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COLD CASE

Afaulty air conditioning system at Rotorua’s Courthouse saw the room temperature plummet, forcing a delay in a sexual assault jury trial involving a young complainant. Rotorua lawyers say it’s another disappointing episode involving the shocking...

Cyclone inquest hears of unprecedented storm

The head of Tairāwhiti Emergency Management was the first to speak as a series of coronial inquests into the deaths of people when Cyclone Gabrielle struck in 2023 continued in Gisborne this week. The latest of the inquests, being held before Coroner...

Region’s state of emergency

Hundreds were without power in Wairarapa yesterday afternoon and a state of emergency remained in place as rising floodwaters covered roads near Masterton. Flooding had cut off some Wairarapa communities, with many schools closed and people urged to...

Homeless issue frustrates

It felt like Groundhog Day for one city councillor and another reported crying in frustration as they once again grappled with responding to homelessness. “Streeties” have been under the spotlight in Hamilton, with talk of closing off an inner-city...

‘Tears of joy’ as dotterel numbers rebound

1080 aerial drops on Stewart Island have been labelled a “game changer” in the fight to save the endangered Southern NZ dotterel (pukunui) from extinction. Flock counts at Southland beaches revealed the population had grown by 52%, from 105 last year...

Sunrise over Timaru as Aussie show beams in

As the sun rose in Timaru, 8-year-old Monty Laming stood in front of a crowd gathered at Heritage Place, looked down the lens of the Sunrise breakfast show camera and greeted his family across the ditch. Described as “really sweet” by Venture Timaru...

Cryptic crossword

Oil crisis fuels solar boom

Surging fuel costs and hikes in power prices are driving a spike in demand for solar energy, with installers in Nelson and Tasman reporting record inquiries. Toby Nicholls, managing director of Think Solar Nelson, said March was a “record month”, and...

‘It is a good step’

Government-funded medication for children may soon be available in Whanganui pharmacies, easing “bottleneck environments” in the health system. On April 15, Health Minister Simeon Brown announced a proposal for pharmacists to supply medicines for...

Cleanup begins

Wellington MPs are calling for the unlocking of an emergency government fund to help people affected by the severe weather – but mayors say now is not the time. Work and Income can make Civil Defence Payments to people affected by an emergency. For a...

Aoung builder nails regional title ‘Inspiring’ to the end

PART OF NEW ZEALAND’S HERALD Internationally renowned centenarian parkrunner and legendary Whangārei personality Colin Thorne died on Monday, aged 102, leaving an extraordinary legacy of service, resilience and inspiration. In his nine years with the...

Days of our political lives

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon remains the National Party leader after the party’s caucus voted in support of him following Luxon raising a formal motion of confidence during a threehour caucus meeting. Luxon, reading out a short statement to...

Ratepayers overcharged $4.7m

Ratepayers in Selwyn who were overcharged for their rates after a staff blunder actually paid $4.7 million in error – more than three times the original suggestion. The district council initially said “some” ratepayers had been given the wrong bills....

Horizons region bracing

The entire Horizons region is yet again battling wild weather, with residents from Manawatū, Tararua, Whanganui to Ruapehu navigating another “volatile” day of rain and wind. An orange heavy rain warning remained in place for the Tararua District...

MP takes long way home

For Taranaki-king Country MP Barbara Kuriger, a routine trip home turned into an 11-hour expedition, after State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge was closed due to slips. Kuriger was one of hundreds of motorists returning to Taranaki from the north who...

‘Like a freight train’

A Welcome Bay home owner is counting her blessings after a tornado ripped through her family home “like a freight train leaving a trail of destruction”. Jo Logan and her wife have spent the past two days surveying the damage after a tornado tore...

Gallaher: from the field to the front

At Katikati’s 150th anniversary, Jude Dobson ONZM spoke of the All Blacks at War – a moving tale that gave insight into the horrors of war and the sacrifices made. Whilst she was in town, she had another purpose. That was to start shooting for her next...

Riversdale legend Mike is ‘Good as Gold’

Mike Taylor lives by the philosophy that a community works best when everybody does their bit. It’s a philosophy that sums up why his retirement days are as busy as when he was working full-time as a farmer on the family farm 8km north of...

Garden revived and a legacy lives on

A garden that surrounds the memorial to a trainee chef who died 22 years ago has become a flourishing new kitchen garden for current students at Wintec. The revitalised kitchen garden is the work of Wintec’s horticultural students, who have been busy...

Holiday park on market

Aslice of Northland paradise that has left lasting memories for thousands of holidaymakers is for sale, with the Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park looking for new owners. The 2.43ha freehold campsite, on Perehipe Beach on the Karikari Peninsula, has...

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...

Politics

Instead of generating growth, our biggest city is shackled by a government that refuses to devolve power.

BUDGET DINNERS DONE RIGHT

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...

Quiz

1. How did Wairoa District mayor Craig Little describe other districts’ choice to declare states of emergency during Cyclone Vaianu: A) wild, B) delulu, C) woke, or D) basic? 2. Who, pictured above, will direct and star in The Lord of the Rings: The...

L L A E D O R S & S E N S

A.Financial struggles can be a lonely experience, so I would have you first know that you are not alone. ASB economists have estimated households will likely face an average $55 per week elevation in the cost of living over 2026, thanks to the effects...

‘Everybody wants a piece’

Long seen as a steady, seasonal tourism town, Te Anau is experiencing a sustained lift in population and housing demand, with new subdivisions selling fast and employers scrambling to secure accommodation for staff. While still small in population...

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.

Gisborne to pilot meth recovery ‘safe space’

A“safe space” to help people recover from meth addiction is being planned for the Gisborne region. Still in its conceptual stage, Te Whare Whakawatea will be a residential space supporting recovering meth addicts before and after they enter...

Burn Smart: Tips for clean, cosy fires

CHOOSE GOOD FIREWOOD The type and size of firewood you use significantly impacts your fire’s efficiency and environmental footprint. Consider: Best types Softwoods: Plantation pine: Ideal for kindling, burns cleanly, dries in 1-2 years, light and...

Admired architecture, elite location

Positioned in one of the city fringe’s most desirable pockets, this brand-new townhouse is moments from Hagley Park, Merivale Village and Victoria Street. Part of an exclusive boutique development, this thoughtfully designed two- or three-bedroom home...

PLUS

I’ve just seen the wildly upbeat musical & Juliet, currently playing in Auckland and coming soon to Wellington and Christchurch. It’s a revisiting of Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy with a big what-if twist, dripping in 2000s pop hits. Another...

Give your home a glow up with a simple DIY – paint your interior doors!

The doors inside our homes often have a hard life. They are subject to all sorts of knocks, scrapes, scuffs and slams. Luckily, it’s easy to show your doors a little love by giving them a fresh coat of paint. Painting an interior door is an easy job...

Happy: Pesto pasta

Bright, green and fresh. Start with a jar of pesto and throw in whatever makes you feel good.

Bell Block home enjoys privacy and green surrounds

Viewing: Sunday, April 19, 2.15pm-3pm Price: Buyer Enquiry Over $999,000 AG.J. Gardner show home gave Ricardo and Karen everything they wanted in a family home. The show home was less than two years old when they bought it in 2019 - a pleasing...

Quiz

1 What was founded in 1981 by Christchurch record shop worker Roger Shepherd? 2 Which month of the year contains the zodiac signs Pisces and Aries? 3 Runway magazine features in which 2006 movie, and now its sequel? 4 Who writes the Harry Hole...

Public to weigh in on $110m loan for Picton port redevelopment

Marlburians are to be consulted on whether the Marlborough District Council should borrow $110 million for the Waitohi Ferry Development, to make way for the new ferries to berth in Picton. The council agreed at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday to...

KARORI

Tender Closing 30 April 2026 at 1pm Open Home Sunday, April 19, 10.30-11am Brilliantly located on sought-after Marsden Avenue, this well-presented character home offers an incredible opportunity. There’s loads of room here for you and your family!...

‘BETRAYED’: EV USER SHOCKED AFTER POWER PRICES HIKED BY 60%

Novel approach to accessibility wins MDC an ALGIM award

An award that recognises the innovative afterhours access at Feilding’s community hub library belongs just as much to the community as to the staff behind the initiative, the mayor and a council executive have said. Manawatū Community Hub Libraries...

Kiwi mechanic ‘Stretch’ thrives in Supercars job

Steven Bell, a former Taupō local and Supercars veteran, leaned over the open bonnet of Kiwi driver Matt Payne’s car. One of his colleagues was buried underneath the speed machine and another lined up the rear wing. The racing hadn’t even started and...

NZ SPY: HOT NEW COMEDY WITH ‘60S GROOVE

PALMERSTON NORTH

Price by Negotiation This one’s had the smart upgrade! It’s your affordable ticket into a spacious, quality renovated property. From the welcoming front veranda, its charm is clear; fully renovated but with its charm still present. The sleek, new...

One giant leap for dogkind

Dogs are being put through their paces prior to a special event on the Blenheim Canine Training Club calendar. Training and preparation are well underway for the club’s forthcoming Championship Show, to be staged at the Rewi Murray Polo Park on 26-27...

THE ULTIMATE FAMILY BASE - UNBEATABLE FOR SPACE

This spacious, sun-drenched, private sanctuary at 63A Clifford Street offers the rare combination of massive internal space and a generous, flat section right in the heart of Johnsonville. Spanning a substantial 200m2;, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom...

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.

Bikini babe

After revealing she was considering following in boyfriend Timothée Chalamet’s steps by launching an acting career, Kylie Jenner cooled her heels with a dip in her Palm Springs swimming pool.

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...

2014 Mercedez-benz amg sls gt3

6.2 Litre V8, 6-speed sequential racing gearbox, 7,063km, a full-blooded factory race machine, built with exactly one purpose: to go very fast for a very long time. Legendary 6.2-litre naturally aspirated AMG V8, wide stance, towering rear wing,...

Avoiding Diabetes

Gary hasn’t been in to see me for a few years. He is now in his sixties, recently retired and his wife Pam booked him in for a health check. His blood pressure is too high, and his waist measurement is 126cm, well above the ideal for a male of 94cm or...

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...

BLOSSOMS GALORE

For those who live in or near Wellington, there’s no need to go to the Land of the Rising Sun to enjoy the froth of cherry blossom. Just a few kilometres north of the city, the Aston Norwood Gardens provide the visitor with an immersive experience in...

84 CAPSULE WARDROBE IDEAS

PLUS SIX TRAILBLAZERS ON THEIR ROAD TO SUCCESS

INSIDE:

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Annabel Langbein reveals how stepping back has led to an exciting new life.

Annabel Langbein has written enough books in her time to appreciate the importance of a good new chapter. What she didn’t expect was quite how invigorating it would feel to begin one herself. Yet as she and husband Ted Hewetson immerse themselves in a...

DESIGN INSPIRATION

Plants for your wish list, garden transformations, houseplant styling & more!

CHEETAH CHASE!

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...

Building dreams: Pick the right design pro

Planning to build or renovate? Selecting the right design professional early in the piece is crucial; a well-chosen designer can make all the difference in turning your dream into reality. The three main options are architects, architectural designers,...

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

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...

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...