David Bowie archive to open in London
David Bowie archive to open in London
David Bowie straddled the worlds of music, fashion, drama and art, leaving behind an extensive collection of items from a five-decade career.
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Toitū te whenua — series 2: History written on the land
Toitū te whenua — series 2: History written on the land
In the first instalment of a new video series on Māori place names, Toitū te whenua, we visit Pūrākaunui, where mana whenua have reawakened the history that lies on the land.
Doing our utmost for the kākā
Doing our utmost for the kākā
By taking action based on a long-term plan, our gardens can be part of a welcoming urban forest mosiac for kākā to return to Dunedin, writes Maureen Howard.
Together alone
Together alone
Jacqui Gibson forms unexpected bonds on a small ship sailing adventure in the seas of Sumbawa and Komodo National Park.
After Armani: what's next for fashion empire?
After Armani: what's next for fashion empire?
Giorgio Armani established one of the world's best-known brands and his death raises questions about the future of the fiercely independent company.
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Range punching above its weight
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Range punching above its weight
Some regular readers have mentioned that they look forward to mentions of wines that don’t break the bank.
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Honey-glazed grapefruit loaf
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Honey-glazed grapefruit loaf
This is a no-fuss loaf of grapefruit and honey, baked until golden and finished with a tangy glaze.
Remedies for all that ails you
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Remedies for all that ails you
Dunedin was once the wild west of questionable remedies, Hannah Renwick writes.
Trying, failing in passable ways
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
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
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
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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
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
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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.
Your garden
Your garden
What to do in your garden this week.
Giorgio Armani dies at 91
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.
