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Country Life visits the hard-working vets at Te Kōhanga, aka The Nest.

Some black spatulas and other black plastic items might contain flame retardant that probably isn't great for your body.

The gallery has been ‘newly reimagined’ with extension from architects Warren and Mahoney, in a codesign partnership with Whanganui iwi.  Video, Audio

The Space Waltz frontman says his illness made him realise he needs to enjoy life as much as he can, as he celebrates the 50th anniversary of 'Out on the Street'. Audio

Business is blooming at Prebbleton Peonies - a family-focused flower farm near Christchurch.

Singles' Day (11 November) is one of China's biggest annual shopping events. Here it's still not yet on par with Black Friday or Boxing Day,

Barbara Hannigan is well-known for her work on the cutting edge of today's music. William Dart looks at her latest collaboration with American composer John Zorn. Audio

How did a fugly and expensive German sandal manage to take over the world?

We're featuring evening hymns this week, there's a setting of Psalm 23 (probably the most frequently set of all the psalm), and a hymn that nearly ended up in little pieces in the rubbish bin. Audio

English physicist Dr Brian Cox tells Saturday Morning about the extreme conditions on our neighbouring planets. Video, Audio

Hitting multiple festivals isn't practical for a lot of Kiwis. Our guide will help you choose right.

When an iconic American rock band is welcomed on stage by local iwi, there's little question the night ahead will be special.

Josh Currie keeps the dying art of architectural hand-drawing alive. Audio

Peter Dasent talks to Bryan Crump about the digital return of the much-loved children's book and album. Video, Audio

"Even if you do win, you're on a high for a little while but then you're like, 'Oh s..., what do I do next?"

WATCH - The Aussie reality TV star talks to Anika Moa about going through breast cancer while pregnant and the heartbreak of losing her daughter Blaze.

Jane (13) feels embarrassed when friends of her brother (14) see her period underwear on the drying rack. But he seems to get it, bringing her wheat packs and drinks when she has cramps.

It can be hard to tell whether you should pop an antihistamine and soldier on or take a much-needed sick day, writes Serena Solomon.

The Princess of Wales has been "amazing this whole year" while undergoing cancer treatment, her husband says.

Kelly Gibney shows us how to make a simple soup packed with a lovely marriage of flavours and textures that are perfect for the season.

Musician and author Daniel Beban has written a book about a group of young musicians who unleashed a new kind of jazz on Wellington. Video, Audio

It defeated him in 2023 but octogenarian Garth Barfoot was determined to finish this year's New York marathon. Audio

Field speaks about feeling "sad", a late diagnosis with ADHD and his own son's anxiety that his dad would never come back from The Wiggles tours. Audio