Life & Style

Observing our rise and fall

Every millimetre counts when it comes to sea level rise.

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

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

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

Sowing the seeds of a healthier economy

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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