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Whether a gumboot, carrot, cow or L&P bottle, these kitschy constructions dotting the country serve as landmarks and a nod to what makes the town tick.

Small acts of resistance known as "micro-feminism" can help women feel empowered at work.

The NZ Film Commission says it shows our film sector's reputation for celebrating indigenous storytelling and exceptional leaders.

Auckland-based composer Levi Patel has fallen in love with a small city in a beautiful region of southwest China, and its led to some interesting musical collaborations.

As Tom Cruise's muscular action franchise reaches its ostensible conclusion - although let's face it: if this one does well, they'll totally come back - it's worth taking stock of the journey taken to get here.

Research from the University of Chicago looked at 'superagers' - people over 80 years who have the memory of someone decades younger - to try to understand why.

Indian-born classical musician Shalu Garg has gone to great lengths to re-learn the sitar. Video, Audio

From this month, New Zealand Defence Force staff will be standing to attention with locally made socks on their feet.

Stats New Zealand data shows hundreds of thousands of us are working in our 70s, 80s and even 90s. Venetia Sherson, 77, asks, What keeps us at our posts? 

The song, which the Kiwi singer has already performed at live shows, will feature on her upcoming album.

Liv Ward's comedy show, including its bizarre title, poses many questions. But there are some serious undertones behind the intentional absurdity of it all.

"You might have a sore back after you've worn high heels that day, but we've got no link between that and chronic long-term back pain."

More frequent use of emojis was linked to those higher in Machiavellian and narcissistic traits, according to an Oklahoma State University study.

Auckland artist Nigel Borell and Wellington council executive Karepa Wall aren't afraid to knock other people's socks off with their footwear choices.

A new award-winning Netflix documentary offers an intimate look at the men at creating quilts for foster children while behind bars.

It's the country's first victory since bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst won in 2014.

Whether you're signing on for a new job, have a child at school, or going to the hospital, there are crucial moments when you'll be asked to provide an emergency contact. But what happens when you have no one to call on?

For almost 40 years, Scottish crime writer Sir Ian Rankin has explored the dark side of Edinburgh and himself via the adventures of mysterious police inspector John Rebus.

Ruth Carr led local electro-pop trio Minuit to glory in the 2000s - now she's hitting the stage one last time.

Once fish and seafood are cooked, it's okay to follow the "standard leftover rules", experts say.

Fording rivers and driving dangerous coastal roads is all in a day's work for Coromandel midwife Sheryl Wright.

It's straight into the vocal workouts this week, with an energetic rendition of Charles Wesley's well-known hymn And can it be from the Choir of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church in Toronto. Audio

In 2020, Joshua Nanai (aka Jawsh 685) took the world by storm with his track 'Laxed (Siren Beat)'. So'omālō Iteni checks in with the South Auckland beat-maker five years on.

Nick Tipping features Chris Beernink's new album - a thrilling combination of jazz big band and extreme metal. Audio