Hydrangea cultivars to suit Dunedin’s climate
Hydrangea cultivars to suit Dunedin’s climate
One of the most stunning shrubs for this time of the year are hydrangeas.
Of planets and lunations
Of planets and lunations
The moon was new at 1.44pm on Friday. That moment marked the commencement of lunation number 1264.
Ginners are winners
Ginners are winners
Having won Best in Show at last year’s Junipers Awards, Rakiura Distilling is going from strength to (Navy) strength.
'He's a force': Remembering Peter Jefferies
'He's a force': Remembering Peter Jefferies
Andrew Schmidt’s The Other Side of Reason is the long-awaited biography of musician Peter Jefferies.
When Dunedin band reigned supreme in NZ pop music
When Dunedin band reigned supreme in NZ pop music
Dunedin’s Netherworld Dancing Toys became the country’s top band with the release of Painted Years in 1985.
Your garden
Your garden
Brassicas put in the garden in late December or during January will need protection from hungry bugs, and it's time to plant some bulbs for spring.
Family life among the cups
Family life among the cups
Cadolle created the first ever bra in 1889. Today, the family-run lingerie couture house in Paris is still the go-to for high fashion, writes Eva Wiseman.
Sleeping [not] like a baby
Sleeping [not] like a baby
There’s no buttering up your baby, write Karleen Gribble, Naomi Hull and Nina Jane Chad.
Ancient artworks
Ancient artworks
Sandip Hor admires some artwork that has stood the test of time — in a big way — at India’s Ajanta caves.
Cook with Alison Lambert - Greek Salad
Cook with Alison Lambert - Greek Salad
Watch ODT food writer Alison Lambert making a classic Greek Salad and discover even more fresh, local recipes in her book Seasons.
A cure for ageing
A cure for ageing
The latest "fountain of youth" pill is working on mice, but the scientists warn humans to approach with caution, David Cox writes.
Discovering the key to life
Discovering the key to life
A Kaitangata couple have found the key to a well-balanced life, reports Louise Frampton.
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All things NZ pinot noir, Central Otago wine celebrated
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All things NZ pinot noir, Central Otago wine celebrated
As you read this, a couple of significant events involving New Zealand pinot noir will now be in the rear-vision mirror.
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Herby rice stuffed peppers
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Herby rice stuffed peppers
Summer is the only time I make these, when the peppers are sun-ripened, juicy and sweet.
The tricks the top chefs employ
The tricks the top chefs employ
Make a splash in the kitchen — top chefs and cooks share easy ways to take your dinner to the next level.
Rustic wisdom
Rustic wisdom
Australian chef Shannon Martinez has a tattoo dedicated to her food philosophy — NPFP, never pay full price.
Empress and equestrian themes
Empress and equestrian themes
Irish designer Paul Costelloe looked to the equestrian world, while Turkish designer Bora Aksu said his latest collection was inspired by an empress.
Artist paints new home with curious eye
Artist paints new home with curious eye
Arriving in 19th century Dunedin, a British artist was open to her new surroundings, writes Lucy Hammonds.
An accidental moonset
An accidental moonset
For astronomers like me, the period near full moon is an excuse to be anywhere but beneath its glare.
Old names for inequality
Old names for inequality
When the Marsden Fund was established in 1994, the government designed it "to fund excellent fundamental research".
