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Quotes of the week: ‘Sam Cane is not your role model, he’s a footy player’

"Stop clutching our pearls over it," sports commentator said.

What triggers midlife eating disorders?

Contrary to many eating disorders myths they affect people of all ages, genders and sizes.

Good Life: Gardening is not supposed to make us feel guilty

I hate the idea that “proper” gardening – as in actual gardening – is somehow immoral.

Winter wine guide: Top NZ reds to try this long weekend

Wine vintage charts never tell the full story. Michael Cooper rates these reds for you.

Ana Samways’ Digital Bonfire: Not all things should be welcomed

Opinions for Africa, AI blunders and eye roll of the week made the rounds this week.

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Wine guide: Latest releases from legendary NZ stable Villa Maria

I recently tasted a couple of dozen new releases and here is my pick of the bunch.

Sexbots and stereotypes: The default sexism of AI

AI makes our lives easier, but old prejudices are emerging in turbo-charged form.

Good life: Roll up to the pooping zoo!

"I can put on, for anyone mad enough to visit, afternoon teas. Scones, anyone?"

Hawke’s Bay’s wine capital status a timely boost, but what’s in a name?

In Hawke’s Bay, not all wineries were convinced of the capital title’s benefits.

The benefits of surfing for children with autism

Studies show that surfing can ease bouts of sensory overload for people with autism.

The meals and treats Instagram cook makes for crew on Ōtemātātā Station

Instagrammer shares shares favourite baking ideas and recipes for hearty winter meals.

Floods destroyed fashion editor’s wardrobe, here’s how she built it back

When flooding wrote off all her clothes, Stacy Gregg grasped the opportunity for change.

Woman’s hard road to recovery after ‘dark time’ with eating disorder

She obsessively weighed herself, causing her to eat less, and avoid social gatherings.