Appetite for Athens
Athens’ rich arsenal of antiquities needs little introduction, but there are some classic eats to devour too, writes Mike Yardley.
Life & Style
The future is ahead of us
The future is ahead of us
Our future doesn’t need to resemble a fried chicken promotion.
‘Tree-in-a-hurry’ has rapid growth but short life
‘Tree-in-a-hurry’ has rapid growth but short life
Virgillia oroboides is widely known as keurboom in its native homeland of South Africa, translating to "choice tree" for us in New Zealand.
Vikings of the sunrise
Vikings of the sunrise
When I was a student at university, every evening before dinner we thanked God for our food, in Latin.
Just way out of line
Just way out of line
At a recent community breakfast, people were chatting as they queued, and it seemed like a good idea at the time to talk to the man next to us in the line.
Connectivity key to longevity
Connectivity key to longevity
We can improve our lives by learning from ancient communities, writes organic cook Hagar Ozri.
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Sounds like Shakespeare
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Sounds like Shakespeare
A soundtrack worthy of Shakespeare was ready and waiting in Dunedin, director Brent Caldwell tells Tom McKinlay.
Moon’s ‘straight wall’ should be visible by 3am
Moon’s ‘straight wall’ should be visible by 3am
Over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed some marvellous moon views using binoculars and telescopes.
Tech review
Tech review
Is it a novelty gadget or a serious drone?
Your garden, November 22nd
Your garden, November 22nd
What's happening in your garden?
In harmony with nature
In harmony with nature
Gillian Vine reflects on the greening of King Charles III and the influence this has had on the gardens at Highgrove.
Serving good hearty kai
Serving good hearty kai
Christall Lowe’s new book dives deep into her family’s storehouse of kai.
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Showcasing the diversity of Waitaki Valley wines
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Showcasing the diversity of Waitaki Valley wines
I think this happens to me every year: one minute it’s early spring, the next Christmas feels like it’s knocking on the door.
Brew marks 100 years of Four Square brand
Brew marks 100 years of Four Square brand
On July 4, 100 years ago, a bloke called Heaton Barker idly drew a square around the date on his desk while on the phone discussing the formation of a grocers’ co-operative buying group.
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Watercress soup
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Watercress soup
Watercress is fantastic at the moment. It can be eaten raw in a sandwich or tossed through your salads. It is also great incorporated into soups as I have done here. It has...
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Upcycling far from downgrading
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Upcycling far from downgrading
Josie Steenhart takes a look at this year’s winners of the Mindful Fashion NZ Circular Design Awards.
Kitchen at heart of student memories
Kitchen at heart of student memories
As Grace Bean wraps up her third year studying culinary arts in Dunedin, it feels fitting to reflect on the wild, wonderful journey it’s been, she writes.
Adding value to what we grow
Adding value to what we grow
Chutney could provide a clue to getting out of the pickle we're in.
Nothing beats travelling by rail
Nothing beats travelling by rail
Visit some of Europe’s great capitals by train in this extract from Lonely Planet’s "Dream Trips of the World".
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Lost jobs don't pay
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Lost jobs don't pay
A physiotherapist with 18 years' experience is watching his house deposit draining away, spent on household bills because he cannot get a decent job.
