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    Collections Graduate Fashion Show 2025

    Coverage of the Otago Polytechnic School of Design Fashion - Collections Graduate Fashion Show 2025.

    Tips for stress-free Christmas cooking

    Decide your Christmas Day menu well in advance. PHOTO GETTY IMAGES

    Tips for stress-free Christmas cooking

    British food writer Georgina Hayden of The Observer provides tips and tricks for stress-free Christmas cooking.

    Taonga carry us into the future

    The taurapa (sternpost) of Waikahua, now attached to Te Paranihi, viewed from the right. Photos:...

    Taonga carry us into the future

    Tūhura Otago Museum’s war canoe carries symbols of peace, writes Te Rauparaha Horomona.

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    The forest defenders

    A group of Awyu women set off to hunt and gather food in Boven Digoel, West Papua. Photo:...

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    The forest defenders

    The cause of West Papua has become a pressing issue for humanity, Tom McKinlay reports.

    Brisbane Tattoo to-do list

    The river city horizon is spectacular at sunset. PHOTOS: DAVID HILL

    Brisbane Tattoo to-do list

    Ellen Hill discovers what to see, do and taste in Brisbane during the 75th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in February 2026.

    Roses offer wide versatility for your garden

    "Golden Gate" climbing roses at Dunedin Botanic Garden. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Roses offer wide versatility for your garden

    Roses offer you a lot of options in how they can fit into your garden situation.

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    Christmas roast - with a twist

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    Asian-style stuffed pork belly with miso mash and sesame slaw

    Crackling... need I say more? This Asian-style pork belly is your “with a twist” recipe for your Christmas roast.

    Cooking an escape from busy life

    Cooking an escape from busy life

    Christmas is fast advancing, and what better time to get out the chocolate recipes - chocolate banana bread for Christmas morning breakfast, anyone?

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    Time to start thinking festive fare

    Annabel (pictured) and Rose Langbein say the festive salmon dish is a stunning centrepiece. ...

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    Time to start thinking festive fare

    With the end of the year fast approaching, Annabel and Rose Langbein share two recipes perfect for Christmas lunch or a festive celebration this summer.

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    Branching out from Marlborough sauvignon blancs

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    Branching out from Marlborough sauvignon blancs

    Marlborough may be the engine room of New Zealand’s sauvignon blanc production, but it would be remiss to ignore the variety from other parts of the country

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    Strawberry oat crumble

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Strawberry oat crumble

    A deliciously simple slice that tastes of summer.

    Feeding the soul with flowers and food

    Feeding the soul with flowers and food

    The  festive season is a time when author, photographer and illustrator Kate Williams finds herself leaning into the textures and tones of a more traditional, northern-style Christmas.

    Pests lapping at our shores

    Southern Clams harvesters remove undaria from the Wellers Rock sea wall. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Pests lapping at our shores

    The incoming tide can also carry a wave of unwanted invaders.

    Costume award for Kiwi designer

    Mia Goth as Elizabeth in Frankenstein. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix

    Costume award for Kiwi designer

    The British Fashion Council has named New Zealander Kate Hawley as its inaugural Costume Designer of the Year.

    Poetry of coronal auroras

    Photo: Ian Griffin

    Poetry of coronal auroras

    On the evening of November 12, I found myself repeating a familiar ritual of this remarkable solar cycle.

    More nitrate pollution

    Photo: ODT files

    More nitrate pollution

    An investigation in Rolling Stone magazine found that water used in AI-powering data centres is making nitrate pollution worse.

    Seven years of growth and change

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    Seven years of growth and change

    So, my husband always talked to me about seven-year cycles and itches.

    A great year in archaeology back in 1922

    The golden headdress of Queen Pu-Abi. There are golden willow leaves and precious beads. She wore...

    A great year in archaeology back in 1922

    Several readers have asked me about Pu-Abi, mentioned in last week’s column — 1922 was a memorable year for archaeology.

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    From Christmas table to Boxing Day brunch

    PHOTOS: SIMON LAMBERT

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    From Christmas table to Boxing Day brunch

    This is a Christmas table designed for flavour, flexibility and ease, keeping the good food and good times rolling.

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    Festive snacks with (easy) star power

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    Festive snacks with (easy) star power

    Year-end gives us reason to celebrate, and it has been a year so yes, please, pour me a drink. And let’s splash out on accompanying snacks.
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