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While writing about the groundbreaking Cromwell-born battlefield surgeon Doug Jolly for a new book, historian Mark Derby came across the extraordinary tale of Dunedin-born William Macdonald - bank robber, commando and diplomat.

Embracing the opportunity

Aotearoa is blessed with abundant hydro power, wind, sunshine, and deep geothermal heat. Photo:...

Embracing the opportunity

Energy sovereignty is there if we want it.

Old man shakes fist at lights

Old man shakes fist at lights

As twilight falls tonight, a celestial marvel will grace our evening sky: the planet Venus.

Ko te reo kia rere

The Weekend Mix’s new poetry editor, Jessica Hinerangi T.C. Photo: supplied

Ko te reo kia rere

The Weekend Mix’s new poetry editor, Jessica Hinerangi T.C., has taken on the role in the middle of Mahuru Māori, the annual celebration of the language.

A happier hobby app, perhaps?

A happier hobby app, perhaps?

Millions are rejecting the culture-war hotspots of the major social media sites in favour of apps dedicated to activities they enjoy, writes Chris Stokel-Walker.

Embracing the freedoms

With a biologically significant birthday looming, Eva Wiseman takes stock.

Finding a home for a nest

The nest of a weaver bird (until recently identified to family level as Ploceidae) that was...

Finding a home for a nest

A bird’s nest caught the eye of Tūhura Otago Museum’s natural science collection manager, Cody Phillips.

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Completing the picture: photos bridge past and present

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Completing the picture: photos bridge past and present

An eight decade-old mystery involving an Otago amateur photographer has now been solved.

Keeping track of carbon progress

A new initiative will allow us to track the carbon reduction plans of our businesses.

Sea change

A rich marine ecosystem just off our coast is under threat from ocean warming. Kaia Kahurangi Jamieson finds out why scientists are concerned about the Southland Current.

A master of the black squares

A Toitū treasure whistles up memories of a visit by a champion of the draughtsboard, writes Peter Read.

Planning to retreat

Flood-damaged furniture is removed from a Nelson St house following the 2015 South Dunedin flood....

Planning to retreat

South Dunedin may be the poster child for managed retreat, but its challenges won’t be solved in isolation, Prof Jonathan Boston tells Tom McKinlay.

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In no particular rush

A prong earns its place as taonga. Photo: Clare Fraser

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In no particular rush

In winter, Gabriel’s Gully walking track is all distant dog barking and the sad occasional bird call.

Towards an authentic reo Māori

Your computer won’t be heading off for a walk, if Te Aorangi Murphy-Fell can help it.

A very spotty sun

Each year, at approximately 5.15pm on April 21/22 and August 21/22, the sun sets directly behind the Mount Cargill Antenna, as viewed from my home in Portobello.

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You win some: Richard Thomson's many battles

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You win some: Richard Thomson's many battles

Richard Thomson has been a fixture of public life in the South for half a century. As he takes a step back, he shares a few war stories with Paul Gorman.