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The event came to Aotearoa for the first time last year and attracted more than 23,000 electronic dance music fans.

When the Grammy-nominated group’s tour was first announced in May, tickets to some of their overseas shows sold out in under 48 hours.

Next year's Super Bowl takes place on Valentine’s Day.

Beethoven was the top composer, receiving the most votes overall, and securing nine pieces in the top 50 list.

The festival will say goodbye to Gisborne’s Waiohika Estate this year and organisers confirm they are eyeing up a spot in Tamahere.

The rapper was dropped as the opening act for Ed Sheeran over pro-Palestinian remarks.

It follows Australian independent testing last year, which found 16 out of 20 tested sunscreens in the country didn’t meet their SPF claims.

If you’ve ever had a mouth ulcer, you’ll know even the smallest sore on your lips, gum, tongue or inside cheek can make eating and talking extremely painful.

On average, people ages 13 to 34 spend 4.5 hours a day listening to something, according to a recent poll.

"The more movement that you do, the better, so we would encourage people to do a walk as opposed to just stand."

An intense four-day programme backed by a Norwegian cheese company is delivering impressive early results. Dr Marthinus Bekker hopes this is just the beginning.

Fluorescent lights and other office design choices can be a drain on productivity.

Grey blending is booming in New Zealand as women trade six-week colour appointments for a lower-maintenance approach.

Called “concurrent training”, adding 15 minutes of cardio to the end of your session probably isn’t doing much.

Cars telling you you’re tired, watches buzzing to make you move and fridges that demand to be closed - is tech taking away our autonomy?

Weeds are opportunists - that's why now is the time to attack them, says garden guru Hannah Zwartz.

Merriam Webster defines it as “a vacant expression that members of Generation Z give in situations where a spoken response would be expected.”

Is it okay to ask your partner to get a haircut, or tell them to stop wearing something? Experts weigh in.

Today’s school leavers know they have options, but working out which one will pay off is another matter.

As chatbots become more human-like, debate is growing over whether artificial intelligence deserves moral consideration, or whether it's simply mimicking emotion.

Smacking a child is outlawed in New Zealand, but parents should still dole out punishment that is fair and firm.

Is it okay for a child to play on their own at the park without an adult nearby, or should they always be supervised?

“All of my friends are going. Can I hang out with them?”

The gothic and macabre have always held a special fascination for children.

Is your dog pacing at night? Looking nervous around stairs? Has your cat cut back on leaping around?

A Wellington student has used the simplicity of the ABCs to try and help unpack common words associated with the manosphere.

It’s been 13 years since Rosie Overcomer fled the religious community with her family, but she can still recall how strange and scary freedom felt.

What Canadian filmmaker Dianne Whelan thought she could achieve in 500 days over 24,000km ended up taking nearly six years.

Suzanne Paul says she didn’t want her previous book - a memoir written 17 years ago about her trials and tribulations - to be her lasting legacy.

I often get asked questions like, "What should I call you?" or, "Are you a dwarf?"

Back in New Zealand after her rookie season with Connecticut Sun, basketball star Charlisse Leger-Walker, the first New Zealander drafted into the WNBA league, has had quite the year.

At 13, James Madden began spending his school holidays at a funeral home. Now, he works alongside the people who first showed him the ropes.

Police officer Shaun Winstanley has endured three years of operations since he was shot in the face at an Auckland construction site.

New Zealand’s former prime minister will work with students and researchers on leadership, public health, civic trust and global challenges.

Maybe it’s the tomatoes, the colours, or the bright, fresh flavours. Whatever it is, the crunchy, juicy, sweet tang with a creamy ball of burrata, or with baby spongy balls of mozzarella, is extraordinary. And there is something undeniably summery or festive about it.

A flavour-packed marinade transforms rump steak and makes it the perfect partner for some spiced rice.

Tiny wooden huts selling delicious baked goods are appearing across the UK allowing home bakers to sell homemade treats directly to customers.

Think snapper is out of your price range? This recipe, which uses cheap - or free - fish heads proves it doesn’t have to be.

The kingfish is the star here while the pickled fennel brings a lovely crunch and acidity, the kombu dressing adds a savoury depth, and the yuzu koshō gives everything a little citrusy heat.

Here’s the perfect way to celebrate snappy-fresh, new-season asparagus.

The new City Rail Link caused a massive increase in ridership, but is that translating into customers for hospitality businesses?

The popular burger chain is now owned by a group of the business's former suppliers. They’ve re-opned two joints, with plans for more with just a few tweaks.

Just when you think it's safe to go back in the water, along comes Whalefall.

The Emmy-nominated New Zealand actor will play notorious mushroom murderer Erin Patterson in a new series which she is also to executive produce.

Digger is a “brilliantly executed modern take on the satire” that will almost certainly be nominated for several Oscars, says Malcolm Sutton.

Also this month: Rebecca Gibney sings, Catherine Zeta-Jones kills and David Mitchell investigates.

Hype around the documentary about the disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is huge. It opens in New Zealand 12 November.

The $80 million project will be the first new Catholic cathedral in 120 years. It demands the architect “think beyond our own lifespan”.

Toby Behan admits he’s “100 percent not stage fit” but the 52-year-old Anglican vicar will return to the stage as the King in The Sleeping Beauty.

Ahead of a new season of Erotica by the Fire, Shoshana McCallum reflects on how storytelling can connect people and bring hidden thoughts into the open.

Prof Tom Eslinger reckons it’s a good thing we don’t have too many rules around new tech yet - it’s a chance for creatives to thrive.

When Frances Carter missed out on the Emerging Photographer of the Year earlier in the night, she thought there was then no chance of beating the competition for the coveted Best Portrait Award.

The popular Aussie kid’s TV show will be brought to life as a stage show returning to New Zealand in 2027.

The small bookstore had about 40 pre-orders. The owner says it’s “disappointing and embarrassing” they missed a delivery of the popular new fantasy novel.

Some people fear books aimed at rangatahi have become too educational, targeting parents instead of creating fun and imaginative stories for kids.

After failing to buy an “apocalypse bunker” in Wales, writer Caitlin Moran found that ‘doing hopeful’ things had a big impact on how she saw the world.

Two high profile former winners of the prestigious prize are among the strongest contenders to win again this year.