LifestyleDVD Review: Pompeii (M)Pompeii, (M) Roadshow Entertainment, 3.5 stars: Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius will forever be linked by the devastating eruption that destroyed the city.01 Aug 06:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Abelia - all things to all gardensI have a pair of shoes branded "Abelia", as well as a vintage camisole I bought in the UK 10 years ago, and an Italian dinner plate.30 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleMovie review: Begin Again (M)Begin Again, (M) 104 minutes, 4/5 stars: Who knew Keira Knightley's talents extended to singing?30 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Smoky Ribs, Corn & Coconut SlawA delicious Smoky Rib and salad recipe from Masterchef NZ winners Karena and Kasey Bird. Wine match, Durbanville Hills cabernet sauvignon.28 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleDesign Line: Some elbow grease during preparation will pay offI have been asked by several people to write about preparation and it is a very important topic.26 Jul 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBook sale has bargains for allBook lovers will be in their element in Whangarei this weekend with a record number of books, CDs, DVDs and jigsaws for sale at the annual Zonta Great New Zealand Book Sale.25 Jul 02:00 AM
LifestyleFashion: Do what's right for you when considering changeLisa Lyford answers our readers' questions about personal styling.24 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleLandscaping: Far-flung yet utterly familiarI was terribly impressed when I found out that our common old cabbage tree is called a Torbay palm in the UK and prized by landscapers who use it to give their gardens Pacific flair.16 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleDesign Line: White way to go for my studioI work mainly in colour and, fortunately, many of the people who contact me are open to using colour and not necessarily work with the trends of the time.11 Jul 02:00 AM
LifestyleFashion: Confidence to build bold new styleLisa Lyford answers our readers' questions about personal styling.10 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleLandscaping: Get in tune with rhythmI've had a couple of people tell me that they've employed a landscape architect to design their gardens, but they don't know what he's talking about.09 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleDesign Line: Classic chic suits subtle personalityI love books with verse, little decorative ones that you can pick up and read, little piles scattered about the house. Terrible dust collectors, writes Terry Lobb.05 Jul 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMore books sought for charity fundraiserNorthland bookworms are in for a treat later this month when thousands of books will be for sale at the annual Zonta Great New Zealand Book Sale.04 Jul 01:00 AM
LifestyleFashion: Draw attention away from areas you don't likeLisa Lyford answers our readers' questions about personal styling.03 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleLandscaping: Plenty of good in every sproutI start to feel guilty at this time of year because I don't like Brussels sprouts.25 Jun 06:00 PM
LifestyleDesign Line: Colours transform our interiorA couple of weeks ago, I had call from the Floral Art Group in Wanganui to see if I would like to be the guest speaker at its monthly meeting.21 Jun 02:00 AM
LifestyleFashion: The tricky job of framing your expressionLisa lyford answers our reader's questions about personal styling.19 Jun 06:00 PM
LifestyleLandscaping: Leading you down the garden pathIt's a long time since I've had to deal with slopes, although coming from Dunedin, I developed a healthy dislike of steep sections early on.18 Jun 06:00 PM
LifestyleAssessments: Transportability of NCEA overseasNew Zealand's education system is world-leading, as recognised by the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment rankings.17 Jun 05:25 PM
LifestyleNCEA vs other systems: the downside of picking sidesThe National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) was phased in from 2002 to 2004, leaving School C, Bursary, and the somewhat bizarre Sixth Form Cert in the past.17 Jun 05:17 PM
