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Keeping the faith in rock'n'roll

There's one thing Welsh singer Rob Spragg is looking forward to in New Zealand - sampling the local flora.

Curator revives 'lost' art

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Mercedes Vicente had long been a fan of Taranaki artist Darcy Lange. Although not well known at home, Lange was a highly regarded videographer in Europe and the United States during the 1970s.

Future proofed

Your World

When people visit the eco house of Janet Price and Grindl Dockery they often look around in surprise at the clean lines and contemporary design.

In Season

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A feast of golden yellow is arranged artfully on plates and Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki chef tutor Denis Duthie is aglow with his corn-fed work.

Tour boasts sparkling lineup

The Classic Hits Winery tour, featuring New Zealand artists Gin Wigmore, The Mutton Birds, Avalanche City and Anna Mac, is within two weeks of hitting New Plymouth.

Dahlias to dazzle

tdn flower Eileen Pilbrow presents her best dahlia flowers for the summer horticultural show - this time she's aiming for glory.

Forgotten highway unforgettable

If you fancy a drive out into the backblocks - come with me along the Forgotten World Highway. I think it's fantastic that this wild part of Taranaki is being promoted.

Waitara parks a delight

Coastal charm

Recipes for the fish that got away

A pesky swell scuttled what was to provide the basis of this week's column.

Foods of love for Valentines Day

New Zealanders are increasingly adopting the celebration of St Valentine's Day.

Summer is here

A butcher's hook

In Season

A feast of golden yellow is arranged artfully on plates and Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki chef tutor Denis Duthie is aglow with his corn-fed work.

Dancing, picnic in the garden

It's time again for the Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust's Garden Delights programme, which includes music and a range of dance in some of Taranaki's beautiful gardens.

Cabbage leaf's realism hailed

Close scrutiny is being given to a Don Driver collage now on show in the Taranaki Research Centre at New Plymouth's Puke Ariki.

Leading short films to screen outdoors

Parmenter address on Pacific flamenco

Wellington band to be 'epic'

Indie pop-rockers Supermodel reckon they know what to expect when they hit Taranaki.

Rush on Houston's hotel room

Beverly Hilton Whitney Houston's hotel room, where she died on Saturday, is already booked out again.

Jamie Oliver's £1m treasure haul

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has unearthed a treasure comprising jewellery, guns and master tapes Joy Division and New Order when setting up a new restaurant.

Jolie premieres film in Sarajevo

Rihanna told to cut ties

Private Whitney funeral planned

Whitney Houston's funeral will be held Saturday (local time) in the church where she first showcased her singing talents as a child.

Kiwis' epic skateboarding adventure

Kiwi South America skateboard adventure Three Kiwis skateboarded 1600km through mountains and desert in South America.

City of light

Paul Rush tours the bays of glitzy, glamorous Hong Kong Island.

Australia costs more than New York

Hipster ad draws Aussies

The magic of Mallorca

Carolyn Enting explores the Balearic Island by motorcycle, rail, bus and on foot, and discovers it's full of wonders.

Secure setting for family

tdn prop strap Right-of-way peace and quiet was an early attraction for the builder owner of this Bell Block property, writes Mike Shaw.

Location and character appeal

This week’s feature home in Waitara is just a stroll from the town’s central shopping area, writes Mike Shaw

Pastures, privacy near Inglewood

Just a stroll down to the beach

Mountain focus inside and out

This contemporary family home boasts a stunning mountain view – and all the sun you could wish for, Mike Shaw discovers.

Seeking fresh pastures a daunting challenge

tdn lyn It seems a long, long way from anywhere to Opoutere . . ." "Where the hell's that?"

'Twas night before Xmas and all was chaos

Does any other farmer agree? The more urgently you want to go somewhere, the more things go wrong on the farm.

Maintaining plant and payout

Stress ? Just grinch and grin

Resolution to tackle debt

We are well into the New Year, so how's your resolution going? I'm thinking of past promises and how I stuck to them. Giving up smoking - easy, NOT.

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