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Sponsored: Greens go moody

Deeper greens create a cocooning effect, making a room feel secure and comforting

Sponsored: Red alert - a colour not for the faint-hearted

When combined with the right shade, red can bring the right amount of drama to a room.

Sponsored: Why wallpaper is here to stay

Resene’s collections offer endless creative freedom and style.

Sponsored: Added opulence - red morphs into brown

The evolution is mirroring a broader mood change in design.

The most popular books at Auckland libraries - and bookshops - for 2026

Bookshop owners and libraries share the most popular titles of 2026 so far.

The alcohol damage you can reverse in midlife

Telegraph: Experts say blood pressure and heartbeat can improve within weeks of quitting.

The one surprising mistake everyone makes with pancakes

New York Times: And it’s easy to fix.

'A huge discovery': How 'priceless' ritual 'heads' ended up in an Auckland lock-up 

Just 15 similar pieces were known to exist worldwide. Now there are five more.

'How the f*** are we meant to survive this?': A father's story of stillbirth heartbreak

Matt Earle’s daughter Mackenzie was stillborn at full term in February 2024.

How to make the most of Auckland’s shortest days and brightest nights

Here are the activities grabbing our attention over the next few days in Tāmaki Makaurau.

How to make a hearty lamb ragu that lasts all week

This rich and comforting dish is perfect for a cold winter evening.

West Auckland gallery admits sale of McCahon and Castle art lacked 'transparency'

"We acknowledge the sale ... has caused genuine hurt," says Te Uru's director.

Cybercriminals are cashing in on World Cup fever - why businesses should be wary

Fans are eager to engage, and a fear of missing out is making people easy targets.

Banking built for how business works

A relationship-first approach is winning deals from Aussie rivals.

Why your mortgage rate isn’t the most important number

How to save hundreds of thousands on your home loan.

The Auckland schoolboy who dreams of owning a supermarket

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