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Here's what happened when I tried zero-based budgeting
First Person: We may have just crawled out of a recession, but times are still tough, Jogai Bhatt writes. Could a TikTok-famous budgeting method help?
You're about to see people singing all across Auckland
The event is expected to generate over $10 million during a traditionally quiet month for Tāmaki Makaurau.
How a Gisborne DJ ended up peforming at Glasto
The call to play Glastonbury came very last minute - and it only panned out because of a pre-planned trip to the UK and Europe in July.
The top 20 contenders for this year's Silver Scroll Award
Stan Walker, Aaradha and Anna Coddington are amongst those up for the main APRA Silver Scroll Award Kaitito Kaiaka.
What do real New Zealand chefs think of The Bear?
Chicago's most dysfunctional kitchen has returned to screens - and upped the stakes. Can Kiwi chefs relate to the life it depicts?
What is 'loss-reactive shoplifting?' An expert explains
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's lawyer says 'loss-reactive shoplifting' caused her to take nearly $9000 worth of clothes. But what does this term mean?
'Matariki means being on our whenua'
There was only one place that an RNZ presenter wanted to be this Matariki: her hometown Whāingaroa Raglan.
What we're watching: Derry Girls
Four girls (and one British boy) navigate adolescence amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s. Jogai Bhatt explains why it's worth a watch.
Matariki holiday: What's open, what's not, and when you have to pay a surcharge
Like Easter, the date of Matariki changes from year to year, but it will always fall in June or July.
Don't have tickets to Glastonbury? How to enjoy the festival from home
The UK's biggest music festival is back for 2024, with two New Zealand artists on the bill.
Lorde joins Charli XCX on 'Girl, so confusing' remix
Lorde is known to release music on winter solstice and this year is no different.
Why do people hate Justin Timberlake and what's next for the popstar?
Past actions with Britney Spears and Janet Jackson put him in pop exile. A driving while intoxicated charge is the nail in the coffin.
The shortest day of the year is here: Here's how some celebrate it
One group is celebrating winter solstice and Matariki together.
Can garlic in socks cure a cold? Debunking common winter myths
Will going outside with wet hair or bare feet make your cold worse? Does a bowl of chicken soup really help?
Breast cancer and mammograms: What you need to know
Explainer - If Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson's announcement of a breast cancer diagnosis has prompted you to get screened, here's everything you need to know.
How spicy are the noodles dubbed 'too spicy' for Denmark?
Denmark says the instant ramen noodle flavours have worryingly high capsaicin levels. But how much spice are we really talking?
Why Bridgerton season three is split into two parts
Netflix's two-part release strategy aims to build anticipation and keep shows in the cultural zeitgeist for longer. And it's worked for Bridgerton. Video
The unhinged mobile game ads flooding social media
Seen the ads of a stinky girl covered in mud? Chances are you've heard of Project Makeover.
Gold Guitar winner Amy Maynard: 'I'm on cloud nine'
A first-time contestant has taken out Aotearoa's top country music prize.
'Country's back in the world': Artists flock to small town for contest
Contestants adorned in sparkled boots, cowboy hats and sequined dresses met a roaring crowd in Gore on Saturday night.
Jodi Vaughan honoured for contribution to country music
The performer was told, as a young girl, that she was too short for showbiz. "I showed them."
What are the NZ Gold Guitar Awards?
Held in the country music capital of New Zealand, Gore, no event is more important on the Tussock Country calendar than these coveted awards.