Observing our rise and fall
Every millimetre counts when it comes to sea level rise.
Toitū te whenua — series 2: History written on the land
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.
Perfect pistachios
Perfect pistachios
Penelope Maguire celebrates the nut of the moment.
Remedies for all that ails you
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Remedies for all that ails you
Dunedin was once the wild west of questionable remedies, Hannah Renwick writes.
Leaf dimple galls caused by mite
Leaf dimple galls caused by mite
Plant galls are very widespread on leaves.
Doing our utmost for the kaka
Doing our utmost for the kaka
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.
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
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.
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
Sowing the seeds of a healthier economy
Cultivating a taste for the local would leave us all better off.
How to help our threatened plant species fight back
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.
Your garden
Your garden
What to do in your garden this week.
Sleep, diet, exercise key to lifting wellbeing: research
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.
Get your kicks on Route 66
Get your kicks on Route 66
In a series covering some of the most popular world trips, Lonely Planet travel writers take us on a journey along the United States' Route 66.
New spin on bush classics
New spin on bush classics
As glimpses of nicer weather appear on the horizon, many of us start planning our next camping trip or outdoor adventure.
Te mana o te kaikaranga
Te mana o te kaikaranga
The kaikaranga is a pou of te ao Māori, calling still despite everything.
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Street fighter
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Street fighter: Benson-Pope's years in our corner
For almost 40 years, David Benson-Pope has been an advocate for his Labour-leaning city. He tells Paul Gorman about the work he’s most proud of and concerns for the new politics of council.
Oh, the horror
Oh, the horror
Horror movies provide important insights about ourselves, director Alexandre O. Philippe tells Amasio Jutel.
Celebrating a new season with Fresh recipes
Celebrating a new season with Fresh recipes
Fresh Spring has some delicious new recipes to try as the weather finally gets warmer. From the Mediterranean to Middle East, savoury to sweet, and healthy, easy meals for the family, there's something for everyone.
