Stories by Serena Solomon

"Pools have been the same for 50 years and we broke the mould."

At some stage, fly screens suffered an image problem that it hasn't shaken.

You probably see a story about this every year, but do couples really hold off until after the holidays to pull the plug?

Is it a coffee conspiracy or do the iced versions of our favourite drinks really cost more to produce?

Noah, Elijah, Lily and Isla were top names in New Zealand last year. What does that reveal about us?

If you were walking blissfully on Auckland's west coast last summer, you might have met Fletcher Munsterman.

"It's a magical place. Taking on the role of a hut ranger also gives me the freedom to travel in the off-season."

"I have never had a summer off in my life," Johnny Clark, whose grandfather started Nins Bin, says.

A beacon of hope and grape juice in a bunker were featured as, 25 years ago, RNZ nervously ticked over from 1999 to 2000.

In the age of mobile phones, it's an etiquette dilemma worth revisiting.

He was known for experimenting with line and colours across different mediums.

Here's what to consider this summer before your child runs starkers along the beach.

It's a tale of two puzzles. One had an extra piece. The other had a missing piece.

Sleepovers might seem like a rite of passage. That doesn't always have to be the case.

Hint: it's not a coffee mug or scented candle, Instead, it's handwritten and from the heart.

Some parents think introducing alcohol to their kids at a young-ish age "like the French" is a good idea. It's not.

"Chemotherapy is tough and I don't know if I even have the resources or the energy to supply a week's handover to anyone. It has been a hard one," Bray said. Audio

You will be torn between the fear of mounting debt and the fear of missing out - but don't fret, financial experts say.

Surfers are in the water from dawn until dusk, 365 days a year, meaning they are often the first responders when swimmers get into trouble.

Men tend to overestimate their swimming ability, sometimes leading to a devastating loss. Even a rudimentary flotation device can help.

How the butcher behind New Zealand's top sausage gets the most out of his meat. Video

Starting school is a major milestone for every child, and the transition is more complex if a disability is involved.

For the march to Parliament, many young wahine donned a red beret. It's a pōtae steeped in history and symbolism.

Who invented the printing press or discovered polonium and radium were the easy questions at Saturday's championships.

Some children of social media influencers are asking their parents not to post their photos anymore.