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Women left their mark on prehistoric society

The reconstructed face of the Cap Blanc woman who carved the heads of deer, bison and horses....

Women left their mark on prehistoric society

Prehistoric women were socially very prominent and this is seen in how they were honoured in death, writes Charles Higham.

A deception in the heavens

Skywatching is often about seeing new things, but just as often, it’s about humility, Ian Griffin writes.

Nature’s perfect formula

Women have everything they need to care for their baby, and the planet.

Aloud and in full colour

It might sound like Carol Hirschfeld but it’s Shayne Carter’s story, film-maker Margaret Gordon tells Tom McKinlay.

Music off the leash

There’s no time to hit pause, Purple Dog’s frontwoman tells Seren Stevens.

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A Theory of Conspiracies

Conspiracy theories are theories too, M Dentith tells Tom McKinlay, and we should judge them on their merits.

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The slippery slide into wisdom

I hadn’t been snowboarding for years, but I reckoned it would be just like riding a bike. It wasn...

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The slippery slide into wisdom

The fear of getting hurt, traumatophobia (fear of physical injury) can be a massive head game to conquer, writes Lisa Scott.

Stitched into position

Embroidery once defined someone’s standing in China, writes Moira White.

After months of preparation, trips to the hardware store, more than a few late-night YouTube tutorials and a memorable encounter with a Middlemarch nor’wester, Ian Griffin is now the proud owner of an observatory.

Recovering from exercise

Recovering from exercise

Gary Dawkins shares some tips on how to recover well and faster after exercise.

Four-day work week benefits

Working less could give us more, a new study suggests.

The fine art of communicating ... with others

The fine art of communicating ... with others

J. Edgar Hoover — head of the FBI from 1924 to 1972 — did not suffer fools.

Solar bursts shine light on history

A reconstruction of Anse aux Meadows, on the northern tip of Newfoundland. IMAGE: RUSS HEINL /...

Solar bursts shine light on history

Not many people have had their name adopted into the English language.

Working with nature key in crisis

Kaikorai Stream as it flows past Araiteuru Marae. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Working with nature key in crisis

Birdsong flowing from the trees and along waterways is one of the real benefits of ecosystem restoration projects.

A fresh flavour rediscovered

From left, the Blue Willow Blueberries team of Vinnie Booiman and Hannah Booiman, with Willow and...

A fresh flavour rediscovered

Blue Willow Blueberries is a family orchard in Fairfield. It's a beloved summer destination where locals enjoy a fun pick-your-own activity and the fruit's also sold at the farmers market.