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Broccoli and spinach with chilli walnut crumbs

Broccoli and spinach with chilli walnut crumbs.

Brussels sprouts with roasted garlic and pinenuts

Brussels sprouts with roasted garlic and pinenuts.

Silverbeet with farro, blue cheese and pumpkin seeds

Silverbeet with farro, blue cheese and pumpkin seeds.

Shore to Succeed

Actress/artist Amelia Guild has a theatrical sense of style off the stage as well as on.

Favourite things: A crafty pair

Two sisters with a thing for handmade accessories tell us about what else makes their list.

White hot: Why Givenchy is more desirable than ever

Givenchy struggled to reinvent itself for over a decade, but today - with Riccardo Tisci at the helm - the designer label is experiencing its finest moment in years.

Wine: A reputation at stake

Sauvignon blanc is in danger of going the way of Kath and Kim's favourite tipple, chardonnay.

What's up, Doc? Britain's favourite boot at 50

Their fans range from skinheads to fashion models - and more than 100 million pairs have been sold worldwide since they made their debut. Ralph Miller and Susie Mesure salute Dr Martens boots as they celebrate their half-century.

Wine: When worlds collide

Winemakers often have the best results when they combine old practices with new techniques.

<i>Cin Cin on Quay</i>, Auckland CBD

An Auckland stalwart shows it still has plenty of gloss in its style and service.

Fashion by the book

Author Angela Lassig fills a much-needed gap by publishing a book on 25 New Zealand fashion designers.

Art of glass

Four glass artists tell us why they chose the medium and what inspires their unique creations.

Potato, celeriac and sage

Potato, celeriac and sage.

Kumara with watercress dumplings

Kumara with watercress dumplings.

Split pea, chorizo and silverbeet

Split pea, chorizo and silverbeet

Wine: Valley of vines

The country's second largest wine region is showing loads of promise.