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‘AN ACCIDENT IN THE TRUEST SENSE OF THE WORD’

At 83, Richard Gordon Blamey had maintained a faultless record — no criminal convictions, and not so much as a single speeding ticket. It was an achievement not even many judges would be able to boast, it was pointed out to him. But the accolade came...

HOW WE TRAVEL

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‘Why letting go changed everything’

Gisborne services feel fuel squeeze

Rising fuel costs are placing pressure on some Gisborne District Council services with some areas experiencing cost increases of about 25%. Chief executive Nedine Thatcher Swann said the rises were particularly affecting roading and solidwaste...

Wired for the future

Building and renovating offer the perfect chance to customise spaces, inject personality, and see your dream home come to life. A crucial piece of the puzzle in getting it right is the wiring and electrical work. Electrical considerations go far beyond...

Homeless hit hard by a change of rules

Some of Wairarapa’s most vulnerable will soon lose their home base as new parking restrictions come into force. Masterton District Council’s new parking limits mean a small community of homeless people living in a parking lot by a popular lake would...

Coastal luxury on a grand scale

An entertainer’s dream, this contemporary single-level residence flows from interconnected living areas to outdoor spaces that take al fresco entertaining to new heights. With a swimming pool, louvered entertaining space and other sitting areas,...

PET CORNER

Victoria McBryde sent in this image of her “wee boy Teddy” who weighs just 3.5kg but makes up for it with his “huge” character. “I call him my tea cup rottweiler just because of his big attitude,” McBryde says. “Underneath he is a lovable little guy...

PLUS

Tania Nolan is currently taking charge in a new role on Shortland Street, playing the militant Dr Crane – a performance that draws on a “masculine side” she is finally getting to explore on screen. But as Bess Manson discovers in this week’s cover...

The careful nibbler

Small, methodical bites taken over several days. Your Easter chocolate routinely lasts until May.

Easter double tragedy

Stay warm with smarter choices

Heat pumps are the preferred heating and cooling solution for the majority of Kiwis, offering versatile options to keep homes comfy all year. The technology is advancing rapidly, and with so many models available, choosing the right one can be...

Affordability main focus for 128th A&P Highland Show organisers

Rising fuel prices and the cost of living have been front of mind for organisers of New Zealand’s largest one-day A&P Show, to be held in Fairlie. The 128th Mackenzie A&P Highland Show, on Easter Monday, usually sees between 12,000 and 15,000 visitors...

The truth hurts

The Drama (R16, 105 mins) Directed by Kristoffer Borgli Reviewed by Graeme Tuckett The set-up for The Drama is laid out in the trailer, and it goes something like this. Emma and Charlie are a likeable and affluent couple of early 30-somethings. They...

Quiz

1 In which country did Delcy Rodriguez suddenly become national leader? 2 About a century ago, what wellknown residence was built for US businesswoman and socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post? 3 What Northland town’s name means “big shark” (or “many...

First Nelsonian Civic Award presented

When it comes to volunteering, a stalwart of Nelson Returned and Services’ Association has a simple philosophy. “There’s an old saying – we work because we have to, we volunteer because we want to,” Brian Ramsay told the Nelson City Council on...

Fuel hikes spark surge in EVS

Combined new and New Zealand-new registrations of light battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVS) were 1540 for the week ending March 29. The number has been rising each week since March 8, when there were 347. According...

'An open wound'

This week’s quashing of David Tamihere’s convictions for murdering two Swedish tourists in 1989 has brought one of New Zealand’s most troubling cases back into the spotlight. But for some, as Mike White reports, the case’s tragic impacts never...

Health NZ cites infection risk as union claims bullying and staffing cuts

Whangārei Hospital nurses have been told stickers are a health and safety risk, in the latest move of a bitter industrial dispute between the NZ Nurses Organisation and Health New Zealand. Union delegates claimed managers were using bullying tactics...

Stolen stone The pounamu black market fight

The pounamu black market fight

Iconic Pork Chop Hill on the move

A clothing store celebrating Palmerston North and some of its well-known locations has become woven into the fabric of the city’s identity. Catherine Russ and Simon Francis opened Pork Chop Hill on Cuba St 12 years ago and its T-shirts emblazoned with...

Unique Glenside retreat

From its dolls-house demeanor to its gated entrance, this magnificent residence conveys character, craftsmanship, and contemporary luxury in perfect harmony. Inside, you’ll find a stunning designer kitchen and walk-through scullery/ laundry. The...

You had me at halo

Bowl facing tough gig to attract big acts

The nights of world-famous headline acts such as Fleetwood Mac and Sir Elton John performing at New Plymouth’s beloved Bowl of Brooklands could be over for the once-popular venue. New Plymouth District Council event attraction and business development...

Mission denied funding

The future of Napier’s Mission Estate Concert remains unsure after the Government’s Events Boost Fund rejected a funding request. It’s now two years and four months since the last concerts at the Taradale vineyards, when British pop star Robbie...

RETAIL REVIVAL

High-profile retailers are moving, expanding or closing in Tauranga as they seize opportunities and aim to meet customer needs. Big names at Chapel St, Bethlehem and Tauranga Crossing are moving or being replaced. Vacant CBD retail space dropped from...

Lytton Street School jubilee was well supported

A weekend of gala family fun, mixing and mingling with former pupils and tours around the school served as a fabulous way to celebrate 125 years of Lytton Street school in Feilding last weekend. Deputy Principal Jolie Heyward said the crowd was huge...

Top-up blow for pensioners

Agovernment ministry has challenged the Rotorua Lakes Council’s promise that some pensioner housing tenants would be “no worse off financially” when rents rise under new management. The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) says it would not have...

Inside job

Let’s talk about gut health

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...

Sawmill fined after two workers badly injured

A Gisborne sawmill has been fined $600,000 and ordered to pay $100,000 in reparations after two workers were seriously injured in separate incidents weeks apart. The first incident left an employee with a 20-centimetre laceration to their arm, which...

EDITOR’S LETTER

I think it’s part of human nature to be a little bit nosy, which is why there is a particular kind of joy we glean from being able to have a peek into other people’s homes. Luckily, the return of My House, My Castle (which, when originally hosted by...

Know when to hold ’em

Stakes high for PM in Cabinet reshuffle

Panoramic Views & Tranquillity

In a sought-after location and thoughtfully designed across two levels, this substantial 350m² home on a generous 1173m² section is perfect for large or multi-generational families looking to spread out and enjoy. Upstairs are three king-size...

Tommy’s Market Update

According to leading agents Alexia Stoddart and Chris Robinson of Tommy’s Real Estate, the market is finding its footing after several turbulent years, with early signs pointing toward a more balanced environment for both buyers and sellers. “The...

Grant McCallum MP for Northland

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Crafting a local story in film

Wairarapa’s resident cinephile is embarking on a new project, one that takes her out of the audience and into the director’s chair and, with some community support, one that will hopefully see her showcase local stories on the world stage. Jane Ross,...

Historic art society makes new moves

Waikato’s oldest arts group is breaking new ground this year, taking its prestigious awards show on the road for the first time. The Waikato Society of Arts has just allocated the prizes in its 26th NZ Painting and Printmaking Awards, which this year...

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:

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

Royals go cray in Oz!

Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark got hands-on with the local kaimoana while on a visit to showcase the biodiversity of her Tasmanian hometown of Hobart.

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...

The pain megaphone

Pain is definitely not ‘all in the head’, but a US psychologist believes the brain’s central role in the agony we endure holds the key to how we control it.

DESIGN INSPIRATION

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

CHEETAH CHASE!

HANOI BOY

When Don Le moved to Aotearoa eight years ago, he decided to bring a taste of his home country, Vietnam, with him. Until then, he had been living in Australia cooking mainly western cuisine. “At the start it was very hard, but slowly people started to...

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,...

Community call to action: shape the future of sport facilities in Ōmokoroa

Would you like to see Ōmokoroa’s sports facilities expand? Do you think our rangatahi need more dedicated recreation spaces? If you have moved to Ōmokoroa in the last seven years, you may not know that our popular Skate Path was a communitydriven...

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...

KITCHENS 2026

MAKE A DUST EXTRACTOR

Hello Havelock

Sun, seafood and strong community spirit combined for another successful Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival, with about 4500 people soaking up the atmosphere. Event contractor Kara Fielding says the wide mix of ages enjoying the day was a highlight....

BRAKES

• BRAKE PADS • DISC ROTORS • BRAKE DRUMS • BRAKE SHOES • WHEEL CYLINDERS • BRAKE FLUID • BRAKE CLEANER

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...

VISIONARY SPACES

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

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...

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

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...

WHAT RAZOR’S SACKING MEANS FOR CERTAIN SUPER RUGBY PLAYERS

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.

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...