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Cellist set for NZ debut
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Cellist set for NZ debut
At the World’s Edge Festival attracts some of the world’s top and up-and-coming classical musicians to the Queenstown Lakes District.
Rebecca Fox
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Science integral in Taweel’s art
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Science integral in Taweel’s art
From extensive research as an artist, Shireen Taweel has created her own navigation devices and found her way across Australian deserts and New Zealand’s Southern Alps navigating by the...
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Cafe shares its scone-making secrets
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Cafe shares its scone-making secrets
On a recent trip to Wellington, Rebecca Fox was lucky to take part in a scone-baking class at the capital’s most famous destination for scones.
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A deep dive into nature
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A deep dive into nature
Spring seems an appropriate time of year to feature an exhibition of artworks around the theme of the natural world and how humans interact with it in the form of gardens.
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Living the dream
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Living the dream
The annual Queenstown-Lakes At the World’s Edge music festival brings world-renowned musicians to play with Aotearoa’s top artists.
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Performance is essential for WOW
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Performance is essential for WOW
The World of Wearable Arts opens in Wellington tomorrow night, showcasing the amazing creations of New Zealanders and designers from around the world.
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'Brats' to world's first reed quintet
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From ‘little brats’ to world’s first reed quintet
Thought to be the world’s first reed quintet, acclaimed Netherland ensemble Calefax will visit New Zealand this month. Rebecca Fox talks to saxophonist Raaf Hekkema about pushing boundaries.
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Healing through music
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Healing through music
This year’s NZ Assistant Conductor in Residence, Australian Ingrid Martin, has made some tough choices to get where she is and is loving every moment, she tells Rebecca Fox.
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Finding all the right ingredients
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Finding all the right ingredients
As someone who loves the challenge of setting up new restaurants, chef Andrea Cattalini has been involved in some of NZ's top venues. But he's returned to his Italian roots in Arrowtown, he tells Rebecca Fox.
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Cold treats continue hot streak
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Cold treats continue hot streak
The finest New Zealand-made ice cream and gelato has been put through its paces and Queenstown ice cream maker Patagonia has continued its winning streak, finds Rebecca Fox.
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Bacharach and dad
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Bacharach and dad
Dunedin singer, teacher and vocal director Arlie McCormick will next month take to the stage to pay tribute to the late, great American composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach and her own dad.
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Returning to creative writing
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Returning to creative writing
The New Zealand Young Writers Fest is being held in Dunedin this weekend, showcasing the next generation of writers of all genres.
Spring-inspired ways
Spring-inspired ways
The signs are here — blossom on the trees, days where the temperature reaches the mid-teens and the craving for sweet, crunchy spring vegetables.
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A laughing matter
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A laughing matter
There were a few raised eyebrows when British playwright Gail Young told people she was writing a play about Alzheimer's disease.
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In her own skin
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In her own skin
Award-winning New Zealand author Emily Perkins will visit the South this month to help launch the Queenstown Writers Festival programme.
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Raising a hat - or two - to ‘elevated comfort food’
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Raising a hat - or two - to ‘elevated comfort food’
Otago restaurants have again come out on top in national food awards, finds Rebecca Fox.
Janet Frame Centenary exhibition opens
Janet Frame Centenary exhibition opens
Recipes pulled out of magazines and splattered with grease spots and food, ferry tickets, clippings, maps, letters — it all speaks of a very ordinary life.
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Third culture kid set to tell tale
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Third culture kid set to tell tale
Growing up in multiple countries sounds glamorous but for some it can lead to unintended consequences.
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Fresh perspective on an ordinary life
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Fresh perspective on an ordinary life
Last night it was announced writer Janet Frame’s papers will be inscribed in the Memory of the World Aotearoa New Zealand register. To celebrate the honour and what would have been Frame’s...
From Daleks to cave trolls
From Daleks to cave trolls
On a recent trip to Wellington, Rebecca Fox took advantage of a rainy day to visit a couple of the city's mind-bending indoor attractions.