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Hannah McQueen: 'I feel like I failed him' - the difficult reality of putting a partner into a rest home
Sometimes the right decision still feels heartbreaking.
The hidden admin cost of parenting in 2026
Opinion: Why parenting now feels like a full-time side hustle.
'It's a pet peeve of my fiancee': All Black Will Jordan's morning routine gets off to a divisive start
From cold showers to intention-setting, here's how the Crusaders star starts his day.
Pacific-style coastal estate tops $40m in potential new house price record
The home's owner David Nathan died last November.
Why Marlon Williams is ready to disappear for a while
The 35-year-old will step away from touring after his New Zealand shows in May.
'In your late 30s': We asked three generations when old age officially begins
A British survey found Gen Z believes 53 is the start of old age. What do Kiwis think?
Society Insider: 'I poured my heart out to him' - Matthew Ridge's healing NZ journey
The TV presenter and former league star is on a journey around NZ to find himself.
I was unhappy in my marriage – until we agreed I could sleep with other people
Telegraph: Courtney Boyer proposed a threesome while celebrating her wedding anniversary.
Couple to sell world-renowned Waiheke distillery – with a $9m price tag
Plus, who joined the Chow brothers for the launch of Auckland's newest rooftop bar?
Hannah McQueen: The post-retirement travel checklist that matters more than your bucket list
Vaccines and bottled water might not protect you from the biggest holiday health issues.
How to 'hack' your body clock if you want to be an early bird in NZ
What happens when a late sleeper wants to join the dawn chorus?
Jazz Thornton: My stalker flew 18,000km to sit outside my house and our laws still couldn't stop him
'My sense of safety was taken that day, and I have never gotten it back.'
Society Insider: Rhythm and Vines co-founder’s concert series set to transform Auckland Domain
Hamish Pinkham aims to shake up Auckland’s summer events scene.
The Devil Wears Prada v reality: The secret diary of an NZ fashion magazine editor
Miranda Priestly has nothing on the inside of the 'Pineapple Cave'.
Silent risks, simple tests: The health checks for Kiwis that could save your life
By the time you are 45, it is time to be proactive to catch diseases before symptoms show.
Society Insider: All Blacks, Chiefs star's move into trillion-dollar wellness industry
Luke Jacobson is to launch a new wellness studio in his Waikato hometown.
Hannah McQueen: The truth about sex in retirement villages
Older Kiwis are keeping intimacy alive despite health issues.
Dream come true, saddest I've ever been: Paul Williams' new comedy filmed days after dad's death
Williams created New Zealand Spy while grieving the loss of his dad, Gary.
Society Insider: Chow brothers to open NZ's biggest rooftop bar; Anna Mowbray-backed leadership summit returns to Auckland
Plus, Iyia Liu’s Girls in Business event enlists A-list speakers for 10th year.
Hannah McQueen: What Kiwis get wrong about retirement village contracts, and what to know before you sign
The difference between retirement villages and rest homes, and what you're really buying.
'Women definitely call the shots': How dating became an extreme sport for men
Telegraph: Are impossible standards and toxic mistrust leaving blokes behind?
'Am I broken forever?': Restaurateur Chand Sahrawat is ready to talk about her sexual abuse
The restaurateur and life coach says her past has given her purpose.
Sewing patterns cut from NZ: What gets lost with the paper and pins?
OPINION: I understand that 'haberdashery' is not a Harry Potter spell.
Society Insider: The most successful World Cup-winning All Blacks (off the field)
As Rugby World Cup-winning ABs reunite in Auckland, we look at their biggest achievements.
Do women need more sleep than men?
Washington Post: Some social media influencers say yes. Here's what the science says.
Hannah McQueen: What couples need to know about divorcing later in life
The stress of 'grey divorce' can quickly harm mental and physical health.
Are you a 'placeholder partner' in your relationship? These are the red flags
Washington Post: How to tell if your partner sees you as a Mr or Mrs Right Now.
Too tired to exercise? Try these expert tips to get your energy up
Washington Post: First and foremost, it's crucial to find a workout you actually enjoy.
Why Kiwi men lose their friends at 40
Surveys show 15% of men have no close friends in midlife.