Star Lifestyle

Kate Sylvester's self-titled label is closing after "30 fabulous years", but her fight against fast fashion is only ramping up, and both have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.

There are many places in Canterbury to take the family for a day trip during the holidays - at little or no cost. Here's your guide to some of the best spots.

Thousands of parents across NZ are trying to work out how to juggle work and school holidays when kids get at least 12 weeks off a year while adults get only four.

It is still possible to get a cheaper Christmas tree, but they will be lower quality, says Andrew McAllister from the Needle Fresh Christmas Tree farm in Christchurch.

Hundreds of people are set to descend on a small NZ town for Naked in the Trees, a music festival "with a twist", in February.

Another day, another toxin trying to kill us. This time a deadly compound might be lurking in that quiet, cheap workhorse of the kitchen - your trusty black spatula.