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Act councillor behind ‘takeover’ claims only vote against

After extraordinary online heat, the Far North District Council yesterday morning voted to pursue its approach to Ma¯ori involvement in local body politics. The only vote against was from councillor Davina Smolders, whose claims online about...

Speed taking a hefty toll

New data shows that speed played a role in hundreds of crashes across the Wairarapa region over the past decade. The following data was released under the Official Information Act in response to a request for crash and road safety information...

Sweet success, despite the cost

Raglan Chocolate Available via raglanchocolate.co.nz and at select grocery stores The price of a choccy bar has jumped in the last few years, but the couple behind Raglan Chocolate haven’t let costs stop them. Mike Renfree, who co-owns Raglan...

ICC turns back the clock

The controversial new clock tower planned for Invercargill’s Wachner Place has been ditched, with city councillors agreeing that it would be an expensive ornament, illtimed for hard times. But a new setting should be found for the clock mechanism...

MP poses ‘guardrail overkill’ question TIMARU

Central Timaru’s yet-to-be completed Strathallan Corner upgrade has caught the attention of the local MP, who has questioned whether the design is an example of a society lacking a bit of common sense. In an email to stakeholders on Sunday night, MP...

NZ SPY: HOT NEW COMEDY WITH ‘60S GROOVE

Homecoming for artists’ work

IT began with a river. Travelling along the Waitaki River three years ago, from the river mouth to the base of Aoraki/Mt Cook, a group of Ngāi Tahu artists began a project that has taken them internationally for the first time and home again. More...

Free bus rides to mark new network

Bus fares will be free for the next month as Whanganui’s new bus network launches. Connect-Horizons Regional Transport will launch the new network on Friday, April 17, the inaugural World Public Transport Day. Rides will be free until May 17. Horizons...

Willis’ questions for the White House

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is heading to the White House to press United States officials when global conditions might return to “normal”. Willis is in Washington DC for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank spring meetings,...

Council votes to secure Māori voice

After extraordinary online heat, the Far North District Council yesterday voted to pursue its approach to Māori involvement in local body politics. The only vote against was from councillor Davina Smolders, whose claims online about “co-governance on...

Energy, water and mass immigration

Taine Randell’s first step into politics should serve as a reminder that, try as you might, not everything goes to plan. Had it not been for Cyclone Vaianu, Randell would have been revealed as NZ First’s latest candidate by party leader Winston Peters...

City ‘will never be without chlorine’

Christchurch’s water will never be chlorine-free, even with $1.5 billion and a generation of infrastructure upgrades, the city council says. Staff told elected members at a public workshop it would take two decades of investment “at best” before the...

Ol’ razzle dazzle for Chicago

A Palmerston North theatre company has finally reached the end of months of preparations and rehearsals to bring a flashy show about the American justice system to life. Act Three Productions’ staging of Chicago opens at The Regent on Broadway...

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...

An electrifying lifestyle

In the face of soaring fuel costs and rising power and food bills, a New Plymouth woman is reaping the benefits of going electric. Jenni Hammonds, who set about electrifying her life about six years ago, hasn’t bought petrol for six years, and her...

Taine Randell bids for Tukituki seat with NZ First

Taine Randell’s first step into politics should serve as a reminder that, try as you might, not everything goes to plan. Had it not been for Cyclone Vaianu, Randell would have been revealed as NZ First’s latest candidate by party leader Winston Peters...

Magic vs Mystics

The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic will bring one of the ANZ Premiership’s most anticipated rivalry fixtures to Tauranga for the first time this weekend. The Hobbiton Cup will be on the line when the Magic take on the Northern Mystics at Mercury Baypark...

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...

Youths held after dramatic police chase

A car “screamed through” a Gisborne roundabout on the wrong side of the road before spinning out of control in an early morning police chase yesterday. Following the incident at around 7.20am, police said six young people were arrested after a series...

‘No wriggle room’

Liquidated health and wellness centre QE Health asked for “critical” funding increases from Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora to keep its Rotorua business afloat after it “narrowly avoided” insolvency in August, documents show. Health NZ told QE Health...

Region tops health rankings

Local effort is helping drive Nelson-Marlborough to become a national leader when it comes to health screening programmes. The latest Health NZ Te Whatu Ora quarterly performance data shows that Nelson-Marlborough has the highest rates of uptake for...

Doing good deeds until the end

For her tireless fundraising efforts across Wairarapa, Elaine Leggott has been called a “true inspiration”, “one in a million”, and an “Earth angel”. She brushes it all off: “None of this was ever about me.” Now, diagnosed with a life-limiting...

Prestigious award for local pharmacist

As one of the country’s top pharmacists and a tireless campaigner for health in the Waikato retires, he has been given a prestigious honour. Ian McMichael was awarded the Gold Medal of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand (PSNZ). It is given to...

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.

Law & Society

| References to the Doctrine of Discovery distract from genuine historical wrongs.

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.

Bond it like BECKHAM!

Who caught our eye this week It’s the most unlikely of bromances. On paper, the King and Sir David Beckham appear to have very little in common, yet over the years the monarch and the football legend have become firm friends, partly due to their...

Quiz

1. Which former Apollo 13 commander spoke “from beyond the grave” to the Artemis II crew on the dawn of their history-making day when they reached their maximum distance of 406,771km from Earth? 2. Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement reunite this month...

KURUMI KITCHEN’S CURRY BREAD

Tucked into a quiet pocket of the rugged Catlins coast in South Otago, something unexpected is drawing locals and travellers alike: a humble Japanese food truck. In the small township of Owaka, Kurumi Kitchen is the passion project of Hiroki and Kerri...

WELCOME HOME

US President Donald Trump says Iran has “no cards” in upcoming talks with the United States — apart from Tehran’s effective stranglehold on the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping channel. “The Iranians don’t seem to realise they have no cards, other...

Ruising

Cis my favourite way to travel. I’m writing this on a ship off Japan, sailing towards South Korea. Someone else is doing all the hard work. I only have to unpack once. The floating hotel I call home (at least for the next two weeks) is coming with...

Stay calm, be prepared

Tairāwhiti residents have been advised to “stay calm” but “be prepared” as Cyclone Vaianu approaches the North Island. MetService yesterday issued upgraded wind and rain watches for the weekend after plans were put in place for a preemptive closure of...

PERSONAL SPACE:

Yearn for your own space to unwind, exercise, entertain, or create? Setting up a mancave, she-shed, or multi-purpose space has just got easier, thanks to updated building regulations. You can build or repurpose a space with fewer hurdles, and let your...

CAMERON BAILEY

A coveted lower-slopes position, to be sold as is where is, elevated for sunshine and wonderful views across the treetops to the Southern Alps, this charming character home has been updated for contemporary living. Open-plan living, flowing to a sunny...

The host’s favourite

Arrives with excellent wine, compliments the food repeatedly and somehow helps clear the table without being asked.

The food critic

Comments on each dish like they’re a judge on MasterChef.

PET CORNER

Katie McKee from Christchurch sent in this image of her cat Minti, who showed “no remorse when caught red pawed in the toilet”.

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...

KARORI

For Sale by Tender 9th April 2026 at 1pm Viewing by appointment Perfectly positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this sunny, cared-for home offers space, privacy and an easy family lifestyle. At its heart is an openplan kitchen, dining and...

START THE ENGINE ROOM

PM and Auckland mayor sign 30-year transport and housing pact

Family fun day for Feilding aviation lovers

Feilding Aerodrome will once again be stacked with aircraft and open to aviation and plane lovers and families keen for a fun day out at their Aviation and Emergency services showcase on Saturday April. 18. Peter Flintoff, chair of the organising...

‘A dream come true’

Waikato woman Halina Tilsley has found her peace after a bombshell DNA revelation turned her world upside down. Halina, 80, found out two years ago that the man she had previously known as “Dad” was not her biological father, and, with her family, she...

Sharks set to make a splash

A team of Marlborough students are excited and nervous about heading halfway around the world to represent New Zealand in a world aquabots competition. The Pool Sharks, made up of four 13-yearold students, are off to the United States in May, and have...

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...

Gold Star for humble hero

There was a moment, somewhere between the speeches and the applause, when Senior Station Officer Trevor Goldstone quietly summed up 25 years of service in a single line: “I’m just doing my job.” It’s a phrase that came up more than once on a night...

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:

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...

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...

KITCHENS 2026

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

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...

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...