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Russell Brown: Treasures shared

The nuggets of New Zealand history online are often the work of dedicated volunteers.

Make the most of autumn harvest bounty with Alex Elliott-Howery’s classic recipes

From Sydney food community Cornersmith, recipes for pickles, chutneys and relishes.

Weekend wine guide: Villa Maria flies high

An airline-only Villa Maria selection and new entries from established favourites.

Charlotte Grimshaw: I was in the place where I saw my brother for the last time

Visiting Wellington, it was fitting that a poet drove me around under a stormy sky.

Steve Braunias: Made redundant, at my age

There is something embarrassing about being thrown out the door at 64, but it's happened.

The Good Life: Apples of my eye

It's love at first sight all over again when two sheep return to their paddocks.

Treats with a twist: Favourite recipes from some of Australia’s best bakers

Melbourne food writer Ruby Goss gathered recipes for this new collection.

Weekend wine guide: We have beer on tap, so why not wine?

‘Greener’ wines come in a keg, with research showing it reduces the carbon footprint.

The Good Life: The country isn’t all sunshine and lambs

Unwanted visitors arrive at Lush Places when farm fences stop doing their job.

Weekend wine guide: Hunter’s run

Experience shows in the wines coming from Marlborough’s oldest producer.

The Good Life: A chip off the old block

An old dog has just taught another old dog new tricks.

Move over, microwaves: Jamie Oliver’s simple air fryer recipes

Jamie Oliver bows to public affection for air fryers with three simple recipes.

Putting our wines to the test: NZ’s Bordeaux-style reds versus the French region’s wines

In a blind tasting, how well do our Bordeaux-style reds compare with the originals?

Steve Braunias: The lovely bones

The angst over what to do with a leftover lamb bone to keep it out of landfill.

The Good Life: Work experience

Lush Places has a new cow friend who turns out not to be a cow.

Pickle your fancy: How to make delicious and creative preserves from home

Longtime Hamilton cookbook writer Rowan Bishop turns her attention to tasty preserves.

Weekend wine guide: Te Mata Estate bounces back after Cyclone Gabrielle devastation

Painstaking work has allowed Te Mata to harvest its finest cabernet sauvignon.

No regrets: Richard Dawkins on science, culture wars and his legacy

Evolutionary biologist has made his swansong tour but he’s not yet ready to make his peace