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Patient’s weary journey

It was a cold and rainy morning, and still early enough to be pitch-black, when Rachel Webber Whalley and I met on the Woodside railway station platform. Rachel is a kidney dialysis patient living in Greytown. There is no hospital haemodialysis unit...

SAINT ALBANS

8 Croziers Road Auction: Thursday June 11, 2026 from 10am (unless sold prior) Open home: May 23, 11am-11.30m May 24, 12.30pm-1pm Agents: Charlie Horncastle 027 354 1323 Brendan Hart 027 510 6525 Harcourts Gold Licensed Agent REAA 2008 This...

PLUS

What a year for football fans with New Zealand teams making the grand finals for both women’s and men’s teams in the A-League. Wellington Phoenix came so close last weekend. Football fans will be on the edge of their seats tonight when Auckland FC take...

Toast with Marmite

Savoury and umami, without upsetting their stomach.

PET CORNER

Rosa Hunter sent in this image of “Little Pud, who is actually not so little. She has a large personality and absolutely loves to eat. She is very photogenic and loves to pose for a photo”.

Will surfing’s big show return?

A week of small swell has done little to diminish the chances of the world’s premier surfers returning to compete in Raglan next year and beyond. Actually, in an ironic kind of way, the run of lay days at the historic New Zealand Pro could have even...

Top bio teen ready for world stage

Central Southland College student Alex Brinkworth has earned a place in the premier world competition for high school biology students. He has made the four-member New Zealand team for the International Biology Olympiad in July. The hard-won...

The two Noels: Cousins revel in decades of harness racing fun

A pair of harness racing cousins boasting more 100 years’ involvement in the sport are adamant that their dedication has never been about the prize money. Whether it is breeding, owning, training or racing trotters, Noel Dix and Noel Taylor, who are...

Quiz

1 What city is home to sporting rivals Inter and AC? 2 Since 2022, what New Zealand TV show has been hosted by Tom Webster? 3 What country’s parliament is called the Senedd? 4 In the night sky, what is often identified with the help of Alpha and...

Iwi celebrate mining decision

Local iwi in Golden Bay say they are celebrating a rare and “emotional” victory after learning the controversial Sams Creek goldmine will not go ahead. Australian-based Siren Gold, operating locally as Sams Creek Gold Limited, had planned to extract...

‘Inappropriate’ for democracy

Newly released emails show Wellington mayor Andrew Little’s chief of staff labelled the $41 million new office fit-out “inappropriate” for democracy and bemoaned that future mayors were stuck with it for a quarter of a century. The Wellington City...

‘Resilience needed’ as traditional skills taught

Anew cohort of Māori trade trainees has begun their next learning journey with Ngāti Rangi in Ohakune. Tū whitia te Hopo is a funded tertiary education programme delivered by the iwi’s Ngā Waihua o Paerangi Trust in partnership with the Eastern...

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PARKING PAIN

Parking in Whangārei city centre is one of the biggest frustrations for businesses and residents, but Whangārei District Council believes there are enough carparks for now. The spotlight is on the central business district (CBD) as more than 10...

Tough choices for schools

Schools have lost nearly 12% in funding in the past eight years as annual Budget adjustments have failed to keep up with inflation since 2021, a report by a peak education union has found. Analysis by the Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA)...

Butterfly Compassion group needs home help

A Palmerston North charity giving away personalised essentials to 412 people a month who have virtually nothing is having a spot of trouble with the landlord. Butterfly Compassion Community entered a commercial lease a year ago for a 300m² warehouse...

Work starts on sports hub

Athletes and sports clubs will wait another two years before the Tūparikino Hub opens as foundational work ramps up on the major indoor sports facility next to the New Plymouth racecourse. Taranaki construction company Clelands took over the site...

Firefighting Pollards stepping up for charity

The sky was once the limit for world renowned wedding photographers Vicky and Jim Pollard. On Saturday the Diamond Harbour fire brigade volunteers will be reaching for the sky of a different kind - competing in the annual Sky Tower challenge in...

‘Genuinely humbled’

Hawke’s Bay detective now holds two royal bravery awards Floodwaters had risen to chest height in Pakōwhai when Detective Sergeant Heath Jones waded into the current to rescue stranded residents during Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023. This week,...

Tauranga Recovery Plan draws mixed response

The Tauranga City Council has released its recovery plan following the January landslides. One Mount Maunganui community leader says the plan lacks detail and clarity, while another says it makes the path to recovery clearer. The Tauranga Recovery...

City parking overhaul

Inner-city workers in Rotorua may find themselves paying up to $12 for a day’s parking from July 1 after a major overhaul of the city’s parking system was endorsed by councillors at a meeting on Wednesday. The council said the changes have the backing...

Halcombe has the best drinking water in New Zealand

Manawatū District has taken out top honours at the IXOM National Water Taste Test competition, being crowned New Zealand’s best tasting tap water. The annual competition sees water samples from around the country judged through blind tasting, with...

Dump sign blunder on Awapuni Rd

The national transport agency has apologised and taken down signs erroneously pointing people to a liquid waste dump station no longer in operation in Gisborne. The Awapuni Rd site, run by Brian Hall, was closed in January after providing the service...

EDITOR’S LETTER

With TV Guide Journalist Melenie Parkes With fuel prices soaring, taking a holiday at home from the sofa is becoming a more appealing option. Sure, it’s not the same as being there, but you can travel surprisingly far from the comfort of your couch....

‘You can taste New Zealand in the cup’

Beneath Hamilton’s winter fog, rows of tea plants roll across the Waikato landscape. Nearly 30 years after its first tea cuttings arrived in New Zealand, Zealong has grown into one of the country’s best-known tea brands, exporting tea around the world...

Brick & tile beauty

This solid, very spacious 1980s brick and aluminum unit is packed with possibility. You’ll be delighted with the sunny lightfilled, generous, open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, and the practical kitchen layout with excellent bench space and...

Planting the seeds to grow natives

Thousands of student-grown native seedlings have been planted along an adventure nature trail. Students from more than 20 schools grew them from seeds provided by the Eco Action Nursery Trust. About 350 students, families and community members...

Planting the seeds to grow natives

Thousands of student-grown native seedlings have been planted along an adventure nature trail. Students from more than 20 schools grew them from seeds provide by the Eco action Nursery Trust. About 350 students, families and community members planted...

Treatment may save life after failed transplants

After an 18-year battle with kidney disease, a miracle treatment may provide Maddie Collins with a normal life. Collins’ body has rejected two donated kidneys. She has been receiving haemodialysis, which filters waste and excess fluid from her blood,...

Planting the seeds to grow natives

Thousands of student-grown native seedlings have been planted along an adventure nature trail. Students from more than 20 schools grew them from seeds provided by the Eco Action Nursery Trust. About 350 students, families and community members...

Birthing unit cosmetic: midwife

The delivery of a new birthing unit at Clyde is moving forward and construction is tipped to begin next month but experts say it will not offer any extra care for Central Otago residents. Amendments to the Central Otago District Council’s resource...

‘Tough decisions’ needed to keep rates down

Councillors face a balancing act between cutting costs and maintaining community services as they prepare to decide Selwyn’s Annual Plan. The council asked residents to choose between three proposed rates rises – 6.5%, 5.4% or 4.9%. Of the 944...

Full steam for 150 years

Clutha Rugby Football Club marked 150 years on Saturday with a full day of rugby and jubilee gala in Balclutha. Clutha’s premier side, the Steamers, set the tone earlier in the day with a 5524 win over Kaitangata’s Crescent RFC in a local derby...

‘A.I. can’t build a house’

Solomona Daniel knows how to get young people’s attention. During the question-and-answer portion of Trade Secrets, an event in Blenheim last Wednesday evening about training and apprenticeships in the trades, his mention of rugby widened some...

Ancient finds delay Kaeō flood project

Ancient Ma¯ori artefacts and traces of early European settlement uncovered during flood protection works in Kaeo¯ have forced delays to the major infrastructure project. The site is now likely to shut down over the winter period, with works to resume...

Brush strokes and blood tests:

With a several months’ long hospital stay ahead, Paul Gadsby plans to take an easel and paints with him to help pass the time. But first, the Masterton-based artist is holding an exhibition of his current works as a fundraiser for New Zealand’s...

Kiwi breaks speed barrier

Local Mason Holden plunged head first in a free fall through the sky of about 2km that took just 25 seconds, reaching a top recorded speed of 467.98km/h as he fell. That feat set a new national speed skydiving record. Plummeting that fast is “a...

New tolls and Katikati Bypass to be considered

New tolls will be explored for New Zealand’s most-tolled region under a new agreement between Western Bay of Plenty councils and the Government. The long-discussed Katikati Bypass is also on the agenda, earmarked for funding from asset sales. The...

Books

Ockham winners announced, Witi Ihimaera’s te reo journey, real-life(ish) encounters with UFOs, YA folk horror from Rachael King and an essay collection that flies in

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Wonderful WINDSORS

Garden party season is underway for the royals, with the Prince and Princess of Wales taking their turn to host one of the traditional soirées in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. While senior members stepped out to attend, it was the Windsor women...

HOW WE TRAVEL

Because it is important for our journalists to have first-hand experience, it can be necessary to accept assistance from travel operators. However, we never promise positive coverage in return.

Quiz

1. Which NZ film-maker received an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes? 2. Which pop star is representing Australia at Eurovision: A) Kylie Minogue; B) Natalie Imbruglia; C) Delta Goodrem; or D) Jimmy Barnes? 3. Who’s this “tattooed Pom”, pictured, who...

AFROBITE NZ’S DOMBOLO BUNNY CHOW

“Food has always been my way of telling stories and bringing people together,” says Justina Bain, chef and owner of the newly-launched Cromwell food truck, AfroBites NZ. Bain grew up in Eswatini in a bicultural (Swazi and Mozambican) household and...

Rest easy: A buyer’s guide to modern beds

A QUICK TRIP BACK IN TIME We haven’t always had the luxury of foam and springs. Early humans slept on piles of leaves and branches to stay off the cold ground. By the Roman era, the wealthy stuffed cloth bags with feathers, while everyone else made do...

BROOKE’S BABY

At the end of 2025, Brooke van Velden began thinking about not returning to Parliament. She decided to step aside but was advised by the party to take the summer to make sure. Van Velden didn’t change her mind and in March announced she would retire at...

KARORI

Tender Closing 20 May 2026 at 1pm Open Home Sunday, 11am-11.30am Character features are showcased throughout, including ornate ceilings and beautiful window detailing, while thoughtful upgrades ensure modern ease: a DVS system, underfloor heating, a...

‘I have spent 7 years angry’

The health sector watchdog is apologising and reopening a woman’s complaint after her case received public attention and the Government lauded her advocacy work. It follows the Herald exclusively reporting the details of Charlotte’s allegations of...

Clean living: Protect precious assets

Your new home is pristine, and you want to keep it that way, but each surface needs specific care to look its best. The wrong products can damage expensive finishes, turning a tidy-up into a costly mistake. Read how to clean and protect key surfaces...

Firefighters’ issues continue to smoulder

Gisborne firefighters have highlighted disruptions with some station facilities as nationwide calls continue for a public inquiry into Fire and Emergency funding decisions. Improvements at the Gisborne Fire Station are being made to prepare for the...

HOW RAGLAN LANDED THE WORLD’S BIGGEST SURFING COMPETITION

The World Surf League will descend onto the waves at Manu Bay in Raglan from May 15-25, marking the first time a championship tour event has been held in New Zealand. Announced in February, the event will see the world’s top 36 men and 24 women compete...

Kelburn - 2 Glen Road

TIMELESS MASTERPIECE Positioned perfectly, right on the edge of the renowned Botanic Gardens. Peace, privacy and tranquility consume this modern-day masterpiece. A striking Grey Young design, sympathetically extended, with the assistance of architect...

New Zealand Walk: Plenty of variety on Branch Walk way

The 6km Branch Road Walkway in the Pohangina Valley, 16km from Ashhurst, has charm and history and is considered to be a relatively easy walk. It follows the route of an abandoned road linking Pohangina Village with Ridge Road. When Branch Road was...

TOP & FLOP CROPS

When the American food activist and author Michael Pollan famously railed against eating “anything your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognise,” he was referring to highly processed foods, rather than exotic ingredients. But sometimes I can’t help but...

FROM THE EDITOR

Caleb Clarke has looked sharp as a tack for the Blues this season. He went okay for them in 2025 but could not cross the tryline and didn’t quite look in peak form. There was all sorts happening in the background, as he discusses in our feature...

MAKE YOUR OWN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Versatile, easy to make yet effortlessly delicious, comforting and nutritious, pasta is a star in everything from high-end restaurants to family gatherings. Put some culinary magic on your table and captivate your tastebuds with this ultimate selection...

A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS

Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential

Runway to the world:

The pioneering designers who put Australian Fashion Week on the global stage

URBAN SLOTHS

How these slow creatures cope with life in the fast lane ...

THE RIGHT STUFFAYRBURN CLASSIC 2026

All the ingredients were there this year, for a very different kind of motoring festival experience for New Zealanders. In March 2025, the inaugural Ayrburn Classic showed its potential, confirming what many suspected: it was a successful concept for a...

From the editor

When I was 11, a couple of years after my grandfather had died, my grandmother moved from Dargaville to Napier, where we lived. There was a lot of excitement getting her new house ready for her: choosing wallpaper, scouring secondhand shops for bargain...

ON THE COVER

Romance reigns at this charming cottage in North Canterbury – see page 84. Photograph by Sarah Rowlands

MUSTANG MISHAP

While we always check and double-check material before we burst into print, things don’t always go to plan and the odd mistake and/ or omission is virtually inevitable. In the report on the 2026 Ellerslie Intermarque Concours d’Elegance in our last...

NICOLA CHAN CELEBRATES A DECADE OF DINING AT PARIS BUTTER, AUCKLAND

Ten years in, Paris Butter remains one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed dining destinations. With three hats in the Cuisine Good Food Guide, the Herne Bay restaurant is known for refined dining, polished hospitality and a standard of excellence that has...

Are you future proof?

An interesting trend we have seen over the last five or so years is that a fairly large number of automotive repair businesses just cease to exist at some point. We see this when we get magazines returned or cancelled. Whilst there are many reasons for...

A POSITIVE START TO THE YEAR

It has been a busy start to the year. Our recent member meet-ups around the country were a great success, providing a valuable opportunity to share the Board’s revised strategy and hear directly from members about the opportunities and challenges...

Conversation starter: sunken lounges return

Do the thing! rot

When leaves rot they slowly turn into compost, with the help of all the worms, bugs and tiny creatures that live in the soil. Compost is food and medicine for the soil, keeping our gardens healthy. Leaves that have fallen from trees make brilliant...

84 CAPSULE WARDROBE IDEAS

PLUS SIX TRAILBLAZERS ON THEIR ROAD TO SUCCESS

INSIDE:

D-DAY'S SECRET PIPELINES HAINES HUNTER SE725 UPGRADE ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW SCHIONNING CAT SKYBORNE FAREWELLED CRUISING ADVENTURE IN NORTHEAST PNG AND BOUGANVILLE AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW 25 YEARS THE CATCH: BERLEY BASICS REFLECTIONS: THE GREG FENWICK...

NOSTALGIA

TO SERVE: MAKES 10 CRÊPES COOK'S NOTE: BATTER ²⁄¶ cup (100 grams) plain flour 1 teaspoon caster sugar pinch table salt 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 300ml milk 1 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled butter or neutral oil, e.g. canola, for cooking TO...

Fill me in

The cover story for this issue has been brewing for a while. It started as so many articles do: several separate conversations follow the same arc and it’s apparent an idea’s time has come. In no particular order, I was hearing: so much marketing...

You have a voice

After about an hour underground, we started heading back through the cave system. It was properly dark now. The kind of dark where your head torch becomes your entire world. The walls of the cave glowed in the narrow beam of light, wet rock reflecting...

MAKE A DUST EXTRACTOR

Grow apples, pears, medlars and quinces.

When it comes to pip fruit, it pays to do some research to figure out which variety is best suited to your garden. Even a modest-sized section can make room for a small specimen or an espaliered pip fruit tree, and double-grafted trees can give you...

AUTUMN COLOUR

Trees, shrubs and flowers for seasonal drama

Mosgiel

At Elm Grove, the next generation of Kirklands are blending heritage and innovation on the 173-year-old, Taieri, low-cost dairy farm with an A2 colostrum-based skincare range designed for sensitive skin

Wildly Intentional

IN THE EARLY morning light, before the nor’wester has a chance to pick up and the heat settles into the valleys of Central Otago, Sarah Rutherford and Jen Clark are already in their gardens. Yet these are not gardens like you and I have in our...

IMPROVING PASTURE PRODUCTIVITY

A deep dive into utilising pasture well

A historic lifestyle opportunity

This is not only a stunning piece of history, but what a place to live! In the heart of Maraekakaho perched just above the historic woolshed is the Gardeners Cottage from Maraekakaho Station. A lovely two bedroom cottage plus two bedrooms detached from...

4WD and SUV buyer’s guide

The new vehicle market in New Zealand is a 4WD buyer’s paradise. Utes and SUVs are as popular here as anywhere in the world, and our new car sales have been dominated by SUVs and 4WD utes for ages. It’s widely known that Ford’s Ranger is top dog in...

The smart home seller’s guide:

Selling your home now means navigating A Buyers’ market. With more properties listed than there Are Active Buyers, the power shifts. Buyers can Be more selective, And homes may take longer to sell. In this climate, your choice of real estate company...

Fonterra brands gone

Farmer shareholders have said yes to selling off iconic brands to French dairy giant.

Winter a strategic time to buy, sell

When the temperature drops and the days shorten, many buyers and sellers assume the property market hibernates, so they wait for spring to look or list. But for the savvy, winter offers unique opportunities for both buyers and sellers in the real...

Winter a strategic time to buy, sell

When the temperature drops and the days shorten, many buyers and sellers assume the property market hibernates, so they wait for spring to look or list. But for the savvy, winter offers unique opportunities for both buyers and sellers in the real...