Bard gets operatic
Macbeth takes to the stage again soon, but this time the tragic story will be sung.
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Banging out beats at school
Gongs sounded, legs jiggled and hands clapped during a booming performance by a Korean drumming group.
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Moshing for charity
Heavy-metallers headbanged and shattered eardrums to raise money for the victims of a common disease.
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Swarm abuzz as Admirals sail in
The Botany Swarm’s date with destiny is upon them and they’re more than wary of a West Auckland Admirals te...
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Finals dream now reality
How fitting that a record Mt Smart Stadium crowd of 21,617 should witness one of the New Zealand Warriors finest perfor...
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Setting sail for success
Nothing beats the rush of racing across the ocean powered by the wind in your sails – other than coming home with...
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Free dining to spoil special fathers
Come Sunday, most families will be out to spoil the Dad of the house. Being Father’s Day, a hug and kiss is a good...
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SUV Ford's territory
When Ford launched its revolutionary Falcon based Territory SUV it hammered a peg in the ground that its competitors si...
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Pick of the bunch so wild
Most of us feel chuffed when we ‘get it right’ and on Monday when Brad King from The Porch Kitchen and Bar ...
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Footsteps of early settlers
More than 100 years ago Sam Leitch took up a bush block on SH3 in the King Country near the upper reaches of the Awakin...
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Jump-start love with washing
A long-married couple looking to put some sparkle into their relationship are at the centre of a community theatre&rsqu...
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Salt
Salt is the action packed tale of CIA agent Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie), who is forced into hiding when a defector acc...
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Footsteps of early settlers
Wednesday, 18 August 2010More than 100 years ago Sam Leitch took up a bush block on SH3 in the King Country near the upper reaches of the Awakino River in the Whareorino Forest.
Sumptuous pantry treats
Wednesday, 04 August 2010Farro Fresh, Mt Wellington receives a seemingly never-ending selection of new products to excite the tastebuds.
A tramper's shangri-la
Wednesday, 14 July 2010Mt Pirongia is a Mecca for trampers, and for good reason. Like most volcanoes it has challenging terrain and great views.
Add a little flair to your meals
Wednesday, 14 July 2010Here’s a selection of recently released products readers might find enjoyable. Available from Farro Fresh in Mt Wellington they promise to add a little zing to winter meal preparations.
Dining: Free dining to spoil special fathers
Thursday, 02 September 2010Come Sunday, most families will be out to spoil the Dad of the house. Being Father’s Day, a hug and kiss is a good start but treats of the day are likely to extend to breakfast in bed, a family luncheon at home or dinner out on the town plus a parcel of two.
Dining: Pick of the bunch so wild
Wednesday, 25 August 2010Most of us feel chuffed when we ‘get it right’ and on Monday when Brad King from The Porch Kitchen and Bar at Waihi Beach was announced winner of the 2010 Monteith’s Beer and Wild Food challenges, I was ecstatic.
Dining: Humble pie and sausage bonanza
Wednesday, 18 August 2010Kiwi’s can delight in homemade pies and gourmet sausages this month at The Café, Hyatt’s signature restaurant in the city. Executive Chef Nitin Kumar has transformed the humble pie and Sunday barbecue sausage into a rare dining experience.
Motoring: SUV Ford's territory
Wednesday, 01 September 2010When Ford launched its revolutionary Falcon based Territory SUV it hammered a peg in the ground that its competitors simply couldn’t reach.
Motoring: All eyes on compact i35
Thursday, 26 August 2010Hyundai’s replacement for the Elantra has just gone on sale in Korea, and is due in New Zealand early next year.
Motoring: Peugeot concept becomes reality
Thursday, 26 August 2010In September 2007, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot unveiled a concept car which was the talk of the show.
