 10 years.