New Zealand Newspapers

‘Selfless actions’ recognised

NOT a day goes by when Samson Aruwa does not think about the night he desperately pulled 30 trapped partygoers from a fatal pileup at a Dunedin student flat. University of Otago student Sophia Crestani died at the overcrowded party in October 2019,...

Injuries put brothers on track to tackle first-ever triathlon

Having both recovered from serious injuries last year, two Gore brothers are taking an uncomplicated approach to the Weetbix Kids TRYathlon in Dunedin on Sunday. Ciaran Mowat, 9, and Fintan Mowat, 6, have one goal, and that is to cross the finish...

Woman feared for her life in dog attack

A Timaru woman who jumped into action to save her golden retriever during an attack on Saturday night says the incident has left them both traumatised. Shelley Glynn, 58, spent three nights in Timaru Hospital following the attack on Andrew St, and is...

Council grant to help vulnerable women

Vulnerable women struggling to find secure housing will have a place to go to for help thanks to a Nelson City Council grant. The council has announced a $100,260 grant has been awarded to the Nelson Women’s Centre to deliver a Housing Vulnerability...

Key Ō hakea upgrade to boost aviation, tourism

Along-awaited change will make the Ō hakea Air Force base available full-time for the world’s biggest passenger aircraft. It is a move airlines have been pushing for, and the minister responsible for aviation has agreed to make it a priority. An...

Trainee gyrocopter pilot died during his maiden solo flight

A lack of training and experience have been identified as the key factors leading to the death of a Marlborough man during his maiden gyrocopter flight. Martin James Dollar Pattie, 63, was killed in a crash on October 21, 2023, at Omaka Aerodrome in...

Sobering change for hospitality

Hospitality NZ is pleading again for a reduction in excise duty on beer, after official figures showed Kiwis’ alcohol consumption plunged last year. Stats NZ reported that the volume of alcoholic drinks sold and available for sale last year fell 8.3%,...

‘You look after the people that you love’

AWhangārei man is on a mission to help his dying father facing the “fight of his life”. Devon Hartley, 43, choked up when he re-lived a phone call with his dad Keith Hartley in which his “hero” broke the news he had a stage four blood cancer. “He’s...

Cathedral crisis

The campaign to restore Christchurch’s Anglican cathedral is exclusively targeting ratepayers for the money to restart work on the mothballed project. Eighteen months since halting the $200 million-plus restoration project, Christ Church Cathedral...

Breach of data ‘unacceptable’

Minister Erica Stanford asked Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche to personally sign formal apologies to the more than 30 survivors of abuse in care who were caught up in an “incomprehensible” data breach. In a scathing letter to Roche,...

Storm-blown albatross ready for ocean release

A northern royal albatross blown ashore in last week’s storm has made a guest star appearance at Wildbase Recovery in Palmerston North. Found at Pirinoa in Wairarapa, the adult female was brought to Wildbase Hospital at Massey University in a...

March against moveon orders planned

An advocate for New Plymouth’s rough sleepers is organising a protest against proposed police powers that would give them the authority to move on rough sleepers in public spaces. Lani Hunt, who was once homeless, and now regularly provides meals to...

Siblings to sail Pacific using only stars

Two Napier siblings are preparing to navigate a waka and crew thousands of kilometres across the Pacific Ocean. And, remarkably, they must do it in the same way as their ancestors — without any navigational instruments. Ngāti Kahungunu iwi’s...

Find out What’s On in the region

Friday, February 27: ● Blindspott return to Mercury Baypark, Mount Maunganui from 7.30pm to 11.30pm with classic anthems and new hits from Volumes, joined by I Am Giant. Tickets $87.04-$97.29, R18. ● Avis Magic vs Stars pre-season game at the Energy...

OUR BACKYARD

NELSON TASMAN | MARLBOROUGH | KAIKOURA | WEST COAST

INSIDE: New era nears as Rugby Park soon to reopen

The long-awaited date for the official reopening of Rugby Park in Gisborne has been set for July 25. It has been described as a “reset moment” for the game in the Poverty Bay union. The two-stage project has largely been carried out by Currie...

A return to the paper age

Wairarapa’s doctors, pharmacists and aged-care providers have been forced to use “old paper-based systems” as the result of a nationwide cyberattack on a major healthcare portal. MediMap, which is widely used in aged...

Push to fix late-night booze sale loophole

Rotorua Lakes Council is considering standardising offlicence closing times after a loophole in a new alcohol policy allowed some stores to trade later.. In January, the council opened consultation on a proposed amendment to its Local Alcohol Policy...

The mayor’s $4000 emoji

South Waikato mayor Gary Petley will make a public apology, and has sworn off social media, after admitting he got it wrong when an online dispute turned sour. A code of conduct complaint was made by Putāruru ward councillor Zed Latinovic in January...

With TV Guide Journalist Melenie Parkes

We’re fortunate to have two sporting events this week that don’t typically receive a lot of coverage. On Saturday, Dame Valerie Adams takes us to the New Zealand Track and Field Championships, where local stars like Zoe Hobbs and Hamish Kerr will...

‘Messy and poorly understood processes’

An independent audit has found “significant areas of concern” with Hamilton City Council’s procurement process. The KPMG audit found the council awarded $239.1 million in nontendered contracts from 2021 to 2023. The audit was commissioned in 2024 as...

Top-class lifestyle living

Brimming with timeless charm and beautifully reimagined for today, this 1920s character home blends classic appeal with generous, versatile living. On a sheltered tree-lined section with space for everyone, and city convenience only a short drive...

Councillors given 57% pay rise

Western Bay of Plenty District councillors have topped a national pay rise table with a jump of almost 57% in a year. The Taxpayers’ Union describes the increase as “so far out of touch”, but the district’s mayor says the factors the change reflects...

Northland College turns a corner

Aschool once battling chronic absence is now celebrating its best attendance figures in five years and a sharp rise in NCEA success. Commissioner Dr Shane Edwards said Northland College has recorded its highest NCEA achievement rates in at least four...

Silence on land, speed on water:

Lexus Hunter is a shy 13-year-old. In new places or around people she doesn’t know, she often goes completely silent. On the water, however, the young waka ama champ needs no words. When her paddle cuts through the water, and her canoe surges forward...

Waikato health model turns heads nationwide

A Waikato-based kaupapa Māori health provider is attracting national interest, with a South Island delegation travelling north to learn from the design and delivery of its purpose-built wellbeing facilities. Māori health organisation He Waka Tapu,...

BOOK BIND

Times change … back in the day I used to receive dozens of review books from all over the world – some of which are now highly prized and priced collectibles such as Rodolfo Mailander’s famous photographic book Ferrari by Mailander. Limited to page...

AYRBURN CLASSIC 2026

As we prepare this issue of New Zealand Classic Car for the printer, it’s a good time to reflect on what has been a year of significant changes, working with the Ayrburn Classic staff, and a lot of hard work as the 2026 event unfolds. This issue of New...

HALBERG HEROES

High jumper Hamish Kerr leapt into the history books at last week’s Halberg Awards in Auckland, becoming the first male athlete to take out the top trophy, the Supreme Halberg Award, since 2018. “It’s a massive honour,” the Dunedin-born world...

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Year two at the University of Otago.

MAKAN MAKAN LET’S EAT!

COCONUT & KUMARA LAKSA, BEEF SATAY, ROTI PRATA, BUTTERED TOFU, SINGAPORE SPRING ROLLS, PORK & PRAWN SOUP, NONYA CHICKEN CURRY, HOT & SOUR FISH, YELLOW RICE WITH COCONUT & PANDAN, CHICKEN NASI LEMAK, COCONUT & PANDAN CUSTARD, NONYA PINEAPPLE TARTS

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.

MODERN TWIST

Furry physics

There are few more soothing things in life than stroking the dog. Fingers probing deeply into that dense-feathered neck; those velvet ears softer than any pillow; the lift of the paw and coy head tilt to demand the ultimate tax – a tickle under the...

Delivering perfection on Poynder

• Just 650m from Merivale Mall - premium shopping, dining, and lifestyle amenities at your doorstep • Top-Tier school zoning - secure your place in Christchurch’s most sought-after public and private schools • New construction - move in immediately...

Stand out with smart home staging

First impressions Are key when selling your home. In A highly competitive market, present your home in the best light; it can make A significant difference to both the price Achieved, And how long it takes to sell. Home staging the Art of preparing A...

The Pinnacle at Summerset St Johns

The pinnacle of retirement living. The Pinnacle apartment is a one-of-a-kind retirement penthouse, right in the heart of the Eastern Suburbs, with commanding views over Auckland city and Rangitoto. Thoughtfully designed for those who value elegance...

Coastal Calm

This home has spirit, colour and seriously positive vibes throughout! The pretty front porch is a charming masterpiece and sets the tone for what’s to follow. Stepping into the hallway, the proportions are bold with a high stud and clever design...

Crown crisis compounds

He left the police station under the cover of darkness. Slumped in the back seat of a car, wild-eyed and exhausted, Andrew MountbattenWindsor looked like a man with the full weight of the past and the future on his shoulders. A man born in a palace as...

Storms delay centenary plan

The historic St Mary’s Church in Tikitiki commemorates 100 years this year, but the weather has put plans for a full-scale centenary on hold for now. St Mary’s serves as a place of worship, a memorial to the Māori soldiers of the East Coast who fell...

Artful decor on a budget

Creating a home that reflects your personality doesn’t require expensive decor. ‘Art’ is all around us and with a little creativity you can turn even everyday objects into eyecatching displays. If you want to dress your walls and shelves with...

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...

Feilding prepared for the worst, based on modelling

When a State of Emergency was declared late Sunday afternoon, it caught some residents by surprise. The rain and wind had been steady, but in many parts of the district it had not yet reached the intensity people associate with major flooding. Behind...

Five weddings & a festival

If anyone encapsulated the 39th Marlborough Wine and Food Festival at Renwick Domain on Saturday, it would be Joanna Stuart and Janco Groot. Joanna is a native Marlburian; Janco is a native Dutchman. Visiting from the Netherlands, they made the event...

IMPROVING PASTURE PRODUCTIVITY

A deep dive into utilising pasture well

STUNNING SEA VIEWS – SUN SOAKED AND SECLUDED IN WADESTOWN

Set in one of Wadestown’s most sought-after addresses, this special home delivers an exceptional combination of all-day sun, stunning harbour views, and versatile, easy living. Elevated to capture sweeping outlooks over Wellington Harbour, the home is...

Catherine’s stitch IN TIME! The princess is quite the seamstress

What a jean-ius! The Princess of Wales was put to work on the production line when she visited the Hiut Denim factory in Wales recently. Catherine, 44, tried her hand at cutting denim and also made the last stitches in a pair of jeans for her husband,...

OUR HOME MADE BETTER

For online child safety advocate Holly Brooker, finding the right home for her young family felt a little like striking gold. After renting in a seaside Auckland suburb for two years while they searched for the right house, she and husband Rico, a...

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...

WHAT RAZOR’S SACKING MEANS FOR CERTAIN SUPER RUGBY PLAYERS

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New Zealand Walk: Greytown to Woodside a popular walk or bike

The Greytown to Woodside Trail in the Wairarapa, is a short walk that feels much bigger than its numbers. On a bright autumn morning I set out from Greytown with nothing more ambitious than a daypack, decent shoes and a curiosity about what lay along...

FROM FLUFFY TO FIERCE!

How cute snowy owl chicks grow up to become powerful predators Watch out, here I come!

STEP-BY-STEP

A storybook setting for an historic homestead in • Roses, woodlands, paths, lawns & more in • Composting on a 500sqm site in • A tree-loving octogenarian tending a 109-year-old garden • An plantsman’s picks for summer colour food grower recommends the...

ENERGY

Our cover story this issue is on installing solar power – and how many of us have been considering that for years? The attraction of installing solar power is plain to see and there’s a lot to like about it. Harnessing energy from the mighty sun feels...

Travelling: An education for the soul

Travel is more than movement from one place to another; it is a quiet education for the soul. When we travel, we step outside the routines that shape our days and enter spaces where curiosity leads and where adventure awaits. In those moments of...

Good healthspecial

● Personalise your wellbeing ● Balance your blood sugar ● Build your strength at home

Know-how in spades for every gardener

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...

FUN, FAST and FABULOUS!

Summer is the season to grow melons, pumpkins, cucumbers, zucchini and their flying saucer shaped cousins. Together, they are the cucurbit family and they're fun, fast and easy to grow from seed.

Many hands

Thousands of decisions go into making a magazine. Not just obvious ones like which topics we include, the people we speak to or the pictures we’ll use, but tiny ones too: that headline should go two clicks to the left and up one... yep, perfect. We...

Solid gold

Warm tones in a limestone spine lend this estuary-side property priceless presence.

New Year Joy

Anew year carries its own kind of unspoken promise that life can feel fresh again. This new energy isn’t something that appears automatically at midnight but rather cultivated, perhaps it’s a shift in thinking and the willingness to release what weighs...

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...

What does the market want?

Fonterra, NZ Merino, Atkins Ranch and more weigh in on the changing customer demands and farmers’ efforts to match them

50+ HOMEGROWN RECIPES

• Vibrant salads • Outdoor cooking • Sharing plates • Dips & nibbles • Sweet treats • Cordials, mocktails & cocktails

Fonterra brands gone

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

WHAT'S INSIDE?

Rethinking the urban dream What liability law changes mean for landscapers Environmental impacts of compacted soil

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...

Melanie Bracewell

Beyond the punchline.