Life & Style

Sunset, Madikwe Game Reserve. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Strolling through an Eden

Travel writer Jacqui Gibson’s unforgettable safari holiday in South Africa.

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Flat out, like a horse on a hillside

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Flat out, like a horse on a hillside

This track starts off seductively easy, a flat, grassy warm up.

When "redcoat" soldiers were brought to Otago to bring order to a gold rush in full flow, the temptation to desert proved too much for some, writes Charlotte Macdonald in this extract from her new book Garrison World.

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That's the spirit

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That's the spirit

With cocktails riding a wave of popularity right now, how do you pair these drinks with food as the Christmas entertaining season gets into full swing?

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Dandan pork noodles

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Dandan pork noodles

Dandan noodles are a Chinese noodle dish from the Sichuan region.

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Seasonal Kiwi bubblies to enjoy

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Seasonal Kiwi bubblies to enjoy

I have been sitting on several reviews for bubblies, waiting for December when demand really takes off.

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No-churn cherry and pistachio ice cream

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No-churn cherry and pistachio ice cream

This no-fuss, no-churn ice cream brings together the sweetness of cherries, the crunch of toasted pistachios and a hint of rose for something a little exotic.

Food inspired by summer

If you are craving the sun, sea and salt air that comes with a holiday by the sea but cannot quite get there, Donna Hay’s latest book will certainly put you in the mood

Tempering the power of the machine

Tempering the power of the machine

After reshaping how we think, learn and socialise, the next wave of AI is poised to reach far deeper — into our desires, our relationships and our sense of self

Feeling the shift you can sustain

Zackry Stetler, Simon McKenzie, Jennie Salter and Simon Abel of Wastebusters’ reuse yard team...

Feeling the shift you can sustain

Resolving to prioritise wellbeing can multiply the benefits.

Exploring the digital tomb of Tutankhamun

Ankhesenamun anointing her half brother and husband, Pharoah Tutankhamun. Photo: supplied

Exploring the digital tomb of Tutankhamun

Inevitably almost, I have to write about Tutankhamun.

Cosy stargazing from home

The sky over Middlemarch courtesy of a humble security camera. Image: Ian Griffin

Cosy stargazing from home

Occasionally, astronomy presents you with a piece of technology that changes your life.

Gather round

Gather round

It’s time to celebrate those family traditions, or even discover some new ones, Penelope Maguire writes.

Renovation tips and tricks revealed

Farmhouse charm combines with a stylish, modern edge in this Sydney home transformed by Three Birds Renovations for one of their founders, Erin Cayless.

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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.

Collections Graduate Fashion Show 2025

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

Nature’s ornaments in time for Christmas

Male and female cones on Pinus mugo 'Gnom' at Dunedin Botanic Garden. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Nature’s ornaments in time for Christmas

We are very lucky in the southern hemisphere to have an ‘upside-down’ Christmas - it is the beginning of summer, and we revel in being outdoors with family and friends.

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