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Can taping your mouth shut help you sleep better?
While experts acknowledge there are benefits to breathing through your nose, they don't suggest jumping straight to the slightly awkward practise. Audio
John Oliver credits 'majestic' pūteketeke for Emmys win
"Let's be clear, there is one bird that is better than all the others." says the TV star, weighing back into Bird of the Year.
Coco's Cantina crew picks up 90kg of rubbish from K Rd
Nothing says 'birthday party' like collecting nearly 90kg of trash off Auckland's Karangahape Road, say restaurant owners. Audio
One last ride: Reuniting a dying man with his bike
The beloved bike on which Rob Appleton rode the length of the country for charity has been stolen. Now, he has six months to live and is hoping to give Big Jeff one last ride.
Cream of the crops: Can non-dairy creams really taste good?
Whipped cream is light and fluffy, like a little cloud of foam; a perfect companion to a warm, decadent treat. Does it matter what it's made from? Audio
Top five finalists announced for 2024 Silver Scrolls
Stan Walker is a double-finalist at this year's Silver Scrolls, up for both the top prize and the APRA Maioha Award.
The secret lives of 'soft-swinging' Mormon wives
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives picks up on a TikTok drama for the ages: a group of women embroiled in a Mormon swinging scandal. Video
Dude, where's my car?
It's no joke - someone has pinched Wellington comedian Karen O'Leary's beloved ute.
Australia is rethinking health star ratings, is it time NZ did the same?
Have you even noticed the health star ratings on your food? And what do they mean?
Choir excitement at perfect fever pitch as The Big Sing begins
Twenty-four high school choirs are set to compete at Aotearoa's biggest choral event - including a team of first-timers from Auckland's Avondale College.
'Laboratorio' and 'escape room' - one of the brains behind Spotify wrapped
You might not have heard of music brain Glenn McDonald, but you're almost certainly familiar with his work.
From brat to demure - can you keep up?
One day you're brat, the next you're demure and mindful. And by the time this story is published, the internet will already have moved on to the next big thing.
Who is Mike Nock? Meet this year's Music Hall of Fame inductee
The 84-year-old jazz legend has played alongside some of the genre's greats, including Miles Davis and Dionne Warwick.
'It's hot as hell in here' - Aunties go wild for Jason Momoa in Auckland
Review: I wasn't sure what kind of crowd would show up - would it be DC fans wanting to see Aquaman? Metalheads just there for the music? Or excitable aunties, just hoping for a glimpse of a certified…
This is the best toastie in the country - so what's the secret?
The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover winner says his winning entry was inspired by a recent trip to Italy. Audio
How to photograph the blue supermoon
New Zealand will get a glimpse of the blue supermoon from this evening. Here's some tips on how to capture it.
How to photograph the blue supermoon
If the weather is clear around 6pm, New Zealand will get a glimpse of the blue supermoon. Here's how to capture it.
Will NZ's newest music venue be ready in time for its grand opening?
There's just one day to go, but there's still a lot to be done.
What's behind Barack Obama's 2024 playlist?
The former US president's new playlist features 60s classics, to brand new bangers about doing cocaine and a couple of potentially problematic artists.
Rage-bait influencers are profiting off your anger
It's staged interactions and storytimes, disgusting cooking videos, and mistakes that, frankly, just piss people off.
The White Lotus season 3 trailer has dropped - what do we know?
A six-second, sepia-toned trailer reveals a boat jetting past idyllic coves. "What happens in Thailand, stays in Thailand". Video
The athletes serving looks at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Bougie custom nails, relaxed street styles, personalised hair and makeup trends are all the rage.
The Seine is filthy, and Parisians tried to warn us
For more than 100 years, swimming in the river was banned due to health concerns. Now, Olympic athletes are competing in it and falling sick.
Racism holding Indian women back in Aotearoa - study
Four high-achieving women talk about how the 'glass ceiling' is double-glazed for Indian migrant women in New Zealand, and how they rose to the challenge.
Olympian couple split to focus on sport. They just won gold together
"We are such professionals that we broke up precisely so that we could fully concentrate on this medal ... we succeeded and we will see what happens after that."