Sarah Daniell is a freelance writer
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Sarah Daniell on picking sides in the Fifa Women’s World Cup
Editorial: The reign of Spain: Sarah Daniell on picking sides in the Fifa World Cup
How does society reward those who fight for the underdog?
EDITORIAL: Those who fight the good fight and stand up for the underdog are everywhere.
'I have had a long love affair with chemistry and I’ve given it much power'
OPINION: Past Lives, sliding doors and chemistry lessons
'A voice like nothing anyone had ever heard before'
OPINION: Dallas Tamaira: a voice like nothing anyone had ever heard before.
Sacred springs, limestone bluffs and capricious currents
Sacred springs, limestone rocks and capricious currents: the majestic Te Waipounamu
'Could I go to a cabin in the woods for days on my own?'
OPINION: Could I go to a cabin in the woods for days on my own?
Celebrating 20 years of Canvas magazine
Looking back on two decades of Canvas magazine in the NZ Herald.
Room Check: Moxy Chelsea, Manhattan
Sarah Daniell stays at Moxy Chelsea, a new micro-hotel in the heart of Manhattan.
Clarke Gayford on sharks, near-death - and Neve
Clarke Gayford talks with Sarah Daniell on the eve of narrating APO's Planet Earth II.
Cocktail Hour: The Fleur Room - Rooftop at the Moxy
Sarah Daniell enjoys the magnificent view with a drink at New York's highest rooftop bar.
Postcards to NZ: Nigella Lawson leads praise for gender rights
We sent postcard to high-profile women around the world, this is we got in return.
On the trail in the Bay of Islands
Sarah Daniell and her whānau step out amid the glories of the North.
Jose Barbosa on TV, middle NZ, and food
Jose Barbosa from Spinoff TV talks TV, middle New Zealand, and food with Sarah Daniell.
Brunch: We try French eatery L'Atelier du Fromage
Would you like cheese with your brunch? No problem.
Fanimals connects with big and small
Animal fans, meet kittens and geckos, guinea pig YouTubers and the first fishteen.
'Street food not just poor people's food'
Chef and TV star Rick Stein talks with Sarah Daniell about his love of Mexico.
Nic Sampson: 'The only option is to adapt or die'
Nic Sampson's new show is about fearing the consequences of not forwarding chain mail.
Where do the cool crowd brunch?
You'd be mad to miss this busy cafe where culture and flavours collide.
An episode with Tom Sainsbury
Actor Tom Sainsbury has Simon and Paula down pat. Watch out Jacinda, you're next.
Room check: The Mercure Dunedin Leisure Lodge
Sarah Daniell checks into the Mercure Dunedin Leisure Lodge.
Weekend drive: Velar D300 R-Dynamic SE
All hail the fourth member of the fourth generation Land Rover family.
The new escape-rooms craze
We finds the bits, connect the dots, and unlock the locks at Escape Hunt Auckland.
Weekend Drive: Toyota C-HR
"Would you be interested in driving the funky small SUV — the C-HR?"
Transport your taste buds at Taco Loco Cantina
If you can't physically get to Mexico this weekend, a Mt Albert cantina will help.
Weekend Drive: The Miami Blue
In a city awash with black SUVs the Miami Blue Porsche Cayman 718 S is a total blast.
Stevie Nicks: I listen 'obsessively' to Lorde
Stevie Nicks talks with us on the eve of her New Zealand tour with The Pretenders.
Good times: The Twin Coast Cycle trail
Sarah Daniell rediscovers her sense of childish wonder on two wheels.
Weekend Drive: Tesla Model X
It's not a car. It's not a plane, though it does feel like you're flying.
Gypsy wedding dress designer: 'No dress is too big'
Gypsy wedding dress designer Sondra Celli says there is no such thing as 'too big'.
Weekend Drive: Peugeot 2008 SUV
This is a hatchback slash SUV. It's small, yet it walks tall.
Brunch review: Once Strangers Cafe
A top-end-of-town cafe is nudging its way up in the brunch market.
Bridal designer shares wedding day wisdom
Randy Fenoli shares his more than 25-year career in the bridal industry.
Takeout stakeout: Mt Albert BBQ Noodle House
The only thing I'd do next time is ask for the duck hot and to please add rice.
Stunt driving: Two wheels good
Sarah Daniell embraces the fear and learns to love stunt driving.
Weekend Drive: Ford Mondeo HEV
The writing is not on the wall, but all over the car. "Hybrid Mondeo Ford".
Revealed: The new Cheryl West
Sarah Daniell meets the teen version of Kiwi icon Cheryl West.
Sustainability made classy
Five-star luxury and sustainability can be a winning mix, writes Sarah Daniell.
Great films: You might also like ...
Here are five great films featuring hotels, that you might also like.
An episode with Michael Dorman
Michael Dorman, the Kiwi-born star, talks to Sarah Daniell about playing a spy.
An episode with Jordan Luck
He talks to Sarah Daniell about the past, the present and a TV drama about himself.
An Episode With Josh McKenzie
Josh McKenzie, who plays the privileged John Junior in Filthy Rich.
An episode with Shane Cortese
In the latest Westside Shane Cortese plays the father of his original character, Hayden.
An episode with Tim Batt
Tim Batt, comedian, writer, talks to us about his upcoming show, Banter.
An episode with Ondi Timoner
Ondi Timoner tells Sarah Daniell what making sustainability sexy on TV is all about.
The 'P' word banned by Shorty St
Acceptable language has evolved in Shortland Street's 25-year history.
Shorty Street: Speaking our language
Shortland Street script producer tells Sarah Daniell it all starts with words.
An episode with Wallace Chapman
Wallace Chapman tells Sarah Daniell why politicians and TV mix.
Kevin Bacon on playing a 'jerk'
Kevin Bacon talks about one of the most complex male characters he has ever played.
An episode with...
In a new series, we ask TV stars 10 questions. This week, actress Nicole Da Silva.
Kindness in time of darkness
Niki Caro tells a story that fell through the seams of history.
This Much I Know: Comedian Robin Ince
A few words with comedian and self-proclaimed 'interested idiot' Robin Ince.
A few words with Father Christmas
It's about this time every year, before I set out, that I have to silence the little voice in my head that says, "This is too big
Parnell: Its own world
Parnell is enjoying a renaissance thanks to its retailers and galleries, writes Sarah Daniell.
This Much I Know: Tippi Hedren
Tippi Hedren, 86, star of The Birds, animal activist, Hollywood legend.
Lake Tekapo: Night light rules apply
The majesty of the skies above Tekapo is captivating, writes Sarah Daniell.
Father's Day: Being a Kiwi dad
Three well known New Zealanders talk about their fathers - and being fathers.
This much I know: Dame Fiona Kidman
Dame Fiona Kidman talks about her new novel A Day at the Movies.
Waiheke Island time
Fresh off the boat from Auckland, Sarah Daniell discovers paradise on Waiheke.
Brief encounter: Craig Hall
Craig Hall and his wife, actor Sara Wiseman, star in A Place to Call Home, on TV1, 8.30pm, From this Thursday.
Brief encounter: Skye Duncan
Skye Duncan is a Kiwi living in New York as a Global Cities Designer.
Twelve Questions: Leilani Tamu
My childhood was happy, although not always easy. My parents separated when I was 2 and my mum's parents played a huge role in my upbringing.