Leaving their prints on fashion
Brittany Pooley talks to Rosette Hailes-Paku and Jessie Hamilton, the women behind Dunedin label ‘‘Busy Going Crazy’’, in the lead-up to their New Zealand Fashion Week debut.
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Call me Ahab
Call me Ahab
A passion for observing all things astronomical has led Ian Griffin to develop a veritable transit obsession.
Travels with my father
Travels with my father
Pam Jones takes a trip through the Teviot Valley and down memory lane as she shares in a milestone birthday that reminds her of a simpler time.
Darling of the goldfields
Darling of the goldfields
While fossicking among local history, Jim Sullivan found some extraordinary characters.
The myth of closure
The myth of closure
After a traumatic event, particularly the death of a loved one or breakup of a relationship, people often search for meaning and "closure", writes life coach Jan Aitken.
Up to no good
Up to no good
What impact is lobbying having on public health? Sir David Skegg lifts the lid on this hidden topic and tells Bruce Munro a better way is desperately needed.
Sarawak's rich river gateway
Sarawak's rich river gateway
From a Kiwi perspective, it’s still an under-the-radar destination. Sarawak’s gateway city of Kuching is a quick hop from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, loaded with heritage, culture and culinary...
Coping with a violent world
Coping with a violent world
It's hard to shield children from what's going on when violent events dominate the news media with graphic live news feeds, writes Ian Munro.
'Doryanthes' finally about to bloom
'Doryanthes' finally about to bloom
Patience is a virtue and one you will need when waiting for Doryanthes to flower. After 13 years, the wait is nearly over at Dunedin Botanic Garden.
Heads up on intelligence
Heads up on intelligence
AI is transforming life in New Zealand more quickly than many realise, states a new report from the Royal Society. The urgent task is to ensure it helps more than it harms.
Our top drops face the best
Our top drops face the best
A belief that New Zealand’s wine story has not been given the ‘‘airplay’’ it deserves inspired David Nash to try to remedy the situation, he tells Rebecca Fox.
Your garden: August 16
Your garden: August 16
What's happening in your garden this week?
'Softie' shows promise
'Softie' shows promise
Gillian Vine gets excited about a new berry.
Physical workout portraying lover in exile
Physical workout portraying lover in exile
Former Queenstown resident Martine Baanvinger is taking her latest stage show on tour, telling a true story of lovers in exile in the New Zealand bush.
Doing our (little) bit
Doing our (little) bit
Living in NZ, especially, I suspect, in a small community, when you are middle-aged, is a long succession of attending community meetings to plan fundraising initiatives, writes Kate Oktay.
An inexact science
An inexact science
Being a parent for the first time brings major changes to your life. It will never be the same again, writes Ian Munro.
Healthy recipes an instant hit
Healthy recipes an instant hit
Bridget Davis was overweight, moody and having trouble sleeping - four months later she was 25kg lighter, had more energy, her skin was clear and she wanted to go out.
Badger and Mackerel cafe's sausage roll
Badger and Mackerel cafe's sausage roll
Ask a Chef reveals the secrets of those superb dishes you ate in cafes and restaurants and wanted to try yourself.
Wet polenta with mushrooms, parmesan and truffles
Wet polenta with mushrooms, parmesan and truffles
Polenta, laden with butter and cheese, is the ultimate comfort food. Here, I have simply adorned it with mushrooms, more cheese and, of course, slivers of fresh fragrant truffles.
Exploring new preservation techniques
Exploring new preservation techniques
Consumers want food that tastes fresher, is safe, and also has a long shelf life, so manufacturers are exploring new processing methods to achieve these goals, according to Phil Bremer, of the...
