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From concrete to comfy
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From concrete to comfy
A clever conversion fits beautifully into its rural setting, Kim Dungey reports.
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Garden’s winter bloomers brighten gloom
Garden’s winter bloomers brighten gloom
Winter flowers are everywhere at the botanic garden, representing a full colour spectrum.
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Their wars here
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Their wars here
Those alarmed by a new front in the culture wars tell Tom McKinlay it looks like a US import.
Unexpected in every way
Unexpected in every way
Alexia Santamaria leaves a part of her heart behind in Free State, South Africa.
Toxic beauty on show
Toxic beauty on show
A poisonous dress from the Victorian period is on display at in Whanganui for a short time before being put away for good.
A foggy notion about motherhood
A foggy notion about motherhood
Yes, the brain changes during pregnancy, but ‘baby brain’ might well be caused by something else, Sarah Hellewell writes.
Help for kelp
Help for kelp
A global review of kelp conservation efforts has found the strongest restoration programmes are built on unlikely partnerships.
Sweet-toothed singing cousins
Sweet-toothed singing cousins
There’s a reason our honeyeaters sing from a similar song sheet.
Your garden: Rotate those crops
Your garden: Rotate those crops
Crop rotation is an important way of getting the most from the vegetable and flower garden to minimise the risk of diseases.
Humanity’s forgotten hero
Humanity’s forgotten hero
He sailed with Captain Cook and was friends with Goethe.
The return on curiosity
The return on curiosity
Last Sunday was the winter solstice, the year’s longest night and one of the best times to see the bright heart of our Milky Way arching across the southern sky.
Low and slow
Low and slow
A journey into the heart of stewing is how Lucy Tweed describes her latest cookbook, Tender.
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Pear, ginger and oat crumble slice
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Pear, ginger and oat crumble slice
Pears and ginger are a classic pairing, and this crumble slice is a great way to make the most of them.
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Swoon-worthy pinot noirs not for bargain hunters
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Swoon-worthy pinot noirs not for bargain hunters
Pinot noir is an ancient grape variety with its roots in Burgundy, France.
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Winter warmers
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Winter warmers
The winter months provide a perfect opportunity to feed ourselves with warming, nourishing meals.
Indo-European language spread started with horses
Indo-European language spread started with horses
We take so much for granted, but sometimes, it is fascinating to look back to try and find out about transitions long before writing helped our inquiries.
Two-bite wonders
Two-bite wonders
These crab fritters and pumpkin pastries are the life and soul of any party, writes Nigel Slater.
Flower-powered healer
Flower-powered healer
Lushly illustrated new book Aotearoa in Bloom looks at the history and uses of many of NZ's native flowering plants and trees, including their significance in te ao Māori.
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Designer digs deep
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Designer digs deep
Fresh from Fiji Fashion Week, Dunedin designer Amber Bridgman is fizzing with enthusiasm for her work again, she tells Rebecca Fox.
Toitū te whenua - To stop and stay
Toitū te whenua - To stop and stay
Moeraki has moved with the times while honouring all that is important in its long history, Justin Tipa tells Tom McKinlay and Luke Chapman.
