Picking fruit from trees can raise questions about ownership, etiquette, and where foraging ends and theft begins.
Life
Monday 4:00pm
The use of dietary supplements has increased sharply in recent years.
Monday 6:00am
We might moan about Generation Z, with their supposed entitlement and screen dependency, but what about the wisdom they have to share?
Sun, May 10
In the latest in our Finances after 50 series, we talk to Max Richards who Pak’nSave Napier shoppers will recognise as a vibrant presence in the store.
Nutritionist Claire Turnbull examines five common beliefs around food and asks, fact or fiction?
In the latest in our 'Finances after 50' series, we talk to an investor, property coach and author about riding the ups and downs of the property market.
Mon, May 4
For decades, family members of the deceased have campaigned for the council to show some respect.
New Zealand
Sat, Apr 25
As one of the most beloved icons of NZ television prepares to return, she talks about imposter syndrome, kids on screens and the joy of being 58.
Sat, Apr 18
Carole Whorrall has travelled to Auckland from California to cherish the memory of her much loved son.
Crime and Justice
Sat, May 9
Finances after 50 is a new series in which we talk to New Zealanders in the second half of life about their relationship with money.
Sun, Apr 26
Using wearable fitness technology has been one of the top fitness trends for close to a decade – but it isn't always accurate.
Wed, Apr 22
Cecily said a man claiming to be a tradesman doing odd jobs knocked on her door offering his services to "fill his fridge".
Mon, Apr 20
Promoted as natural alternatives to synthetics, animal-based skincare is gaining popularity among consumers.
Sun, Apr 19
The 56-year-old plans to undergo CAR-T cell treatment in China later this year.
Native Peruvian actor Q’orianka Kilcher has accused the director of replicating her facial features in creating the key Avatar character Neytiri without her knowledge or consent.
Fri, May 8
Thu, May 7
Tue, May 5
Almost one in 20 adults are taking probiotics: typically those of us with higher educational levels, higher incomes and better diets, writes expert Berenice Langdon.
This Northlander ran her own business until she was 70 but now survives on the pension alone.
You're “coming down with something”, maybe you have a scratchy throat and body aches - should you test?
Some pen pal programmes have survived — or even began during — the internet age.
Wed, May 6
The pattern holds across more than 70 years of evidence.
New research shows how human behaviour and biology are harnessed to create feedback loops that drive people to buy and eat more ultra-processed foods.
In New Zealand’s long and storied romance with the property market, the "mum and dad" investor has always been a central character.
Sun, May 3
Alice Taylor shares recipes for two classic pasta dishes, inspired by her recent move to Italy.
Bodybuilder Sarah Priestly shares what led her to Brisbane - and what would make her come home.
Two small-town working parents enjoy a reasonable income, but have still had to make lifestyle changes due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Sat, May 2
You didn't mean to go shopping so how, with nothing more than a twitch of your thumb, did you manage to drop all that cash?
While it's clear more research is needed, creatine and magnesium have emerged as beneficial for women navigating menopause.
Thu, Apr 30
AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini treated it as real, helping turn a fictional disease into a legitimate-sounding health concern.
Wed, Apr 29
An extract from veteran political journalist Barry Soper's new memoir.
Mon, Apr 27
Experts explain what being sedentary does to your body.
They're quick, often delicious and sometimes healthy. But it all depends what goes in the blender.
In the past Insomnia was seen as occurring adjacent in tandem with other illnesses, only recently has the condition been seen as a primary issue in its own right.
She's on ACC, his work as a tradie is weather dependent. What does it cost to feed this Wellington couple and their son?