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It’s 2:15 on a typical late November day in Brisbane. It’s hot and humid, of course. What few people know in the River City is the third day of the Sheffield Shield match between Queensland ...

Their festive afternoon tea menu features a myriad of delicious treats, including Scottish salmon finger sandwiches, beetroot sandwiches and Tonka bean-infused shortbread. The scenery is worth ...

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If true, it could mean that the virus can rapidly evolve to make the jump from birds to humans. It’s a worrying development but it doesn’t mean that a new pandemic is imminent, says ...

Few better excuses exist for eating elegant snacks and multiple desserts in the middle of the day than afternoon tea. The menu at Ravenna’s Queen Mary Tea Room helpfully describes it as a meal ...

Test your brains with the Herald’s afternoon quiz. Share your score with friends, family, & colleagues, and find out who has the sharpest mind. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz for ...

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While listening to a bird's song, it is nearly impossible to focus on a past or future bird chirp. Refocusing repeatedly on the sounds and appreciating the moment are among my favorite mindfulness ...