DNA from kelp records major earthquake that hit Otago about 1000 years ago
Kelp clinging to the rocky South Otago coast has shown scientists the destructive power of a magnitude 7-plus earthquake that hit the region about 1000 years ago.
DNA testing of kelp at Taieri Beach, at the northern end of an uplifted zone where the Akatore Fault reaches the coast, reveals a "clear genetic difference" from kelp on adjacent shoreline that was not raised by the quake.
University of Otago biologist Professor Jon Waters said the research showed major historic quakes could "leave a lasting DNA signature" in terms of coastal recolonisation, just as the November 2016, magnitude 7.8, Kaikōura quake had.
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.7% Yes
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34.3% Maybe?
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25% No
Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition
The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.
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