Getting the halls decked
Getting the halls decked
There are health benefits to getting out the Christmas decorations early, writes Jan Aitken.
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5 questions with: Robbie Nicol
5 questions with: Robbie Nicol
Robbie Nicol recently performed in political satire White Man Behind a Desk at the Hutton Theatre in Otago Museum.
Orion a celestial wonderland
Orion a celestial wonderland
We live in an age in which tools are available that enable us to ''see'' some truly remarkable celestial vistas which would otherwise be invisible, writes Ian Griffin.
What a difference a day makes
What a difference a day makes
Today, I'm going to be drinking coffee. Of course, because it's a day with a "y'' in it. But today I can drink coffee with special purpose and meaning because it's International Coffee Day, writes Liz Breslin.
Making a curious, farcical escape
Making a curious, farcical escape
The camera is trained on the side of a typical suburban weatherboard house; hugged by a low box hedge, unswept leaves are scattered on the adjacent footpath.
Chance to spot the seventh planet
Chance to spot the seventh planet
The moon was full yesterday, so for the next few nights, bright moonlight will wash out all but the brightest stars for most of the night.
A fairer tax
A fairer tax
The Tax Working Group's interim report on overhauling New Zealand’s tax system fails to recommend a land value tax. Here’s why it’s a missed opportunity to make most of us better off, writes Bruce Munro.
Rebooting the system
Rebooting the system
It is not the pitfalls that are meant to he circular, writes Gina Dempster.
Liz Breslin: Getting that holiday buzz
Getting that holiday buzz
The Dali Lama has a lot of good stuff to say about mosquitoes, like how if you think you are too small to make a difference, you should try sleeping with one, writes Liz Breslin.
Parenting - in 15 words
Parenting - in 15 words
Our children should not be the centre of our universe. We should be the centre of theirs - a secure, loving and consistent centre, says Ian Munro.
5 questions with Albert Alloo
5 questions with Albert Alloo
Dunedin lawyer Albert Alloo is the great-great-nephew of 1893 Women's suffrage petition signatory Minnie Alloo.
Arts Festival Dunedin: Laughter and beauty
Laughter and beauty
A highlight of Arts Festival Dunedin 2018 will be a dazzling circus-style adventure that brings to life the air we breathe. Bruce Munro talks to Air Play creators Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone.
A festival of highlights
A festival of highlights
Arts Festival Dunedin 2018 is 137 performances across 36 theatre, music, dance and visual arts shows in 10 days. Here's a selection of some of the highlights.
Observing Venus
Observing Venus
SKY WATCH: If it's clear tonight, make a point to head out and catch a glimpse of Venus, which is outstandingly bright, writes Ian Griffin.
There and back again
There and back again
Mitch James’ profile soared after winning a support slot for Ed Sheeran, but his was not a story of overnight success, writes Tony Nielsen.
Plans for a good harvest
Plans for a good harvest
A new report has ploughed a furrow towards the future, writes senior lecturer Sean Connelly.
Wild at heart
Wild at heart
Best-selling author and nomadic adventurer Miriam Lancewood talks to Lindy Davis about her upcoming pursuit - an epic female wilderness expedition through the South Island.
The upside of down time
The upside of down time
Feeling a little bored? That may not be a bad thing, writes life coach Jan Aitken.
The teenage body clock
The teenage body clock
This one's a bit of a perennial complaint - sleepy teens, writes parenting columnist Ian Munro.
A special 'Suzani'
A special 'Suzani'
According to Olveston's records, a colourfully embroidered textile in the Theomin family's collection is the only known example of its type on public display in New Zealand.