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Team banned after complaints

A team of Tokoroa high schoolers have been disqualified from their rugby competition after a match that allegedly involved a headbutt and men “barking” behind the goal post. After the Tokoroa under-14 team lost a home game on Saturday, the situation...

Eight medals heading back to Southland

When New Zealand’s top athletes return home from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with 36 medals, eight of them are heading to Southland. The Games wrapped on Monday (NZ time) with New Zealand placing sixth on the medal table. Netballers Kate...

Butcher er eager to get back ck in

FINN Butcher is never less than completely honest with himself. That is why the Olympic champion paddler does not hold back when asked to assess his efforts at the canoe slalom world championships in Oklahoma recently. Butcher, whose stunning run to...

NZ’S TOP-SELLING MAGAZINE

EDITOR’S LETTER With Editor Lifestyle Magazines Frances Morton As Netflix unveils its vibrant new adaptation of Miles Franklin’s My Brilliant Career, alongside the recently released reimagining of Little House on the Prairie (which immediately climbed...

Fundraising wheels turning for school

In a bid to co-ordinate transport for sports, trips and school activities, the Friends of St Joseph’s School Temuka have undertaken a fundraising drive. With both parents in many families working, the group’s president said there is a lot of extra...

Space race

Royalties low as Jones defends status quo

New Zealand’s mining royalty system is among the lowest internationally and leaves the Crown with limited ability to capture windfalls from commodity booms, a government-commissioned review has found – but raising rates could come at an economic...

‘Worst process I’ve witnessed’

Whanganui District Council will not enter the Government’s amalgamation pathway, one elected member saying “it is worst process I’ve witnessed” in 20 years. Councils have until August 9 to submit Head Start proposals, with a focus on unitary...

Expressway ‘a win for the region’s businesses'

Northland business and transport groups are hailing the Government’s $3.6 billion agreement to deliver the first section of the Northland Expressway as “a win for the region’s businesses and communities”. Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced on...

Govt unveils new subjects

Nine new industry-led secondary school subjects have been unveiled by the Government before their rollout alongside the new qualification system in 2029. The subjects were designed with industry bodies to ensure students’ knowledge and skills align...

PN, Horowhenua team up

Palmerston North and Horowhenua are front-footing a plan to be the foundation members of a new sub-regional council. The city and district councils both met yesterday, and agreed to write to Local Government Minister Simon Watts telling him they are...

KELVIN GROVE

Young professionals or families looking for their next move, this is an appealing, solid buy with its low-maintenance exterior. Open-plan kitchen, dining, and living creates flow for living and entertaining. A separate lounge is ideal for quiet time,...

Anthony caps stellar season with Prague win

Seventeen-year-old Geraldine High School student Anthony Baker’s first overseas trip has taken him all the way to Prague, where his team, the Junior Black Sox U19, won the Mike Stapleton U19 Memorial Tournament last week. Anthony, along with Temuka’s...

Coroner finds boat’s skipper not to blame

A coroner has found a 6-year-old-boy was not wearing the correct-sized lifejacket when he drowned along with his stepmother after their boat capsized on the Pātea River bar in June 2025. Coroner Rachael Schmidt-mccleave released her findings on...

Industrial park supporting growth

The demand for industrial premises in the Rangiora area continues to grow. Only four lots remain unsold in the 35 lot Rangiora Business Hub, with titles already been issued for the 31 freehold industrial lots already sold. The Hub was developed by...

Boxer’s bid

Young Marlborough boxer Rogene Daquioug is training hard to compete next fortnight in Australia as part of a campaign to be selected for the World Championships in Europe later this year. Rogene Daquioug is currently the number one boxer in his weight...

The ranger who has put down roots

After 38 years of protecting, nurturing and caring for Christchurch’s parks and reserves, Paul Tamagushiku is the city council’s longestserving park ranger. The 68-year-old enjoys his role as a kaitiaki o te whenua, or guardian of the land. “I was a...

Crash victim’s mum finds ‘wonderful’ first responder

The grieving mother of a British tourist killed in a crash has found the woman who stayed by his side in his final moments. Joseph Snode, 26, died in January 2024 after the car he had hitchhiked in crashed into a wall outside the Jacksons Historic...

The ranger who has put down roots

After 38 years of protecting, nurturing and caring for ChrTihsetcShtaurr,Jcahn’suapryar2k3,s2a0n25d reserves, Paul Tamagushiku is the city council’s longestserving park ranger. The 68-year-old enjoys his role as a kaitiaki o te whenua, or guardian of...

The ranger who has put down roots

After 38 years of protecting, nurturing and caring for Christchurch’s parks and reserves, Paul Tamagushiku is the city council’s longestserving park ranger. The 68-year-old enjoys his role as a kaitiaki o te whenua, or guardian of the land. “I was a...

The ranger who has put down roots

After 38 years of protecting, nurturing and caring for Christchurch’s parks and reserves, Paul Tamagushiku is the city council’s longestserving park ranger. The 68-year-old enjoys his role as a kaitiaki o te whenua, or guardian of the land. “I was a...

A fresh face for Lorne St

South Dunedin’s Lorne St is getting a green makeover. Dream South D is looking forward to welcoming the community to a spruced up space where people can stop, meet and connect. A $300,000 grant from the Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal...

Game gives ‘sense of belonging’

A football programme in South Canterbury is proving that sport is a universal language. Football For All is a New Zealandwide community inclusion programme that helps tamariki and rangatahi take part in football by removing barriers that prevent...

Cruising to the South

More than 6000 passengers will spend Christmas Day in Fiordland this year as Southland bucks the national trend of declining cruise numbers. It will be the harbour’s busiest day of the 202627 cruise season, with 6435 passengers aboard the cruise...

Supporting firefighters

A generous donation by benefactors Wyvern Jones and his late wife Beth, has kitted the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade out with a new operational support vehicle. Fully equipped with generators, traffic cones and much more, the new ute is likened to...

Sidelined for good and in need of a new home

Sideline Sam was the winner of the very last race at Addington – but the threeyear-old needs a new home now the greyhound racing industry has shut down. Sideline Sam is one of about 1400 racing greyhounds around the country who now need to be...

Crash hotspot records 54 accidents in six years

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A Lifetime of Making a Difference!

Long-time Cromwell resident Shirley Calvert has never sought recognition for her volunteer work. Last week, however, Rotary honoured her outstanding contribution to the community by presenting her with a prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship, one of...

No last-minute deal for Clutha

Clutha’s future council arrangements are back up in the air, following a week of political manoeuvring throughout the South. Following a Clutha District Council meeting last Thursday, mayor Jock Martin and councillors were in buoyant mood as an...

A decade of light

More than 7000 people packed into Anderson Park rose garden on Saturday night, turning out in record numbers to mark ten years of Light Up Cromwell. The magic of lanterns worked again, with a night organisers called their ‘‘biggest and best...

Stopped in their tracks

Gore’s horse racing community has been left devastated by the news the Gore and Wyndham racecourses are facing possible closure. Last week the racing industry announced it was looking to close seven courses around New Zealand as a means to address a...

Winter wonderland hits

Hawke’s Bay residents awoke to a winter wonderland in the region’s hills on Wednesday morning. Snow settled a few hundred metres above sea level, from Tararua to the Napier-Taupō Rd and, most notably, atop Te Mata Peak. Havelock North locals were up...

Residents threaten legal action over papakā inga

Lake Rotoiti residents are considering taking Rotorua Lakes Council to the High Court over its decision to approve a papakāinga housing development without public notification. The council says the application did not meet the legal threshold for...

Sparks fly at council amalgamation meeting

Sparks flew at a Far North District Council meeting in Kaikohe on Tuesday, as the council backed Northland’s local government amalgamation proposal. Kerikeri-based Far North councillor Davina Smolders was one of two councillors who rejected the...

Solar push powers up more Tairā whiti marae

An expanded solar project in Tairāwhiti is powering up 12 more marae to improve their energy resilience. The Trust Tairāwhiti initiative has already provided solar panels to 22 marae, with the latest installations delivered in partnership with Te Puni...

Tommy’s Market Update

After a relatively steady winter, available housing stock has tightened slightly, reducing the level of choice buyers enjoyed earlier in the year. However, that is expected to change as spring approaches and more homeowners prepare to bring their...

Merger: ‘So undemocratic’

The fate of Wairarapa ratepayers is in the hands of Wellington councillors and rule-makers – and amalgamation hasn’t even happened yet. Wellington, Porirua and Hutt Valley city councils will meet this week to vote on an amalgamation proposal that...

Youth to get faster support

Young people in Nelson will soon have faster, streamlined access to mental health and addiction support following a $3 million Government investment in a regional youth hub. The facility, expected to open by the end of 2026, aims to tear down barriers...

NZ Walking Festival: Bay of Islands Walking Weekend - for good old fashioned Russell hospitality

There are few better ways to discover the Bay of Islands than on foot—especially when someone else has planned the route, arranged the transport, found the hidden tracks and organised something delicious for the finish. The Bay of Islands Walking...

Outstanding in her field

Taieri dairy farmer Ryan Sutherland entered his herd in a regional Holstein Friesian competition for the first time and his cow Raymac Beamer Estyle won the top prize. He talks to Shawn McAvinue about the prize-winning cow and why she will never be his...

Recipes with stories to tell

A group of year 11 students at Rototuna Senior High School are “cooking up” a way to bring generations together, launching a community recipe book designed to preserve food traditions and the stories behind them. Operating under the group name We...

Transform WINTER SKIN

Why skin is so dry in winter That feeling of tightness after a shower? Blame it on the season. This is what experts mean when they talk about a ‘compromised skin barrier’, and it’s something many of us are experiencing right now. Dryness is caused by...

Vintage fire truck project for Christmas parade

Dale Lindsay’s wedding vehicle was a 1936 vintage fire engine. Years later, that Morrinsville memory helped inspire a restoration project that Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade hopes will one day create the same joy for a new generation. The brigade is...

Mad TV

THE new eight-part Disney+ thriller Furious doesn’t so much arrive on the screen as lift up its skirt and shriek. Right from the start, it pulsates with a quintessentially female wrath as well as chilly clinical purpose, with each of the lead female...

Resene paint and wallpaper for maximalist interiors.

Alayered, personality-filled home is having a moment. Intentional clutter, or maximalism, is less about mess and more about meaning. The antithesis of classic minimalism with its pared back palettes, intentional clutter is the art of surrounding...

CAN'T HELP IT

DEFIANT AFTER ATTACK

HUNDREDS of thousands of revellers lined Amsterdam’s canals on Saturday for the flagship event of WorldPride, resulting in a boisterous LGBT celebration and protest that organisers and participants said was particularly urgent after last week’s deadly...

SPACE, STYLE & EFFORTLESS LIVING

3 Anderton Crescent, Mosgiel Designed for easy living, this beautifully presented home offers the perfect combination of comfort, functionality, and low-maintenance appeal. Built in 2016, the spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area forms...

Commonwealth Games action and results

NEW Zealand’s track cyclists are hunting plenty of medals at the Commonwealth Games. Cycling New Zealand high performance director Ryan Hollows said he was confident the team would perform well in team pursuit and team sprint. The Kiwi contingent...

TOP & FLOP CROPS

- What did well and what didn’t in Lynda Hallinan’s Hunua garden this month.

Kendra Cocksedge column

The three-time wrwc winner has her view on the big story of Aupiki V, the rise of the Hurricanes poua, who narrowly failed to make the final but won many admirers.

City desk

After 13 years and a compromise to a compromise, Auckland’s housing plan has been agreed. Mostly.

A ruff ending

Loved-up acting couple Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall got cosy with the real star of Colin From Accounts – border terrier Zak – at the show’s final premiere.

CELEBRITY GETAWAYS

We know where we’d rather be! While New Zealand shivers through the last month of winter, the stars are soaking up the sun in the Northern Hemisphere. Sir David, 51, and Lady Victoria Beckham, 52, returned to their favourite spot, Ibiza, to shake off...

MISS FORTUNE’S CARAMELISED ONION SCONE

Sandwiched between a timber yard and an electrical spot in Lower Hutt, Miss Fortune’s is a bright, funky beacon of good grub and friendly folk churning out epic food, from homemade pies to sweet treats. Rebecca Guppy and her partners Matt Wilson and...

WINTER SKIN

Why skin is so dry in winter That feeling of tightness after a shower? Blame it on the season. This is what experts mean when they talk about a ‘compromised skin barrier’, and it’s something many of us are experiencing right now. Dryness is caused by...

GOLD STANDARD

+ Kiwis’ Commonwealth medal haul

How to stay well when flying

The hours you spend in the air can have a big impact on how you feel after landing. According to Fiji Airways wellness champion Da Rulk, preparation, hydration and movement are the keys to arriving with more energy. The airline recently launched a...

Green up without the grass grind

Sick of mowing? You’re not alone; most weekends, thousands of Kiwis wheel out the mower, fire it up - and wish there was a better way. There is. Ground covers give you a green, living lawn with less fuss: no mowing, no remembering to get fuel, or...

Guilty plea in Bill Maangi murder case

One of three men charged in relation to the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne last year has pleaded guilty, while two others have maintained not guilty pleas. Name suppression lapsed on Friday for Josiah Te Huna, who entered his guilty plea in the...

Family living with flair

Designed by Fernandes Architects and completed in 2019, this home makes the most of all-day sun while staying shielded from the prevailing easterlies. Set on a generous 1062sqm, it offers seamless indoor/outdoor living and entertaining across both...

World famous in New Plymouth

World famous in New Plymouth. You can genuinely say that about this iconic Roger Walkerdesigned suburban home at 22 Scott Street. That global reputation is thanks to owners Andre and Jan, who developed a successful bed-and-breakfast business in their...

HISTORY COR NER

Shirley Falloon and Kay McBride sent in this image of a 1968 form two class from Ashburton’s Allenton School, as they are organising a reunion lunch in Ashburton on Saturday, September 26 this year. “This is the 58th year since we all ‘graduated’ form...

The compromise

Try the timeless negotiation tactic: “You clean your room and then we can consider your request.”

The casual hint

“Are you finished with that?” If that’s a yes, a simple head movement towards the kitchen will do.

Quiz

1 Just how old was Lucy Jordan when she realised she would “never drive through Paris. . .”? 2 US company Waymo is known for providing what kind of robots? 3 The Flatiron Building is a landmark in which city? 4 Sir Topham Hatt is better-known by...

Escape the city live the Good Life

The vendors of this easy-living home are move-out ready! Built in 2010, it will appeal to buyers seeking comfort and style in a private location. Generous open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge are north-facing, with ranch slider access on both this and...

WINTER SKIN

Why skin is so dry in winter That feeling of tightness after a shower? Blame it on the season. This is what experts mean when they talk about a ‘compromised skin barrier’, and it’s something many of us are experiencing right now. Dryness is caused by...

‘DR POLKINGHORNE IS NOT ON TRIAL’: ACQUITTED EYE SURGEON FIGHTS TO BLOCK FILMING AT WIFE’S INQUEST

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MDC opts out of ‘ Head Start’ amalgamation proposals

Manawatū District Council has unanimously agreed not to submit a proposal through the Government’s “Head Start” local government reform pathway, instead confirming its opposition to compulsory amalgamation while continuing to engage with neighbouring...

Legacy Builders

At Legacy Builders Tasman, we believe building is about more than timber and nails. It's about creating homes where memories are made and families thrive. Whether you're building a new home, renovating, or extending, we're committed to delivering...

‘Champion for the district’ remembered

Former Taupō Mayor David Trewavas is being remembered as an enthusiastic advocate for the district. Trewavas died suddenly on Tuesday morning, aged 63. He was first elected to the council in 2001 and served six terms, two as a councillor, including a...

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Featuring watercolours, acrylics, oils, pencils, pastels, ink, pottery and glass, mixed media & more

One of this country’s truly great characters

A Waitaki “legend”, television personality, writer and longserving district councillor Jim Hopkins is being remembered locally across New Zealand this week for his wit, intelligence and advocacy for the underdog. Cr Hopkins died on Monday,...

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Katikati wing foiler sets two world records in epic Norway challenge

Katikati’s Jeremiah McDonald has etched his name into the record books after setting two world records during an extraordinary wing foiling endurance challenge in Norway. The 24-year-old completed 501.1 kilometres in 12 hours before going on to cover...

Farmers in $70b export race

New Zealand agriculture is riding a wave of strong growth and high returns, three years after a period of record low confidence, but a forecaster has warned of the importance of diversification in a world where geopolitical volatility is the new...

YOU CAN’T TRULY KNOW IT WITHOUT EXPERIENCING IT.

Some experiences stay with you. They linger in the mind, long after the moment. They move you in ways words can’t, and quietly change you in ways you don’t expect. The taste of the ocean. The electric hum and stillness of the city at night. The...

ON THE COVER

A mother and daughter join forces to work their magic on an Auckland villa

In cash and prizes

1 / Forward Motion that show progress into uncertainty. Movement with intent, timing under pressure and moments that cannot be repeated. 2 / Next Line photographers whose work signals direction and potential. Fresh perspective backed by substance and...

PREP FOR SPRING

Sow seeds under cover Assess & enrich your soil Divide rhubarb Plant strawberries Lift & divide dahlias for summer Invest in a penstemon portfolio

Three voices ... one message

“When most people think of Picton, they think of a beautiful seaside town … but behind that postcard image is another Picton.” at Picton, described by social services provider Marianne Govaerts in an address to Council, sees daily battles with...

CREATURE FEATURE! Read some gnawsome

Discover all about capybaras – plus a fun photo gallery!

DEMOCRACY RULES

Inote that Jude Woodside, the founder of The Shed magazine and YouTube sensation, writes in his Back ’o column this issue that he has joined a political party to help out with the upcoming general election. Good on him, I say. I applaud him and...

JAYNE KIELYˇS

LAUNDRY RENO TIPS

Her brilliant career:

Actress Kate Mulvany’s battle with childhood cancer has made her fierce and resilient

Slow Cooker Braised Red Wine and Mustard Beef with Potato and Cabbage Gratin,

Long, slow cooking turns tough, hard-working pieces of beef into melt-in-your-mouth, juicy tenderness. 1.5 kilograms braising beef, e.g. beef cheeks, chuck and beef osso bucco sea salt and ground pepper olive oil for cooking 3 large carrots, peeled...

Caring for your baby lemon tree

Water regularly, but let the top 2cm of potting mix dry out between each watering. Feed your tree with a fertiliser made for citrus trees, such as Yates Thrive. When your tree outgrows its pot, move it to a bigger pot or plant it in a sunny spot in the...

TIME MAKES A WINE

Is patience a skill that humans are evolving out of as we accelerate towards oblivion? It certainly feels like it. Conversely, I’ve tried to imagine a world where impatience didn’t exist - as fundamental as it appears to be to our agitated...

Journeys to Savour

As the mid-winter chill firmly takes hold there is an instinctive human desire to retreat indoors and seek solace in the familiar. Yet ironically, it is often in the depths of winter that my wanderlust burns brightest. I find myself looking at...

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

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,...

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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...

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...

A Toast to Tenacity

The revival of Earnscleugh Castle, where Ryan Sanders and Marco Creemers demonstrate their ambition and resilience in Central Otago

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...

84 CAPSULE WARDROBE IDEAS

PLUS SIX TRAILBLAZERS ON THEIR ROAD TO SUCCESS

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...