They’re in oceans, soils, wildlife, remote mountaintops and deep-sea trenches and the atmosphere is no exception.
Life
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Buying the wrong property can do more than just dent your bank balance – it can financially impact you for decades to come.
Claire Turnbull's top tips for raising kids who have healthy relationships with both food and their bodies.
A professional couple finds, with two pre-schoolers and two grandparents in their home, they still need to watch their grocery budget tightly.
Saturday 6:00am
Opinion: Many young people no longer even consider owning a home, but Lucy Bendell explains how it can be done.
New Zealand
In the latest in our Finances after Fifty series we talk to Mary Brennan, 64, a former dominatrix and now owner and madam of Wellington brothel Funhouse.
Sat, Jul 11
Major weight loss might deliver your dream body, but the part of you that used food for comfort will not be instantly 'fixed'. In fact, it's sometimes after you shed the kilos that the real work begins.
Fri, Jul 10
Health experts have warned us for years: The incidence of stroke is on the rise, particularly among young Māori and Pasifika.
Health
Sat, Jul 4
OPINION: Working in an industry that reduced humans to numbers on a spreadsheet was depressing – but losing that work was alarming.
We’ve all made that mistake. A quick trip to the supermarket on an empty stomach ends with a trolley full of fatty, sugary treats.
Tue, Jun 23
"Blood donation has... become a way to connect with others and spend time with people they care about," says Sam Cliffe, chief executive of the NZ Blood Service.
Tue, Jun 9
The prices for most births, deaths, marriages and relationships products and services will increase from 18 June.
Thu, May 21
The sale of the piece that disappeared from public view for over a century, was announced by Christchurch gallery NZ artbroker this week.
Fri, Jul 17
The restoration of the quake-damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings was expected to cost at least $100 million.
Thu, Jul 16
Wed, Jul 15
The evidence is clear: often these medicines do not work as well as they claim, some experts say.
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Governments, gyms, banks, insurers and airline loyalty programmes insist you use their app for access to some services.
Many travellers still aren’t aware of the rules – or the fire risk.
OPINION: If this week left you wanting to find a safe place for your money, I don't blame you. But the 'safe' option for your money isn't always what you think.
Sun, Jul 12
A tired brain becomes more emotionally reactive, which can make worries feel even louder at night.
Depending on circumstances, some chemicals may affect health.
Wed, Jul 8
Our modern, quick-fix, processed diets are reducing the amount of chewing we do, and the effect is profound and surprising.
Sun, Jul 5
Experts say fitness trackers often privilege steps over strength, rest and context, which can leave some users with a distorted view of health.
OPINION: A 53-year-old Wellington lawyer reveals her views on the two main political party leaders and who she plans to vote for in November.
Here are strategies suggested by a recruiter and workers who have been there for addressing a career gap.
Sun, Jun 28
House and food prices led a Wellington woman and her American husband to make some tough decisions.
Even those who love to cook have nights they don't feel like it. Alice Taylor shares tips to get you into a kitchen kind of mood.
A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that shows lifting weights does far more than change how we look.
Want an electric bike? A cordless drill? A better wardrobe? You can get it delivered to your door at a fraction of the price with one smart, simple choice.
Sat, Jun 27
OPINION: In the latest in our State of the Nation interviews with Kiwis, we talk to a 49-year-old family man and social worker from Christchurch.
What we once called 'soft skills' are now the skills that will keep you employed.
Mon, Jun 22
