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Cheesemaking at home has never been easier, thanks to Australian chef Colin Wood’s debut cookbook

Recipes include yoghurt cheese, quick mozzarella and whole milk 'ricotta'.

Weekend wine guide: The best bargain buys

These top drops under $25 are worth seeking out.

Marc Wilson: Even if people adore you, can there be too much of a good thing?

Familiarity can breed contempt when you see people too often.

The Good Life: Lush Places has gone from a one-cat gaff to a three

No doubt the owners will be judged.

Weekend wine guide: An island in the sun

Standout wines from two Waiheke vineyards are well worth their hefty price tags.

Rising ocean temperatures will see climate change accelerate

We’ve been lucky so far, but small numbers can be a big problem.

With climate change bringing more extreme events, is the community spirit of volunteer firefighters enough?

They are the backbone of our emergency response

MasterChef winner Sam Low shares his easy, flavour-packed recipes

Sam Low draws on his Kiwi and Cantonese heritage for a fresh take on favourite dishes.

New gardening regime: More is more, even of weeds

Manicured lawns are making way for gardens that are naturalistic.

The Good Life: Sharing a love of boxes - and their contents

Weirdly, I love boxes. You can hide all manner of things in boxes.

How to garden in response to climate change

Climate-mitigation efforts are hitting on plants as a potent part of the solution.

Weekend wine guide: 127-year-old Hawke’s Bay winery’s top selections

Warm and dry growing seasons mean rich pickings in Hawke’s Bay.

Why was Cordon Bleu so iconic in 70s cooking?

Colleen Brown is culling her much-loved cookbook collection before moving house.

Inform your opinion: The differences between conspiracy theories and conspiracies

Yes, there is a difference between the two. Here’s how they are both defined.

Peter Griffin: Google’s AI chatbot can now scan your emails and files

This is the start of deeper integration of AI into the digital tools we use every day.

Down to the wire: How zoos are adapting to the age of extinction

Zoos play a vital role in preserving endangered species, but how long will it last?