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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
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.
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Rush on Houston's hotel room
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
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
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
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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