The fascist position on yoga
For more than a century, elements of the far right have been attracted by yoga’s rigours, the author of a new book tells Miles Ellingham.
A gathered history of occupation
A gathered history of occupation
In this extract from a new edition of archaeologist Atholl Anderson’s book The Welcome of Strangers, A History of Southern Māori, he details the vast extent of māhika kai.
Beauty and strength forged from home
Beauty and strength forged from home
What does being from Otago mean to you?
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Puketapu puts it in perspective
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Puketapu puts it in perspective
Hmmm... being human. Sometimes it’s a right pain, isn’t it?
Women left their mark on prehistoric society
Women left their mark on prehistoric society
One of the main textbooks on archaeology when I began studying the subject years ago was entitled Man the Toolmaker. This gender bias reflected the fact that most archaeologists were men and...
A deception in the heavens
A deception in the heavens
Skywatching is often about seeing new things, but just as often, it’s about humility, Ian Griffin writes.
Nature’s perfect formula
Nature’s perfect formula
There is something almost every mother of a baby can do to save money, reduce packaging and waste, reduce food miles, and give your baby the best possible start in life.
Aloud and in full colour
Aloud and in full colour
It might sound like Carol Hirschfeld but it’s Shayne Carter’s story, film-maker Margaret Gordon tells Tom McKinlay.
Music off the leash
Music off the leash
There’s no time to hit pause, Purple Dog’s frontwoman tells Seren Stevens.
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A Theory of Conspiracies
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A Theory of Conspiracies
Conspiracy theories are theories too, M Dentith tells Tom McKinlay, and we should judge them on their merits.
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The slippery slide into wisdom
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The slippery slide into wisdom
The fear of getting hurt, traumatophobia (fear of physical injury) can be a massive head game to conquer, writes Lisa Scott.
Stitched into position
Stitched into position
Embroidery once defined someone’s standing in China, writes Moira White.
Observatory opens to the sky
Observatory opens to the sky
After months of preparation, trips to the hardware store, more than a few late-night YouTube tutorials and a memorable encounter with a Middlemarch nor’wester, Ian Griffin is now the proud owner of an observatory.
Recovering from exercise
Recovering from exercise
Gary Dawkins shares some tips on how to recover well and faster after exercise.
Four-day work week benefits
Four-day work week benefits
Working less could give us more, a new study suggests.
The fine art of communicating ... with others
The fine art of communicating ... with others
J. Edgar Hoover — head of the FBI from 1924 to 1972 — did not suffer fools.
Solar bursts shine light on history
Solar bursts shine light on history
Not many people have had their name adopted into the English language.
Working with nature key in crisis
Working with nature key in crisis
Birdsong flowing from the trees and along waterways is one of the real benefits of ecosystem restoration projects.
A fresh flavour rediscovered
A fresh flavour rediscovered
Blue Willow Blueberries is a family orchard in Fairfield. It's a beloved summer destination where locals enjoy a fun pick-your-own activity and the fruit's also sold at the farmers market.
Solid gold slaying
Solid gold slaying
Just in case you need convincing of Ozzy Osbourne’s genius, here are 10 of his essential songs, writes Mikael Wood.
