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‘Astilboides’ a striking addition to a woodland garden

Astilboides tabularis can be found in the Dunedin Botanic Garden upper garden, growing in the...

‘Astilboides’ a striking addition to a woodland garden

It is the large, rounded leaves of Astilboides tabularis that make this herbaceous perennial so noteworthy and unique among garden plants. The bright green leaves resembling lily pads or...

Watch the grass grow

A bank of grasses and wildflowers in Pine Hill Rd. PHOTOS: MAUREEN HOWARD

Watch the grass grow

Tired of mowing the grass that’s growing with gusto in your lawn this summer? Maureen Howard suggests some nature-friendly ways to reduce the time we spend mowing.

Heritage building turned into dream home

John and Wendy Hillary are giving Prebbleton’s oldest home a modern upgrade. PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY

Mission to turn heritage building into dream home

An historic Canterbury home is getting a new lease on life as its owners John and Wendy Hillary pour their life savings into rebuilding it into a modern classic.

Island hopping

"The Harbour", Herm, showing directions to the sights of the small island. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

Island hopping

For New Zealanders it’s a case of "jetting off to far-flung places", but for English writer Sarah Baxter, the Channel Islands was a close-to-home holiday choice with a "castaway" feel.

Triggers & tingles

Letitia Lickkit, aka Amy Atkins, of Wellington, who is debuting her Autonomous Sensory Meridian...

Triggers & tingles

Kiwi artist Amy Atkins, aka Letitia Lickkit, is bringing her take on Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response to the South.

More than a mountain

Aoraki. Photo: Getty Images

More than a mountain

Aoraki is my emblematic mauka, it is symbolic and quintessentially Kāi Tahu.

Going bananas for a good loaf

Going bananas for a good loaf

Bananas do tend to sit around at this time of year, (much like me, languishing in the heat), as our Central Otago stonefruit becomes the fruit du jour.

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Pinots from Central for some summer sipping

PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Pinots from Central for some summer sipping

Many of you will be reading this far from home; baching, visiting family, camping or on a road trip.

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Summer fruit, almond tart

Photo: Simon Lambert

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Summer fruit, almond tart

A perfect tart for any occasion.

Adding oomph to your salads

Adding oomph to your salads

As we head back to work inspiration for lunches and quick and easy dinners is welcome.

No skirting the issues

One of the young He Taua activists, Hilda Halkyard-Harawira retreats after challenging Auckland...

No skirting the issues

A little remembered campus standoff, now the focus of a documentary, tells us much about ourselves, director Katie Wolfe tells Tom McKinlay.

Gilding the lily

An illuminated address presented to Alexander Miller on September 5, 1896. Collection of Toitū...

Gilding the lily

Regard was once expressed in more than words, Peter Read writes.

Mexican site mystical

The massive pyramid of the moon at Teotihuacan in Mexico, where sacrifices were made to the gods...

Mexican site mystical

The Shanghai Archaeological Forum is a gathering held every two years that brings together archaeologists from all over the world.

Bright comet in southwest sky worth seeking out

Bright comet in southwest sky worth seeking out

As I type these words, I am getting excited at the prospect of seeing what might be the brightest comet of 2025 in the southwest after sunset.

Highlights from the Fringe 2025

Highlights from the Fringe 2025

The Dunedin Fringe 2025 celebrates the events’ 25th birthday starting March 23.

Celebrating the queen of punk fashion

Fifteen complete ensembles are on display alongside more than 550 pieces of jewellery. Photo: RNZ

Celebrating the queen of punk fashion

The retrospective exhibition at Te Papa celebrates the work of punk pioneer Vivienne Westwood.

Trending towards timber

Soft neutral tones are predicted to be popular in kitchens this year. "Rain Valley Cabin" in...

Trending towards timber

Soft neutrals and a lighter palette are on the menu for kitchen and bathroom designs this year.

Making the most of Tomatoes

Photo: Penelope Maguire

Making the most of Tomatoes

Penelope Maguire finds some interesting new ways to enjoy a summer staple.

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2025: the start we’ve made

Edward Ellison speaks on the marae ātea at Ōtākou Marae. Photo: Christine O'Connor

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2025: the start we’ve made

We’ve all but accounted for the first quarter of the 21st century, so how have we done?

Intro to teacher training never tasted so sweet

Isobel Roshe, 16, of Whitianga, and Grace Milliken, 17, of Gore, attempt to create a truly unique...

Intro to teacher training never tasted so sweet

Add a little sugar to a young mind, and an ordinary kitchen can quickly escalate into a mad scientist’s experimental laboratory.

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