New Zealand Newspapers

Tributes flow for beloved crash victim

Aman just days away from celebrating his 35th birthday is being remembered as a loving father, son, brother and friend after a fatal crash. Family tributes online have named William Zane Hori Te Rangi as the victim of a van crash near Gisborne. “He...

Kiwifruit confidence reaches new heights

Confidence in New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry has rarely been stronger, with the latest Zespri licence releases attracting extraordinary demand and delivering record-breaking prices. The 2026 licence auctions saw growers competing fiercely for...

War, weariness and waiting

Four years into the invasion of their country, the people of rural Ukraine are weary, anxious and facing an uncertain, seemingly bleak future. Nevertheless, they’re pressing on – thanks in part to a United States charity, a determined team of doctors...

Hamilton to open social supermarket

Hamilton’s first social supermarket will open in August as demand for food support continues to grow across the Waikato. Kirikiriroa Family Services Trust is preparing to launch the initiative and is calling on businesses, growers and residents to...

New speed limits flouted

Damaging traffic signs to protest Wairarapa’s reduced rural speed limits has been branded “not a victimless act of defiance”, but a “direct threat to someone else’s life”. Police and local council representatives say with vandalism rife and speed...

Tough new rules spook farmer

Jayden Corbett is one of many farmers around Whangamarino and the wider Waikato spooked over how pending environmental policies might affect his farming future. “Our catchment is a thriving community, and each catchment would be the same. We’re not...

Steel brace for tough final

Steel coach Wendy Frew expects a tough game against The Mystics on Saturday but she’s confident her team can win. The Southern Steel are through to their first ANZ Premiership Grand Final in almost 10 years following a 60-54 win in front of a sold-out...

Relief as GP finally named

IT has been nearly a decadelong ordeal for Dunedin woman Nikki Cockburn to get the doctor who wronged her named in public. Now it has finally happened, Ms Cockburn said it felt like she could start a ‘‘whole new life’’. Ms Cockburn developed Cushing’s...

Vote reasons revealed

Three councillors who voted against a decision to award a $30.5 million contract for the redevelopment of Timaru’s Theatre Royal and construction of a new museum say they did so because they didn’t think the project offered ratepayers the best...

Covid-era mask feud back in court

the Ministry of Health has notched up a small win in a long-running dispute sparked by an order for 35 million face masks in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. The trouble began when the ministry backtracked on part of the order, believing the...

Big yes for compulsory super

Voters have delivered a resounding endorsement of compulsory KiwiSaver, with fresh polling showing overwhelming support for requiring all workers to contribute to the retirement savings scheme. The latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll with...

Support for Kiwisaver policy

Voters have delivered a resounding endorsement of compulsory Kiwisaver, with fresh polling showing overwhelming support for requiring all workers to contribute to the retirement savings scheme. The latest The Post/freshwater Strategy poll with...

Kiwi carers fined over brief hold of chick

For 34 years, Robert and Robyn Webb have been the steady, familiar faces of the Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre. Now, in their retirement years, the couple is at odds with the Department of Conservation. The centre has been fined $400 for a...

Chris Finlayson: Why Luxon Govt has been ‘harmful’ to Māori-Crown relations

Jim Bolger, who was laid to rest in October 2025, was Prime Minister of New Zealand for seven years. In his book, Bolger, A View from the Top, Jim refers to his speech at the National Party’s annual conference in Rotorua on August 5, 1988. The speech...

From grassroots to AB HQ

The new era for the All Blacks got under way at grassroots level in Manawatū, with New Zealand Rugby bringing all its pomp and ceremony to a provincial rugby club. New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie unveiled his first squad of the year at the Feilding...

Slide spoiled in saboteur spree

A significant spike in vandalism and graffiti is costing New Plymouth district ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars in repairs and clean-up. The latest incident occurred during the weekend, when an unknown arsonist torched a popular slide at...

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL

BEEF, CHEESE & CHIVE PIE, LAMB & CUMIN RAGÙ, PASTA AL LIMONE, HAM HOCK RAMEN, SMOKED SALMON CHOWDER, CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, LEEK & POTATO BHAJIS, STICKY TOFFEE & DATE PUDDING, FRENCH ONION RIGATONI, RETRO RICE PUDDING

Pharmacy owners call it a day after 26 years

For 26 years, pharmacists Francis Dragicevich and Brett Fordyce have been in the business of making Rotorua residents feel better. Tens of thousands of flu jabs and other immunisations, fixing rashes, giving remedies for coughs, colds, flu and...

DAVID ATTENBOROUGH!

A timeline of the living legend, to celebrate his 100th birthday!

LAYER UP AND SETTLE IN

Ban near schools proposed

The option of banning new bottle stores within 100m of schools in Tasman will go out for community feedback. At a Tasman District Council committee meeting last Thursday, councillors agreed to send out the council’s draft alcohol policy for...

LOTS OF THRILLS, USUALLY SERIOUS

Few cars have managed to become as deeply woven into automotive culture and popular imagination as the Lotus Esprit. At its launch, it was futuristic without trying too hard, exotic without the ego of Italy’s supercar aristocracy, and was unmistakably...

1973 DATSUN 240Z

This is about much more than the restoration of an iconic classic sports car, the 240Z. It’s about the culmination of a dream over many years and the friendships made. It’s about the people who helped and the professionals whose approach ensured that...

A GARDEN-LOVER’S GUIDE TO WINTER, FROM RECIPES TO WELLBEING

1 PRUNE & PLANT ROSES & FRUIT TREES Pruning roses maintains the plant’s shape, stops it from looking straggly and prevents heavy branches from breaking, and will get rid of dead, damaged and diseased growth. It also opens the plant up to airflow,...

The Hewitson profile

Her father was a wastrel and AA Gill called her too ugly for television, but Mary Beard outlived both to become one of the world’s most recognisable historians.

TV STAR ALI PUGH’S SECRET SACRIFICE

If Ali Pugh thought life might slow down after her stint hosting Breakfast earlier this year, she was quickly proven wrong – because back home in Christchurch, mum life is every bit as full-on as one of TV’s most high-profile roles. “There are so many...

21 ways to thrive in Dry July

2121 waysways to thrive in Dry July

Sporting magic moments:

New Zealand’s Commonwealth Games glory

Blown off the park!

The high-flying Hurricanes have sealed the deal, capping a super season with the Super Rugby Pacific title. And, boy, in some sort of style. In what had the makings of a blockbuster final, against the Chiefs in Wellington last night, the Canes were...

VOLCO’S CINNAMON SCROLL

Volco is one of those spots that, when you visit, you know you’ll be a regular in no time – and with four sites across the capital, it’s easy to do just that. The independent bakery chain – which opened its four stores in just 10 months between 2024...

‘WE’RE NOT GOING TO BURN IN HERE’

Flames were already tearing through 68-year-old Hirini Tau’s home when he woke. With only one arm, he pulled his unconscious son down a smoke-filled hallway to safety. “I just wanted to turn it into something that could save lives,” he said of sharing...

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.

Gresson Dorman celebrates Geraldine office refresh

Gresson Dorman & Co recently reopened its Geraldine office after six weeks of closure for a makeover. Geraldine-based associate solicitor Emily Coldicott says, “It’s now a welcoming, fresh, friendly space.” In addition to the existing services...

A guide to home ventilation

Damp windows, a musty smell, and worse, black mould on the bedroom wall. Sound familiar? Many homes battle moisture in winter, and if yours is one of them, ventilation is a big part of the fix. What does a ventilation system do, and do you really need...

‘Taiao warrior’ dies

The death of an esteemed environmental leader is being mourned across Aotearoa. Tairāwhiti scientist Ian Ruru (Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tai, Whakatō hea, Rongowhakaata) was a highly respected figure in te ao Māori, known for his research...

Elevated excellence in Huntsbury

Just a short stroll from Rugby Park, Meshino Café and St Andrew’s College, this stunning brand-new cedar-clad home offers contemporary single-level living and easy indoor-outdoor flow. Set on an easy-care section with an uninterrupted northwest...

The Notebook

“I want you. I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day.”

Jugs: Boiling down the choices

The humble jug sits in every Kiwi kitchen, quietly clocking up several boils a day. Most of us buy one without giving it much thought, but a little know-how helps you pick a jug that boils faster, costs less to run, and lasts longer. Here’s what...

When Harry met Sally

“When you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.”

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SOCIAL DILEMMA

A Kiwi series dives into the risky online world

Man secretly recorded young girls

A health professional who claimed an alternate personality was responsible for secretly filming girls and possessing child sexual exploitation material has been found guilty on all 33 charges against him. The man, who has interim name suppression, was...

Architectural City-Fringe Sanctuary

From the moment you step inside, timeless features including polished matai floors, soaring stud heights, leadlight windows and beautiful period detailing create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Designed for everyday living and effortless...

STRAIGHT BAT

Kane Williamson’s exclusive exit interview

Have your say: Will new regional borders put Manawatū services at risk?

A new bill moving through Parliament could change how healthcare, roading, and education services are delivered across the Manawatū District. While it is being promoted as a practical way to reduce government red tape, some local leaders and residents...

BLOW THEM AWAY

The long-awaited showdown of Super Rugby’s 30th anniversary season is near, and both teams will feel the significance of it. The Hurricanes are hunting their second Super Rugby title after their first win in 2016. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are hoping for...

Making waves in Hawaii

Lyttelton water polo talent Aggie Weston has gone from national age-group success to US college stardom, helping the University of Hawaii top the Big West Conference while earning major individual honours along the way.

Second solar farm bid

A second solar farm in excess of 600ha is being proposed for Maniototo. A public meeting has been advertised at Poolburn School next week to discuss a 630ha solar farm, a joint venture between Lightsource bp and Contact Energy. The Moa Creek project...

Centre courts community aid

A key South Otago sporting facility will become financially unsustainable without a fresh injection of cash, its overseers say. The Cross Recreation Centre in Balclutha is the district’s main indoor sports facility, tallying more than 100,000...

Kaitāia centre for mums fights to survive

With just weeks of funding left, a vital Far North service for young mothers and wha¯nau is at risk of closing. For years, Rongopai House has provided wha¯nau-centred support focused on stability, safety and empowerment for some of Kaita¯ia’s most...

EDITOR’S LETTER

How do you feel about canned laughter? Do you consider it annoying? Or is it something that doesn’t bother you? I pondered this the other day, when I stumbled upon the so-so American sitcom Leanne on Netflix. While many comedies have done away with...

3 Harding Place

An affordable entry into the property market, or a straightforward addition to your investment portfolio, this tidy home offers comfortable living and practical appeal. On an easycare section, it features goodsized bedrooms, a spacious bathroom, and a...

Prime time

A Marlborough Boys’ College student seized the chance to take his political concerns to the top - stopping the Prime Minister in his tracks to do so. In Blenheim on Friday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was heading to a public meeting at...

International award for PhD student

A PhD student has become one of only 16 people internationally to receive a prestigious award for The Star, January 23, 2025 her research into endometrial cancer. The Zonta Women in Stem Award recognised outstanding women pursuing careers in science,...

Pupils access porn at school using AI

Primary school security systems appear unable to stop pupils searching for inappropriate images through artificial intelligence. The mother of a 9-year-old said her son and a classmate at a Christchurch school were able to bypass computer security and...

International award for PhD student

A PhD student has become one of only 16 people internationally to receive a prestigious award for her research into endometrial cancer. The Zonta Women in Stem Award recognised outstanding women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and...

International award for PhD student

A PhD student has become one of only 16 people internationally to receive a prestigious award for her research into endometrial cancer. The Zonta Women in Stem Award recognised outstanding women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and...

International award for PhD student

A PhD student has become one of only 16 people internationally to receive a prestigious award for her research into endometrial cancer. The Zonta Women in Stem Award recognised outstanding women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and...

Cancer battle can’t stop milestone man

When West Melton front-rower Blair Colombus was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, one item immediately went on his to-do list: reach 100 division one games. On Saturday, the 45-yearold will bring up the milestone when West Melton hosts Hurunui in...

Rural health booster

Dr Jack Clerke has a passion for rural medicine. Born in Blenheim, raised near Linkwater, educated at Queen Charlotte College and now back in Marlborough to complete his training, he deeply understands the challenges – and opportunities – for health...

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THE YEAR OF ART FREE JEN SIEVERS ART PRINT

WHAT'S INSIDE?

NZ’s first B-Corp certified landscaper Hard and soft sustainable solutions Carbon-smart tree planting

Put it on a T-shirt

We’re so chuffed to bring you stories from agency founders up and down the motu in this issue. In March, we put a call out, asking to hear why people had started up their own agencies. Straight away, the responses started coming in. We asked them all...

Brooklyn - 11/114 Mitchell Street

ELEVATED CORNER UNIT. SUN. CONVENIENCE. Take this opportunity to view a perfectly positioned townhouse, occupying a sought-after elevated corner position within the development to maximise both sun and outlook. Recently re-clad and upgraded with...

King’s Service Medal honours lifetime of service

When Ian Blunt opened an email in May confirming he would receive a King’s Service Medal in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, his first reaction was disbelief. “I jumped up in the air and went ‘woohoo’,” Ian laughs. “Then I sat down and read it...

RANFURLY SHIELD RETURNS

Ilooked out the window this morning and, lo and behold, the sky had not caved in and rugby was not dead in the water. You could be forgiven for thinking otherwise after the past few weeks where every second pundit seems to be predicting the demise of...

MiMi Pancakes?

There’s a particular weight to the times we’re living in, and you can feel it in the everyday. At the petrol pump, watching the numbers tick up faster than your patience. At the supermarket check-out, where the weekly shop seems to cost a little more...

BEAT RISING FOOD PRICES

Trees, shrubs, structure & a sensational series of ponds in Tūrangi • Perennials & native plants on a super steep slope above Governors Bay • The Paparoa teenager growing food for her family of 10 • A Wairarapa gardener preserving 600 jars of fruit...

Why the community will outlive the algorithms

The outdoor industry spent years chasing scale. Bigger audiences, greater reach, and more impressions became the benchmarks for success. Social media promised direct access to millions of people and brands poured huge amounts of time and money into...

A big bill is coming

Farmers appear to have avoided an immediate fertiliser shortage, but the bigger bill may still be coming, adding fresh pressure to the cost of producing milk, meat and crops. Earlier fears of an immediate shortage have eased, with suppliers saying...

THE COST OF KIWI CULTURE

Walk into any snow shop and the walls are full. Jackets, skis, boots, helmets, goggles, packs, base layers, socks, gadgets, apps, passes and promises. There is no shortage of product. There has probably never been more. The problem is not the gear....

TRULY INTERGRATED

A farm system built on adaptation and integration

INSIDE:

SHIPS’ FIGUREHEADS – A SAFE PAIR OF EYES WHICH CATAMARAN IS BEST FOR YOU? CONTRACTING A BOAT YARD RUAMAHANGA DIVERSION THE CATCH: BLOW THE WIND FUTURE OF CARIBBEAN BOATS STAYING PUT FOR CYCLONE SEASON FUEL CRISIS EFFECTS THE AUCKLAND WOODEN BOAT...

Dream ESCAPE

A great utility salad to pop on the table as an easy side dish that goes particularly well with fried foods. ¼ head cabbage, finely shredded (3 packed cups) 1 cup edamame beans, blanched 1 cup finely shredded carrots 8 yellow or red cherry...

A Toast to Tenacity

The revival of Earnscleugh Castle, where Ryan Sanders and Marco Creemers demonstrate their ambition and resilience in Central Otago

Make, Bake & forage

DIY firepit upcycled mini composter homegrown herbal teas watercress salsa verde tasty turmeric recipes

MADE TO MATTER

When the mid-afternoon harbour light hits a full-height wall of aged brass cabinetry, it breaks back across the kitchen. Raimana Jones of Atelier Jones placed the brass on the wall opposite the room’s northwestfacing window for exactly that reason....

HOMEBUILT

A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS

Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential

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...

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

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...

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...