Life & Style

Fashion designers Tanya Carlson (front right) and Donna Tulloch assess iD International Emerging...

iD judges cut ‘incredible talent’ down to 40 finalists

The "astounding" standard of entrants for the 17th iD International Emerging Designer Awards has made it tough for judges.

Spectacular scenery off beaten track

Spectacular scenery off beaten track

Often bypassed by busy visitors, this long valley running along the Waiau River from Te Anau to Tuatapere gives access to some of NZ's most impressive scenery.

A piece of Africa across the Tasman

Taronga Western Plains has 4000 animals from more than 350 species including cheetahs, hippos,...

A piece of Africa across the Tasman

As New Zealand’s borders with Australia open up for quarantine-free travel, Sandip Hor recommends an Aussie holiday with an African flavour.

Why this $50m Otago Uni building was opened with little fanfare

The Eccles Building, the University of Otago’s new, $50 million, animal research facility. PHOTO...

Why this $50m Otago Uni building was opened with little fanfare

This week, quietly, the University of Otago opened its $50 million, animal research building. Quietly, because this world class facility poses challenging questions about the value of a life.

Being an adult not all it’s cracked up to be

Being an adult not all it’s cracked up to be

While browsing the net I stumbled across a meme that hit home: "I’ve tried adulting ... I just don’t think it’s going to work for me!"

It used to be a case of "talking about the birds and the bees" or hoping that some other adult, usually a teacher, would do it for you. Unfortunately for parents these days, there’s another element...

Showing more than its subject

Allan in the Bean Bag, by Shona McFarlane

Showing more than its subject

With only one exhibition space and more than 18,000 art works in its permanent collection, there are many treasures that are rarely seen first-hand in the Hocken Pictures collection.

Israeli couscous, chickpeas and bocconcini

Israeli couscous, chickpeas and bocconcini

This is a favourite quick one-pot dinner that also makes a fabulous lunch the next day. In fact, the flavours just keep on giving. Don’t forget some warm crusty bread, which is always a welcome...

Out of uniform

NOM*d creative director Margarita Robertson stands in front of her entry in
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Out of uniform

Margi Robertson appears to have an entourage.

No more meat in the sandwich

I have always had the palate of an 80-year-old man. My ideal breakfast, lunch and dinner are animal fats on bread. Butter so thick I can see my teeth in it, bacon grease running down my forearm,...

Leo the Lion roaring in southern skies

Last week, I wrote about the distinct curve of stars forming the tail of a supernatural scorpion. This week, I’d like to encourage you to explore another prominent stellar arc.

‘Pleasurables’ the way to grow

Peter Shone with one of the manuka he grew from seed. PHOTOS: GILLIAN VINE

‘Pleasurables’ the way to grow

Gillian Vine visits a tiny garden and is amazed at what its owner squeezes in.

NZ natives suitable for indoor plantings

NZ natives suitable for indoor plantings

Not many indoor plants originate from temperate climates like ours, but how about giving some New Zealand natives a go in your indoor jungle?

Designing Dame back down to earth

Being able to get out and see NZ during the past 12 months has had some unexpected results for fashion designer Dame Trelise Cooper. Visiting Wanaka this week, she tells Rebecca Fox about the joy of rediscovering her country.

Preparation key to successful meeting with teacher

As the first school term draws to a close, many parents will already have had an invitation to meet the teacher, writes parenting columnist Ian Munro.

Never a face so pleasingly graced

This butterfly bush in Dunedin’s Burlington St magically manages to turn bare
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Never a face so pleasingly graced

China looms large in today’s world. With 18% of the earth’s human population and a similar share of the global GDP, it has the largest land area of any country except Russia.

Exploring a natural playground

The view from the lookout on the Rangiwahia Track makes the walk worth it.

Exploring a natural playground

Framing Manawatu’s eastern horizon, the towering spine of the Tararua and Ruahine ranges lord over the plains like a giant billboard for outdoor adventure, writes Mike Yardle.