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    Trying, failing in passable ways

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    Trying, failing in passable ways

    The new parenting approach can look like just another way of telling us we are bringing our kids up wrong, writes Eva Wiseman.

    Verulamium’s secrets still being uncovered

    A new geophysical survey at the Roman city of Verulamium reveals the entire plan. The circular...

    Verulamium’s secrets still being uncovered

    Many years ago, I learned a lot of lessons on how to dig at the Roman city of Verulamium. Thankfully, it is still under open fields and undeveloped by housing.

    Observing our rise and fall

    Observing our rise and fall

    Every millimetre counts when it comes to sea level rise.

    Perfect pistachios 

    Perfect pistachios 

    Penelope Maguire celebrates the nut of the moment.

    Leaf dimple galls caused by mite

    Leaves of kōhūhū, bearing dimple galls made by tiny mites, found on the kōhūhū beside the steps...

    Leaf dimple galls caused by mite

    Plant galls are very widespread on leaves.

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    Next step in arts career dream lined up

    The newest addition to the World of WearableArts show lineup is singer/songwriter RV Quijano, who...

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    Next step in arts career dream lined up

    Growing up in Palmerston, a career in the performing arts was just an "unrealistic" dream for RV Quijano.

    How to help our threatened plant species fight back

    Craspedia argentea flowers at Dunedin Botanic Garden. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    How to help our threatened plant species fight back

    This week is Conservation Week, an annual Department of Conservation (Doc) drive to encourage efforts big and small to get involved in supporting the natural environment.

    Lunar eclipse before breakfast

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    Lunar eclipse before breakfast

    In the small hours of Monday morning, the Moon will be slipping quietly into Earth’s shadow. From Dunedin, the eclipse begins well before dawn, though at first you’ll hardly notice.

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    Mediterranean mindset

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    Mediterranean mindset

    While we wait for spring to do its thing, Jo Elwin's off to the Mediterranean; no long-haul flights required, just a change of mindset and some new ingredients.

    Sowing the seeds of a healthier economy

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    Sowing the seeds of a healthier economy

    Cultivating a taste for the local would leave us all better off.

    Your garden

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    Your garden

    What to do in your garden this week.

    Giorgio Armani dies at 91

    Designer Giorgio Armani appears at the end of his Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025 collection...

    Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91

    Designer Giorgio Armani, who helped to put Italy at the forefront of global fashion and dressed Hollywood stars, has died at the age of 91.

    Sleep, diet, exercise key to lifting wellbeing: research

    Young people who got good-quality sleep, ate more fruit and vegetables and stayed physically...

    Sleep, diet, exercise key to lifting wellbeing: research

    Leaving home, educational pressures, financial stress and social tensions - they are all unique strains that can lower "happiness levels" in young adults.

    Get your kicks on Route 66

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    Get your kicks on Route 66

    In a series covering some of the most popular world trips, Lonely Planet travel writers take us on a journey along the United States' Route 66.

    New spin on bush classics

    New spin on bush classics

    As glimpses of nicer weather appear on the horizon, many of us start planning our next camping trip or outdoor adventure.

    Te mana o te kaikaranga

    A group of five galaxies that appear close to each other in the sky: two in the middle, one...

    Te mana o te kaikaranga

    The kaikaranga is a pou of te ao Māori, calling still despite everything.

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    Street fighter

    David Benson-Pope in George St this week, one of the streetscape developments of which he is most...

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    Street fighter: Benson-Pope's years in our corner

    For almost 40 years, David Benson-Pope has been an advocate for his Labour-leaning city. He tells Paul Gorman about the work he’s most proud of and concerns for the new politics of council.

    Oh, the horror

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    Oh, the horror

    Horror movies provide important insights about ourselves, director Alexandre O. Philippe tells Amasio Jutel.

    Celebrating a new season with Fresh recipes

    Celebrating a new season with Fresh recipes

    Fresh Spring has some delicious new recipes to try as the weather finally gets warmer. From the Mediterranean to Middle East, savoury to sweet, and healthy, easy meals for the family, there's something for everyone.

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    Nourish and flourish this spring

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    Nourish and flourish this spring

    Yes, we made it through another winter!
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