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The Good Life: An amateur te reo speaker exposed

Faced with feeble excuses my postie told me to stop whining and keep trying.

Kiwi voters are less polarised than those in the US, research says

Kiwis, unlike Americans, can much more happily stomach liking a party but not vote for it.

Sports bras aren’t just fashion: It's time to change our views

New studies are looking into how women's breasts can best be protected with sports bras.

The Good Life: Coronation quiche an abomination

Only the English could get their knickers in such a twist over a bit of pastry.

How trans rights hate campaigns can become a gateway to other ideologies

These online hate campaigns seem aimed at ensnaring people in a deeper web of attitudes.

The Good Life: Falling out of love with my ride-on mower

I typed “how to spice up your marriage” into Google. Up came a list of 8 things to try.

60s researchers going against sex stereotypes

Sex stereotypes were common in the 1960s until two researchers went against the grain.

The Good Life: Ram raider in the paddocks

I hate to sound like that professional prude, but, really, one must avert one’s eyes.

Therapist diagnosed with ADHD sharing coping strategies with others

She has treated high-achieving businesspeople and lawyers who struggle with daily life.

Secret senses: The truth about how we really experience the world

Human powers of perception are far more complex than just the famous five.

Good life: Apparently six years on a farm doesn’t make me a country gal

Despite 6 years of being around sheep, this traumatic event proves I have more to learn.

Wine guide: Best NZ chardonnays for a golden autumn weekend

Listener: Chardonnay is the source of many of NZ's best white wines, says Michael Cooper.

Opinion: The truth about sex as you get older - creaky joints, hypertension and dental plates

Listener: It’s a hard myth to dispel – that everyone else but you is at it.

Reach out and connect: How to recharge your wellbeing batteries

Listener: Pace of our existence means we’re always busy and lacking the time to recharge.

Operation brief freeze: Why a cold dip is so hot right now

Listener: Research suggests an icy plunge may be a fad that floats.

Hot stuff: Why some people love chillies and others can’t stand them

Listener: Genes play a part in our tolerance for spicy food.

Why do some people have midlife crises and others sail through?

Listener: Outlook and culture play a part in midlife well-being, research shows.

Growing pains: Why those damn kids won’t leave the nest

Listener: Humans have long and demanding childhoods. And they're getting even longer.