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‘We are hamstrung’

Ruapehu’s mayor says dog control laws are failing communities and leaving authorities unable to act decisively after attacks. Ruapehu District Council is calling for sweeping changes to dog control laws, including stronger powers. “Council would...

Ticketing overhaul: ‘Just get on with it’

A scathing report into the $1.3 billion project to allow bank cards and phones as payment on public transport has found the delayed launch dates are still “ambitious”, despite ongoing cost risks. The National Ticketing Solution (NTS) was first signed...

Health fears hit clean-up

Residents in storm-hit Northland communities were getting sick as they clean up silt and mud from last week’s flooding, according to one resident. Whirinaki in South Hokianga was among the Far North communities badly hit, with at least half a metre of...

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Govt out to avoid ‘mad’ fuel rush

The Government is pursuing options to access alternative fuel stock in an attempt to avoid what one minister predicted would be a “mad, frenzied rush” if supply runs low. While New Zealand has sufficient levels of fuel currently, something confirmed...

Dancers step up on international stage

A group of young Palmerston North dancers will get to show their talents internationally in the hope it can further their careers. Maximum Dance Zone is sending two groups overseas this month, one to the She Shines On tour in the United States and...

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...

Stationery salesman moves on

Even after more than 50 years selling office supplies, Ross Phillips still remembers the buzz when he sold five flash calculators on his first day out on the road. It was April 1981. Although the Rennet Company in Eltham was not on his customer list,...

Chef on losing his sight

A former Hawke’s Bay chef has written a book about going blind in the hope that it will help others. “They say the blind can’t lead the blind. I disagree,” reads the opening line of Earl Zapf’s book Blindfulness. Zapf, from Central Hawke’s Bay, was a...

Bay’s baby bump

Birth rates in the Bay of Plenty have risen in the past decade, but experts say rising living costs are “without a doubt” reshaping residents’ family plans. According to the latest data from Stats NZ, 57,705 live births were registered in New Zealand...

Crayfish catch limit cut

Catch limits for spiny rock lobster have been reduced for Gisborne after a sustainability review, which found the East Coast population remains under pressure despite earlier limit reductions. Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones announced...

New houses planned for iwi land

Ngāti Whakaue says it is looking to ease Rotorua’s housing shortage and create a brighter path for its people by building a new “community” on iwi land at Ngongotahā. Details of a 38-home project were revealed to just under 40 locals at a public...

Council’s wastewater move

South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) has spent more than $3.5 million buying farmland for a new proposed site to treat Martinborough’s wastewater. The new site, located 5 kilometres south of town, is north of Pain Farm land the council had wanted...

Residents getting sick amid contaminted silt

Residents in storm-hit Northland communities were getting sick as they clean up silt and mud from last week’s flooding, according to one resident. Whirinaki in South Hokianga was among the Far North communities badly hit, with at least half a metre of...

‘We’re not going to go back’

Six weeks after torrential rain devastated parts of Ōtorohanga, Kane Wharepouri is still coming to grips with the aftermath – and he won’t be going back to his flood-stricken home. When Wharepouri last spoke to the Waikato Times, his family –...

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‘Our turn to back stadium’

The community is being called on to support the $24.2 million upgrade of Timaru’s Aorangi Stadium as a campaign to raise 10% of that cost is launched. Fundraising efforts to support the new eight-court stadium at the Morgans Rd site officially began...

Council staffer a ‘dickhead’

An Invercargill city councillor has been found to have breached the council’s code of conduct after allegedly directing an offensive comment at a staff member during a Rugby Park meeting. The complaint, lodged by Cr Ian Pottinger, related to a...

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...

Fuel costs push savings drive

The head of Nelson City Council is asking staff to find cuts to help manage the impact of rising fuel costs, councillors have been told. On Thursday, the council’s chief executive, Nigel Philpott, told the council’s delivery oversight committee that...

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PLUS SIX TRAILBLAZERS ON THEIR ROAD TO SUCCESS

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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...

LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUCTION

In an industry that is attracting more and more “big names”, few are bigger than former New Zealand Warriors skipper Tohu Harris. The 34-year-old amassed almost 250 NRL games for the Warriors and the Melbourne Storm before stepping away from rugby...

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.

Oscars OVATION

As Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley accepted her first-ever Oscar from Dame Anna Wintour, 76, she couldn’t help but curtsy in the presence of fashion royalty. The ceremony was a two-horse race between Sinners, which set a record as the most-nominated...

Where prestige meets presence

Interior spaces are composed with highspec finishes, enhancing a layout that flows to superb outdoor living, landscaped for minimal maintenance. Zoned for all the right schools, with private options nearby, you’re within strolling distance of cafes,...

PET CORNER

Wendy Young sent in this image of her cat Simon, an ex-stray who they adopted from the SPCA. “He lives in Greytown and can be very affectionate, but also super naughty when having the zoomies,” Young says.

The bill dance

A polite back-and-forth that ends exactly where it was always going to end: splitting it.

The greeting debacle

That split-second of panic where one person goes in for a hug and the other extends a hand.

FEATURED PROPERTY

This finely detailed character villa close to New Plymouth’s CBD and Coastal Walkway was an appealing discovery while Jean was suffering the heat and dust of Australia’s Northern Territory. The New Plymouth woman was on a regular work schedule there...

LIFE AFTER THE CRASH

An extract from Sally Wenley's honest and emotional book

Remastered Masterpiece

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...

IN HARM’S WAY

When video of an ambulance officer being attacked in Thames pings through to Adrian Gavin’s phone, he holds it out across the mess room’s formica table. The footage shows a man yelling, then reaching inside the passenger window of an ambulance to...

Stores fail vape sale compliance checks

Around a third of Gisborne vape stores subject to compliance checks last year were found to have broken the rules. Of the 18 stores subject to controlled purchase operations (CPO), four failed for selling to minors and three failed for other reasons,...

The bedding breakdown: Choosing your ideal bed linen

Whether you want to keep warm in July or stay cool in January, understanding your fabric options makes all the difference. We help you pick the best bed linen for your needs and budget, comparing cotton, linen, wool, and synthetics for warmth, cooling,...

New cancer clinic cuts travel time for top of the South patients

For many people living in the top of the South Island, receiving a cancer diagnosis brings an immediate logistical hurdle alongside the medical one. Accessing specialist treatment often means booking flights or enduring long drives to Christchurch....

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Local leaders welcome runway extension

The Hamilton Airport runway extension has been welcomed by local leaders. The $9.8 million project received a $6.5m loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced. Hamilton Airport will contribute...

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...

TAKARO

Price By Negotiation Built in 2018, this home offers modern, easy-care living with stylish finishes and a smart layout. The kitchen, with butler’s pantry, flows through to open-plan living and dining. Double doors open to a private, sunny courtyard;...

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,...

Vacant and almost forgotten:

Lynn Phillips still feels “f .... d up” after three generations of her whānau were evicted from their government-owned home just before Christmas 2024. For 16 years, the Masterton local rented a property on Kibblewhite Rd from Toitū Te Whenua Land...

Hamilton hosts kids’ film festival

Hamilton is the last stop for a children’s film festival that is embarking on its inaugural national tour. The Sunny Side Up Children’s Film Festival was created by 15-year-old Milli Banbury and arrives in time as a family friendly activity for the...

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....

Seatoun - 34 Seatoun Heights Road

Tender Closes 1pm Tuesday 31/03/26 209 Victoria St, Te Aro, Wellington (Unless Sold Prior) ELEVATED VIEWS, POOL, EXCEPTIONAL SCALE Positioned to capture sun and sweeping views of Seatoun and out to Eastbourne, the harbour entrance and the Rimutaka...

BRAKES

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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

New Zealand Walk: New Plymouth’s Coastal Walk way from the port to Bell Block

The first time I set out to walk from Port Taranaki to Bell Block along the Coastal Walkway, I expected a pleasant seaside stroll. What I experienced instead was four unforgettable hours immersed in the shifting moods of the Tasman Sea, the quiet...

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

A Quiet House

Irecently read about a 98-year-old mother who moved into a care home to look after her 80-yearold son, saying, “You never stop being a mum.” Continuing to care for him as she always did, checking on him daily and ensuring he felt loved and secure, it...

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...

Solid gold

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

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...

Melanie Bracewell

Beyond the punchline.