New Zealand Newspapers

Gardeners prepare for El Niño

Veteran gardeners in Taranaki are gearing up for a dry and windy summer as a recordstrength El Niño weather pattern takes hold. El Niño brings stronger and more frequent westerly winds over New Zealand, drier conditions to the upper North Island and...

Why do so many British patriots choose not to live in the UK?

One of the more curious aspects of British nationalism is how often the patriotism felt by its most outspoken advocates stops short of actually wanting to live here. The classic example is the late financier James Goldsmith, who set up the Referendum...

AND THE WINNER IS...

A NIGHT OF FIRSTS & GOODBYES Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy and Dan Levy paid tribute to their late screen mum Catherine O’Hara, while Widow’s Bay star Matthew Rhys (right, with partner Keri Russell) became the first to win two Lead Actor gongs in one...

EMMY EXCELLENCE

EMMY EXCELLEN From the moment Mariska Hargitay stepped onto the Emmys red carpet in a popping red gown, it was clear the audience ence was in safe hands with the SVU: Law and Order star. As the first woman to host the Los Angeles ceremony in 15...

Holiday parks review hazard risks Campgrounds assess safety plans after deadly Mauao landslide

Holiday parks nationwide are reviewing their natural hazard plans after the deadly landslide into a Mount Maunganui campground. Six holidaymakers died when a section of Mauao collapsed into Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park, owned by Tauranga City...

‘Like sardines in a tin’

Residents in a Hastings neighbourhood have been fighting Hastings District Council and Kāinga Ora for three years over a 15-home development they say will squeeze homes on to the site “like sardines in a tin”. Group spokeswoman Lee Russell said...

‘It’s a fairytale': Married Couple waltz to show victory

For the first time in 10 years of Harcourts Dancing for Hospice, there was a “hung jury” on the judging panel. The four judges grappled with the difficult decision of who would take home the disco ball trophy for the 2026 event. In fact, they even...

Resident: ‘We’re locked in’

Residents living on the doorstep of Hamilton’s booming Ruakura industrial hub say they feel trapped in homes they cannot sell for a fair price with no idea when they will be able to move on. About 25 households sit in the Percival-Ryburn Rd enclave...

Gore rallies over flood rule

The Gore District Council’s proposed flood zone mapping requires some new building foundations to be 3m high - a change Groundswell NZ leader Laurie Paterson says has “placed an invisible economic choke-hold on our town”. Paterson spoke to a crowd of...

PRESSURE ON MERZ

GERMAN voters go to the polls on Monday in two state elections that look likely to heap more pressure on struggling Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose future has been in the balance since the farRight’s triumph in another regional vote this month. The...

Serious injury at party

A MASSIVE Castle St party on Sunday morning that got out of hand and led to serious injuries for at least one person featured students from outside the region, the University of Otago has told the Otago Daily Times. At least 400 students were...

‘A fabulous community’

It was an exciting, albeit nerve-racking, wait for the arrival of a crane to install the latest sculpture on Geraldine’s Sculpture Trail. But it was all worth it, spokesperson Rosie Woods said. On Friday, the third permanent work was installed on the...

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.

Passionate renovators’ transformation of a historic Christchurch property.

Door knocks have played a prominent role in Clare and Philip Beer’s homeownership history. The couple had just completed a transformation of their property in Christchurch in 2014 when someone knocked on the door with an offer too good to refuse. It...

AN EXTRAORDINARY SHEDDIE

We don’t feature many sheddies more than once in the magazine, but Chris Gordon is the exception. Chris’ latest project is the subject of our cover story in this edition, and this is his most stunning project yet. We first featured the first of his...

'Kept in the dark'

Well known and respected following a long career in leadership and governance, former Christchurch City Council senior executive Lynn McClelland now finds herself tackling a personal medical challenge that is testing all of her resilience. Diagnosed...

Code Red time soars

Pressure at Whangārei Hospital’s emergency department this winter has been laid bare in documents released to the Northern Advocate. The data showed the emergency department (ED) was in Code Red seven times longer in the first two weeks of July than...

GOING UP

CITY RAIL LINK Heart of the City’s website has custom activity guides for zipping around Auckland’s new subway, dawn to late. BOOK-TO-SCREEN ADAPTATIONS THAT ARE ACTUALLY FAITHFUL TO THE SOURCE MATERIAL See: on Prime Video out Wednesday. STIRRUP...

Australia

US submarines that rotate through Western Australia under the AUKUS pact could be carrying nuclear weapons, according to a key Republican who chairs the Friends of Australia caucus in the US Congress

Sisters at war over secret family trust

Two warring sisters spent nearly a decade fighting over Panama-backed money put into trust by their Sydney businessman father — now it’s at the heart of $16.5 million of land deals that broke foreign buyer rules. The Lambie Trust’s fortunes grew...

KARORI

Tender closing October 7, 2026 at 1pm Just a short stroll from Marsden Village, with its fantastic amenities and excellent public transport links, this charming, low-maintenance apartment is ideal for those looking to downsize without compromising on...

Nelson art studio faces funding crunch

Nelson’s only free drop-in art studio is calling on the community for help to meet an “all-or-nothing” fundraising target as growing demand collides with a funding shortfall. Magenta Creative Space launched its fiveweek Boosted campaign in late August...

Life in politics

It started in a council flat in Paddington, London. A toilet shared with other homes, a grandmother loading the boiler with coal to heat the water. It couldn’t metaphorically or physically be further from where Celia Wade-Brown, for a few more days at...

Council launches parking review

Whanganui District Council is launching a longawaited parking review, but some elected members say it is too late and does not go far enough. A report from council policy adviser Kristy Palleson said the review would cover seven areas, including...

The decline of deep-reading: How shrinking attention spans are taking a toll in the classroom

Gumboots to Gucci: How a country girl ended up selling wool to Italian fashion

Wool from a Tararua farm could end up being sold as high-end fashion garments in Italy. Angela Rycroft farms merino sheep at Waitahora, southeast of Dannevirke, and has for the first time just sold “six high-quality bales” of wool to Modena in...

Setting boundaries: Fence or hedge?

THE CASE FOR FENCES Cost: Prices vary widely by material and terrain. Basic post-and-wire can start around $10 to $20 per metre, while a quality timber or steel fence can run well above that, particularly if you can’t do it yourself. Difficulty: A...

SAINT ALBANS

15 & 15A Browns Road Auction: Thursday October 1, 2026 from 10am (unless sold prior) Open home: Sept 20, 11.45am-12.15pm Welcome to 15 Browns Road - a brandnew, high-spec home developed by Harper Rye Homes, where thoughtful design, premium finishes...

Gisborne pokie takings hits a four-year low

Gambling revenue in Gisborne has hit a four-year low, but district councillors have raised concerns that gamblers are moving online. At a meeting on Thursday, councillor Jeremy Muir called for Gisborne District Council staff to look into the growth of...

Stressed trees off to rehab

Native trees planted at Masterton’s Town Hall activation space have been removed for rehabilitation following a rapid decline, causing renewed scrutiny of the council’s record on tree management. The temporary public space opened in July after...

Buying land? Do your due diligence

Buying land to Build on is one of the Biggest investments you will make, And what you do Before you sign the purchase Agreement matters. Whether you’re eyeing An urban lot Close to schools And shops, or A rural Block with room to Breathe, thorough due...

HISTORY COR NER

// inspire Despite the aspirations of certain billionaires to keep throwing people into space, there are scientists, activists and conservation experts putting their life’s work into keeping our planet liveable, even as the destruction wrought by...

White russian

Like an espresso martini, but without the caffeine. Because there’s nothing chic about lying awake at 2am.

Negroni sbagliato

… with prosecco in it. IYKYK. Drink responsibly.

Living the dream

In just a short time, Judah Kelly has gone from playing gigs in Dunedin to opening for Grammy nominee Lewis Capaldi and talking songwriting with Coldplay’s Chris Martin. It’s been a whirlwind few years for the independent artist, who studied...

Quiz

1 In the 2023 election campaign, which of New Zealand’s political parties claimed to be “In it for you”? 2 You’d buy a Whopper from which fast food chain? 3 Where does Head-to-head follow the Cash Builder? 4 At 4884m above sea level, Puncak Jaya is...

Techno takes centre stage as Brookby Beats returns

Brookby Beats is returning after a twoyear break, with techno taking centre stage as the event itself moves deeper into the vines. The music festival will return to Brookby Hill Vineyard on Saturday, February 13, next year, running from 4pm until...

Costofliving report planned

A new twiceyearly report on costofliving pressures in the Waitaki will help decisionmakers face up to the impact their choices have, a councillor says. With price increases across the board and the community’s response to the council’s 16.9% rates...

We need your help to keep Feilding First in print

Your community newspaper needs the community behind it. For almost a year, Feilding First has been delivered free to households across our community, sharing local stories, celebrating local people, promoting events and giving community groups a place...

Tourist spend surges despite fewer stays

Despite a drop in visitors to Tairāwhiti, tourist spending in the region jumped 10% to $132 million for the year ending July. New data from regional tourism agency Trust Tairāwhiti’s destination insights dashboard showed a 9% year-on-year decrease in...

National hockey championships continue

BOTH Otago teams have made it into the semifinals of the National Hockey Championship in Wellington. The men were expecting to make the top four and they cruised to a comfortable 41 win against Waikato on Thursday. But the women had set a low bar...

EDITOR’S LETTER

TV Guide Being from a tiny nation at the bottom of the world, it’s hard not to get excited when New Zealand rates a mention overseas. My eyes are immediately drawn to any “Z” I see in international media, in the hopes I can sound the “New...

Car handed down over four generations ... so far

Most families pass down fine china or silverware. The Mccabes pass down Toyotas. For nearly three decades, a 1997 Toyota Corolla GL has carried four generations of a Waikato family through childhood, university, work and more than 235,000km. And...

Exceptional views with exceptional living

This inviting property combines generous family living and a superb outdoor setting. Offering 230sqm (more or less), families wanting extra space are well provided for, with large casual gatherings centered in the expansive kitchen-dining-family area...

Eden takes top honours

Peel Forest’s Eden Wilson finished an already successful regional gymnastics season with a flourish, winning the Aorangi Medal for the top female STEP 2 gymnast and the overall Franch Trophy at the 5-6 September South Island Artistic Gymnastics...

Clean break with history

MINOR Hotels Australasian director of operations Russell Cool’s pictured cutting the ribbon to officially open Avani Queenstown — formerly Oaks Shores Resort — with its GM Catherine Bone yesterday morning

The view,

the community and being part of the bay side suburbs you’ll love - without the section, maintenance and weekends spent looking after a home that no longer fits the way you want to live.

Funding drive for better building

The Dunedin Gymnastic Academy is hunting for a venue of up to 2000sq m so its athletes have enough room to grow. It wants to leave behind two cramped industrial warehouses that cost the organisation about $130,000 a year to rent. The academy operates...

Welcoming Week celebrates diversity

The people and places that make the Timaru district a great place to call home have once again been celebrated with a week full of events and activities. Last week, the Timaru district took part in Welcoming Week, a national initiative that encourages...

Double bunking likely for 2027

Critical student accommodation shortages have forced the Southern Institute of Technology to require international students to share rooms in 2027 and prompted a fresh look at its shelved 120bed accommodation development beside the Kelvin...

Rethink on rubbish to bring bigger bins, fewer collections

A major shake-up of rubbish collection in the district is being considered, including moving the red bin from weekly to fortnightly collection. The council is considering the change as part of its Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, which is now...

Flava success

Hampstead School, Ashburton Intermediate School and Ashburton College have tasted success at Flava Fest at Arowhenua Marae on Friday and Saturday. It’s an annual cultural event showcasing kapa haka, visual arts, and performing arts for schools across...

CROMWELL GOLF

9-Hole Men 7 Sep: 1st RGa rdner, 2nd LWa kefield, 3rd BS cott, 4th D Paterson, 5th JP ottinger 11 Sep: 1st RGa rdner, 2nd LMa ncer, 3rd LWa kefield, 4th JP ottinger, 5th BS cott 9-Hole Women Vina Paterson 1st LB remner &RJ ukes (28), 2nd A...

Queen entrants in festive mode

The Alexandra Blossom Festival is a celebration of many things, not least of which is the community service given by the region’s older women. This year’s Senior Queen competition entrants, all over 60 years old, were nominated by clubs and...

Parents offered help with online safety

Protecting children from online harm will take more than government regulation or techindustry innovations, internet safety advocate Rob Cope says. Providing a multimedia presentation at Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre TPO¯ MA last...

Tree collapses as erosion threatens footpath

Concerns are growing over erosion along the Waitangi foreshore after a large po¯hutukawa tree collapsed. Locals are calling for urgent action to address the erosion and claim a lack of maintenance on a councilowned culvert contributed to the loss of...

Bringing biodiversity back

Sheep and beef farmer Steven Foote hosted a biodiversity field day in East Otago last week. The field day explored practical options for managing biodiversity on farm and how the Foote family have diversified their business to make environmental...

Spring it on!

Organisers behind Marlborough’s spring festival are leaping into action to ensure its a big success. Marlborough Youth Trust’s Springfest gets underway next month, combining music, food, entertainment, and other activities at A&P Park on October...

Artist’s hands-on response to AI

A mixed media artist is pushing back against the rise of Generative AI by advocating for authentic artworks made by humans. Anne-Marie Jones, also known as Artemis in the art world, has released her first children’s book, The illustrations are...

Artist’s hands-on response to AI

BY GRACE ANDREWS A mixed media artist is pushing back against the rise of Generative AI by advocating for authentic artworks made by humans. ATnhneeS-tMara,JraienuJaorny e2s3,a20ls2o5 known as Artemis in the art world, has released her first...

Artist’s hands-on response to AI

A mixed media artist is pushing back against the rise of Generative AI by advocating for authentic artworks made by humans. Anne-Marie Jones, also known as Artemis in the art world, has released her first children’s book, Sticky Dog. The illustrations...

Legacy will live on

Errol Ronald Allison, who had a prolific career sculpting the iconic symbols of Gore and Southland, was much like the quirky, largerthanlife monuments he created. Mr Allison designed the Gore trout in the 1980s, the town’s Romney ram in the early...

From hospital to school

When 5-year-old Zack Guest walked through the gates of Goodwood Primary School in Cambridge for the first time this term, he was carrying a backpack instead of a hospital bag – a milestone his parents once feared they might never see. Zack is still...

Seatoun - 91 Ludlam Street

RESORT LIVING, RIGHT AT HOME Architecturally designed by Novak and Middleton, this beachside sanctuary delivers a rare combination: a sunny, spacious main home upstairs with all-day sun and views, a self-contained studio below for guests or extended...

Sensory play group

It has been a busy and successful few months for members of Te Puke Smallbore Rifle Club, with competitors representing the club at events around New Zealand. At the annual North versus South competition, club member Ann Harris was named the top...

‘No-one goes hungry’:

An iconic country pub is soon to get a new lease on life as a centre of faith, a vibrant community hub for all generations, and a place where “no-one has to go hungry”. After several months of fundraising, the Wairarapa Sikh Society had bought the...

BRILLIANT BEARS!

Meet the world’s eight species of bear – which one’s your fave?

Later, Colin

CAN it be only three years since Colin from Accounts first appeared? The premise of the award-winning Australian sitcom and romcom mashup, created, written by and starring real-life couple Patrick Brammall (recently seen in The Devil Wears Prada 2) and...

SPRING IN YOUR GARDEN

Fresh ideas and timely reminders

Grilled asparagus and halloumi salad

ustralian chef Karen Martini says this salad makes a delicious and light spring starter. Chargrilling asparagus takes the flavour in a different direction to steaming or blanching. It retains its signature grassy notes, but the char adds a compelling...

KITCHEN UPDATES

Five things dating your kitchen (and what you need to add)

Finding her voice:

Singer Natalie Imbruglia on motherhood and reinvention

BITE SIZE

Where the dish team are eating and drinking, eating nutritiously on a budget, Sarah Todd’s Classic French Bouillabaisse, in conversation with Teresa Pert of Ortega Fish Shack.

Bryn Hall

north Harbour’s seventh centurion talks passion for the team and the union and why his team is playing so much better this season.

Winter Blues

Snow, frost and rain seem to be the focus of the weather recently, it makes it hard to get inspired, or to even get out of bed in the morning, and when keeping warm is a priority can affect work and morale. This not only affects you and your staff but...

New Zealand Walking Tour: An Unmissable Converge; Four fastastic foray into the geat southern untamed:

Agreat philosopher (or perhaps just a very tired tramper ) once observed that the trouble with walking in New Zealand is that the scenery refuses to stay in the background. It is aggressively spectacular. For those who love the idea of the great...

We made 34 for 35

To celebrate 35 years since the Youtube NZ Marketing Awards started, we made 34 different versions of the cover for the print edition of this issue. Yep, 34 – that’s the number of trophies that were handed out on Awards Night. Keeping with the theme...

Hello

Ihave to admit, the first time I took a day excursion to Piopiotahi Milford Sound, the boat was so packed with people and the return bus trip felt so excruciatingly long and uncomfortable I swore that despite the truly aweinspiring, literally...

Hello,

As we head further into the second half of the year, welcome to the latest edition of Allied Media’s Your Healthcare Providers 2026, your handy guide to the health professionals and services supporting the wellbeing of Christchurch...

Welcome

Being someone’s true love means that you accept them for the person they are, and that you do not wish to change them. Saying ‘‘I love you’’ in front of the world is what your wedding day is all about. It means standing by the one you love during those...

‘Today is your day. You’re off to great places. You’re off and away. Oh the places you’ll go.’

Inland from Lake Coleridge, Canterbury

PEPPERED FILET MIGNON WITH SAUCE AU POIVRE

A classic filet mignon never goes out of style. Wrapping the eye fillet in bacon before portioning keeps each steak beautifully shaped and adds richness as it cooks. Finished with a silky brandy and pepper sauce, it’s a timeless combination that’s just...

Beef + Lamb NZ awaits Trump’s OK

New Zealand is well placed for its beef to be picked up as part of an emergency tariff-free quota being ushered into the United States by President Donald Trump, but Beef + Lamb New Zealand say it is too soon to tell if local product will benefit from...

Southland

Deer farming and dairy grazing couple, Tony & Michelle Roberts, proudly built their farming business from the ground up and this year took home the title of 2026 National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing.

CAMELLIAS & COUNTRY CHARM

- An amazing tour of a special plant collection and Hurunui haven.

Don't leave home ‘til you've seen the country

There are a number of adverts from the early 1980s that live long in the memory, but the classic tourism one particularly resonates. Imploring New Zealanders to explore their own backyard before travelling overseas, it made a powerful point about what...

NEW CHAPTER FOR HURST FAMILY

On a wintry day, the faintest of sea breezes wafts along the yard as Colin Hurst opens the office door to the cow shed. Inside, his son, Nick, and contract milker Jamie Harris are on a video meeting, ticking off a work list from a propped up...

Looking ahead

Welcome to the latest issue of NZ Landscaper, packed with practical ideas, industry news and inspiration to help you build a stronger business. Our theme for this issue is the next generation – from developing tomorrow’s landscapers to shaping the...

THE WORST OF TIMES

As well as being a touch chilly weatherwise, the overall atmosphere of July wasn’t exactly great. Most Kiwis felt the loss of Sam Neill very keenly – I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching him in Reilly Ace of Spies...

SEPTEMBER TASKS

Plan your summer vege garden Plant a grapevine Replenish raised beds Plant summer bulbs Grow herbs for pollinators

Picton plunge for cancer

A chilly new fundraiser saw Marlborough residents brave cold water in support of the Cancer Society, with the Daffy Dip campaign launched on Saturday by 13 brave souls at the Picton Foreshore. As Daffodil Day approaches, Cancer Society Marlborough is...

FIRE

In all emergencies phone 111. If you ring to report a local fire in a rural area you will be asked your RAPID number, so that the appropriate fire service can be alerted. At certain times of the year, there will be restrictions on lighting fires. Ring...

Visiting a doctor

• It’s free to enrol It’s free to register or enrol with a GP — but they may charge a consultation fee each time you go to see them after that. GPs normally charge a higher fee, often called a casual rate, for patients that aren’t enrolled at their...

THE REID MARTINI

A rich and characterful vodka, The Reid is the best vodka you will ever taste. Delicately nuanced with notes of pear drops, lemon, toffee and malt biscuits. The Reid shines in spirit-forward cocktails, particularly in our signature martini, adding...

GREAT RESPONSES

There were some pleasant surprises last month as entries flooded in for the Star Insurance 2027 Calendar photo competition. From Trikes and Hot Rods to Pickups and Racing Saloons, there was everything across the classic community submitted for...

Milestone Memories

Welcome to your Readers’ Issue! We asked you, our readers, questions about what you’d like to see in this Special Edition. Follow the special logo designed by our Art Director, Richard, throughout the pages to see how you helped the MiNDFOOD team...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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 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....

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 RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS

Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential

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...