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The war at home
A new history of the extraordinary Māori contribution at home during World War 2 shows they were fighting on more than one front.
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Gifts that keep on giving
Gifts that keep on giving
Making your own Christmas gifts can be so satisfying.
Genius in a bottle
Genius in a bottle
Ireland has demonstrated, again, what good sense container return schemes make.
Designs on the afterlife
Designs on the afterlife
Some years ago a mature student attending my lectures on early China regularly turned up late.
Microplastics, we’re in this together
Microplastics, we’re in this together
If we are forced to house tiny plastic interlopers, perhaps it’s time we had a chat.
Baboons, blowflies and bubbles
Baboons, blowflies and bubbles
There are whole worlds in Jane Dodd’s jewellery, writes Moira White.
Jupiter at best in opposition
Jupiter at best in opposition
If you are a fan of the largest planet in the solar system, now is a great time to check it out.
Variety is the spice of life
Variety is the spice of life
Joe Trivelli’s recipes for gnocchi with asparagus, sorrel soup and hake and radishes provide vivid colours and fresh flavours to welcome brighter days.
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Nothing shy about restoration of Port Chalmers house
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Nothing shy about restoration of Port Chalmers house
A handsome brick house in Port Chalmers is full of history and personality, Kim Dungey reports.
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A fresh take on a fruity classic
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A fresh take on a fruity classic
This Christmas cake full of dried fruits is probably best left a day before cutting.
Mock orange an excellent filler in border
Mock orange an excellent filler in border
A must have for every garden is the mock orange shrub, Philadelphus. A member of the hydrangea family Hydrangeaceae, there are 60 species and numerous garden origin hybrids and cultivars.
The future is ahead of us
The future is ahead of us
Our future doesn’t need to resemble a fried chicken promotion.
Sweet inspiration for Christmas from Fresh
Sweet inspiration for Christmas from Fresh
Fresh Christmas gives you plenty of inspiration for the festive season. From budget friendly fare, to delicious desserts and stunning side dishes, plus great wine to go with the perfect cheese board.
‘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.
Achievements of inspirational botanists lauded
Achievements of inspirational botanists lauded
In The Secrets of Great Botanists, the author celebrates the lives of 36 inspirational leaders in their fields.
Appetite for Athens
Appetite for Athens
Athens’ rich arsenal of antiquities needs little introduction, but there are some classic eats to devour too, writes Mike Yardley.
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Christmas delights on a friendly budget
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Christmas delights on a friendly budget
Alison Lambert creates an outstanding and memorable Christmas dinner for less.
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.
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?
