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Mill closure threatens residents’ livelihoods

In a town where jobs can be hard to find, residents worry the likely closure of one of its two timber mills will make times tougher. The Far North’s second-largest town, Kaita¯ia, was recently dealt a blow when Juken New Zealand (JNL) revealed it...

‘Incredible season’

The hammer fell on nearly $11 million in sales as the 2026 Gisborne East Coast combined breeds bull season shattered the previous record set last year. Just over 620 rising 2-year-old bulls were sold at Tairāwhiti and Wairoa Angus, Simmental and...

From loss to leadership

Manaia Emery left school at 15 and had to face challenges that would test the resolve of any adult. She lost her family home in a fire and later had to cope with the death of her beloved koro (grandfather). Now, at 25, she is harnessing that...

Sophie’s journey to success:

Sophie Phipps wasn’t dealt the easiest hand in life but she’s playing it like a pro. By the age of 32, Phipps had been diagnosed with permanent hearing loss, type 1 diabetes and ADHD, undergone gastric bypass surgery, and become a single...

Hundreds stranded by storm

About 200 people remain isolated along Wairarapa’s south coast as vital infrastructure is repaired following a storm that brought heavy rainfall and flooding. Matt Vins, Wairarapa Emergency Operation Centre controller, said yesterday afternoon that...

Another chapter in a life of service

For the calendar year to date to 28th June, the total number of calls now sits at 193. We responded to 31 calls since the last report on 25th May. This consists of 14 fires: four vegetation, four structure, two vehicle and two smoke/fire...

Canada geese invasion

A fake wolf could hold the key to saving a popular Hamilton lake from a noisy, messy and potentially dangerous invasion of hundreds of Canada geese. Following the end of the recent duck-shooting/game-bird season the nomadic population of Canada geese...

A heavy-footed visitor makes its mark

Imagine you come home from work one afternoon to find about 100 divots in your front lawn with no idea what might have caused them. Luckily for Invercargill’s Paul Cade, he had security cameras – but given he lives nowhere near a dairy farm, he wasn’t...

Putting brakes on bus route for rural pupils ‘silly’

FOUR Dunedin families are going be adding an extra 70km per week to their school run after their bus route was axed. Friday is the last day the Henley to Outram school bus route will run, leaving seven pupils and their families to drive to Momona to...

Hospitality operators optimistic about summer

Operators in South Canterbury’s hospitality sector are looking ahead to the coming summer with high hopes, after a tough autumn and start to winter. Timaru businessman Gordon Collister said the past two months had been tough in business due to a...

$25m spent and counting ROADING

Wellington’s mega highway project has already cost $25 million for contractors and consultants, while the minister in charge claims spades are already in the ground – partly due to purchases made long before he was born. In response to questions from...

BEARING FRUIT

Whanganui kiwifruit growers have completed their most successful season on record, producing more than one million exportable trays in 2026. Each tray weighs 3.3kg. Mangamahu grower David Wells, of Te Maire Kiwifruit, said the orchard he planted in...

‘Ghosting’ stains on walls perplex

A Canterbury woman was mystified after dark “ghosting” stains appeared in her near-new rental home. She was more mystified when her candle-making was blamed for the house frame shadows, and her property manager asked her to contribute to wall-cleaning...

Brewing up a taste for NZ

Apioneering Northland coffee farm is hoping to introduce visitors to a slower ritual of coffee drinking and tasting this summer. Ikarus Coffee growers Rob Schluter and Marie-Elodie Proust are preparing a tasting experience where visitors can learn and...

World Cup captain in NZ sex assault claim

The captain of a Fifa World Cup team is being investigated by New Zealand police over an alleged rape in an Auckland hotel. The complainant was working as a Fifa-mandated team support worker, a role defined and overseen by the sport’s world governing...

Rad Hobbies taps into ‘old school’ passions

There is a good chance a rush of nostalgia will greet any 80s kid who walks in the door of Levin’s new hobby shop. The only thing missing among the radio control (RC) cars, models, skateboards, trading cards and comic books is a diligent parent close...

Crown drops acquisition notice for earmarked land

After years of legal action, the Government has withdrawn the notice allowing it to compulsorily acquire a Taranaki couple’s land for the Mt Messenger bypass. A High Court minute, released on June 19, confirmed Minister for Land Information Mike...

Insurer ordered to pay after months-long saga

The owner of a Mercedes whose front wheel “sheared off” after hitting a pothole thought the worst part of the ordeal was over when he lodged an insurance claim. Instead, the damage caused by the pothole marked the beginning of a months-long saga that...

ROSE TRAINING REINVENTED

This British gardener’s radical rethinking of winter pruning turns roses into sculptural art

Expect storms ‘on steroids’

The Nelson Tasman region can expect more storms “on steroids” unless the world reins in its greenhouse gas emissions, one of the country’s top climate scientists has warned. A year on from last year’s twin floods, James Renwick, a professor of climate...

Cultural attaché

Having launched some of our best-known artists, Massive Theatre Company founder Sam Scott shares her inspirations.

SPORTING DUO’S PERFECT WEDDING

SPORTING DUO’S PERFECT WEDDING Champions say ‘I do’

SHORTY STARS’ LITTLE MIRACLE

Purple reign

Purple has always been one of my favourite colours and, luckily for me, there are a surprising number of purple leaves, flowers and berries in our native flora. The names of these plants are often in use in te reo Māori as words for the colour too, for...

Quiz

1. The social media star cat, famous around Wellington, who died after being hit by a car on Tuesday, was called A) Trim Latte; B) Azuki Bean; C) India Pale Ale; or D) Manuka Honey ? 2. What’s the name of NZ comedian Guy Montgomery’s TV show that’s up...

GOOD BOY SAMMIES’ BEEF SANDWICH

From the moment he opened Good Boy Sammies as a “hole-in-the-wall in Newtown” in 2018, Al Green has been focused on two things: affordability and generosity (with a side of good social media banter). Green started out as a musician and wandered into...

SPLIT THE BILL?

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.

Rates rise trimmed to 17%

Waitaki’s rates hike has been pared back to 17% as protest action takes place across the district. Waitaki district councillors this week revoked a previously agreed 22% rates rise following a move by Mayor Mel Tavendale amid mounting pressure. A...

Help houseplants thrive in winter

Winter can be a nervous time for plant lovers. One minute your house is toasty warm thanks to the fire or heat pump, but when the fire dies down, or the heat pump is switched off, the temperature inevitably drops. Add a south-facing room that barely...

8.5% ‘unavoidable’

Gisborne district councillors have confirmed an average rates increase of 8.49% in the 2026 annual plan following vigorous discussion at a meeting this week. The council’s 2024-2027 Three Year Plan acknowledged rising business costs such as interest,...

Settled serenity

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I’m not feeling up to it, sorry

Honest and leaves absolutely no room for negotiation.

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...

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his week, we’re all about great food and sharing as Matariki approaches. Culinary stars Peter Gordon, Anne Thorp and Nancye Pirini share the personal recipes that anchor their winter celebrations. From nostalgia-packed boil ups and mussel chowder to...

I think I’m coming down with something

Keep it vague and contagious-sounding – no-one will ask for follow-ups.

ROAD TRIP HEAVEN

After three years, the iconic US route is open

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...

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...

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...

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...

PLANNING AHEAD

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Sporting magic moments:

New Zealand’s Commonwealth Games glory

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...

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

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...