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Case of disappearing cows

Thousands of cattle allegedly vanished from the national tracing system after investigators discovered their supposed location was a seaside house. The animals were logged, moved and ultimately lost in a blind spot that has now landed a couple before...

Illegal parking on the rise

Frustrations over inconsiderate parking have prompted sometimes violent responses as new Christchurch City Council data shows vehicle towing incidents have climbed in recent years. Recent parking wars in the city have seen neighbours fighting over...

Sacked school staffer had ‘sexual item’

A junior staff member whose contract was terminated at St Cuthbert’s College is being investigated over concerns involving a sex toy at the school, the Herald understands. When asked by the Herald if the staff member had given a sex toy to a boarder,...

Royal salute for champion of city’s military heritage

Whenever there is a poppy or a war memorial on show or a military parade or commemoration happening in Palmerston North, Joe Hollander will be there. Active in a range of community work after a career in Defence and construction, the fount of...

Bagels a reminder of home

When Brian Dolenti is homesick, he goes to the same place – the kitchen. That yearning to recreate the foods of his American childhood led to a business in bagels, which has just turned a year old. He and his Kiwi wife Ashlee run The Cheeky Bagel,...

City traders struggle as sales slump

Tauranga CBD hospitality businesses are fighting an “uphill battle” as costs rise, people spend less, and margins are “extremely tight”. Two owners and two sector representatives have spoken about the challenges, with one local trader saying sales have...

‘Trying to evict 50 or 60’

Alodge and cottage set-up that provides low-rent housing for close to 60 people in Hawke’s Bay could end with mass evictions as part of a council crackdown. However, the owners of the wellknown Farmhouse Lodge in Omahu, Dawson Bliss and wife Novia,...

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...

‘A recipe for disaster’

The principal of a Rotorua primary school has called on Rotorua Lakes Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency to address safety concerns around a nearby pedestrian crossing he describes as an “accident waiting to happen”. But the council says...

Surge in landslides linked to climate change

Asurge in landslides across Northland is being driven by more frequent extreme weather, with engineers warning the Far North’s slopes are increasingly vulnerable as climate change intensifies heavy rain events. This comes as the Natural Hazard...

Honour for clay pioneer

Tokomaru Bay artist Baye Riddell has been honoured for his services to Mā ori clay art. Riddell was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King’s Birthday weekend honours. The renowned potter (Ngāti Porou and Te Whānau-a-Ruataupare)...

Region’s leaders honoured

Lorraine Taylor-Tams loved school from the moment she arrived at the age of 4¾. Making the decision to become a teacher soon followed. “When I was 6, I thought, ‘I think this is me, I’m going to stay here’.” Forty years after Taylor-Tams began her...

Competitions tap into dancing talent

DUNEDIN loves to tap in time to the music. That is the verdict of Dunedin Tap dancing Society president Denise Henderson after a busy King’s Birthday weekend of competitions at Coronation Hall in Mosgiel. ‘‘If you go around the country, pretty much...

Baker’s shot at slice of the pie

An apprentice baker is seeking another piece of the pie as she prepares for her third shot at a national award. Gloriavale leaver Lianna MacFarlane, an employee at Timaru’s popular U-Bake, was second in the Apprentice Pie Maker Awards in 2024, with...

Motueka man awarded KSM

A Motueka man awarded the King’s Service Medal in this year’s honours’ list says he’s “a bit embarrassed” by the the recognition. Edward “Ted” Ford, recognised for his 35 years of service with the Appleby volunteer fire brigade and his contributions...

A career centred on fairness

Now retired after a decades-long career during which he was Principal Family Court judge, Law Commissioner and Chief Ombudsman, Sir Peter Boshier has always sought to protect the vulnerable.

Rangitīkei storm road repairs hit $2.75m

The Rangitīkei District’s road repair costs are estimated at $2.75 million after the February storm. Roading transport manager Darryn Black presented a report to the Rangitīkei District Council at its assets and infrastructure meeting on May 28,...

Bulletin

The football fan’s life is not an easy one, especially if your team is Spurs.

‘YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN!’

Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex’s marriage is once again hanging by a thread following a tense argument about returning to the UK. With Meghan, 44, not having visited her husband’s home country since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022, Harry,...

‘Love, loss and the lessons I’ve learned’

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

Eight Southlanders honoured

A philanthropist leading Invercargill’s city-centre rejuvenation, a mountaineer who saved lives in the Himalayas, and a couple who dedicated 50 years to the Scouts are among eight Southlanders recognised in today’s King’s Birthday Honours. The local...

‘I’m just a normal person’

Newly minted Dame Susan Hassall says she’s “just a normal person” but is deeply proud that her role in education has been recognised. Hassall, who led Hamilton Boys’ High School for decades and has spent almost 50 years in education, said being named...

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 museum was a top-five finalist – and only southern hemisphere nomination – at the Museums and Heritage Awards in London: A) Te Papa; B) Tūhura Otago Museum; C) Auckland War Memorial Museum; or D) Waitangi Treaty Grounds? 2. The liquidation of...

CHOCOLATE AND GINGER’S CHICKEN KATSU ON RICE

For anyone who’s been to Blenheim recently, they’ll know it’s not just a stop for a vino fix – the food scene is booming too (it is called Boom Town, after all). Alongside a growing roster of local, independent eateries, the Marlborough region is also...

Space, style, and functionality

62D Poplar Grove Open Home: Sunday, 3ay 31, 1pm to 1.30pm Price: Buyers $965,000+ Moving from a rural to a city setting in 2015 was an easy adjustment for Megan and Nigel, when they bought this property at 62D Poplar Grove in New Plymouth. The...

KARORI

Tender closing 11 June 2026 at 1pm Open Home Sunday, 10am-11am A charming family home nestled in a family friendly neighbourhood, this well-maintained property offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ideal for families of all sizes. The...

Willis hints at push on bank tax at election

Thomas Coughlan

Inspired ideas for bathroom vanities

The perfect bathroom should set the tone for your day, and feel like a retreat. A lot of this comes down to ambience, and while standard vanities are convenient, a bespoke unit can transform ‘ordinary’ into something special. Here are some inspiring...

‘It's broken country’

Residents along a closureprone state highway want to know how $75 million to be invested in its resilience will be spent. The money, announced in Budget 2026 yesterday, will be used to improve the resilience of State Highway 2 Waioweka Gorge. It comes...

SAINT ALBANS

178 Knowles Street Auction: Thursday June 4, 2026 from 10am (unless sold prior) Open home: May 30, 2.30pm-3pm May 31, 1.15pm-1.45pm 3 / 1 / 2 / 2 Agents: Harrison Reid 021 248 8232 Cameron Bailey 027 555 7079 Harcourts old Licensed Agent REAA 2008

PLUS

Winter is looking like a very good time to be in Wellington with the approaching Lōemis festival. The capital’s answer to Hobart’s Dark Mofo or Melbourne’s Rising, this feast of food, dance and music is a place of discovery with a range of intriguing...

HISTORY COR NER

Marlene Frost sent in this image of her father, Stan Frost, right, with his best friend Tim, centre, and a man from Motueka, taken in Egypt in 1940. “They must have been on leave before the Battle of El Alamein,” she wrote. “These men were very...

By Amy Poehler

If you’re a fan of the actor’s Golden Globewinning podcast Good Hang, you’ll love listening to her narrate her 2014 memoir.

LIFE IS SHORT

When Martin Short was 12, his oldest brother died in a car accident. Five years later, his mother died of cancer; three years after that, his father had a stroke and died, leaving Short, at 20, the youngest of five, living alone at his family home in...

Top Gun, battle wounds and the ceremonial sword

The high school teacher under scrutiny for waving a slug gun in class and for his claims of an illustrious military career has voluntarily left the classroom while under investigation by the Teaching Council. On May 22, Marlborough Boys’ College...

40 MAGIC TV MOMENTS FROM FOUR DECADES

Waikato misses out on hosting Battle of Mooloo

Waikato has missed out on hosting the David Nyika versus Floyd Masson “battle of the Mooloo” boxing match due to a lack of substantial funding support. The fight, an eliminator for the IBF world cruiserweight title, will take place in August at...

LINTON

Tender closing Thursday May 21, 2026 This 5.06ha property has three beautifully renovated dwellings on one title. Whether accommodating extended family, creating a substantial home-and-income stream, or securing a multi-dwelling investment, this...

Making waves to raise funds for water safety

Lewis Elliott is all about keeping people safe in the water. The Swim Education Team Leader at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool is taking part in next month’s Big Swim to raise money for Coastguard – a nationwide volunteer organisation committed to...

Language-led push to cut food waste

Peri Guan can’t wait to help Chinese people find out more about reducing food waste and saving money – in their own language. Guan is one of the Waste-Ed with Kate trainers who are delivering workshops to Chinese, Samoan and Indian communities as part...

The Games, the Queen and that tiny lunch

Sally and Mene Mene have returned to QEII Park, reliving their Commonwealth Games memories as they explored a new $1.2 million sports-themed playground that now occupies the site. On page 3, they talk to reporter Geoff Sloan about the iconic 1974 event...

Wrecked rickshaw spoils birthday

Jess Reid received an unwanted birthday present on Saturday night when her family’s treasured rickshaw was vandalised while parked on the esplanade. Reid was celebrating her 41st birthday with husband Hamish and six close friends around a bonfire at...

Language-led push to cut food waste

Peri Guan can’t wait to help Chinese people find out more about reducing food waste and saving money – in their own language. Guan is one of the WasteEd with Kate trainers who are delivering workshops to Chinese, Samoan and Indian communities as part...

Making waves to raise funds for water safety

Lewis Elliott is all about keeping people safe in the water. The Swim Education Team Leader at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool is taking part in next month's Big Swim to raise money for Coastguard – a nationwide volunteer organisation committed to...

Rates debate – how much will you pay?

The council has found enough savings to reduce its average rates rise to “4.5%-ish”. It comes after the majority of submitters on the draft Annual Plan wanted a rates rise of 4.9% or lower after the council initially proposed a 5.4%...

Timeless style cruising in

Alexandra’s main street came alive as 36 Mustangs rolled through town at the weekend for this year’s Southern Muster. The annual event, held alternately by the Canterbury Mustang Owners Club and the Invercargillbased Southern Mustang Club, brings...

Rates to breach 20% despite cuts

Clutha looks set to breach a selfimposed cap of 20% for rates increases. The Clutha District Council’s draft annual plan included a proposed average rates increase of 20.58%. Following decisionmaking meetings last week, the council announced a...

Front-row centre

Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust Chair Kevin Moseley shows his appreciation for the performing arts centre whose 10th year coincides with the organisation’s 50th anniversary. Whitehaven Theatre hosts a special show on Friday (29 May) to mark both...

CELEBRATING

Read about Wairarapa’s innovative and successful business women. Be inspired and empowered

Flower power

Marlborough Youth Trust has unveiled its special Garden of Voices mural. Manager Maxine Sweeney says the eye-catching artwork represents recent Youth Week and this year’s kaupapa, “Our Voices Matter! We Deserve to Be Heard | Taringa whakarongo! Ki te...

Food, fear and search for relief: Kyra’s campaign for treatment

Imagine having a cafe catch-up with friends and being afraid to try any new foods in case you find yourself unable to swallow. Or feeling like food has become lodged in your throat and chest, turning even ordinary meals into uncertainty and...

Tommy’s Market Update

According to leading agents Alexia Stoddart and Chris Robinson of Tommy’s Real Estate, the market remains steady, but buyers are taking a more measured approach as conditions continue to normalise. April’s significant weather events, including record...

Anchored in greatness

Upcoming Waikato musicians have recorded three iconic Kiwi tracks alongside the legend who wrote them. Hamilton-based rangatahi band Albert Street, featuring Hamilton East student Miss Ally, stepped into Stebbing Recording Studio to record their...

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...

VETS ON WHEELS!

The mobile docs helping species in Victoria…

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

MasterChef Poh

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....

MOUNTAIN HIGH

THESE PAGES Steve and Jackie Worrall wanted furnishings which were neither delicate nor too heavy, or too contemporary for their Queenstown holiday home, and found a perfect fit in Coco Republic pieces, in particular a showstopping Aspen leather sofa...

HOMEBUILT

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...

WHIP UP YOUR OWN TAKEAWAY FAVES

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...