Ocean heat exploding
Ocean heat exploding
More heat accumulated in the ocean in 2025 than in any year since modern measurements began, an internationally recognised climate scientist from New Zealand, Dr Kevin Trenberth, says.
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Enjoyment factor high with South Island Pinot Gris
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Enjoyment factor high with South Island Pinot Gris
If sales figures are to be believed, Pinot Gris is likely to be one of the biggest selling wine styles over the summer months.
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Courgette, cottage cheese bake
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Courgette, cottage cheese bake
After the indulgence of the festive season, this is my go-to carb-free bake.
Stressing the simple
Stressing the simple
Still on holiday?
The colour of erasure
The colour of erasure
This year’s colour bakes in the anxiety, Eva Wiseman writes.
Hot tub astronomy in summer
Hot tub astronomy in summer
The western horizon from my Middlemarch place has improved markedly of late.
In want of something sour
In want of something sour
A couple of piquant pickles are handy for hot weather, writes Nigel Slater.
Tips for painting
Tips for painting
Summer’s longer days and warmer weather motivates many of us to think about freshening up the outside of our homes.
Adventure spots for children
Adventure spots for children
Considering taking the family overseas one summer holidays? Lonely Planet has some suggestions for kid-friendly destinations.
Your garden
Your garden
What to do in your garden this week.
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Victorian costumes galore
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Victorian costumes galore
Nic Duff finds the largest collection of Victorian costumes in New Zealand.
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Antipasto orzo salad
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Antipasto orzo salad
This salad is full of all Anna Cameron’s favourite things.
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Snowy Southern Alps, majestic background
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Snowy Southern Alps, majestic background
Given it’s right on the main highway, it’s surprising that Lake Mapourika isn’t way more well known.
Dive right in: top spots for a swim
Dive right in: top spots for a swim
Best-selling author Nicola McCloy’s new book, Jump In, provides a guide to the top swimming spots you may not know of around the country.
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Fresh flavours, minimal effort
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Fresh flavours, minimal effort
Whether you’re still on holiday or easing back into the swing of things, we have two delicious, easy recipes for you that encapsulate everything we love about summer cooking.
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Range of sauvignon blancs to enjoy over summer
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Range of sauvignon blancs to enjoy over summer
The core of these selections typify the reach of sauvignon blanc across the country.
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Courgette and feta snack muffins
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Courgette and feta snack muffins
Courgettes have arrived, sweet, tender and full of flavour.
Behind the scenes of butling
Behind the scenes of butling
Butlers are something seen in Downton Abby-type dramas not in real life, you might think.
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Root endures through evolution
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Root endures through evolution
Things Have Changed is a book collaboration between local writer Christina Harwood and freelance photographer Nigel Yates documenting and describing Dunedin’s changing times.
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Fans, match day rituals key attractions
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Fans, match day rituals key attractions
Many sports fans support teams that represent their region. But many also have a great love for those from further afield. Jeff Cheshire explains how he came to follow an obscure English football...
