Lifestyle
Gay dating site says Clark's hot, Key's not
New Prime Minister John Key has struck out in a survey by a big European dating website for gay men and women, gay-parship.co.uk, canvassing which world leader they would most like to date.
Japanese women stick to extensions for lusher lashes
Reuters
From twentysomethings trying to emulate wide-eyed manga heroines to middle-aged housewives seeking an elegant look that lasts, Japanese women are fluttering luscious lashes that are glued on one by one.
Employees with most control take jobs home
Reuters
Employees with high levels of job autonomy and control over their work schedules are more likely to bring work home with them, triggering conflict within their families, according to research.
Smoking stigma turns teens off marijuana
By ANNA CHALMERS - The Dominion Post
Changing attitudes to cigarette smoking are turning teenagers off cannabis, research suggests.
A bloomin' good cause
By CHRISTINA KUNTZ - The Press
Don't you just love it when you can look good and do good at the same time? This summer, help protect some iconic Kiwi trees by purchasing a cool Bloomer tee from Starfish.
Family lifestyle equals genes in obesity risk
Reuters
Obesity can run in families, but family lifestyle has just as much to do with teenagers' weight as their genes do, new research shows.
Call for detox clinics across NZ
Tis the season for asparagus
By VIRGINIA WINDER - Taranaki Daily News
Take the plunge with asparagus that's literal advice on how to best cook this in-season vegetable to keep it bright green, crisp and delectably tender.
What's NZ's car of the year?
By CLIO FRANCIS - Stuff.co.nz
A perfect blend of family values and Ferrari-like performance has won the Ford F6 the title of best new car.
Drivers urged to use petrol saving tricks
Purrfect additions to cheetah pack
The Press
Loud purring distinguishes the latest arrivals to Orana Wildlife Park from the rest of the cheetah pack.
Win a Dark Knight DVD prize pack
Stuff.co.nz
The highly acclaimed new Batman film The Dark Knight has been released on DVD, and Stuff.co.nz has five DVD prize packs to give away to celebrate.
DVD review: The Dark Knight
- Cops shake up the suburbs
- 'Evil predator' jailed for at least 26 years
- Father jailed after toddler left in car dies from heat stroke
- Tagger killer convicted of manslaughter
- Man pleads guilty to girlfriend's drug death
- Drink drive teen wears 'Miss Wasted' T-shirt to court
- Jen poses nude for GQ magazine
- Family of 7 crammed in one room
- Teacher struck off over sex notes to boy
- Sex sequel could be filmed in New Zealand
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A bloomin' good cause
Don't you just love it when you can look good and do good at the same time? This summer, help protect some iconic Kiwi trees by purchasing a cool Bloomer tee from Starfish.
Exercise improves sex performance
Regular exercise is good for a man's sexual prowess, according to new research which focused on swimming rats.
Tis the season for asparagus
Take the plunge with asparagus that's literal advice on how to best cook this in-season vegetable to keep it bright green, crisp and delectably tender.
Envy is a dog's life, study finds
Dogs can sniff out unfair situations and show a simple emotion similar to envy or jealousy, Austrian researchers say.
Top Gear Oz does 'obscene' damage
Car companies in Australia are reportedly seething at "obscene" damage done to their vehicles during the filming of cult television show Top Gear.
• Northland look safe, Tasman in trouble
• Snubbed nude doctors find better fit for calendar funds
• Fifa may introduce extra match referees
• Sex sequel could be filmed in New Zealand
• Father jailed after toddler left in car dies from heat stroke
• Minister reinstates dumped Bay DHB