Taking in city’s history
Eleanor Hughes discovers the joys of Melbourne, from outlaws to laneways and shopping.
Life & Style
'Emperor' Valentino, who painted fashion red, dies
'Emperor' Valentino, who painted fashion red, dies
Valentino, one of Italy's leading fashion designers, has died in Rome at the age of 93.
Bark microbes are climate giants
Bark microbes are climate giants
Trees are doing even more to benefit the climate than we thought.
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Grabbing a nap by a pristine pond
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Grabbing a nap by a pristine pond
There’s a self-indulgent pleasure in a nap, lying on a couch, cold wind blowing outside.
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Best laid plans
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Best laid plans
Dunedin’s past is littered with grand schemes that never actually happened.
Up close and mesmerised
Up close and mesmerised
The Shanghai Archaeological Forum is held biannually and I have been fortunate to have attended all six.
Ocean heat exploding
Ocean heat exploding
More heat accumulated in the ocean in 2025 than in any year since modern measurements began, an internationally recognised climate scientist from New Zealand, Dr Kevin Trenberth, says.
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In fine spirits
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In fine spirits
Wine columnist Mark Henderson searches out the emerging makers of brandy or fine in Otago.
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Enjoyment factor high with South Island Pinot Gris
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Enjoyment factor high with South Island Pinot Gris
If sales figures are to be believed, Pinot Gris is likely to be one of the biggest selling wine styles over the summer months.
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Courgette, cottage cheese bake
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Courgette, cottage cheese bake
After the indulgence of the festive season, this is my go-to carb-free bake.
Stressing the simple
Stressing the simple
Still on holiday?
The colour of erasure
The colour of erasure
This year’s colour bakes in the anxiety, Eva Wiseman writes.
Hot tub astronomy in summer
Hot tub astronomy in summer
The western horizon from my Middlemarch place has improved markedly of late.
In want of something sour
In want of something sour
A couple of piquant pickles are handy for hot weather, writes Nigel Slater.
Tips for painting
Tips for painting
Summer’s longer days and warmer weather motivates many of us to think about freshening up the outside of our homes.
Adventure spots for children
Adventure spots for children
Considering taking the family overseas one summer holidays? Lonely Planet has some suggestions for kid-friendly destinations.
Your garden
Your garden
What to do in your garden this week.
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Victorian costumes galore
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Victorian costumes galore
Nic Duff finds the largest collection of Victorian costumes in New Zealand.
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Antipasto orzo salad
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Antipasto orzo salad
This salad is full of all Anna Cameron’s favourite things.
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Snowy Southern Alps, majestic background
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Snowy Southern Alps, majestic background
Given it’s right on the main highway, it’s surprising that Lake Mapourika isn’t way more well known.
