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Meet the Kiwis ready for the world's end

In 2020, doomsday scenarios are legion. Bruce Munro talks to "preppers" of various stripes about getting ready for the end of the world as we know it.

FASHION

Food and wine

Ditching the scales

At this time of year many people start to question the wisdom of having that extra Christmas mince tart or glass of bubbly as they stand on the bathroom scales.

Making food shine

Australian health and wellness personality Luke Hines is on a mission to get people to eat more plants.
Leaving the ego at home

New year, new you. Now is the time to practise gratitude and give yourself permission to slow down, writes Deanna Copland.
A dabble in pinot gris always worthwhile

There seems no stopping the pinot gris juggernaut, writes Mark Henderson.

Home & Garden

The two containers beside the carport will be used for storage.

Outside the box

Converted shipping containers are used as shops, storage facilities and workers' accommodation but there are still very few examples in Dunedin. Kim Dungey reports on one.

Don’t forget safety in the garden

Don’t forget safety in the garden

Gillian Vine offers some seasonal safety tips.
Your garden: January 17

Your garden: January 17

What to do in your garden this week.
Best of 2019: Queen of the castle

Best of 2019: Queen of the castle

Dot and Neil Smith's castle boasts towers, a moat and even a dungeon.

Magazine

Teachers ‘‘usually found ways to redirect or suppress their frustration after too many hours with...

Lessons in kindness

In this extract from new book Human Kindness, Bill Lennox remembers a lesson in restraint.

Robert Burns Poetry Competition winning works

Robert Burns Poetry Competition winning works

Winning works in the Robert Burns Poetry Competition.
How to prepare for a natural disaster

How to prepare for a natural disaster

How to prepare for a natural disaster and a doomsday scenario.
Meet the Kiwis ready for the world's end

Meet the Kiwis ready for the world's end

In 2020, doomsday scenarios are legion. Bruce Munro talks to "preppers" of various stripes about getting ready for the end of the world as we know it.