Residency for dance artist
A dancer who grew up in Rolleston, has been chosen to create her own dance work at The Arts Centre.
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Kiwiana kitsch of yesteryear
Kiwiana kitsch of yesteryear
Philanthropist Christine Fernyhough’s new book celebrates a golden era in our history, the 1950s and 60s.
Pollinator-friendly perennials
Pollinator-friendly perennials
Want to attract bees and other pollinators to your garden? These easy-to-grow perennials are proven to benefit everyone, writes Rebecca Lees.
Climate change action starts with small steps
Climate change action starts with small steps
The first steps towards lower-carbon lifestyles are available to us all, writes Kate Oktay.
Starchy staples a sustainable way of living
Starchy staples a sustainable way of living
Carbohydrates have had a bad press recently. However, we shouldn’t be afraid of carbs, Dr Bernard Venn tells Charmian Smith.
Ceramic birds on display
Ceramic birds on display
Sculptor Christine Davey was born and raised in Governors Bay and has always loved its prominent birdlife.
Acting royalty joins 'The Crown'
Acting royalty joins 'The Crown'
Television fans have welcomed a new queen as Olivia Colman and other stars of royal drama The Crown turned out for the world premiere of the Netflix show's third season.
Riverside Market's rising star
Riverside Market's rising star
On her first day at the Riverside Market, Pinar Bozkurt sold almost 70kgs of Turkish delight and 900 pieces of baklava.
Canterbury gardeners warned over risk of Legionnaires' disease
Canterbury gardeners warned over risk of Legionnaires' disease
Cantabrians heading into their gardens this Labour weekend and as spring warms up are being warned about Legionnaires' disease.
What it’s like to be me... A nude model
What it’s like to be me... A nude model
Draped among the rocks on a Riverton beach enduring the cold of the ocean and a sandfly invasion without a stitch of clothing for protection is all in a day's work for Invercargill fine art nude model Shannon Taylor.
Ballet apprentice back home for production
Ballet apprentice back home for production
When Calum Gray was a teenager, he never thought he would one day dance for a national ballet company.
Globe atmosphere recreated
Globe atmosphere recreated
The atmosphere of the famous Globe Theatre will be recreated in Ashburton next month.
Winning wines to be showcased at show
Winning wines to be showcased at show
Wines lined up in the recent 2019 Alpine Pacific Wine Challenge showcased the breadth and depth of the Waipara region, the chairman of the judging team, Jim Harre, said.
Introducing Miss March
Introducing Miss March
SPCA's 2020 dog calendar will be special for Linda Newman.
Archer to resurrect Nosferatu for festival
Archer to resurrect Nosferatu for festival
Brought up in a strong Catholic family, Chris Archer never celebrated Halloween the way many Kiwi children do now.
Cancer scare got Lorelei painting
Cancer scare got Lorelei painting
When Lorelei Burdett was waiting for the results of a biopsy after a routine mammogram, the possibility of having breast cancer sent her into emotional turmoil.
'Hipster Allergies Surcharge' divides opinions
'Hipster Allergies Surcharge' divides opinions
An Auckland restaurant has divided opinion after it jokingly introduced a $5 "hipster allergies" surcharge to its menu.
Cheap avocados: good for customers, bad for profits
Cheap avocados: good for customers, bad for profits
Remember the bad old days of the $11 avocado? That was back in May.
Actress returns to direct Fresh Off the Boat
Actress returns to direct Fresh Off the Boat
She starred in the Fresh Off the Boat 25 years ago, now she is back as director.
Six60 returning to Forsyth Barr Stadium
Six60 returning to Forsyth Barr Stadium
Six60 are set to return to Dunedin and play under the roof at Forsyth Barr Stadium in March next year.