Rebecca Fox

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‘Ecstatic’ with Wow success

Otago’s two entrants in the World of Wearable Arts Awards had a long wait to find out how their creations did due to Covid postponements but the suspension came to an end at the weekend.

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The sweet and sour ingredients of a culinary career

Freddy Nordt (right) enjoyed his time working with chef Kyle Street from Culprit. PHOTO JAY CREAGHAN

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The sweet and sour ingredients of a culinary career

From starter chef to celebrity chef, a recent Hospitality Summit highlighted the challenges and champions of the industry.

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Poetry pushing the boundaries

Crazy costumes, beats and back-up dancers do not immediately come to mind when thinking of poetry readings and that's just what Freya Daly Sadgrove is aiming for.

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The naked truth

Dancer Hannah Tasker-Poland’s fascination with the feminine form and how it’s been viewed throughout time has always been with her. She tells Rebecca Fox about challenging people’s&nbsp...

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The naked truth

Dancer Hannah Tasker-Poland’s fascination with the feminine form and how it’s been viewed throughout time has always been with her.

A childhood friendship has resulted in lawyer turned human resources professional Mika Austin kicking off the court shoes and taking to the stage many times. She tells Rebecca Fox about turning the...

The medical and the musical, combined

Catherine Kwak performs in her home town with the Canterbury Symphony Orchestra. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

The medical and the musical, combined

Catherine Kwak gave up a career as a cellist to go to medical school. Now a first-year house officer, Kwak tells Rebecca Fox how she juggles her love of the cello with her medical career.

Have cello, will travel

Maciej Kulakowksi is visiting New Zealand for the first time to perform in the At the World’s...

Have cello, will travel

At 4 years old, Maciej Kulakowski believed everyone played an instrument.

Light after darkness

Light after darkness

A desire to speak the truth and see change in the care and justice system for young people has seen Fa’amoana John Luafutu share his story on stage, radio and the...

From the editor: In praise of spring offerings

Spring is always such a changeable time of year but it gives us enough glimpses of the lovely weather summer might bring to keep us hopeful.

Following her dreams

Sara Lee loves performing Rachmaninoff. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Following her dreams

Pianist Sara Lee is looking forward to competing overseas again after Covid-19 drove competitions online.

Achievement over controversy

Pieter Fransz de Grebber (Dutch, b.1600, d.1652-54) The Nativity, oil on canvas. Bought in 1967...

Achievement over controversy

As the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society is about to hold its 100th annual meeting, former member Peter Stupples talks to Rebecca Fox about the role of the society in creating the...

Narratives in clay and glass

Dunedin artist Bronwyn Mohring is enjoying a new direction in her ceramic works. Photo: Gregor...

Narratives in clay and glass

A dare got ceramics artist Bronwyn Mohring to commit to master’s studies at the Dunedin School of Art.

Creating Cinderella

Los Angeles-based Australian set and costume designer Emma Kingsbury has created some of her best work in a small Manapouri crib.

Putting a new spin on the past

Dunedin painter Anita DeSoto looks at an old master by Solomon J. Solomon, the likes of which...

Putting a new spin on the past

For Dunedin painter Anita DeSoto "sisterhood" is just as important now as it ever was.

Focusing on the next generation of singers

Dame Kiri mentors New Zealand baritone Phillip Rhodes. Photos: supplied

Focusing on the next generation of singers

Fifty-seven years ago, Dame Kiri te Kanawa won the career-launching Mobil Song Quest at the Dunedin Town Hall.

Awards sees increase in red varietals

New World Wine Awards co-chairs of judging Jen Parr and Sam Kim. Photo: supplied

Awards sees increase in red varietals

Judging got under way to find the most affordable wine drop in the country last week. Rebecca Fox talks to New World Wine Awards judging co-chair Jen Parr about the rise of red wines.

A passion for winemaking

Stephanie Maddox worked at Martinelli Winery in Sonoma, California, for a vintage winemaker....

A passion for winemaking

A move to Central Otago has been life-changing in more ways than one for Florida native Stephanie Maddox.

Music brings new life in NZ

Yuka Eguchi and Kemp English. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Music brings new life in NZ

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s first violinist, Yuka Eguchi, has taken a quick break before her performance in Dunedin to visit her home country of Japan for the first time in...

A thrill to see work take shape

Footnote Dance performs Dry Spell, by Rose Philpott. PHOTO: KERRIN BURNS

A thrill to see work take shape

Choreographer Rose Philpott’s first solo full-length commission hit northern stages earlier this year to acclaim and now it’s the South Island’s turn.

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