Weighty matters

There's a burgeoning problem in the Hogg household.

Zest for Limes

How to get the most out of this valuable fruit.

The X Factor Blog: week 8

I had a brilliant idea on Sunday. The X Factor NZ Drinking Game. Or, for a child-friendly version, The X Factor Bingo. Every time Stan says “youse”–

Mum & Me: Sally's rock

They didn’t talk for months, but this mother-daughter bond is now unbreakable.

Giveaway: The Heist

From the bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum series, we meet FBI agent Kate Winslow and international fugitive Danny Cole – an explosive new team

Silent partner

Being given the cold shoulder usually means something is amiss in your relationship. But the challenge is to find out what’s gone wrong.

Unsupervised children

Diane Levy gives advice to a mum who worries her daughter is not properly supervised at friends house

When parenting styles differ

When you have completely opposite approaches to child-rearing, you and your partner can find yourselves constantly at loggerheads.

A taste of Vietnam: Beef, beans & black pepper

Go on an Eastern adventure with this sensational dish. It snaps with freshness, crackles with texture and pops with flavour.

Giveaway: Theodore Boone: The Activist

Win a copy of 'Theodore Boone: The Activist' by John Grisham

Giveaway: Little White Lies

Win a copy of Little White Lies by Lesley Lokko

Giveaway: The Astronaut Wives Club

WIN a copy of The Astronaut Wives Club' by Lily Koppel

Kim Kardashian and baby are happy and healthy

Kim Kardashian gave birth over the weekend – a few weeks before her due date.

Mel makes her mark

The X Factor judge is refusing to apologise for her decisions.

In fine form

The final three get high praise for their six-course degustation

From the editor

We have a Sunday winter ritual at our place.