Shelley Loader spent the summer holiday at Motutere, beside Lake Taupō. Most summers, I holiday at Motutere. It’s more than a break. It’s a reminder of how rarely our everyday environments allow us to ...

Do you have a gym membership or a loyalty card in your wallet? Well, the US president just launched the ultimate club. It’s called the "Board of Peace." The official goal? To end the Israel-Hamas war ...

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