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Wine: New maker, new focus
So where do you look to diversify when you've already got substantial interests in seafood, shipping, tourism and property?

A novel approach
A professor nominates the 200 books that will teach you more than you will learn at University.

Sir Ed's children stop sale of historic watches
Sir Edmund Hillary's children have blocked his widow from selling his historic watches.

South Island neurosurgery reforms announced
A panel of experts has recommended retaining neurosurgery services at both Dunedin and Christchurch hospitals - a verdict met by cheering crowds.

North Otago: Back to basics in high-country tranquillity
This working station is an escape from modern life, says Sally Rae.

Redbacks could threaten native wildlife - scientist
Redback spiders could thrive in some areas of NZ, posing a real threat to native wildlife, a scientist says.

Teviot Station: Peek into Otago history through great stone walls
The ruins of a huge 1870 woolshed show settler skills, writes Don Donovan.

Graphic warnings deter young smokers - study
Graphic images of the adverse health effects of smoking do deter young adult smokers and should be significantly increased in size, NZ research has found.

It's a wrap - flatmates foil student
Hamish Chang has revenge on his mind, after returning home to find his every worldly possession tightly wrapped in tinfoil.

Acting up about wine
Actor and vigneron Sam Neill is on record as saying that these days he's more interested in rave reviews for his wine than his big-screen exploits.