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‘Blindsided’

Napier Mayor Richard McGrath has stood down his Deputy Mayor Sally Crown after she refused to resign and instead requested he undergo leadership training for what she called “ad-hoc”, “reckless” and “chaotic” decision-making. The unprecedented...

Lifeguards wait on slip risk call to reopen club

Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service will continue operations without its clubhouse as the building remains red-placarded a month on from the fatal landslide on Mauao. The club says it is in a “holding pattern” waiting for further information before any...

Silence on land, speed on water:

Lexus Hunter is a shy 13-year-old. In new places or around people she doesn’t know, she often goes completely silent. On the water, however, the young waka ama champ needs no words. When her paddle cuts through the water, and her canoe surges forward...

Waikato health model turns heads nationwide

A Waikato-based kaupapa Māori health provider is attracting national interest, with a South Island delegation travelling north to learn from the design and delivery of its purpose-built wellbeing facilities. Māori health organisation He Waka Tapu,...

Carving up a meaty career

A well-known Martinborough butcher is ready to hand over his business to young blood after more than four decades in the trade. Born in Hawke’s Bay, Scott Reid, of Scotty’s Meats, was encouraged by his father to learn a trade after high...

Govt’s ‘move on’ law welcomed by some

Some in Rotorua are rejoicing in new laws that will allow police to “move on” beggars and homeless people, but Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi has called the legislation “disgusting”. The Government announced the crackdown on beggars, rough sleepers and...

Love at First bite

Bite The Pie Bakery & Cafe, 39A Vercoe Rd, Beerescourt, Hamilton For Rathmony Chiv, it was love at first bite when he tasted the cheesy goodness of a New Zealand steak, bacon and cheese pie. Chiv had not worked as a baker before, but quickly found...

General knowledge crossword

Cancer diagnosis delayed

Administration errors and “unacceptable” wait times led to delays in a southern man’s cancer diagnosis, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found. In a report released yesterday, Commissioner Morag McDowell found Health New Zealand Southern...

TIMARU Determination to enter property market pays off

Thousands of dollars in debt and with little money to save, Mike Laughton and Sarah Smith never imagined they would be in a position to buy their own home. But that all changed just over a month ago when the Timaru couple got the keys to their first...

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...

River dumping cases prompt fresh outrage

Whanganui District Council’s battle against illegal rubbish dumping is not slowing down. A report from Whanganui District Council officers Morgan Harrison, John Sula, and Stuart Hylton said there were also several instances of “illegal dumping being...

Bus lanes cash bonanza

People driving in bus lanes are now the Wellington City Council's leading infringement cash cow. The council issued $17.6 million in infringement notices in 2025, of which $5.8m was for unauthorised drivers in bus lanes, according to data released by...

Dog attack victim urges PM to act on danger

The traumatised owner of a dog attacked on Northland’s Ruakākā Beach says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon needs to do more than make empathetic comments after a woman was killed by dogs. Ruakākā‘s Lidia Sandoval said Luxon needed to take real action...

Prime position

This year will be the most important of Liam Lawson’s career. After beating Yuki Tsunoda to keep his place on the Formula One grid with Racing Bulls, Lawson starts the season in his most secure position as an F1 driver. With his first three F1 seasons...

Months of closure after flood

'Wipe out' for owner of Little River Cafe

UCOL looks to the future

A new chapter of independence is emerging at UCOL now that the polytechnic has transitioned away from the national body, Te Pūkenga, to become its own entity. The new semester at UCOL, which has campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Levin and...

No tears, just lots of courage

Taranaki film-maker Lisa Burd’s latest documentary No Tears on the Field celebrates sisterhood and courageous women, using rugby as the backdrop, not the headline act.

‘We talk every night’

A couple who first went out together in the 1950s, rekindled their romance decades later and got married four years ago starred in a recent Air New Zealand Valentine’s Day video. Gisborne Herald journalist Anne-Marie de Bruin spoke with John...

‘You are stealing from tamariki and mokopuna’

Asmall Whangaroa school is nearly $2000 out of pocket after two break-ins in recent months. Hato Ho¯hepa Te Ka¯mura in Waitaruke was first broken into near the end of December, when petrol cans were stolen from a locked cupboard in the school...

Home cameras not enough

Tasman District elected members will be able to claim almost $5000 for a home security system, but one councillor is concerned that cameras alone won’t be enough of a deterrent. At a full council meeting earlier this month, councillors green-lit the...

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...

HALBERG HEROES

High jumper Hamish Kerr leapt into the history books at last week’s Halberg Awards in Auckland, becoming the first male athlete to take out the top trophy, the Supreme Halberg Award, since 2018. “It’s a massive honour,” the Dunedin-born world...

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Year two at the University of Otago.

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

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.

MODERN TWIST

Furry physics

There are few more soothing things in life than stroking the dog. Fingers probing deeply into that dense-feathered neck; those velvet ears softer than any pillow; the lift of the paw and coy head tilt to demand the ultimate tax – a tickle under the...

Delivering perfection on Poynder

• Just 650m from Merivale Mall - premium shopping, dining, and lifestyle amenities at your doorstep • Top-Tier school zoning - secure your place in Christchurch’s most sought-after public and private schools • New construction - move in immediately...

Stand out with smart home staging

First impressions Are key when selling your home. In A highly competitive market, present your home in the best light; it can make A significant difference to both the price Achieved, And how long it takes to sell. Home staging the Art of preparing A...

The Pinnacle at Summerset St Johns

The pinnacle of retirement living. The Pinnacle apartment is a one-of-a-kind retirement penthouse, right in the heart of the Eastern Suburbs, with commanding views over Auckland city and Rangitoto. Thoughtfully designed for those who value elegance...

Coastal Calm

This home has spirit, colour and seriously positive vibes throughout! The pretty front porch is a charming masterpiece and sets the tone for what’s to follow. Stepping into the hallway, the proportions are bold with a high stud and clever design...

Crown crisis compounds

He left the police station under the cover of darkness. Slumped in the back seat of a car, wild-eyed and exhausted, Andrew MountbattenWindsor looked like a man with the full weight of the past and the future on his shoulders. A man born in a palace as...

Storms delay centenary plan

The historic St Mary’s Church in Tikitiki commemorates 100 years this year, but the weather has put plans for a full-scale centenary on hold for now. St Mary’s serves as a place of worship, a memorial to the Māori soldiers of the East Coast who fell...

Artful decor on a budget

Creating a home that reflects your personality doesn’t require expensive decor. ‘Art’ is all around us and with a little creativity you can turn even everyday objects into eyecatching displays. If you want to dress your walls and shelves with...

‘Back to hope again’

Before dawn broke over Blenheim on Tuesday, about 100 students, staff, iwi representatives and officials gathered in the half-light at Marlborough Boys’ College for a ceremony marking the next step in the school’s long-awaited redevelopment. Shortly...

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...

Feilding prepared for the worst, based on modelling

When a State of Emergency was declared late Sunday afternoon, it caught some residents by surprise. The rain and wind had been steady, but in many parts of the district it had not yet reached the intensity people associate with major flooding. Behind...

MONTY BETHAM: GAME TIME FOR NZ WARRIORS

Residents hopeful sea wall will protect homes

A380-metre sea wall has been built to protect homes from coastal erosion at Port Waikato’s Sunset Beach. One resident, unsure how much longer she can remain at her beachfront home, says the wall has “given me hope for the future”. The $400,000 project...

FOXTON

Price by Negotiation Step into comfort with this inviting 3-bedroom home set on a generous 767m2 fully fenced section which offers space for children, pets, or further landscaping while keeping an open, airy feel. Featuring 3 double bedrooms, a...

Five weddings & a festival

If anyone encapsulated the 39th Marlborough Wine and Food Festival at Renwick Domain on Saturday, it would be Joanna Stuart and Janco Groot. Joanna is a native Marlburian; Janco is a native Dutchman. Visiting from the Netherlands, they made the event...

IMPROVING PASTURE PRODUCTIVITY

A deep dive into utilising pasture well

STUNNING SEA VIEWS – SUN SOAKED AND SECLUDED IN WADESTOWN

Set in one of Wadestown’s most sought-after addresses, this special home delivers an exceptional combination of all-day sun, stunning harbour views, and versatile, easy living. Elevated to capture sweeping outlooks over Wellington Harbour, the home is...

Catherine’s stitch IN TIME! The princess is quite the seamstress

What a jean-ius! The Princess of Wales was put to work on the production line when she visited the Hiut Denim factory in Wales recently. Catherine, 44, tried her hand at cutting denim and also made the last stitches in a pair of jeans for her husband,...

OUR HOME MADE BETTER

For online child safety advocate Holly Brooker, finding the right home for her young family felt a little like striking gold. After renting in a seaside Auckland suburb for two years while they searched for the right house, she and husband Rico, a...

Kotahitanga | community unity

Te Rā o Waitangi Whānau Festival Katikati 2026 was celebrated with happiness, inclusion and a wairua | spirit that made our day very special. The weather was perfect. The vendors provided such a delicious array of cultural kai, while the bands and...

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

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New Zealand Walk: Greytown to Woodside a popular walk or bike

The Greytown to Woodside Trail in the Wairarapa, is a short walk that feels much bigger than its numbers. On a bright autumn morning I set out from Greytown with nothing more ambitious than a daypack, decent shoes and a curiosity about what lay along...

FROM FLUFFY TO FIERCE!

How cute snowy owl chicks grow up to become powerful predators Watch out, here I come!

STEP-BY-STEP

A storybook setting for an historic homestead in • Roses, woodlands, paths, lawns & more in • Composting on a 500sqm site in • A tree-loving octogenarian tending a 109-year-old garden • An plantsman’s picks for summer colour food grower recommends the...

ENERGY

Our cover story this issue is on installing solar power – and how many of us have been considering that for years? The attraction of installing solar power is plain to see and there’s a lot to like about it. Harnessing energy from the mighty sun feels...

Travelling: An education for the soul

Travel is more than movement from one place to another; it is a quiet education for the soul. When we travel, we step outside the routines that shape our days and enter spaces where curiosity leads and where adventure awaits. In those moments of...

Good healthspecial

● Personalise your wellbeing ● Balance your blood sugar ● Build your strength at home

Know-how in spades for every gardener

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...

FUN, FAST and FABULOUS!

Summer is the season to grow melons, pumpkins, cucumbers, zucchini and their flying saucer shaped cousins. Together, they are the cucurbit family and they're fun, fast and easy to grow from seed.

Many hands

Thousands of decisions go into making a magazine. Not just obvious ones like which topics we include, the people we speak to or the pictures we’ll use, but tiny ones too: that headline should go two clicks to the left and up one... yep, perfect. We...

Solid gold

Warm tones in a limestone spine lend this estuary-side property priceless presence.

New Year Joy

Anew year carries its own kind of unspoken promise that life can feel fresh again. This new energy isn’t something that appears automatically at midnight but rather cultivated, perhaps it’s a shift in thinking and the willingness to release what weighs...

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...

What does the market want?

Fonterra, NZ Merino, Atkins Ranch and more weigh in on the changing customer demands and farmers’ efforts to match them

50+ HOMEGROWN RECIPES

• Vibrant salads • Outdoor cooking • Sharing plates • Dips & nibbles • Sweet treats • Cordials, mocktails & cocktails

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.