Five lessons in life, style and joie de vivre from Peta Mathias
Learn how to cook, mend, and maybe embroider too - and other wisdom from the latest book from chef, author and broadcaster Peta Mathias.
On being a redhead
Author Megan Dunn reflects on appearances and lessons learned in this extract from her new book, Things I Learned At Art School.
Author Paula Morris’ favourite places around town
The acclaimed author and curator of Auckland literary festival Going West shares her favourite local spots for a gin, live music and more.
Life lessons with magazine editor Justine Cullen
The author and magazine editor on redefining success, exposing media truths, and her brilliant new book, 'Semi-Gloss'.
Trying to shop less? The answer could be at your local library
An afternoon trip to the library can often be the solution to the conundrum of “I want to do something, but don’t want to spend money.”
These women found their power and are using it to help others
How 16 women are telling their stories of domestic violence to highlight the systemic societal issues that allow abuse in its many variants.
You probably need to relearn how to wind down
Bernice Tuffery, author of new book 'Sleep Easy', shows you how.
Enjoy these editor-approved distractions
TV shows, books, podcasts, silly songs, TikToks and more!
Fran Lebowitz's best quotes from Pretend it's a City
We're obsessed with the writer, New Yorker and wearer of jackets, and you will be too after watching new Netflix series Pretend it's a City.
What Rachael King of Word Christchurch is into right now
The programme director of Word Christchurch loves to read books, and she loves to buy books.
Ghazaleh Golbakhsh on self-expression and the hijab
Writer and filmmaker Ghazaleh Golbakhsh shares an extract from her new book, The Girl from Revolution Road.
A healthy reminder: Libraries are cool and important
Hot desking, shared space, flexible working arrangements: they're all just new phrases for something awesome that already exists.
