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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Eat your greens: a collection of Aotearoa’s finest sustainable dining experiences
Care about what's on your plate and in your glass? These Kiwi businesses do too.
Jae Frew: 'It was as if I was reanimating the birds, bringing them back to life'
The photographer talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Sustainable travel: New Zealand’s best naturally eco-friendly tourism activities
Whether walking, pedalling or paddling, these activities are low carbon by nature.
James Nokise: 'It’s very important to me that my audience feels safe in amongst the laughter'
The comedian talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Tread Lightly: Meet the tourism operators reducing their carbon footprint
Meet the Kiwi tourism industry players committed to making a difference for good.
Tread Lightly: New Zealand's best sustainably-minded hotels, lodges and resorts
Rest easy knowing where you're staying is having a positive impact.
Judith Hill: 'I want my music to trigger people to feel inspired'
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Geoffrey Clendon: 'Drama gives us self-assurance to stand up and look people in the eye'
The playwright and director talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Jackie Clarke: 'I’ve been blessed with bullet-proof self-esteem'
The entertainer talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Hamilton Arts Festival: something for almost everyone
Highlights from the upcoming Hamilton Arts Festival.
The NZ tourism operators caring for our country
The tourism operations in a conservation conversation.
Kelson Henderson: 'Our customers are such a beautiful mix'
The actor and restaurateur talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Mihingarangi Forbes: 'The majority of hatred towards me is aimed at my being a Māori woman'
The broadcaster talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Former Shortland Street star: 'Some of my storylines were 100% racist'
Elisabeth Easther talks to actor, artist and producer Nisha Madhan.
Joe Cotton: 'Somehow I magically got the call to say I’d made it. I was in TrueBliss'
The musician and radio personality is competing on Treasure Island Fans v Faves 2023.
Deborah Manning: 'Food is the most powerful tool we have to connect with people'
KiwiHarvest founder Deborah Manning talks about her work and life.
Elisabeth Easther: My Story highlights from 2022 - part two
Scotty Morrison, Sophie Handford and others tell their story.
Elisabeth Easther: My Story highlights from 2022 - part one
With a focus on resilience, life lessons learned and what it is to be human.
Fatboy Slim: 'My shows are about community, joy, connection and solidarity'
The DJ and producer talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Dr Ang Jury: 'When family violence happens, we work hard to ensure the response is healthy'
The chief exec of Women's Refuge grew up in a little Taranaki town called Waitara.
Simon Devitt: Being self-employed for such a long time, you become a Swiss Army Knife'
The architectural photographer has just released his fifth photo book.
Three top female investors' financial advice is right on the money
Elisabeth Easther speaks to three women whose advice is right on the money
Dr Essie Rodgers: 'As I’ve risen higher ... I’ve come to experience more sexism'
The conservation biologist is a lecturer at the University of Canterbury.
Judith Darragh: 'The history of New Zealand art is littered with the disappeared'
Artist Judith Darragh talks about her life and work.
Herpetologist Samuel Purdie: 'There’s still so much to discover'
The science educator and wildlife photographer has just published his first book.
David Farrier: 'All the best stuff happens when you don't plan'
David Farrier is a journalist turned documentary filmmaker.
Chef Sean Connolly: 'My career is about constant reinvention'
Connolly is executive chef of Esther at QT Hotel in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour precinct.
Nicola Kāwana: 'I didn't realise how much racism I'd absorbed'
The acclaimed actor-turned-landscape gardener talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Raewyn Peart: 'If we sit on our hands and watch the place die, everyone suffers'
The sailor, author and environmental lawyer talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Willy de Wit: 'Fresh mindset' - from comedy star, to meth addict to stroke survivor
The comedian and public speaker talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Michelle Langstone: 'Life is a procession of departures and arrivals'
The actor and author talks to Elisabeth Easther.