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WorldAugust 18

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dead at 77

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for the rock group ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77, the band says.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dead at 77
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dead at 77
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FashionAugust 18

Vintage finds inspire nostalgia of times gone by

When dress historian and curator Dr Jane Malthus opened a suitcase and found a treasure trove of vintage dresses she could not help herself.
Rebecca Fox
Vintage finds inspire nostalgia of times gone by
Vintage finds inspire nostalgia of times gone by
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TravelAugust 17

Magical experience in Vanuatu ticks another off bucket list

I’ve experienced helicopter rides over the islands of Samoa, floated above Australia’s rugged Yarra Valley in a hot air balloon, ridden camels through the deserts of Egypt, and trekked through the forests of Rwanda in search of mountain gorillas.
Magical experience in Vanuatu ticks another off bucket list
Magical experience in Vanuatu ticks another off bucket list
EntertainmentAugust 16

Sir Sam wins television award posthumously

The New Zealand actor was awarded a Logie for best lead actor in a drama for his role in The Twelve, backing up his 2025 win.
Sir Sam wins television award posthumously
Sir Sam wins television award posthumously
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Home & GardenAugust 13

An ode to harakeke

Garden Life by Tom Terry, Dunedin Botanic Garden apprentice
An ode to harakeke
An ode to harakeke
Home & GardenAugust 13

Into the woods: Queenstown cabin wows judges

Kim Dungey
Into the woods: Queenstown cabin wows judges
Into the woods: Queenstown cabin wows judges
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Home & GardenAugust 6

The garden in my kitchen

The garden in my kitchen
The garden in my kitchen
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Home & GardenAugust 6

Mulch glues have their drawbacks

Mulch glues have their drawbacks
Mulch glues have their drawbacks
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Food & WineAugust 18

Pumpkin spiced loaf

With pumpkins at their best through winter, this loaf is a lovely way to make the most of the season.
In Season: Alison Lambert
Pumpkin spiced loaf
Pumpkin spiced loaf
Food & WineAugust 18

Is it worse to eat unhealthy food in the morning, or later in the day?

Many of us have grown up with the mantra that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Is it worse to eat unhealthy food in the morning, or later in the day?
Is it worse to eat unhealthy food in the morning, or later in the day?
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Food & WineAugust 18

Marlborough pinot noir with a touch of St Laurent

A selection of Marlborough reds for your delectation today and of course Pinot Noir is the significant part of this, but we also have a St Laurent to showcase
Marlborough pinot noir with a touch of St Laurent
Marlborough pinot noir with a touch of St Laurent
ODT QuizAugust 18

ODT quiz: August 19

Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Wednesday, August 19.
ODT quiz: August 19
ODT quiz: August 19
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Food & WineAugust 18

Michelin star ‘amazing surprise’ for Wānaka chef

Fresh continues its series talking to Otago’s newly-minted Michelin starred chefs. Rebecca Fox asks Kika owner and chef James Stapley about his journey.
Rebecca Fox
Michelin star ‘amazing surprise’ for Wānaka chef
Michelin star ‘amazing surprise’ for Wānaka chef
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Food & WineAugust 18

Easy crock pot Laksa

Warm, nourishing and vibrant flavours, laksa is the perfect winter comfort meal.
Easy crock pot Laksa
Easy crock pot Laksa
ODT QuizAugust 17

ODT quiz: August 18

Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Tuesday, August 18.
ODT quiz: August 18
ODT quiz: August 18
Food & WineAugust 17

Eat well, waste less and make vegetarian food exciting

Creating bold, satisfying meals that hit the spot, is cookbook author Jessica Prescott’s aim.
Eat well, waste less and make vegetarian food exciting
Eat well, waste less and make vegetarian food exciting
ODT QuizAugust 16

ODT quiz: August 17

Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Monday, August 17.
ODT quiz: August 17
ODT quiz: August 17
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