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Wholesome & healthy: Fast weeknight dinner ideas for families
Tasty meals from Australian nutritionist Sarah Pound’s new book.

Quips Quiz: Who said what this week?
Test your memory of this week's news according to those who spoke about it.

How trees reduce anxiety, boost brain function & power the planet
Trees are life-supporting and vital to our emotional wellbeing, so let's celebrate them.

California bound: US wines gaining ground on NZ shelves
Nearly 300 million glasses, give or take – that’s how much wine we imported last year.

Married at First Sight’s John Aiken: Here’s how you can find the love you deserve
So you think the dating pool's been overfished and there's only bad ones left? Think again

Fresh start at 60: Finding happiness after betrayal
Debut author Jo Peck: "A devastating moment can be transformative".

Behind the photo: How evocative news photos happen
A veteran photojournalist on shooting iconic images.

The Good Life: The stuff of fantasy
My latest money-spinning idea for Lush Places is to write a series of children’s books.

Weekend wine guide: A promising vintage
Variable weather conditions mean wines of "fantastic quality".

Kiwi scientist tries to crack jumping spiders’ cognitive code
Unravelling cognitive secrets of small spiders may lead to big things in robotics and AI.

Time Trap: How to manage the daunting prospect of mortality
Tips to focus on the few things that really matter, from a bestselling author.

The Good Life: The mysterious sheep whisperer
When sheep outsmart themselves, who do you call? The sheep whisperer, of course.

Greece is the word: Easy and delicious Greek dinners
Australian cook/writer Ella Mittas goes back to her Greek heritage in her book Ela Ela.

Sacré bleu! Wine consumption tumbles in France
Michael Cooper: Tension is high in the French wine industry, triggering public protests.

Little at large: Feeling hot, hot, hot - what’s going on with the sun?
Solar tantrums, sunspots and flares explained and myths debunked.

Kiwi food writer on the reality of producing cookbooks in a crowded field
Ashia Ismail-Singer credits her mother’s recipes with fostering her love of cooking.

How to think beyond lasagne for tasty family favourites
Scottish foodie Sarah Wordie's eye-catching and delicious tray bakes.

Glass acts: Michael Cooper’s pick of our best Pinot Gris
Our third-favourite white wine is renowned for being an easy drinker.

Feasting from wild NZ: Meet the man bringing nature’s pantry to your plate
Inside the wild world of New Zealand's premier forager Peter Langlands.

Opinion: Why David Seymour has it wrong about kids and climate strikes
Kids can focus on math and science, and take to the streets about climate science.

How to combine sugar and spice to create all things nice in baking
Eleanor Ford’s new book, A Whisper of Cardamom, celebrates the brilliant combination.

Weekend wine guide: NZ chardonnays hold their own on quality and price
In blind taste tests, how do local chardonnays compare to imported ones?

Behind the photo: The art of photographing world-famous pets
Rachael McKenna has photographed many animals – including a French actor's beloved pooch.

Opinion: The cup runs dry - a lament for bona fide tea lovers
Tea has helped win wars and reduce morality, so why is the real thing no longer valued?

Hot and bothered: Frequent marine heatwaves are leading to disturbing ecological changes
Unlike on land, a very small proportion of our marine environment is protected.

Marmite vs. Vegemite: One side is less easily offended than the other
Marmite vs. Vegemite - a battle of taste and personality.

The power of chat: Simple steps to being a great communicator
To really understand each other, our brains need to be in sync.