Signs of the Pakeha
The archaeological record of early Pakeha settlement in New Zealand offers vivid glimpses of a world undergoing turbulent change as two vastly different cultures learned to inhabit the same country...
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Democracy's frontline
Democracy's frontline
Dunedin resident Jacqui Margetts (27) is in Hong Kong among the rubble and tear gas of the increasingly violent struggle between police and protesters.
Making change
Making change
Whether you live in Hong Kong, Iran or New Zealand, nonviolent civil disobedience has the most success, Prof Stellan Vinthagen says. The visiting Swedish activist and researcher talks to Bruce...
Mixed blessings
Mixed blessings
Dunedin promises to be a safe haven for refugees from war-ravaged Syria. But despite the best intentions, is the system failing them?
Climate change action starts with small steps
Climate change action starts with small steps
The first steps towards lower-carbon lifestyles are available to us all, writes Kate Oktay.
Science on the high seas
Science on the high seas
Oceans are important. Two exhibitions at Otago Museum explain why.
5 questions with: Memo Musa
5 questions with: Memo Musa
Memo Musa, of Whanganui, is chief executive of the the New Zealand Nurses Organisation.
Liz Breslin: Wings on my heels
Wings on my heels
I have, of late, remembered that I have a superpower that I have under-utilised for the last decade or so, writes columnist Liz Breslin.
House rules smooth way
House rules smooth way
Having a young adult at home requires yet another adaptation of our parenting approach, says Ian Munro.
Pass the lippy
Pass the lippy
Twinning of mascara, lipstick and eyeshadow is moving into the mainstream, spawning new ranges to meet demand.
Every second breath you take
Every second breath you take
Changes in the ocean could take your breath away.
Venus and Jupiter in conjunction
Venus and Jupiter in conjunction
I hope many of you got to view the transit of Mercury across the sun, which took place last Tuesday morning.
The common touch
The common touch
Lay health workers play an important role in many countries around the world, writes Pauline Norris.
Facelift set to fly or flop?
George St facelift set to fly or flop?
Will the $28 million George St upgrade kill the heart of the city or breathe more life in to it?
Challenges of communicating
Challenges of communicating
To be human is to communicate - either verbally, with body language, using the written word or pictures, with music or with touch, writes Jan Aitken.
Supportive strategy best
Supportive strategy best
Bedwetting is one of those issues on which most parents seem to have an opinion, but no easy answers.
The politics of scepticism
The politics of scepticism
Harvard Professor Naomi Oreskes talks science and scepticism with Zoe Corbyn and explains why climate deniers have run out of excuses.
Triple treat for stargazers
Triple treat for stargazers
If the sky is clear tonight, it'll be well worth heading out just after sunset to enjoy the splendid sight of a 99%-illuminated moon clearing the northeastern horizon, Ian Griffin writes.
Hare’s to a natural celebration
Hare’s to a natural celebration
Needle-felting artist Irene Smith, of Wanaka, is proving natural fibres can be used for more than just clothing.
Overdue return
Overdue return
Sticky Filth is back tonight for a gig at The Cook with local legends Conniption. It's long overdue, its last South Island gig was more than 20 years ago. Bassist and vocalist Craig Radford reckons...
