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‘They just can’t afford it’

People are reportedly choosing between staying warm this winter or buying food, with Whanganui’s support agencies saying they have been “slammed” by rising demand for aid. Sherron Sunnex, manager of The Koha Shed Whanganui, said financial pressure on...

NCEA lesson

The years after Caitlin Gribble fell ill with Covid in year 9 were a struggle as she patched together the subjects she could tackle. Now in her final year of college, the determined 17-year-old credits the flexibility of NCEA for helping her to be on...

Quarry plan prompts backlash

We apologise to CBD Eatery co-owner Mike Godsall after last week’s front page created an unintended association between his photograph and an unrelated court story. Godsall was pictured for a story about the cafe’s new oversized coffee challenge and...

$11,000 bill for luxury hotel among millions in ministers’ travel spend

Ministers on taxpayer-funded overseas trips have stayed at luxury resorts, five-star hotels, and historic landmark properties, an analysis of travel records reveals. It gives a rare glimpse at how some senior politicians travel while representing New...

KARORI

Buyer Enquiry Over $1,200,000 Open Home Sunday, 2pm-2.30pm Character features are showcased throughout 46 Duthie Street, including ornate ceilings and beautiful window detailing, while thoughtful upgrades ensure modern ease. The home is equipped with...

Meth pipes in plain sight

ANorthland woman is calling for glass pipes associated with meth to be hidden from view in Whangārei shops after seeing a child ask about the drug paraphernalia on display. Community advocate Jodie Rameka, who ran for Whangārei District Council’s...

Massey finding its groove again

Campus spirit and student numbers are up, but new Massey University vice-chancellor Pierre Venter still has a strong focus on making sure the university continues to be an attractive place to study. Professor Venter started as vicechancellor in...

BARD TO THE BONE

Sir Dave Dobbyn on health battles and why the stage keeps calling + ‘We have direct access’: Watchdog says it is ‘actively overseeing’ Chambers inquiry

End of an era as Peter Young Apparel closes its doors

Peter Young has been the menswear go-to in Geraldine for two generations. For the last 28 years, he’s played that role from his Talbot Street store, Peter Young Apparel. About to take a bow, he’s exiting not only the business, but also a specialty...

Hospital wing officially open

Picture an indoor space so vast its fire sprinklers cover the equivalent of 15 rugby fields, illuminated by enough lightbulbs to power 180 homes. To understand the sheer scale of Taranaki Base Hospital’s new east wing, look past the modern wards, the...

‘Future tenants should be aware’

Abid by Rotorua landlords Stephen and Jasu Bhana to keep their names secret in a recent Tenancy Tribunal case has been refused. The tribunal ruled the public needs to know who they are, given repeated issues with their rentals and “a pattern of...

Small town, big stage: Feilding hosts its biggest rugby day in years

There was a special buzz around the Feilding Yellows Rugby Football Club on Monday as New Zealand Rugby welcomed invited media, including Feilding First, to witness the naming of the first All Blacks squad under new head coach Dave Rennie. With the...

200 properties still stickered after storms

Properties across Tairāwhiti continue to feel the effects of severe weather, with 40 remaining red-stickered and 194 yellow-stickered. Of those, 16 red and 25 yellow are from the storm in January, while the remaining 24 red and 169 yellow stickers date...

PLANNING AHEAD

Special Olympics Wairarapa - Athletics & swimming

Special Olympics Wairarapa achieved significant success at national and regional events. The club took a team of 10 to the Special Olympics National Summer Games in Christchurch (the previous two Summer Games had only sent one athlete), and won four...

Council signs off Annual Plan

Hamilton’s city leaders have served up an expected 6.9% general rates rise and an unexpected $20 million debt drop. Yesterday, Hamilton City Council officially adopted its 2026 Annual Plan, and rates strike. Mayor Tim Macindoe and councillors were...

Farmer hoping to add to legacy

A Southland farmer is hoping to add to his family’s legacy of rural excellence when he heads north next week. Tom Slee will compete at the three-day FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand final in New Plymouth, which runs from July 2-4. Finding success...

Hundreds protest rates rise

WAITAKI’S mayor has offered no commitment to reviewing a 17% rates rise after hundreds marched in Oamaru’s main street yesterday. Residents of the district turned out in droves at Takaro Park before marching to the steps of the council building to...

Stadium fundraiser breaks $1m mark

A major Trust Aoraki contribution has pushed the fundraising campaign for Timaru’s Aorangi Stadium redevelopment past the $1 million mark. The fundraiser, launched just three months ago, aimed to raise $2.4m, or 10% of the $24.2m cost of the project...

Pair resign after decision

The two independent members of Nelson City Council’s audit, risk and finance committee have resigned over the decision to allow councillor Lisa Austin to stay. Committee chairperson Catherine Taylor resigned on June 11, the day the council voted...

Powell’s quest for cider’s perfect apple

To most people, apples are just fruit. To Cider Apples New Zealand co-founder John Powell, of Tamahere, they are possibilities. At one point, a comparison is made between Powell’s fascination with apples and J. Robert Oppenheimer’s obsession with the...

Top cop faces sex abuse claims

Two police officers from the Police National Integrity Unit have flown to Australia to interview a woman over historical sexual allegations against Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. The officers, both detectives with expertise in investigating...

Shaping the future

Big calls have paid off for the Carr family in its 50year rise from weekend hay carting to a major national agritech company. The threegeneration Canterbury business, Carrfields, has responded to many opportunities and challenges — including...

Sparks flying over pathway lighting plan

Residents have launched a bid to block proposed lighting from being installed along the Moncks Bay balustrade of the Coastal Pathway. Moncks Bay resident Andrew Elliott has started a petition, which has already received more than 500 signatures. He...

Volunteers keep community safe

During National Volunteer Week, Fire and Emergency New Zealand celebrated the outstanding efforts of more than 11,800 volunteer firefighters in 590 brigades throughout New Zealand. The Star chief reporter Brenda Harwood took the opportunity to speak to...

Cromwell College wins Rockfest 2026 - with band Offshore

Two bands from Cromwell College, Offshore and Solitary Confinement, competed in the Rockquest regional contest in Queenstown last week, and both performed extremely well. Congratulations to Offshore, as they were awarded first place. The win, a first...

Local government survey

The Clutha District Council is asking residents to participate in its Local Government Amalgamation Survey. Mayor Jock Martin said he wanted people to engage ‘‘every step of the way”, after central government’s recently announced requirement to...

Same services offered

No extra maternity services will be offered at the yet to be constructed Clyde Birthing Unit, the Ministry of Health has confirmed. Responding to a request under the Official Information Act (OIA) from the CO News, the Ministry of Health said the...

Northland Mill to close after failing to find buyer

Juken New Zealand is proposing to close its Northland Mill after failing to secure a buyer. Earlier this year Japaneseowned Juken New Zealand (JNL) began formal consultation on the future of its Northland Mill and Triboard Mill in Kaita¯ia. JNL sought...

With Editor Lifestyle Magazines Frances Morton

We’ve made it past the darkest day of the year, Matariki is due to rise above the horizon and it’s a time for new beginnings. This is the fifth year New Zealand has celebrated Matariki as an official national holiday and, I’ve got to say, it’s come at...

WEST END

Centered in the main CBD; schools, supermarkets, cafes, bars, river walks and Esplanade, the list just goes on! This two-bedroomed brick beauty is a real cracker and what’s better, super affordable, easy care and no hassles here with this beauty...

Call of the wild

The huge waves heaved their mighty weight with a strength she had never witnessed. Relentless peaks and troughs tumbled with a roar as on board the historic tall ship, Margot closed her eyes briefly, willing the almost overpowering nausea to just...

Canterbury getting 'raw deal' on transport, says ECan chair

Environment Canterbury’s chair says the region is getting a “raw deal” in Government transport funding, as he calls for more investment in buses and infrastructure maintenance. Canterbury's regional council chair Deon Swiggs said his priorities are...

Breakdown to booming business

Eight years ago, Steve Ayers had hit rock bottom. He had gone through a marriage break-up, a mental breakdown and lost his job as a primary school teacher. Now Ayers has turned his second-hand video games and collectables store, Appleby Games, into a...

Canterbury getting 'raw deal' on transport, says ECan chair

Environment Canterbury’s chair says the region is getting a “raw deal” in Government transport funding, as he calls for more investment in buses and infrastructure maintenance. Canterbury's regional council chair Deon Swiggs said his priorities are...

Canterbury getting 'raw deal' on transport, says ECan chair

Environment Canterbury’s chair says the region is getting a “raw deal” in Government transport funding, as he calls for more investment in buses and infrastructure maintenance. Canterbury's regional council chair Deon Swiggs said his priorities are...

Canterbury getting 'raw deal' on transport, says ECan chair

Environment Canterbury’s chair says the region is getting a “raw deal” in Government transport funding, as he calls for more investment in buses and infrastructure maintenance. Canterbury's regional coun-cil chair Deon Swiggs said his priorities are...

‘Real option’ to avoid forced amalgamation

Mayor Lydia Gliddon believes Selwyn could make a case to go it alone. Councils across the country have 33 working days to submit ideas for how they would respond to the Government’s proposed reform process, or risk having an unwanted amalgamation...

Mount Victoria - 10 Shannon Street

A MOUNT VICTORIA MASTERPIECE Positioned in one of Wellington's most prestigious and tightly held suburbs, 10 Shannon Street presents a truly exceptional opportunity. Immaculately presented and showcasing breathtaking harbour views; this remarkable...

Whānau Hauora Day returns to Katikati

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua is proud to bring back Whānau Hauora Day for its second year, a celebration of community wellbeing, connection, and collective care. The free event takes place at the Katikati Memorial Hall, Wednesday 8th July, from...

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...

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

DAVID ATTENBOROUGH!

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

LAYER UP AND SETTLE IN

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.

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

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...

Win! GREAT PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS THIS ISSUE

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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...

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...