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The Duo is sized and shaped like a passport, with rounded edges. It opens into a horizontal 19 cm screen that also can be viewed vertically. There is a smaller single screen on the front, when the phone is folded. When open, it is Apple’s thinnest phone, the company said. At the launch its price was revealed at US$1,999 but Apple’s NZ website has it listed from NZ$4,199 for the 256GB model, while in Australia, expect to pay from A$3,499 for the same model.

The strip of water that surges between the southern shores of the South Island of New Zealand and the ragged little triangle that is Stewart Island spells danger. Foveaux Strait – 16 miles wide and whipped by all the savage forces that nature invented. Next stop’s Antarctica. It’s wild. I’m told this stretch of water is on a par with Cape Horn as the most treacherous piece of ocean in the world. Yet Stewart Island is my husband’s favourite place. Ben’s one of a breed of taciturn Southlanders.

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, walk with their son, Prince George, as he arrives for his first day at Eton College, in Eton, Britain, September 8, 2026. Photo / Reuters Prince George has arrived at Eton College, as the future British king follows in the footsteps of his father, the heir to the throne Prince William, by attending the prestigious 600-year-old school.

Auckland's new Cartier boutique has opened its doors. Photo / Supplied The world of Cartier is opening up to Kiwis with the arrival of the French luxury house’s first New Zealand boutique. Located at 66 Queen Street in Auckland, the elegant new space introduces a wide selection of Cartier’s iconic jewellery and watches to the country for the first time.

We love a functional bathroom, but all those white tiles, mirrors, glass panels and porcelain surfaces can leave the room feeling a little cold. The good news is that you do not need a renovation to give it a warmer, more expressive look. You can change how the room feels this weekend without touching a tile. KOO Home Store, an Australian homewares brand of more than twenty years selling coordinated ranges for the bedroom, bathroom and living areas, builds its bathroom range around that idea.

Bake your own golden, crust-sealed chicken or lamb biryani and serve up a piece of history at your next gathering. Discover the ultimate kitchen showstopper with our aromatic Parda Biryani recipe, designed to elevate your culinary skills and impress any dinner guest.

Vibrantly flavoured and colourful, Thailand’s cuisine is as good for wellbeing as it is delicious. There are countless reasons to visit Thailand; from the golden temples to the tropical islands to the bustling markets. Yet for many visitors, the country’s greatest attraction is not found at its beaches or retreats but on the plate. Thai food has become one of the world’s most beloved cuisines, celebrated for its vibrant flavours, colourful presentation and intoxicating aromas.

In the early 1970s, the first big wave of grape planting in Marlborough began spearheading dramatic agricultural change for the region, paving the way for a thriving wine industry for the next fifty-plus years. Before that time, it was land largely used for farming crops, myriad fruits, and forestry.

Volunteer guides line the pier, enthusiastically waving colourful city maps and motioning for us to come and chat with them. Welcoming Le Soléal represents far more than a ship visit for this tiny coastal town on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands. Imabari was struggling with a dwindling population, but an emerging tourism industry has reinvigorated it, and young people are returning as the city reinvents itself.

FILE PHOTO: Britain's King Charles attends a nature and finance reception at Lancaster House in London, Britain, June 25, 2025. Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo King Charles has authorised a letter to senior British officials confirming that his youngest son Harry and Harry’s wife Meghan remain non-working royals following their return to the UK.