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Eagle, birdie, back to work

Taranaki’s four councils are preparing to seek public feedback as they work through the Government’s push for local authority reform and possible amalgamations. The mayors of New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki, along with Taranaki Regional...

He’d give his singlet in a snowstorm

Adairy farmer killed in a crash on a Central Hawke’s Bay highway is being remembered as a “superhero” who would give someone his singlet in a snowstorm. Matthew John Dasent, 58, died after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 at Takapau on April...

‘We’re losing too many men’

A Tauranga prostate cancer survivor says “too many men” are dying from the disease, amid calls for a national screening programme. Meanwhile, a Rotorua widow whose husband died from prostate cancer in 2024 says a screening programme will save lives,...

‘An amazing iwi leader’

Behind Dr Ken Kennedy’s kind eyes and warm smile was a man with a gifted memory, a broad knowledge of iwi ancestry and a staunch passion for Māori language. Ken (Keneti) Cameron Kennedy, or Dr Ken as he was affectionately known, quietly went about...

Fired port workers get partial vindication

Port workers Paul McMillan and Dion Robin had made a number of complaints about a colleague’s unsafe practices, but when they refused to work a shift with the man, they were fired. The pair took their case to the Employment Relations Authority after...

Council improves its complaints system

After complaining that reporting issues to council was “not worth it”, the Far North District Council says it has made significant changes to how it responds and is urging residents to give the system a chance. In October last year a Kaeo resident...

Tourism’s funding crunch

Jobs could be on the line as funding cuts loom for a key regional tourism agency. Destination Wairarapa is largely credited with helping put the region on the international tourist map this year, giving it top billing as one of Lonely Planet’s must-do...

Firefighters’ daring rescue

In an unfamiliar house filled with toxic smoke blacker than the already dark night, George Meade worked his way along the wall by feel alone. Somewhere inside the Chartwell house lay a couple depending on Meade and his fellow firefighters – armed only...

Judge slams man’s drug-fuelled indecent act

A Southland man indecently exposed himself to a tourist and left a trail of blood at three commercial properties during what his lawyer called a “drug-fuelled frenzy”. Hannon Andrew Hollis, 33, was sentenced in the Invercargill District Court last...

Nurses will remember one of their own

As health professionals prepare to celebrate International Nurses Day, in Timaru they will do so in memory of one of their own. To coincide with the annual day to mark the contribution that nurses make to society, today staff at Timaru Hospital will...

New Federated Farmers head seeks more unity

Federated Farmers Whanganui’s new president aims to make primary industries less of a “political football”. Laura Morrison takes over from Ben Fraser, who was elected to Horizons Regional Council last year. She and husband Richard Morrison run The...

Motorway contractor probe by SFO SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

The Serious Fraud Office is investigating the contractor alliance responsible for Auckland’s motorway network, amid allegations of financial discrepancies of between $700,000 and $1.3 million, conflicts of interest, and preferential treatment of a...

Flood-hit settlement faces painful choice

Asmall Far North settlement could be the first place in New Zealand where an entire community relocates to higher ground to escape repeated floods. The idea of shifting homes, or even whole towns, out of harm’s way is increasingly being touted as a...

Culture of fear at hospital

Staff at Christchurch’s Hillmorton Hospital have revealed a disturbing picture of overworked nurses too scared to speak out about the dilapidated state of the facility and a culture of fear. Workers at the mental health hospital described an...

Man seriously injured in scaffolding truck incident

A family of four was ready to travel around the country in their caravan when a horrific crash on State Highway 1 shattered that dream. Isaiah Eagar was a jack of all trades, his wife Rebecca Eagar said, and there was nothing he couldn’t do, until he...

BONE UP!

‘MY LIFE’S FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN’

ANTONIA STARTS OVER

STATE OF THE ART

While Dame Anna Wintour, 76, may have relinquished the Vogue editor title, the first Monday in May will forever be hers. This year’s Met Gala theme was Fashion is Art and there were plenty of stars who had fun with the interpretation. Naomi Watts, 57,...

Ready for a ‘full ride’

BEING one of New Zealand’s top rodeo riders, Sky Sanders has had some rough rides. Now the 18yearold Central Otago barrel racer, breakaway roper and team roper is on ‘‘a full ride’’ — a scholarship to Howard College in Texas, where she will get a...

‘This is just appalling’

That is the view of many in the community after another children’s playground was hit by taggers. “The free Palestine and LGBTQ stuff is the sort of thing you might get on government type buildings or at a protest – not a children’s playground. This...

Cool, calm start to season

A BRIGHT full moon hung over Lake Tuakitoto as the first day of the duckshooting season drew shooters quietly into position on Saturday. At 5.10am, the lakeside was already active, with utes and trailers parked beside the wetland near...

Councils square off over port

THE ‘‘cashstrapped’’ Dunedin City Council has been warned to keep its hands off Port Otago, as three city councillors eye up regional assets. In an opinion piece in today’s Otago Daily Times, Dunedin city councillors Lee Vandervis, Andrew Simms and...

The immersive cruises where you can choose your own adventure

River cruising has long carried a reputation for offering scenic, leisurely holidaying that can be somewhat predictable. But a new wave of itineraries is challenging that idea. Avalon Waterways’ Active & Discovery cruises are designed for travellers...

Public’s views sought on land for Anaweka waka

Plans to build a home for the “hugely significant” Anaweka waka are set to move a step closer, after the Tasman District Council agreed to consult on the location of a building to house it. At a council meeting on Thursday, councillors were presented...

Govt forecast to win second term

The coalition government would return to office at the election based on the latest numbers and predictions from the NZ Herald — Motu Research Poll of Polls. According to the model, current polling has the probability of the coalition of winning a...

stronger The science to hair

Hair damage is a common struggle. For those of us who love to colour, style, or use heat tools, the battle against split ends, breakage, and dullness can feel endless. That vibrant new colour or perfect blow-dry can sometimes come at a cost, leaving...

CORNERCOPIA’S SALADS

The name says it all: CornerCopia, a play on the word cornucopia, meaning abundance. And that’s what the epic salads here at this Te Whanganui-a-Tara joint are like – an abundance of flavour and ingredients. Like a lot of good ideas, CornerCopia,...

HELL’S KITCHEN

NORTHLAND

Tender closing 14 May 2026 at 1pm Open Home Sunday, 2pm-2.30pm Set on an elevated site, this bungalow is full of charm, sun, and feel-good appeal. With a lovely outlook and a welcoming porch to enjoy it from. Freshly painted inside and out with a...

Lost for words

Despite median house prices topping $1.8 million and weekly rents often exceeding $1000, residents of Queenstown’s fastest-growing suburbs still cannot receive mail at their own homes. The wider Queenstown-Lakes District was recently ranked the most...

Prep now for spring listing

Spring is the classic season to list property for sale. Buyers are active, and homes naturally look brighter. However, appealing spring gardens don’t happen overnight. If you plan to list your home, start preparing months in advance, to maximise street...

One in three youths report mental distress

With New Zealand in the midst of what some have called a “mental health crisis”, the spotlight is on support services and access to them. Gisborne’s young people are among those feeling the impact. One in three people in the region aged between 15 and...

CAMERON BAILEY

This architectural masterpiece effortlessly balances bold design with everyday liveability. A thoughtful floorplan unfolds across generous proportions, with lightfilled open-plan living and dining at the heart. Clean lines and a rich material palette...

PLUS

How often do we find our own stories reflected in the objects left behind? For actor Chelsie Preston Crayford, a chance encounter at a thrift store sparked the years-long journey to directing her first film, Caterpillar. Perfectly timed for Mother’s...

Lavender

It’s scientifically proven to soothe us, making it perfect for winding down.

Chelsie Preston Crayford

How often do we find our own stories reflected in the objects left behind? For actor Chelsie Preston Crayford, a chance encounter at a thrift store sparked the years-long journey to directing her first film, Caterpillar. Perfectly timed for Mother’s...

Resort-style living in Stratford

Price: For more than 50 years, this property at 42a Regan St in Stratford has been a sheltered and secluded family retreat. With a swimming pool, tennis court, and a lake in 6255sqm of lush park-like grounds, that tenure by its only owners is not...

RBG: Of Many, One

Before the death of legendary US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — aka Notorious RBG — researchers at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History named a new species of praying mantis after her. The distinctive neck plate of the Ilomantic...

‘Nothing beats your own two eyes’

A group of outdoor access advocates have clambered over fences and traipsed through paddocks to test how a controversial paper road could provide access to public conservation land. The unformed legal road in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley is at the...

CHURCH SERVICES

ACTIVATE CHURCH: 67 Stafford Street; Feilding. Sunday morning Church service 10am. Sunday Encounter Night Service 7pm. Church prayer Meeting Mondays 6pm. Youth Group, kids Church, Life Groups and Community Outreach. All Welcome. FEILDING BAPTIST...

Attenborough letter revives childhood link

Sir David Attenborough’s voice has carried across living rooms and continents, bringing distant worlds into view and shaping how generations understand nature. But behind the global figure is a quieter, more personal story. One of connection, loss,...

Architectural excellence meets lifestyle

Built in 2023, this 248m2 executive home sits on an elevated 1ha parcel, offering a sophisticated retreat with sweeping rural views and unforgettable sunsets. Elevated ceilings and large windows bathe the interior in light. A designer kitchen balances...

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...

Safe harbour

Port Marlborough affords myriad picturesque views. Whether glimpsed from London Quay, hills in Picton or vistas along Queen Charlotte Drive, the harbour are has a lot to see. Some of the more intriguing scenes, though, are behind the scenes. Zones of...

CLASSIC LOVE STORY HEADS TO GLASGOW GANGLAND

ANZAC Day remembrance

Acrisp morning dawned to a beautiful day on Saturday 25th April, to welcome in ANZAC Day. Communities across the rohe rose early to pay their respects to those who have served New Zealand in foreign lands, in defence of others, many of whom did not...

Community, connection, choice at Peacehaven Villas

Explore Peacehaven Retirement Village’s newest development, featuring 38 new, architecturally designed Occupation Rights Units alongside a new Resident’s Lodge. Twelve villas will be available in Stage 1a with the first six anticipated to be completed...

The science to stronger hair

Jenny-may’s reinvention Why she’s focused on physical transformation and mental wellbeing. Hair damage is a common struggle. For those of us who love to colour, style, or use heat tools, the battle against split ends, breakage, and dullness can feel...

The science to stronger hair

Jenny-May’s reinvention Why she’s focused on physical transformation and mental wellbeing. Hair damage is a common struggle. For those of us who love to colour, style, or use heat tools, the battle against split ends, breakage, and dullness can feel...

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

Kingston - 4 Camrose Grove

EASY LIVING IN KINGSTON What you'll love: • Three bedrooms -ideal for families, flatmates or working from home • Single level living - easy, functional layout • Drive-on access + garage - everyday convenience and secure parking • One bathroom +...

Runway to the world:

The pioneering designers who put Australian Fashion Week on the global stage

URBAN SLOTHS

How these slow creatures cope with life in the fast lane ...

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...

From the editor

When I was 11, a couple of years after my grandfather had died, my grandmother moved from Dargaville to Napier, where we lived. There was a lot of excitement getting her new house ready for her: choosing wallpaper, scouring secondhand shops for bargain...

ON THE COVER

Romance reigns at this charming cottage in North Canterbury – see page 84. Photograph by Sarah Rowlands

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...

LOOK HERE

home profile MEET & GREET Isabela Capeto (fashion stylist and graphic designer). THE PROPERTY Light-filled 270sqm apartment in a 1940s building with a view of the Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.

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...

Conversation starter: sunken lounges return

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

INSIDE:

D-DAY'S SECRET PIPELINES HAINES HUNTER SE725 UPGRADE ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW SCHIONNING CAT SKYBORNE FAREWELLED CRUISING ADVENTURE IN NORTHEAST PNG AND BOUGANVILLE AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW 25 YEARS THE CATCH: BERLEY BASICS REFLECTIONS: THE GREG FENWICK...

NOSTALGIA

TO SERVE: MAKES 10 CRÊPES COOK'S NOTE: BATTER ²⁄¶ cup (100 grams) plain flour 1 teaspoon caster sugar pinch table salt 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 300ml milk 1 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled butter or neutral oil, e.g. canola, for cooking TO...

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...

MAKE A DUST EXTRACTOR

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

Mosgiel

At Elm Grove, the next generation of Kirklands are blending heritage and innovation on the 173-year-old, Taieri, low-cost dairy farm with an A2 colostrum-based skincare range designed for sensitive skin

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...

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...

Fonterra brands gone

Farmer shareholders have said yes to selling off iconic brands to French dairy giant.

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...