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Wine: The whole truth

Pinot noir nirvana will no doubt be achieved by those attending Pinot Palooza today at Shed 10 on Auckland's Queens' Wharf. The rest of us can achieve enlightenment via these three...

How this man ran an ultramarathon in jail

Charlie Engle hit bottom with a near fatal six-day binge that ended in a hail of bullets. As he got sober, he turned to running, which became his lifeline.

Birth, death and a life in the balance

Sometimes life smashes you in the face. Greg Bruce on the best and worst of times.

Fashion: Colour codes

Mix block brights with neutrals for a thoughtful approach to wearing colour.

How to apply blush

Here's some tips in how to blush your face.

A life of love and art

Tim and Sherrah Francis amassed the greatest names in New Zealand art for more than 50 years. Kim Knight talks to their son about the sale of his parents' unique collection.

Meet the psychiatrist behind the ABs

Greg Bruce meets the psychiatrist behind the All Blacks' battle for mental resilience, who reveals how Richie McCaw stood out from the rest.

This much I know: James Wilson

As I child, I remember having terrible stage fright. I was terrified of drama class and anything that required me to speak in front

A brief encounter with costume designer Elizabeth Whiting

A few words with Elizabeth Whiting, lawyer-turned-costume designer.

Kiwi mum's literary erotica journal

A Kiwi teacher and mother-of-two has launched New Zealand's first erotic literary magazine, writes Eleanor Ainge Roy.

Tinder creator Sean Rad's controversial reign

It's been just four years since Tinder launched. Twenty billion connections and one cultural phenomenon later, its founder is as controversial as ever, writes Farrar Storr.

How to calm facial redness

Facial redness means inflammation and sensitivity is occurring so it's important your skincare and makeup regime focuses on calming, hydrating and protecting the skin's natural barrier.

This much I know: Dr Ben Goldacre

A few words from Dr Ben Goldacre

Brunch: Longshot cafe, Ponsonby

Ponsonby newcomer proves it can handle the heat of a busy day.

A brief encounter with Damon Salesa

A few words with Damon Salesa, Associate Professor in Pacific Studies.

How to focus on the positive and go with the flow

Each week Megan Nicol Reed talks through what's on all of our minds.

Tomorrow's Canvas: Amy Schumer exclusive

"Yes, I am trash and I'm embracing it!"

Bliss in a shell

Fortunately for his oyster-and-meat loving patrons, Oyster & Chop's executive chef Darren Lim is not into serving nouvelle cuisine-style