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Why do some people get carsick and others don't?
Knowing the risk factors and treatment options may help prevent a stinky vomit disaster in your vehicle.
How to pack for a summer road trip
Few things are more frustrating than spending hours on the road only to realise you've forgotten something important.
The marine species that have 'totally disappeared' from Marlborough Sounds
Of the four ecologically significant species monitored at 16 sites in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, only one remains.
How to set boundaries for teens over the summer break
Boundaries with a teenager can be harder to maintain when school's out.
How to avoid buying unsafe toys for little kids
Whānau Āwhina Plunket is urging online Christmas shoppers to check out their 6-point checklist for toy safety.
The Detail: The stories that defined a year
If 2025 had a national soundtrack, it would be a mix of money worries, power struggles and sporting turbulence.
A breakdown of your no-bra summer
Increasingly, women are ditching underwire bras with copious padding, preferring natural shapes and fewer worries for nipple show.
Why you might suddenly stop drinking milk
Lactose intolerance affects most of us as we get older. Why does this happen?
Summer vigilance urged around pop-up pools
A tragedy involving a toddler who drowned in a temporary pool is prompting a fresh warning to Aucklanders to keep safety in mind this summer.
Fire crews extinguish blaze near Wellington Airport
Flights are not affected but local residents are advised to close windows and doors and stay inside if possible.
Is it ever okay to leave a party without a goodbye?
Most of us have probably done it at some point, but is it okay?
In pictures: 150 years of quirky Kiwi collectibles
Christine Fernyhough has built an extraordinary collection, spanning from the 1860s to the 1970s.
New Plymouth's crisis recovery café gets government funding boost
Crisis cafés offer an alternative to brightly lit, busy, clinical spaces, says the mental health minister.
Lake to be drained in fight against invasive clams
The invasive clam Corbicula fluminea was found in Lake Rotomanu on 8 November, the first discovery in NZ outside the Waikato River.
Avoiding the bloodsucking bugs: What works to repel them and stop the itch
Summer might bring the buzz and the bites but with the right tricks, you can keep your skin (mostly) unscathed.
'It's not safe in Auckland anymore': Locals worried after fatal bus stabbing
The cordon in Glen Innes has been lifted, and locals are trying to get on with daily routines, but some do not feel safe anymore. Audio
Double-bunk cell death: Family wants Corrections held accountable
The 69-year-old's death is the third homicide investigation involving inmates in double-bunk cells at Mt Eden prison since September last year. Audio
From Bella to Bobo: Top dog names revealed
Names that leapt out of the pack this year included Chicabella, Chico Chan and Gyeoul Winter.