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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

For Taranaki weaver Alison Ross, there's nothing as cosy as an old-school blanket made from soft locally grown wool.

Are drugs like Ozempic effective at helping with food addiction in the long term?

Composer Levi Patel fell in love with a woman from Liuzhou. It didn't last, but his relationship with the Chinese city continues to blossom. Video, Audio

Tongan Kiwi Jack Bourke trained as a tenor. These days his work is focused on maximising the benefit Auckland's art scene gets from the city's underground rail link. Video, Audio

The 28-year-old Kiwi singer bared her soul in an interview with the magazine, which she will feature on the cover of for the June edition.

Seen swinging from the luxury handbags of trendy A-listers, the collectible Labubu plush is everywhere.

It costs about the same price as 14 local bakery pies.

The bands that have rocked for more than half a century nailed the first leg of their tour.