As seen on Grand Designs New Zealand, this near-derelict property with an intriguing backstory has been transformed following a $9.2 million restoration.

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In the first instalment of a four-part Health Matters series on traditional Chinese medicine, Lisa Cam and Ashlyn Chak explore how a new generation of health-conscious youth is discovering century-old leung cha and helping neighbourhood tea shop owners safeguard a dying trade. Long before modern chain pharmacies and over-the-counter painkillers were readily available in Hong Kong, there were leung cha: intensely bitter herbal “cooling teas” brewed in massive brass cauldrons in traditional...

Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, has made headlines recently with the claim that King Charles III said she, his ex-wife, would soon be forgotten after her death in a 1997 car accident in Paris. In his book Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, due to be published next week, Spencer claims then-Prince Charles told him: “Rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough.” He also accuses Charles of having “contempt” for his ex-wife and of sounding “elated” after her death. While...

Colour analysis has won fans from across diverse cultures looking to optimise their complexion. The system, which typically involves draping fabric of different hues across your chest, determines which shades of clothing, make-up, jewellery and hair colour best complement a person’s natural skin, hair and eye tones, matching people to a core season: spring, summer, autumn or winter. Colour analysis has gained popularity – especially in South Korea in recent years – because it simplifies shopping...

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Reading romance fiction won’t decode every woman’s desire – that’s the whole point.

The Rhône Valley has been named France’s most photographed wine region in autumn, according to new data released by photo curation app Popsa - with Bordeaux and Provence following close behind. To uncover the most captured wine regions, Popsa analysed millions of customer photos from 2024 and 2025, using location metadata to identify images taken within French wine regions between September and November. Each region was then assigned a Photo Index Score to reflect the relative volume of photos taken there compared with all others in the dataset.

Cox & Kings, established in London in 1758, today unveils its new Small Group Tours brochure for 2027-28, marking its most ambitious new product launch since joining Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) in 2019. The new collection introduces 18 new tours across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, Asia and North America, significantly expanding the company’s programme with new destinations, longer regional journeys, specialist-led tours and dedicated departures for solo travellers.

Blue Lagoon Island’s Project B.E.A.C.H. brought more than 500 volunteers together at Yamacraw Beach on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the 41st annual International Coastal Cleanup, removing marine debris while raising awareness about the importance of protecting The Bahamas’ coastal environment.

For much of the world, Asian cuisine is often seen as just a menu category rather than a rich tapestry of histories from a vast continent. A few familiar dishes have come to represent thousands of regional techniques, ingredients, migrations and memories. The reboot of MasterChef Asia, after a decade off the air, seeks to change that by placing the region’s home cooks, flavours and ambition on screen. Having Asian cuisine represented and judged by chefs with deep, personal connections to the...

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The Treasurer has made a call on one key measure that used to see parents pocketing thousands as fertility rates fall.

Ebola vaccinations are being rolled out for frontline health workers in the Congo where the deadly virus remains out of control.

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Bold designer kettles can do wonders for your kitchen, whether you have a minimalist haven that could use a splash of colour or are tight on space so want something eye-catching to stand out in the clutter. Here are three expressive options from our pick of the brands. Le Creuset Cloche Smeg 50s Variable Temperature Alessi Plissé

Charles Spencer insists he is telling the truth after making a slew of damaging claims about the King in his memoir chronicling the life of his sister Diana.

Airport style has been in freefall for years. I’m taking a stand. Dress up to take off.

Patsy Lo has just flown into Hong Kong from Tokyo, where she is now based, and the humidity is doing what humidity does. It is a far cry from Patagonia, where just months ago, Lo and a small arts team from Asia spent days hiking in punishing conditions to shoot Anamnesis II. The 10-minute experimental dance film blends contemporary movement with the raw, unforgiving beauty of the Patagonian Steppe shared by Argentina and Chile. Shot in the shadow of Mount Fitz Roy, the film is the second...

Formula 1 stars and a local rally legend are among the first names confirmed for New Zealand's inaugural Race of Champions event in Wellington.

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony was held on September 14, and the internet is still buzzing over television’s biggest night. Gary Oldman brought extra sparkle to the red carpet, stepping out for the glamorous evening alongside his wife, Gisele Schmidt. The Slow Horses actor, 68, was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series but lost to Noah Wyle for The Pitt. This was one of four losses for Slow Horses, which was nominated for five Primetime Emmys. Saul Metzstein won...

Ram Trucks Australia says the Ram 2500 Warlock, the first Hemi V8-powered pickup in local showrooms since 2024, marks the start of a new era.

Kids with chronic pain conditions are struggling to have their symptoms taken seriously, a study has found, despite impacting most aspects of their lives.

Times of hardship can test faith; they can also strengthen it.

Autism, ADHD, epilepsy: even a swathe of tough diagnoses hasn’t stopped champion swimmer Kate Wallington, who holds 14 world records, five Australian records, and a raft of gold medals.

Every relationship faces its challenges, but these three couples faced a seismic shift.

The musician also discusses his previous marriage to Gwen Stefani, with whom he has three children.

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer Hedy Damari.

Perhaps it is because Denver doesn’t seem particularly interested in defining what belongs here.