Brisbane Tattoo to-do list
Brisbane Tattoo to-do list
Ellen Hill discovers what to see, do and taste in Brisbane during the 75th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in February 2026.
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Christmas roast - with a twist
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Asian-style stuffed pork belly with miso mash and sesame slaw
Crackling... need I say more? This Asian-style pork belly is your “with a twist” recipe for your Christmas roast.
Cooking an escape from busy life
Cooking an escape from busy life
Christmas is fast advancing, and what better time to get out the chocolate recipes - chocolate banana bread for Christmas morning breakfast, anyone?
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Branching out from Marlborough sauvignon blancs
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Branching out from Marlborough sauvignon blancs
Marlborough may be the engine room of New Zealand’s sauvignon blanc production, but it would be remiss to ignore the variety from other parts of the country
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Strawberry oat crumble
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Strawberry oat crumble
A deliciously simple slice that tastes of summer.
Feeding the soul with flowers and food
Feeding the soul with flowers and food
The festive season is a time when author, photographer and illustrator Kate Williams finds herself leaning into the textures and tones of a more traditional, northern-style Christmas.
Pests lapping at our shores
Pests lapping at our shores
The incoming tide can also carry a wave of unwanted invaders.
Costume award for Kiwi designer
Costume award for Kiwi designer
The British Fashion Council has named New Zealander Kate Hawley as its inaugural Costume Designer of the Year.
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From Christmas table to Boxing Day brunch
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From Christmas table to Boxing Day brunch
This is a Christmas table designed for flavour, flexibility and ease, keeping the good food and good times rolling.
Poetry of coronal auroras
Poetry of coronal auroras
On the evening of November 12, I found myself repeating a familiar ritual of this remarkable solar cycle.
More nitrate pollution
More nitrate pollution
An investigation in Rolling Stone magazine found that water used in AI-powering data centres is making nitrate pollution worse.
A great year in archaeology back in 1922
A great year in archaeology back in 1922
Several readers have asked me about Pu-Abi, mentioned in last week’s column — 1922 was a memorable year for archaeology.
Treatment hope for migraine research
Treatment hope for migraine research
Often dismissed as a minor ailment, migraine headaches are a debilitating neurological disorder which affects about 640,000 New Zealanders.
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The handiwoman’s other dream
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The handiwoman’s other dream
The Yorkshireman and I recently did an insane thing.
Speedy spaghetti
Speedy spaghetti
Mateo Zielonka’s killer way with pasta was inspired by a famous TV crime family, he tells Killian Fox.
More settings for elderflowers
More settings for elderflowers
Elderflower will lend its delicate flavour to more than just cordial.
Your garden
Your garden
What to do in you garden this week.
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Zipping it
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Zipping it
Bullies are enforcing a code of silence in our workplaces, according to those pushing back. Paul Gorman looks at the use of non-disclosure agreements to cover their tracks.
Festive fare: Our writers share their best Christmas recipes
Festive fare: Our writers share their best Christmas recipes
Keeping it simple, using the best produce you can afford and a little imagination is all that's needed to create a special time for friends and family.
Lower-alcohol beers gaining favour
Beer consumption steady; lower-alcohol options gaining favour
Kiwis have been knocking back more lower-alcohol beers, but it's less about the alcohol and more about their waistlines, one expert says.
