New Zealand Newspapers

City’s growth to surpass Welly

Forget Wellington – Hamilton is on track to overtake the capital within 14 years. New University of Waikato projections show the city’s population could climb to 242,716 by 2040, cementing its status as New Zealand’s fastest-growing city. Hamilton’s...

Amalgamation ‘inevitable’

Amalgamation of Southland’s councils is increasingly likely, with Invercargill mayor Tom Campbell saying the region’s current four-council structure will not last. “I think amalgamation is inevitable,” he said. The comment comes as councils across...

CLASSIC LOVE STORY HEADS TO GLASGOW GANGLAND

Creative twist at monthly repair cafe

From buttons to bikes, a monthly repair cafe in Timaru is taking on a creative spin as it continues its drive to teach people new skills and create community. On Sunday, the South Canterbury Eco Centre’s regular Repair Cafe would include a pop-up...

City ‘best place’ for family of new citizens

THEY have had the best of times and then the Christchurch Mosque terrorist attacks brought the worst of times — but the Ashif family say they have no regrets about immigrating to New Zealand. Fijianborn and raised Mohammed Ashif said he moved to...

‘Massive implications’

Council amalgamation is being fast-tracked in Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei, with territorial authorities given three months to formulate a plan. On May 5, Resource Management Act Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon...

$14.4m spent on consultants MARITIME

The state-owned company delivering the new Cook Strait ferry fleet has spent more than $14.4 million on external contractors and consultants in its first 13 months of operation. But that’s not the total bill. Ferry Holdings Limited (FHL) won’t...

Rates burden bites

Northlanders’ rates payments are expected to climb to $374 million in the coming financial year, as a Kerikeri ratepayer says years of cumulative increases are forcing her off her land. The region’s rates are projected to total $374m in 2026/2027 — a...

Rail Link cost 50% too much — ex CEO Katie Bradford

Collar up, motorcycle helmet under his arm, Sean Sweeney admits he might lose some friends over his brutally honest comments about the cost of Auckland’s City Rail Link project. But he’s not losing sleep over any mistakes he may have made. “I do...

From dairy farm to a filter

The first stage of a $12.5 million wetlands project at Lake Horowhenua designed to improve the health of the polluted waterway should be completed in June. Work began in March on the Arawhata wetland complex on the edge of Punahau (Lake Horowhenua)...

Overnight convoys allowed

Overnight convoys on weekdays have been announced as a way to manage traffic access through the slip-plagued section of state highway in Awakino. A massive slip caused by heavy rain, which occurred about halfway through the Awakino Gorge, had resulted...

‘Outrageous’: CCTV not a fix for Napier streets

ANapier city business owner says it’s “outrageous” that the council is proposing to charge CBD business owners a targeted rate to pay for closed-circuit television (CCTV). The Music Machine owner on Hastings St, Richie Jackman, said the council needed...

Why the Bay of Plenty has grown more ‘sceptical’ towards migrants

The Bay of Plenty is the most “sceptical” region in the country towards migrants, a new report says. The new Helen Clark Foundation Social Cohesion report, which surveyed 2882 people last year, showed 45% of Bay residents believed immigration levels...

Fatberg causes sewage overflow into stream

Afatberg has been blamed for causing a sewer leak that contaminated a Rotorua waterhole last week, forcing it to close for two days. Residents are being asked to use the incident as a reminder of what not to flush down the loo. Redwoods Forest dog...

Future uncertain

East Coast residents still want answers on the future of a “significant heritage and community landmark” three years on from its closure. Gisborne District Council (GDC) says work to understand the scale of investment required to reopen the 660m-long...

Primary healthcare access on the mend

New data and health sector feedback shows there has been an improvement in primary healthcare access in Wairarapa. Data received by the Wairarapa TimesAge from Te Whatu Ora, in response to an Official Information Act request, reveals that access to...

Hospital power cut ‘unacceptable’

A second Nelson Hospital power cut in seven months, leading to the postponement of some procedures, has prompted calls for an urgent investigation. Health New Zealand interim group director operations hospital specialist services, Nelson Marlborough...

Still electric

Just over two months after “electrifying” Rolleston Avenue on a Friday night, Split Enz returned to Christchurch to astound a packed Wolfbrook Arena with an energetic and thoroughly entertaining night of nostalgia, reverie and revelry. Resplendent in...

ANZAC Day remembrance

Acrisp morning dawned to a beautiful day on Saturday 25th April, to welcome in ANZAC Day. Communities across the rohe rose early to pay their respects to those who have served New Zealand in foreign lands, in defence of others, many of whom did not...

Community, connection, choice at Peacehaven Villas

Explore Peacehaven Retirement Village’s newest development, featuring 38 new, architecturally designed Occupation Rights Units alongside a new Resident’s Lodge. Twelve villas will be available in Stage 1a with the first six anticipated to be completed...

The science to stronger hair

Jenny-may’s reinvention Why she’s focused on physical transformation and mental wellbeing. Hair damage is a common struggle. For those of us who love to colour, style, or use heat tools, the battle against split ends, breakage, and dullness can feel...

New clinics to boost healthcare in Kaitāia

New specialist services at Kaita¯ia Hospital are being welcomed as a step forward for the Far North, but a Northland emergency doctor said it is only one piece of a much larger, under-resourced system. Health Minister Simeon Brown this week announced...

The science to stronger hair

Jenny-May’s reinvention Why she’s focused on physical transformation and mental wellbeing. Hair damage is a common struggle. For those of us who love to colour, style, or use heat tools, the battle against split ends, breakage, and dullness can feel...

HEADS in the SAND

SAM’S NEW ERA ‘HOW I’VE FOUND HAPPINESS’

LOUIS’ a big boy now!

Prince Louis is known for being cheeky and energetic, and his playful personality was celebrated in a video his parents released to mark his eighth birthday. The clip, taken on a family holiday in Cornwall shortly before his birthday on April 23,...

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...

‘Vertical opportunism’

Auckland waterfront residents cry foul on 80m tower that would block their sun

CRUMB BAKEHOUSE’S HAM, CHEESE AND PICKLE CROISSANT

Crumb Bakehouse is one of those places that was born out of necessity. In 2024, Lucy Conway had finished her pastry chef training at Le Cordon Bleu school in Wellington and began to expand her croissant, pastry and bread options at her Wānaka cafe,...

Mother v son in $40m court fight

The matriarch of a wealthy Auckland family accuses her own son of misappropriating $40 million of family assets to “prop up” failing companies and pursue a “lossmaking passion project” involving thoroughbred racehorses. But the son denies...

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.

Spacious penthouse apartment

Seize the opportunity to secure this cute and charming turn-of-the-century cottage. Inside, you’ll find a spacious layout ready for your personal touch. Each bedroom is bright and offers plenty of space. The living provides a comfortable area for...

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...

Woman accused of hiding ‘nang’

Awoman charged over a fatal crash involving a car and a bus carrying students, some of them from Gisborne’s Kaiti School, is accused of trying to hide a nang canister from police after the crash in Rotorua. The woman, who was a passenger in the car,...

CAMERON BAILEY

Tucked away down a quiet lane, 7 Kelson Lane offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and easy living. This well-presented home features three generous bedrooms, including a master complete with its own ensuite, while the remaining bedrooms...

PLUS

On a recent visit to Sydney I took a walking tour of The Rocks and heard torrid tales of crime and debauchery in the fledgling days of the colony there. It’s fascinating to think that this is the place Ngāpuhi chief Te Pahi sailed into in 1805,...

Become a bird watcher (or plant detective)

Birds, wildflowers, native trees – take your pick. Having something to “spot” turns an ordinary walk into a little treasure hunt.

WE’RE LOVING

// wrap up Amélie knitwear has relaunched as Āhuru, a te reo Māori word meaning warm, cosy and comfortable. The new name was born of founder Natalie Robb’s time spent in Te Māhia, advancing her craft alongside her Te Wairoa whānau. Robb describes the...

Smart gym setups for small spaces

MAKEITWORKFORYOU Creating an exercise space in a compact home is all about intentional choices. Claim a corner of the living room or master bedroom, clear a section of the garage, or rethink the spare bedroom; it is entirely possible to create an...

LIFE AFTER LONDON

What to do after the big OE ends

The science to stronger hair

Jenny-May’s reinvention Why she’s focused on physical transformation and mental wellbeing. Hair damage is a common struggle. For those of us who love to colour, style, or use heat tools, the battle against split ends, breakage, and dullness can feel...

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...

Generations still feeling the ripples of war on Anzac Day

Hundreds braved a near-freezing 2°C morning in Manchester Square for Feilding's Anzac Day dawn parade and service last Saturday. Veterans, serving personnel and members of the public gathered at the Feilding Soldiers' Memorial for the ceremony,...

Fighting to save cinema

On Victoria St, Hamilton, Auteur House is attempting the impossible: collecting the entirety of film history under one roof. Behind shelves that seem to bend under the weight of that ambition, founder Richard Swainson chases something close to...

Escape the ordinary

With timeless charm and beautifully reimagined for today, this 1920s character home blends classic appeal with versatile living. On a sheltered, tree-lined section with space for everyone, and city convenience a short drive away, it’s a must...

Full house, full hearts

The mana of the young people Te Tauihu (Top of the South) was undeniable at Kia Hūkere te Hoe last week. The regional kapa haka festival – the biggest to ever be held in Wairau (Marlborough) – was a celebration of a performance art which has become so...

A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS

Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential

Kingston - 4 Camrose Grove

EASY LIVING IN KINGSTON What you'll love: • Three bedrooms -ideal for families, flatmates or working from home • Single level living - easy, functional layout • Drive-on access + garage - everyday convenience and secure parking • One bathroom +...

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...

LOOK HERE

home profile MEET & GREET Isabela Capeto (fashion stylist and graphic designer). THE PROPERTY Light-filled 270sqm apartment in a 1940s building with a view of the Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.

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...