Maddy Parkins-Craig had it all going for her — new job, new city, an exciting new life — only it did not turn out that way.
Disillusioned with the fashion industry she loved, Marielle van de Ven thought she may have to give it up until she discovered ReCreate, an ethically and sustainably driven clothing company.
New Zealand actress Cassandra Woodhouse decided to take her destiny into her own hands and create her own work. She talks to Rebecca Fox about promoting the importance of artists’ wellness.
From TV jingles to big band and orchestra, Christchurch pianist and bassist Tom Rainey has composed it all. He's also the arranger and conductor of the "All You Need is Love - DSO Plays the Beatles" concert.
The Otago Farmers Market celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Rebecca Fox looks back over the past two decades.
There is little director Colin McColl has not done in his many decades in theatre. He speaks to Rebecca Fox about New Zealand theatre on the eve of bringing the latest Roger Hall play to...
Dunedin writer Angela Pope is loving the experience of putting on her first play at the Dunedin Fringe Festival.
Melbourne-based Kiwi chef Peter Gunn is making the most of being able to come home to cook with the country’s best. This month he's collaborating with his good friend, Queenstown chef Ryan Henley.
An opportunity to change her life led Cynthia Hiu Ying Lam back to NZ and to follow a dream. She tells Rebecca Fox about writing and performing her own family story.
It took a push from her son for Lissie Brown to head back to art school to complete her master’s degree.
A Covid-19 lockdown gave Wellington-based drummer Mark Lockett just the push to put pen to paper. Now the album is out and he is touring the country sharing his music.
A new ballet celebrating the life of Katherine Mansfield heralds many firsts for the choreographer and dancers bringing the writer’s personal story alive in her centenary year, Rebecca...
Guitarist Graham Wardrop may have performed around the world and now lives in Christchurch but he still calls Dunedin and Otago home.
American illustrator and New York Times columnist Julia Rothman has been enjoying summer in New Zealand and in particular Dunedin.
Watching a film by Oliver Lucks, Julia Rothman was so impressed by his work she direct messaged to tell him so.
Janice ChiFen Huang’s journey back in time to learn about early Chinese migrants’ life in Otago has highlighted how food can bring the past and present together, she tells Rebecca Fox.
In trying to create something special for her late father’s 80th birthday Mary Jane Sneyd accidentally discovered a talent for fabric art.
After being in a creative bubble working towards the release of his latest album last year, Sean Donnelly, known as SJD, has emerged blinking into the daylight for his second year as Otago University's Mozart Fellow.
As children head back to school, Rebecca Fox asks a nutritionist, a mum and chef and a budget adviser for some suggestions on how to tackle breakfasts and lunchboxes.
Balclutha artist Belinda Mason can empathise with those heading back into education after many years, but she has come out the other end and believes it is all worth it.