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‘Truth and justice’ for nurse

A NURSE who endured a fiveyear ordeal to clear her name has won an appeal over being unjustifiably dismissed, following an incident in an Oamaru care facility which left her with posttraumatic stress disorder. And Pact Group was ordered by the...

Food bank demand soars

The fuel crisis is having a flow-on effect for organisations providing emergency food supplies in the South Canterbury region, where one Timaru service is at capacity every day and having to turn people away. And those spoken to think it will only get...

EDITOR’S LETTER

I think it’s part of human nature to be a little bit nosy, which is why there is a particular kind of joy we glean from being able to have a peek into other people’s homes. Luckily, the return of My House, My Castle (which, when originally hosted by...

Move over, Yellowstone

The numbers are staggering. There’s 68,000ha of land, ranging in altitude from 300m to 2000m on the tops. There are 36,500 ewes, 10,000 hoggets, 2200 cows, 4400 heifers, and 4500 deer, 110km of graded gravel roads, 22 staff, and 110 working...

On a screen near you

Acombination of cooler days, longer nights, Easter and school holidays means movie-watching is likely to be high on your agenda this April. Fortunately, there’s a wide selection of new titles heading our way to both Kiwi cinema screens and streaming...

Prescription maze

Whanganui patients will continue to struggle to get some ADHD medications in 2026 as Pharmac announces shortages are expected throughout the year. In recent years, there have been global shortages of methylphenidate, the commonly used stimulant...

Kaitāia faces loss of major timber employer

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Know when to hold ’em

Stakes high for PM in Cabinet reshuffle

On a screen near you

ENTERTAINMENT Make a date with Miranda, Michael and Mario

Council forking out an extra $2500 daily for fuel

Palmerston North’s council is facing “the same upward pressure on prices that households and business are”, as it spends an extra $2500 a day on fuel costs, the city’s mayor says. With little relief in the Middle East in sight, and a growing cost of...

Panoramic Views & Tranquillity

In a sought-after location and thoughtfully designed across two levels, this substantial 350m² home on a generous 1173m² section is perfect for large or multi-generational families looking to spread out and enjoy. Upstairs are three king-size...

Uncertainty ends for Witt

The region’s economic development agency has hailed the Government’s decision to allow Taranaki’s polytechnic to operate independently as a vital step towards ensuring the skilled workforce essential for the region’s future. On Tuesday, the Government...

Bay nang supply halted by police crackdown

Police believe they have stopped some of Hawke’s Bay’s illicit nitrous oxide “nang” canister sales by stepping up a campaign with retailers. Inspector Andy Sloan said 26 retailers had been visited and delivered letters, reminding them that sales to...

Music, sports, and culture:

After a rainy Easter weekend last year, sunshine is forecast for the start of this year’s long weekend as music, sport, and Easter-themed events take place across Tauranga. About 15,000 people are expected to attend the Tauranga Jazz Festival which is...

‘No sentence will ever be enough’

Grieving whānau have told a convicted double murderer that he has brought “shame” on his family and is hated “with a passion”. Their comments were made as Libya Tamihere was sentenced yesterday in the High Court at Gisborne to a minimum of 20 years in...

Tommy’s Market Update

According to leading agents Alexia Stoddart and Chris Robinson of Tommy’s Real Estate, the market is finding its footing after several turbulent years, with early signs pointing toward a more balanced environment for both buyers and sellers. “The...

‘End of a chapter’

Skyline Rotorua is to close its mountain bike park to focus on new developments at its Mt Ngongotahā site. Mountain bikers will have a year to make the most of the park, which hosts international mountain biking event Crankworx, with closure of the...

Grant McCallum MP for Northland

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Easy Easter baking

EASTER SPECULOOS cupcakes Makes: 125g brown sugar 2 large free-range eggs 1 cup sunflower oil 1 cup cream 1½ cups speculoos cookie butter (such as Biscoff), melted 200g self-raising flour 250g cream cheese 100g icing sugar In a bowl, beat the...

Troubled waters for region’s tourism firms

Soaring fuel prices are hitting Nelson Tasman tourism businesses as costs rise and travel plans are disrupted. Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles general manager Keith Knapp said he was “very concerned” about the fuel crisis. “We keep a lot of staff on over...

Crafting a local story in film

Wairarapa’s resident cinephile is embarking on a new project, one that takes her out of the audience and into the director’s chair and, with some community support, one that will hopefully see her showcase local stories on the world stage. Jane Ross,...

Historic art society makes new moves

Waikato’s oldest arts group is breaking new ground this year, taking its prestigious awards show on the road for the first time. The Waikato Society of Arts has just allocated the prizes in its 26th NZ Painting and Printmaking Awards, which this year...

Report finds faults that led to fatality

A scathing report by the Health and Disability Commissioner has revealed “severe departures” from the standard of care at Wairarapa Hospital, where a series of systemic failures and clinical errors led to the death of a 54-year-old cancer patient. The...

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...

BLOSSOMS GALORE

For those who live in or near Wellington, there’s no need to go to the Land of the Rising Sun to enjoy the froth of cherry blossom. Just a few kilometres north of the city, the Aston Norwood Gardens provide the visitor with an immersive experience in...

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...

Royals go cray in Oz!

Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark got hands-on with the local kaimoana while on a visit to showcase the biodiversity of her Tasmanian hometown of Hobart.

Annabel Langbein reveals how stepping back has led to an exciting new life.

Annabel Langbein has written enough books in her time to appreciate the importance of a good new chapter. What she didn’t expect was quite how invigorating it would feel to begin one herself. Yet as she and husband Ted Hewetson immerse themselves in a...

The pain megaphone

Pain is definitely not ‘all in the head’, but a US psychologist believes the brain’s central role in the agony we endure holds the key to how we control it.

DESIGN INSPIRATION

Plants for your wish list, garden transformations, houseplant styling & more!

CHEETAH CHASE!

HANOI BOY

When Don Le moved to Aotearoa eight years ago, he decided to bring a taste of his home country, Vietnam, with him. Until then, he had been living in Australia cooking mainly western cuisine. “At the start it was very hard, but slowly people started to...

LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUCTION

In an industry that is attracting more and more “big names”, few are bigger than former New Zealand Warriors skipper Tohu Harris. The 34-year-old amassed almost 250 NRL games for the Warriors and the Melbourne Storm before stepping away from rugby...

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.

Oscars OVATION

As Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley accepted her first-ever Oscar from Dame Anna Wintour, 76, she couldn’t help but curtsy in the presence of fashion royalty. The ceremony was a two-horse race between Sinners, which set a record as the most-nominated...

Where prestige meets presence

Interior spaces are composed with highspec finishes, enhancing a layout that flows to superb outdoor living, landscaped for minimal maintenance. Zoned for all the right schools, with private options nearby, you’re within strolling distance of cafes,...

PET CORNER

Wendy Young sent in this image of her cat Simon, an ex-stray who they adopted from the SPCA. “He lives in Greytown and can be very affectionate, but also super naughty when having the zoomies,” Young says.

The bill dance

A polite back-and-forth that ends exactly where it was always going to end: splitting it.

The greeting debacle

That split-second of panic where one person goes in for a hug and the other extends a hand.

FEATURED PROPERTY

This finely detailed character villa close to New Plymouth’s CBD and Coastal Walkway was an appealing discovery while Jean was suffering the heat and dust of Australia’s Northern Territory. The New Plymouth woman was on a regular work schedule there...

LIFE AFTER THE CRASH

An extract from Sally Wenley's honest and emotional book

Remastered Masterpiece

From its dolls-house demeanor to its gated entrance, this magnificent residence conveys character, craftsmanship, and contemporary luxury in perfect harmony. Inside, you’ll find a stunning designer kitchen and walk-through scullery/ laundry. The...

IN HARM’S WAY

When video of an ambulance officer being attacked in Thames pings through to Adrian Gavin’s phone, he holds it out across the mess room’s formica table. The footage shows a man yelling, then reaching inside the passenger window of an ambulance to...

Stores fail vape sale compliance checks

Around a third of Gisborne vape stores subject to compliance checks last year were found to have broken the rules. Of the 18 stores subject to controlled purchase operations (CPO), four failed for selling to minors and three failed for other reasons,...

The bedding breakdown: Choosing your ideal bed linen

Whether you want to keep warm in July or stay cool in January, understanding your fabric options makes all the difference. We help you pick the best bed linen for your needs and budget, comparing cotton, linen, wool, and synthetics for warmth, cooling,...

New cancer clinic cuts travel time for top of the South patients

For many people living in the top of the South Island, receiving a cancer diagnosis brings an immediate logistical hurdle alongside the medical one. Accessing specialist treatment often means booking flights or enduring long drives to Christchurch....

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...

Building dreams: Pick the right design pro

Planning to build or renovate? Selecting the right design professional early in the piece is crucial; a well-chosen designer can make all the difference in turning your dream into reality. The three main options are architects, architectural designers,...

Community call to action: shape the future of sport facilities in Ōmokoroa

Would you like to see Ōmokoroa’s sports facilities expand? Do you think our rangatahi need more dedicated recreation spaces? If you have moved to Ōmokoroa in the last seven years, you may not know that our popular Skate Path was a communitydriven...

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...

KITCHENS 2026

MAKE A DUST EXTRACTOR

Hello Havelock

Sun, seafood and strong community spirit combined for another successful Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival, with about 4500 people soaking up the atmosphere. Event contractor Kara Fielding says the wide mix of ages enjoying the day was a highlight....

BRAKES

• BRAKE PADS • DISC ROTORS • BRAKE DRUMS • BRAKE SHOES • WHEEL CYLINDERS • BRAKE FLUID • BRAKE CLEANER

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...

VISIONARY SPACES

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

A Quiet House

Irecently read about a 98-year-old mother who moved into a care home to look after her 80-yearold son, saying, “You never stop being a mum.” Continuing to care for him as she always did, checking on him daily and ensuring he felt loved and secure, it...

BOOK BIND

Times change … back in the day I used to receive dozens of review books from all over the world – some of which are now highly prized and priced collectibles such as Rodolfo Mailander’s famous photographic book Ferrari by Mailander. Limited to page...

AYRBURN CLASSIC 2026

As we prepare this issue of New Zealand Classic Car for the printer, it’s a good time to reflect on what has been a year of significant changes, working with the Ayrburn Classic staff, and a lot of hard work as the 2026 event unfolds. This issue of New...

MAKAN MAKAN LET’S EAT!

COCONUT & KUMARA LAKSA, BEEF SATAY, ROTI PRATA, BUTTERED TOFU, SINGAPORE SPRING ROLLS, PORK & PRAWN SOUP, NONYA CHICKEN CURRY, HOT & SOUR FISH, YELLOW RICE WITH COCONUT & PANDAN, CHICKEN NASI LEMAK, COCONUT & PANDAN CUSTARD, NONYA PINEAPPLE TARTS

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...

WHAT RAZOR’S SACKING MEANS FOR CERTAIN SUPER RUGBY PLAYERS

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.

WHAT'S INSIDE?

Rethinking the urban dream What liability law changes mean for landscapers Environmental impacts of compacted soil

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...

Melanie Bracewell

Beyond the punchline.