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Toitū te whenua — series 2: History written on the land

Nicci Taylor was determined that the name should carry the location's history.

Toitū te whenua — series 2: History written on the land

In the first instalment of a new video series on Māori place names, Toitū te whenua, we visit Pūrākaunui, where mana whenua have reawakened the history that lies on the land.

Doing our utmost for the kākā

Kākā close up at Orokonui Ecosanctuary. PHOTOS: MAUREEN HOWARD

Doing our utmost for the kākā

By taking action based on a long-term plan, our gardens can be part of a welcoming urban forest mosiac for kākā to return to Dunedin, writes Maureen Howard.

Together alone

Together alone

Jacqui Gibson forms unexpected bonds on a small ship sailing adventure in the seas of Sumbawa and Komodo National Park.

After Armani: what's next for fashion empire?

Giorgio Armani's name became synonymous with elegant simplicity. Photo: Reuters

After Armani: what's next for fashion empire?

Giorgio Armani established one of the world's best-known brands and his death raises questions about the future of the fiercely independent company.

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Range punching above its weight

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Range punching above its weight

Some regular readers have mentioned that they look forward to mentions of wines that don’t break the bank.

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Honey-glazed grapefruit loaf

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Honey-glazed grapefruit loaf

This is a no-fuss loaf of grapefruit and honey, baked until golden and finished with a tangy glaze.

Remedies for all that ails you

‘‘Neil’s Dandelion Coffee’’. [1910s-1930s?]. EPH-0179-HD-A/167, EPHEMERA COLLECTION, HOCKEN...

Remedies for all that ails you

Dunedin was once the wild west of questionable remedies, Hannah Renwick writes.

Trying, failing in passable ways

Trying, failing in passable ways

The new parenting approach can look like just another way of telling us we are bringing our kids up wrong, writes Eva Wiseman.

Verulamium’s secrets still being uncovered

A new geophysical survey at the Roman city of Verulamium reveals the entire plan. The circular...

Verulamium’s secrets still being uncovered

Many years ago, I learned a lot of lessons on how to dig at the Roman city of Verulamium. Thankfully, it is still under open fields and undeveloped by housing.

Observing our rise and fall

Every millimetre counts when it comes to sea level rise.

Perfect pistachios

Penelope Maguire celebrates the nut of the moment.

Leaf dimple galls caused by mite

Leaves of kōhūhū, bearing dimple galls made by tiny mites, found on the kōhūhū beside the steps...

Leaf dimple galls caused by mite

Plant galls are very widespread on leaves.

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Next step in arts career dream lined up

The newest addition to the World of WearableArts show lineup is singer/songwriter RV Quijano, who...

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Next step in arts career dream lined up

Growing up in Palmerston, a career in the performing arts was just an "unrealistic" dream for RV Quijano.

How to help our threatened plant species fight back

Craspedia argentea flowers at Dunedin Botanic Garden. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

How to help our threatened plant species fight back

This week is Conservation Week, an annual Department of Conservation (Doc) drive to encourage efforts big and small to get involved in supporting the natural environment.

Lunar eclipse before breakfast

Lunar eclipse before breakfast

In the small hours of Monday morning, the Moon will be slipping quietly into Earth’s shadow. From Dunedin, the eclipse begins well before dawn, though at first you’ll hardly notice.

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Mediterranean mindset

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Mediterranean mindset

While we wait for spring to do its thing, Jo Elwin's off to the Mediterranean; no long-haul flights required, just a change of mindset and some new ingredients.

Sowing the seeds of a healthier economy

Cultivating a taste for the local would leave us all better off.

Your garden

Your garden

What to do in your garden this week.

Giorgio Armani dies at 91

Designer Giorgio Armani appears at the end of his Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025 collection...

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91

Designer Giorgio Armani, who helped to put Italy at the forefront of global fashion and dressed Hollywood stars, has died at the age of 91.

Sleep, diet, exercise key to lifting wellbeing: research

Young people who got good-quality sleep, ate more fruit and vegetables and stayed physically...

Sleep, diet, exercise key to lifting wellbeing: research

Leaving home, educational pressures, financial stress and social tensions - they are all unique strains that can lower "happiness levels" in young adults.

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