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CARRIE White is the eternal superstar of teen horror culture. Tip buckets of blood over her all you like, but when it comes to the vengeful rage of the bullied high school pariah, she will always be queen. Sissy Spacek’s depiction in Brian De Palma’s...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Surf Life Saving Sport SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Surf Life Saving Sport Sunscreen is the water- and sweat-resistant companion you need for an active lifestyle. It’s perfect for swimming, surfing, running or playing sports like cricket and golf. The non-greasy lotion absorbs quickly so there’s no risk...
Read Full Story (Page 2)Blades of glory: grass with class
ARE you good at growing grass — without weeds? This could be the competition for you. Lawns Elite Ltd coowners Kyle Allum and Michael Johnstone are running the inaugural Dunedin Lawn Awards, which may lay to rest some ‘‘friendly’’ rivalries between...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Surf Life Saving Kids SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Get kids on board with sun-safe behaviour with this fun Minions-themed sunscreen. The Despicable Me collab is dermatologist tested and formulated specifically for children’s delicate skin. The SPF 50+ broad-spectrum sunscreen is four-hours water...
Read Full Story (Page 2)Braydon Hepworth case
Haines said Hepworth was offered support, but would not comment further for privacy reasons. has spoken to several former mission employees and insiders who said there had been a “huge staff exodus” at the mission across different teams in the past...
Read Full Story (Page 1)For art's sake
Wellington City Council is handing responsibility for its art collection to specialist curators in a bid to get more of the city’s artworks out of storage and in front of the public. The council holds about 590 artworks, including mayoral portraits,...
Read Full Story (Page 1)RunnEr tACklEs 500km in gumBoots
Areport on the fatal landslide at Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park has prompted a “gap analysis” at Whanganui District Council. On January 22, six people were killed after a slip crashed into the Tauranga District Council-owned campground after...
Read Full Story (Page 1)‘They'll have to take me out of here in a box’
Days before he was due for eviction from his Whananaki North bach, Brian Meadows has been granted a reprieve. Whangārei District Council (WDC) is reassessing its plans to evict the 57-year-old from the bach his family has occupied for three...
Read Full Story (Page 1)‘Child safety did not feature’
The Teaching Council ignored warnings about serious child safety risks for eight months while a sexual predator continued to front classrooms, despite him working illegally and admitting he had performed an indecent act at a public swimming pool “in...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Pretty strong
For legendary rugby star Stacey Waaka, beauty, balance and inner strength go hand in hand with her reputation as the ‘smiling assassin’.
Read Full Story (Page 2)Surf Life Saving Sport SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Surf Life Saving Sport Sunscreen is the water- and sweat-resistant companion you need for an active lifestyle. It’s perfect for swimming, surfing, running or playing sports like cricket and golf. The non-greasy lotion absorbs quickly so there’s no...
Read Full Story (Page 2)New freight hub opens
New Zealand-owned port services and logistics company 3 Islands Intermodal has officially opened its flagship hub at the Port of Tauranga. The hub brings together more than 120 staff working from three sites across Tauranga, including an 800sq m site...
Read Full Story (Page 2)Kura expansion stalls over safety
Aplanned expansion at a Māori-language immersion school will face an independent hearing after the neighbouring Rotorua Airport refused to approve the project on safety grounds. The Crown entity responsible for New Zealand school properties says the...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Spring brings sizzle
hawke’s Bay is being warned not to put away the woollies just yet, despite forecasts for the warmest temperatures nationwide. MetService meteorologist Oscar Shiviti confirmed the maximum temperature forecast for Hastings today and tomorrow is 28C. It...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Former Warehouse site up for tender
After years of closed-door debate, failed proposals and community backlash, the Far North District Council has put Kaitāia’s former Warehouse building up for sale. The FNDC bought the property in 2020 for $1.2 million and over the years has seen...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Knockdolian: the plant lovers’ garden
The story of Knockdolian, like many stories in Canterbury, stretches back to the Deans family… but also further still, to Scotland and tales of ancient castles, sailors tricked to their doom, enchantment and even mermaids. A picnic at Knockdolian,...
Read Full Story (Page 1)KIA ORA, WELCOME TO EXPLORE DUNEDIN
Being in a new city is always exciting, but finding your way around can be challenging. ExploreDunedin will help you to quickly find and explore all the best things that Dunedin has on offer, so that you can pack even more into your visit. As well as a...
Read Full Story (Page 7)Thousands detained
POLICE detained more than 2000 protesters and the founder of the Cockroach youth movement in Delhi on Sunday as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a rally demanding the resignation of India’s election chief. Thousands of police...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Subdivision seeks fast-track
Local opposition is mounting to a subdivision in a rural Tasman area that has been referred by the Government for the fast-track approvals process. Susie Wendelborn and her husband are part of a group of residents who have already been battling the...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Thinking about thinking
From 2029, philosophy will be taught to school kids. What can we all learn from a discipline long considered dry and academic?
Read Full Story (Page 2)10 PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESSFUL OUTDOOR ROOMS
Kiwis have always loved the outdoors – especially now that they’re coming with a few more creature comforts. Outdoor rooms have been on the rise in New Zealand and for good reason – it’s an obvious way to gain more living space without adding another...
Read Full Story (Page 4)Serving up spice
Amid rumours she’s split from her MasterChef Australia fiancé Declan Cleary – she no longer follows the father of her ninemonth-old twins on social media – Sarah Todd looked tasty on a solo trip to India.
Read Full Story (Page 2)SHOW TIME!
Heidi Klum already has two children who have followed in her fashion footsteps – and now it seems her youngest is ready to join the family business. The Project Runway host, 53, has largely kept her youngest kids out of the spotlight, but as a special...
Read Full Story (Page 2)Queen of the court: Evonne Goolagong Cawley opens up ahead of a new book recounting her journey
The legend of Evonne Goolagong Cawley can be traced back to the Barellan General Store. In the late 1950s, a young Evonne stopped in at her local supermarket-slash-newsagency to pick up a copy of the latest Princess magazine. Inside, there was a...
Read Full Story (Page 4)GOING DOWN
SPLINTERS The most dastardly of minor first aid miseries. See also: paper cuts. REALITY COMPETITION SHOWS THAT MAKE NO SENSE What even is GOING BACK HOME IN A MAD HURRY BECAUSE YOU FORGOT TO LOCK THE FRONT DOOR … and realising it was locked the...
Read Full Story (Page 2)Quiz
1. Name the character of very little brain, celebrating a milestone birthday, who said: “A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.” 2. Which politician asked kids why they weren’t in school, only to be reminded...
Read Full Story (Page 6)‘Everyone has their BULLETS
Police officer Shaun Winstanley was badly wounded during a mass shooting at an Auckland high-rise construction site in 2023. He talks to Kim Knight about his expanding business and how the mental and physical rebuild from that day “might never be fully...
Read Full Story (Page 1)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.
Read Full Story (Page 3)Hot stuff: Style your fire for summer
When winter’s over, transform your hard-working fire, wood storage, and hearth into an effortlessly gorgeous feature until winter rolls around again. Have a play with a few well-chosen pieces; move them around, trust your eye, and watch the area bloom....
Read Full Story (Page 2)WEST MELTON
94 Dorper Road Auction: Thursday October 15, 2026 from 10am (unless sold prior) Open homes: October 10, 2.30pm-3pm October 11, 2pm-2.30pm Brendan Hart 027 510 6525 Cameron Bailey 027 555 7079 Harcourts Gold Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Set on an 800sqm...
Read Full Story (Page 2)‘We’re kind of screwed’
A month out from the election, young voters appear more disengaged than ever. Just over 62% of eligible 18-to-24-year-olds have enrolled nationwide, the lowest of any age group. But with Gisborne’s youthful demographic make-up — 40% are under 29 —...
Read Full Story (Page 2)New powers for paramedics
Wairarapa’s free ambulance service says a new framework allowing trained paramedics to prescribe more than 200 medications will benefit the region’s rural patients and overcome barriers to healthcare. However, some in the sector are concerned that the...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Spring tips for A happy summer lawn
Spring is when your lawn wakes up, And A few small habits now make A Big difference. With our fickle Climate, knowing what to do, And when, helps you grow A lawn that Copes with whatever the seasons throw At it. A little Care in spring sets you up for...
Read Full Story (Page 2)Sydney Adamu from
You just know the dish she brings will be the best thing you’ve ever eaten.
Read Full Story (Page 4)Be swept away in A MAGICAL FAIRYTALE WORLD, where a sleeping princess, a wicked curse and true love come to life in one spectacular night at the ballet.
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s beloved The Sleeping Beauty returns to enchant audiences across Aotearoa in a spectacular production filled with romance, humour and breathtaking classical dance. Greg Horsman’s acclaimed choreography brings a true sense...
Read Full Story (Page 2)Ted Lasso from
He’ll make sure everyone is best friends by the end of the night.
Read Full Story (Page 4)SUBURBAN LIVING WITH A MODERN TWIST
Unique, light, bright and cool — this is modern living with a twist, designed to capture fabulous views across Chisolm Links golf course while making the most of its tucked-away position. Spread over three levels, the off-street parking leads directly...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Not the same as ever it was
David Byrne is a polymath who began his career with Talking Heads. Since their 1991 spilt, Byrne, who was born in Scotland and raised in Canada and the US, has released 12 solo albums, sometimes in collaboration with artists such as Brian Eno and St...
Read Full Story (Page 3)Quiz
1 What was originally defined as one tenmillionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, on a line passing through Paris? 2 In what decade did New Zealand’s population reach 4 million: a) 1980-1989; b) 1990-1999; c) 2000-2009; or d)...
Read Full Story (Page 3)223 Huia Street
Agent: Marcus D’Cunha 022 322 4193 NZ Sotheby’s International Realty Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Read Full Story (Page 2)Surf Life Saving Sport SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Surf Life Saving Sport Sunscreen is the water- and sweat-resistant companion you need for an active lifestyle. It’s perfect for swimming, surfing, running or playing sports like cricket and golf. The non-greasy lotion absorbs quickly so there’s no...
Read Full Story (Page 2)A third of young Kiwis yet to enrol
With a month to go before the election and a fortnight before enrolment closes, more than a third of young people who are eligible to vote are not enrolled. New data from the Electoral Commission shows only 63.4% of people aged between 18 and 24 are...
Read Full Story (Page 3)Comparing councils
Cyclone recovery accounted for more than half of Gisborne’s capital spending in the 2025 financial year. Gisborne District Council had slightly lower rates revenue, but $24.5 million more capital expenditure than similar unitary councils, according to...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Feilding gets on board with revamped electric buses
It appeared Feilding had caught the bus, with passenger numbers surging since the town’s public transport network was revamped in July. The network, operated under Horizons Regional Council’s Connect brand, had extended operating hours and increased...
Read Full Story (Page 1)How Farah Palmer Cup finals might shake out
PREMIERSHIP Canterbury v Auckland Storm The oil: If you were a betting person, you would put your money on Canterbury. But they have not fared that well in finals in recent years, and Auckland knocked off the defending champions, Waikato, twice in...
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Read Full Story (Page 1)Blooming good award for gardens director
At 1T9h,eWStoalr,fgJanugarByo2p3p, 2h02a5d saved up enough money to buy either a new car or a glasshouse. He chose the glasshouse – a decision that, looking back, seems fitting for the director of the Botanic Gardens. Bopp has recently been made a...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Girls on Tour
Three decades ago Deb Moody and a friend went to the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival. That trip away spawned plans for an annual excursion of fun and festivities for a group which call themselves Girls on Tour. At the weekend they took part in...
Read Full Story (Page 3)Blooming good award for gardens director
At 19, Wolfgang Bopp had saved up enough money to buy either a new car or a glasshouse. He chose the glasshouse – a decision that, looking back, seems fitting for the director of the Botanic Gardens. Bopp has recently been made a fellow of the Royal...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Blooming good award for gardens director
At 19, Wolfgang Bopp had saved up enough money to buy either a new car or a glasshouse. He chose the glasshouse – a decision that, looking back, seems fitting for the director of the Botanic Gardens. Bopp has recently been made a fellow of the Royal...
Read Full Story (Page 1)The end of the (sealed) road?
Some of the district's sealed roads could “revert” to unsealed as part of a novel costcutting measure being considered by the Waitaki District Council. Allowing a road to go unsealed — once it reached the “end of its life” at around 18 years — would...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Critical thinking
I recently attended a conference in Christchurch that was based around science and critical thinking – along with exposing some very uncritical thinking (read conspiracy theories). Critical thinking is something that is not specifically taught in our...
Read Full Story (Page 2)EDITOR’S LETTER
I’m not sure when my fascination with sharks began, but it has always been something of a lovehate relationship. As in, I love watching documentaries about these extraordinary apex predators; I hate the thought of actually coming face-to-face with one...
Read Full Story (Page 3)KELVIN GROVE
Enjoy well-presented, comfortable, low-maintenance living. North-facing, open-plan living and dining are light-filled and flow to a private patio and garden for relaxing and entertaining. The kitchen has smart cabinetry, good storage, and clean...
Read Full Story (Page 2)Life-stylers sought for deal
South Island coloured sheep farmers are regrouping as a lifestyle breed for a bright future without the numbers of their heyday. Their plan is to bring in more lifestyle block owners carrying black and coloured sheep to supply growing demand for their...
Read Full Story (Page 1)The Tempestuous blows into town
Master of stagecraft Penny Ashton takes literary gold and conjures up more, this time with her play The Tempestuous. The Geraldine Community Arts Council is hosting the Arts on Tour solo show on 18 October. Penny’s Midas touch brings together a script...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Blooming good award for gardens director
At 19, Wolfgang Bopp had saved up enough money to buy either a new car or a glasshouse. He chose the glasshouse – a decision that, looking back, seems fitting for the director of the Botanic Gardens. Bopp has recently been made a fellow of the Royal...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Queenstown mayor blasts NZTA’S 30-year transport plan for resort
QUEENSTOWN mayor John Glover says this district cannot wait 30 years for transport infrastructure upgrades — which have been part of our planning for more than a decade already — to be funded and implemented. Describing our current reality as like...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Jonty makes history
Jonty Leech had only taken up golf two years ago after a series of injuries ended his promising downhill mountain biking career. On Saturday, the 15-year-old found himself standing over a two-metre putt that would make him the youngest club champion in...
Read Full Story (Page 3)Girls on Tour A tribute to Dolly Parton
Three decades ago Deb Moody and a friend went to the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival. That trip away spawned plans for an annual excursion of fun and festivities for a group calling themselves Girls on Tour. At the weekend they took part in their...
Read Full Story (Page 3)Not on the same page
Newly released emails show the Gore District Council was in disarray during the Head Start local government amalgamation process. The information confirms a number of councillors were left off a key email chain, behindthescenes bickering, and reveal...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Concerns for McDonald’s traffic safety
Aprominent Katikati man claims District Council leadership “aren’t concerned too much”, despite his fears about traffic safety around access to a McDonald’s drive-through. Former Community Board member Andy Earl, an insurance broker, made an...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Teenager uses passion for technology to help others
An 18-year-old Cambridge High School student is turning his passion for technology into a new community for Waikato teenagers. Logan Bentley has launched Hamilton City Hack Club, a weekly meetup at Hamilton Central Library where young people can work...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Tournament Of Minds:
A ball of string, an assortment of wooden sticks, a banana box lid, 2kg of tinned food and an improvised news report may seem like a random, disconnected collection of items. But for seven innovative young minds from Wairarapa College, these items...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Outdoor inspiration
Welcome to the latest issue of NZ Landscaper, packed with practical ideas, industry news and inspiration to help you build a stronger, more successful business. Our theme for this issue is outdoor living – exploring how changing lifestyles and client...
Read Full Story (Page 3)Books: Wander New Zealand’s Private Walks - The history and neaning of New Zealand’s native Birds Song of the Birds
Imagine walking in nature on private land with your favourite people, carrying only a day bag, to arrive at your lodgings where everything is provided. You’ve just pictured New Zealand’s private walks. Wander is the only book in print to capture these...
Read Full Story (Page 3)In The Now
Ithink one of the many things my mum taught me was resilience: trying not to worry about what might happen and just living in the present moment. Have you ever become so lost in your own thoughts that you almost forget what you were doing? I recently...
Read Full Story (Page 4)Welcome to Mountain Scene Homes & Gardens 2026
Whether you're planning on building your dream home, looking for fresh interior ideas, or hoping to inject life into your garden, you'll find some inspiration in this publication. With stories on the Southern Supreme House of the Year, the burgeoning...
Read Full Story (Page 3)‘Otago Daily Times’
CLASS Act celebrates the excellence of young people in our province and now, more than ever, we will be looking to them for leadership. It was the brainchild of former Otago Daily Times editor Robin Charteris, who invited then prime minister Helen...
Read Full Story (Page 2)Welcome to the 2026 NZSUV Buyer’s Guide
If there’s one thing that’s certain about the New Zealand automotive market, it’s that we love our SUVS. Business, leisure or pleasure, these ‘do it all’ automotive solutions will happily traverse all manner of lifestyles and even terrains. Whether...
Read Full Story (Page 2)FROM THE EDITOR
That Test series between the boks and All blacks was epic, absorbing, dramatic, compelling, intense and instructive. There were many other adjectives I could have used. It’s right to say it was fiercely contested, though not bitterly contested, like...
Read Full Story (Page 4)Dream job seeing the world
Ashburton’s Amber Davy took on a summer job unsure about her next move. By the time the national Young Grower of the Year runnerup had finished hours upon hours of farm machinery work, any doubts were erased. After growing up on a sheep farm near...
Read Full Story (Page 2)Hello
Fans of Kiwi comedian Tom Sainsbury will chuckle along with me when I say that spring has well and truly sprung. And even if you don’t know what I’m referencing (IYKYK), it’s undeniably true – all around the south lambs are leaping, daffodils are...
Read Full Story (Page 8)Te Aro - 12/4 Frederick Street
CENTRAL, SUNNY AND SURPRISINGLY SPACIOUS Further features include: • Generous second living area upstairs-ideal as a media room, quiet retreat or guest space • Modern kitchen with excellent storage and generous preparation space • Sunny, private...
Read Full Story (Page 4)Board advises Bremworth shareholders to take offer
The board of wool carpet-maker Bremworth has recommended shareholders accept the 90c per share (cps) partial takeover offer for their shares by the Mangawhai Collective, but it has not hidden its disappointment at the price. Mangawhai owns or controls...
Read Full Story (Page 3)Meet the farmers of the south: Art Diack, Grove Burn
Farming is the backbone of Southland’s economy. Photographer Kavinda Herath has been visiting farmers across the region to find out more about what they do. Western Southland sheep and beef farmer Art Diack has been farming up at Grove Burn since 1962...
Read Full Story (Page 2)From Edinburgh to Te Puke: Internationally acclaimed Bob Marley show comes to town
Te Puke is set to welcome an award-winning artist who has performed on stages around the world, from Off-Broadway to a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe. Jamaican-Canadian artist Duane Forrest will be bringing his acclaimed production Bob Marley: How Reggae...
Read Full Story (Page 1)TEN-PAGE R MARINE FLAGSHIP SPRING SHOWCASE SUPPLEMENT
INSIDE: SALTHOUSE 65 ENTERPRISELADY REFIT PROAS – FROM TRADITIONAL TO SPEEDSTERS ALAN YOUNG – SEEKING PERFECTION GREEN CRUISING (WITH ALL THE AMENITIES) WESTHAVEN MARINA PT II A BUNCH OF PIRATES – FISHERMEN TO PROFESSIONAL YACHTSMEN
Read Full Story (Page 1)Welcome to the 2026 NZSUV Buyer’s Guide
If there’s one thing that’s certain about the New Zealand automotive market, it’s that we love our SUVs. Business, leisure or pleasure, these ‘do it all’ automotive solutions will happily traverse all manner of lifestyles and even terrains. Whether...
Read Full Story (Page 2)New nature-inspired children's books by Kiwi authors
Spring is the perfect time to launch a range of picture books that celebrate our connection with the environment. Three new picture books by New Zealand writers and illustrators have plenty to inspire young gardeners in your life. As well as...
Read Full Story (Page 2)Good design is in the details
Whether you’re building your dream home or renovating your current one, it can be all too easy to become focused on the big design decisions, such as your floor plan, kitchen units or bathroom suit, but it’s actually some of the smaller details that...
Read Full Story (Page 1)Out of the woods
Disappear into the shelter and spirit of this cabin in a Tāhuna/Queenstown forest.
Read Full Story (Page 10)TOP & FLOP CROPS
- What did well and what didn’t in Lynda Hallinan’s Hunua garden this month.
Read Full Story (Page 3)Petal palette
Colour-themed planting schemes & inspiring ideas for pots & small plots
Read Full Story (Page 1)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...
Read Full Story (Page 5)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...
Read Full Story (Page 3)BRILLIANT BEARS!
Meet the world’s eight species of bear – which one’s your fave?
Read Full Story (Page 2)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...
Read Full Story (Page 2)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.
Read Full Story (Page 4)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...
Read Full Story (Page 4)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...
Read Full Story (Page 2)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...
Read Full Story (Page 2)‘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
Read Full Story (Page 2)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...
Read Full Story (Page 7)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.
Read Full Story (Page 4)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...
Read Full Story (Page 4)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...
Read Full Story (Page 4)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...
Read Full Story (Page 1)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...
Read Full Story (Page 3)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...
Read Full Story (Page 3)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...
Read Full Story (Page 13)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...
Read Full Story (Page 3)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...
Read Full Story (Page 3)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....
Read Full Story (Page 7)A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS
Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential
Read Full Story (Page 1)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...
Read Full Story (Page 4)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...
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