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Making it worthwhile
From shy South Dunedin school boy to deputy prime minister, Grant Robertson’s journey from Dunedin to Wellington and back again has been remarkable. He talks to ODT political editor Mike Houlahan.
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Ghosts in the chorus
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Ghosts in the chorus
Grief is a journey - you never know when there will be a sudden bump in the road, when a memory will come rushing in the cracks between now and then.
No time wasted, no time to waste
No time wasted, no time to waste
A quarter-century on, Wastebusters continues to look to the future.
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New home captures forerunner’s ‘lovely feel’
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New home captures forerunner’s ‘lovely feel’
A Wānaka house honours the past while ensuring a comfortable future for its occupants. Kim Dungey reports.
Myths, a ghost and a parting
Myths, a ghost and a parting
On the evening of Tuesday, August 26, if you step outside about an hour after sunset, you’ll find a small gathering in the west that’s worth your time. Low above the horizon, the waxing crescent...
Shroud sacred or sham?
Shroud sacred or sham?
The Shroud of Turin has been described as "the world’s most studied archaeological artefact".
A squeeze of sunshine in winter
A squeeze of sunshine in winter
Lemon adds some welcome sunshine to a herby roasting of potatoes, writes Nigel Slater.
Something to dip into
Something to dip into
A flavoursome dip for your favourite veg.
Finding beauty in all seasons
Finding beauty in all seasons
Ruth Grundy, of Ōmārama, shares her garden with readers.
Hitting all the right notes
Hitting all the right notes
Few cities in the world enjoy the stature of being a music mecca quite like Salzburg, writes Mike Yardley.
Exhibition explores iconic performers
Exhibition explores iconic performers
There is plenty of glitter, glamour and outrageous style in Auckland Museum’s ‘‘Diva’’ exhibition but it is the underlying story that really resonates, finds Rebecca Fox.
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The Big Show
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The Big Show: Remembering Dunedin's 1925 exhibition
It was a blockbuster show with a cast of thousands and crowds of millions. Paul Gorman looks back 100 years to the NZ International South Seas Exhibition.
Winter far from downtime at botanic garden
Winter far from downtime at botanic garden
People often assume that winter is a quiet time for staff at the Dunedin Botanic Garden, with not much to do. But there's plenty.
Your garden
Your garden
What to do in your garden this week.
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The why of the pie
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The why of the pie
Judging the inaugural Arrowtown Lifestyle Village Pie Competition was a heart opener that made Fresh columnist and cook Jo Elwin think: Are we are losing the point of pies?
Regeneration reaches new heights
Regeneration reaches new heights
Tracking change at Orokonui Ecosanctuary goes in leaps and strides, writes Madison Kelly.
Dunedin barista ready to take on the best
Dunedin barista ready to take on the best
A Dunedin barista skilled at the fine art of brewing a fresh cup of coffee will compete against some of the best in the business this weekend.
Hairdresser's collection a cut above
Hairdresser's collection a cut above
Christchurch's Michael Turner has been collecting hairdressing tools for more than 25 years, building the biggest private collection in the Southern Hemisphere.
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‘Sense of timing’ key for appreciation of aged wine
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‘Sense of timing’ key for appreciation of aged wine
Hot on the heels of the Young Viticulturist competition comes the Otago leg of the Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker competition which was held at Vinpro in Cromwell at the end of July.
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Classic apple tarte tatin
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Classic apple tarte tatin
Apple tarte tatin is a French classic - sweet caramelised apples topped with golden, flaky pastry, then flipped to serve.
