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NationalOctober 18

‘Really surreal’: Justin Bieber surprises Far North diners with impromptu performance

The co-owner of a restaurant in the Far North town of Russell says it was surreal that Justin Bieber gave an impromptu performance there.
Pretoria Gordon of RNZ
‘Really surreal’: Justin Bieber surprises Far North diners with impromptu performance
‘Really surreal’: Justin Bieber surprises Far North diners with impromptu performance
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The MixOctober 16

Hornerids: our overlooked tiny taonga

About 1000 species of the bryozoans are found in the seas around Aotearoa, about a-sixth of the those known worldwide, but the small moss animals are often overlooked.
Hamish G. Spencer
Hornerids: our overlooked tiny taonga
Hornerids: our overlooked tiny taonga
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The MixOctober 16

The story of Joy Division in song

A 14-CD, two-DVD box set of live recordings is a potent reminder of the rawness and urgency of the short-lived post-punk band Joy Division, Kitty Empire writes.
The story of Joy Division in song
The story of Joy Division in song
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The MixOctober 16

The curious crest of the cassowary

There’s nothing cooler-looking than a cassowary skull. OK, maybe a dinosaur skull, but I was able to look at a cassowary skull in person this week, so it wins that competition hands down.
Cody Phillips
The curious crest of the cassowary
The curious crest of the cassowary
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Home & GardenOctober 16

Small on space, big on design: the evolution of the powder room

Kim Dungey
Small on space, big on design: the evolution of the powder room
Small on space, big on design: the evolution of the powder room
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Home & GardenOctober 15

Yellow flowers bringing cheer to soggy spring

Kate Caldwell, Native Plant Collection curator
Yellow flowers bringing cheer to soggy spring
Yellow flowers bringing cheer to soggy spring
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Home & GardenOctober 8

Garden Life: Rhododendrons’ beauty and adaptability helps them spread worldwide

Steph Sinton, Dunedin Botanic Garden rhododendron collection curator
Garden Life: Rhododendrons’ beauty and adaptability helps them spread worldwide
Garden Life: Rhododendrons’ beauty and adaptability helps them spread worldwide
Home & GardenOctober 8

Protect young seedlings against late frosts

Protect young seedlings against late frosts
Protect young seedlings against late frosts
ODT QuizOctober 17

ODT quiz: October 18

Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Sunday, October 18.
ODT quiz: October 18
ODT quiz: October 18
ODT QuizOctober 16

ODT quiz: October 17

Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Saturday, October 17.
ODT quiz: October 17
ODT quiz: October 17
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The MixOctober 16

DNA bulletproof response to archaeological conspiracy theories

Archaeology has its fair share of conspiracy theories.
The World Before Us, by Charles Higham
DNA bulletproof response to archaeological conspiracy theories
DNA bulletproof response to archaeological conspiracy theories
The MixOctober 16

The Social Reckoning – this time, the tech bros are no laughing matter

Aaron Sorkin returns to the world of Facebook with a propulsive drama examining the insidious influence of the social media giant.
The Social Reckoning – this time, the tech bros are no laughing matter
The Social Reckoning – this time, the tech bros are no laughing matter
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The MixOctober 16

History and his story: the cunning life and times of Sir Tony Robinson

Sir Tony Robinson tells Bruce Munro about his love-hate relationship with history, why he thinks our past should be contested, and how he hopes he will be remembered.
Bruce Munro
History and his story: the cunning life and times of Sir Tony Robinson
History and his story: the cunning life and times of Sir Tony Robinson
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The MixOctober 16

Quietly cultivate a life worth living

Positive psychology experts don’t follow their own advice, according to research by Assoc Prof Jolanta Burke. What they actually do may be the key to wellbeing, she says.
Quietly cultivate a life worth living
Quietly cultivate a life worth living
The MixOctober 16

Book review: profound topics, questionable marketing

Although Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt addresses profound and difficult matters, its construction and marketing make it nigh-on impossible to criticise without appearing heartless or churlish.
Cushla McKinney
Book review: profound topics, questionable marketing
Book review: profound topics, questionable marketing
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DrivesouthOctober 16

Engine changes, experience enhanced

A recent refresh of Ford’s Everest turbo-diesel SUV has swapped out one 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine for another at entry level, while keeping the model’s familiar 3.0-litre V6 motor in play elsewhere in the range.
Road Test, by Richard Bosselman
Engine changes, experience enhanced
Engine changes, experience enhanced
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Food & WineOctober 16

Elderflower effusion

Every year I look forward to elderflower season.
Penelope Maguire
Elderflower effusion
Elderflower effusion
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North OtagoOctober 18

Omarama’s Spark network out of action

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NationalOctober 18

‘Really surreal’: Justin Bieber surprises Far North diners with impromptu performance

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NationalOctober 17

‘Taken far too soon': Aneurysm ruptured 30 minutes after new mum's CT scan