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Nicci Taylor was determined that the name should carry the location's history.

Toitū te whenua — series 2: History written on the land

In the first instalment of a new video series on Māori place names, Toitū te whenua, we visit Pūrākaunui, where mana whenua have reawakened the history that lies on the land.

Doing our utmost for the kaka

By taking action based on a long-term plan, our gardens can be part of a welcoming urban forest mosiac for kākā to return to Dunedin, writes Maureen Howard.

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Mediterranean mindset

While we wait for spring to do its thing, Jo Elwin's off to the Mediterranean; no long-haul flights required, just a change of mindset and some new ingredients.

Sowing the seeds of a healthier economy

Sowing the seeds of a healthier economy

Cultivating a taste for the local would leave us all better off.

How to help our threatened plant species fight back

Craspedia argentea flowers at Dunedin Botanic Garden. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

How to help our threatened plant species fight back

This week is Conservation Week, an annual Department of Conservation (Doc) drive to encourage efforts big and small to get involved in supporting the natural environment.

Verulamium’s secrets still being uncovered

A new geophysical survey at the Roman city of Verulamium reveals the entire plan. The circular...

Verulamium’s secrets still being uncovered

Many years ago, I learned a lot of lessons on how to dig at the Roman city of Verulamium. Thankfully, it is still under open fields and undeveloped by housing.

Leaf dimple galls caused by mite

Leaves of kōhūhū, bearing dimple galls made by tiny mites, found on the kōhūhū beside the steps...

Leaf dimple galls caused by mite

Plant galls are very widespread on leaves.

Observing our rise and fall

Every millimetre counts when it comes to sea level rise.

Lunar eclipse before breakfast

Lunar eclipse before breakfast

In the small hours of Monday morning, the Moon will be slipping quietly into Earth’s shadow. From Dunedin, the eclipse begins well before dawn, though at first you’ll hardly notice.

Remedies for all that ails you

‘‘Neil’s Dandelion Coffee’’. [1910s-1930s?]. EPH-0179-HD-A/167, EPHEMERA COLLECTION, HOCKEN...

Remedies for all that ails you

Dunedin was once the wild west of questionable remedies, Hannah Renwick writes.

Trying, failing in passable ways

The new parenting approach can look like just another way of telling us we are bringing our kids up wrong, writes Eva Wiseman.

Sleep, diet, exercise key to lifting wellbeing: research

Young people who got good-quality sleep, ate more fruit and vegetables and stayed physically...

Sleep, diet, exercise key to lifting wellbeing: research

Leaving home, educational pressures, financial stress and social tensions - they are all unique strains that can lower "happiness levels" in young adults.

Get your kicks on Route 66

In a series covering some of the most popular world trips, Lonely Planet travel writers take us on a journey along the United States' Route 66.

New spin on bush classics

As glimpses of nicer weather appear on the horizon, many of us start planning our next camping trip or outdoor adventure.

Te mana o te kaikaranga

The kaikaranga is a pou of te ao Māori, calling still despite everything.

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Street fighter: Benson-Pope's years in our corner

For almost 40 years, David Benson-Pope has been an advocate for his Labour-leaning city. He tells Paul Gorman about the work he’s most proud of and concerns for the new politics of council.

Oh, the horror

Horror movies provide important insights about ourselves, director Alexandre O. Philippe tells Amasio Jutel.

Celebrating a new season with Fresh recipes

Fresh Spring has some delicious new recipes to try as the weather finally gets warmer. From the Mediterranean to Middle East, savoury to sweet, and healthy, easy meals for the family, there's something for everyone.

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