Kahikatea an ancient survivor
Kahikatea an ancient survivor
Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, kahikatea or white pine — whichever of these names we are familiar with — was once abundant in swamplands, and lowland forests throughout New Zealand. However,...
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Irises steal the show
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Irises steal the show
Gillian Vine looks at a plant named for a rainbow lady.
Odd shape points to true purpose
Odd shape points to true purpose
When is a trough actually a waka? It’s a puzzle Te Atarau Cassidy and Gerard O’Regan have been working on at Tūhura Otago Museum.
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Stripping away the climate denial
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Stripping away the climate denial
After running for two years in The Weekend Mix, Bruce Mahalski’s climate crisis cartoon strip is now a book. He tells Tom McKinlay about letting the animals have their say.
Roaming Rob Roy
Roaming Rob Roy
Summer holidays are a great time to get out and explore New Zealand’s wonderful back country.
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Something to believe in
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Something to believe in
Magic was meant to have gone the way of superstition. Cosentino tells Tom McKinlay why our rational modern minds continue to believe.
'Everybody who was here had a fantastic day'
'Everybody who was here had a fantastic day'
Overcast weather did not stop fashionistas and punters dressing to impress at Wingatui Racecourse yesterday.
Pristine, majestic lake a must
Pristine, majestic lake a must
A second extract from Wild Walks Aotearoa, by Hannah-Rose Watt.
Show aids mental health cause
Show aids mental health cause
Strutting down the catwalk at the "More Than Just a Fashion Show" charity event are (from left) Sophie Adams, Charlotte Wheeler, designer Tegan Rose Vickery and Leila Collins.
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Contest tests mettle
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Contest tests mettle
In early October, 14 local (one even drove from Bannockburn for the event) wine enthusiasts gathered at the home of last year’s winner, David Tasker, for the annual, hotly contested, Blind Chicken wine options contest.
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Asparagus, watercress and grapefruit salad
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Asparagus, watercress and grapefruit salad
This is another of my salads where is have a wonderful array of seasonal ingredients which when combined creates a salad full of powerful flavours and textures.
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Combining skills, knowledge to create edible art
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Combining skills, knowledge to create edible art
Cake decorators from around New Zealand descended on Dunedin recently for a national conference to share ideas, compete and learn. Rebecca Fox discovered the dedication and hours that go into...
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With a view to the surf
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With a view to the surf
This small, sustainable home at the beach was the result of a father-son collaboration. Kim Dungey reports.
Festive freezing
Festive freezing
We’re heading into the festive season, heightening the chance of leftovers. The folks at Love Food Hate Waste have some ideas about how to make them last.
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Lakeside excavations reveal horse hunters
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Lakeside excavations reveal horse hunters
In the rise of humans, it is often the most basic changes that are somehow overlooked.
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Sydney calls
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Sydney calls
It’s possible to take Sydney in your stride, Clare Fraser finds.
Modern, traditional mix in sari exhibition
Modern, traditional mix in sari exhibition
Just in time for the start of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, Tūhura Otago Museum has unveiled its latest exhibition, which explores the evolution of the sari.
Mint bush pops with prolific purple flowers
Mint bush pops with prolific purple flowers
The delightful shrub Prostanthera rotundifolia, also known as round-leaf mint bush, is a fast-growing southeastern Australia plant that in ideal conditions can reach up to 3m high.
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End of an era for NZ fashion
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End of an era for NZ fashion
Josie Steenhart talks to Kate Sylvester about closing her label and what is coming next.
Fashion turning to op shop chic
Fashion turning to op shop chic
New Zealanders are turning away from high-end fashion when it comes time to refresh their wardrobes, with op shop chic likely to be a big look this summer.
