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‘Sense of disbelief’

For more than eight decades, broken fragments of a wristwatch belonging to a 19-yearold Norsewood pilot killed during World War II lay hidden beneath the trees in a German forest. About nine years ago, an elderly German woman contacted crash-site...

Find out what’s on in the region

MARCH Wednesday, February 11 to Wednesday, March 25: ° OBOP Rotorua Summer Nav Series runs every Wednesday with 60-minute rogaines at different Rotorua parks and neighbourhoods. Start anytime between 4.15pm and 7pm; suitable for individuals, families...

Local athlete Aimee Perrett shows what’s possible - in sport and life

For most people, completing an Ironman is an extraordinary personal milestone. For Feilding’s Aimee Perrett, it has become part of a journey that spans more than two decades, one that has taken her to world championship start lines, through some of...

GHL buys CBD building

The river-end of Lowe St in Gisborne is closer to becoming “more pedestrian and family friendly” after the district council’s commercial arm bought a building that encompasses a set of shops and flats. Gisborne Holdings Ltd (GHL) has purchased the...

Te Arawa pride

It was 28 years ago at kapa haka nationals when legendary entertainer Sir Howard Morrison whispered in the ear of his son: “You need to do something to inspire your team.” Howie Morrison jnr walked on to the finals stage with his Ngāti Rangiwewehi...

Cricketer goes into bat

Wairarapa cricketing great Ross Taylor is leading a campaign to bring much-needed dialysis services to Wairarapa. March is Kidney Awareness Month, and Taylor is all too aware of the toll renal disease can take on local families. His mother required...

‘Huge opportunity’ in deal

Waikato businesses have a “huge opportunity” to break into one of the world’s fastest-growing markets under a proposed New Zealand-India free trade agreement, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says. Speaking to about 80 people at a Waikato...

Football quitting council grounds over higher charges

CLUBS may collapse and grounds turn into bogs as a football leader cries foul over increased ground charges. The round ball will not be sighted at the Oval this season, and other grounds on which football has been played for years will no longer host...

Stadium addition agreed

Councillors have agreed to a change to the plan for the redevelopment of Aorangi Stadium that would allow for the addition of a $82,000 sliding divider wall in its function room. Timaru District councillors were provided with an update on the $24.2...

Family support after crash

The two people who died in a car crash in rural Southland were a mother and daughter from a Nepalese family making a better life for themselves in New Zealand. Anita Pathak and her daughter Dikshika Pathak, 19, were being driven towards their...

New dump charges proposed

The days of estimating how many cubic metres of waste you have to dump could be gone, with plans to replace existing fees with a “simpler and clearer price structure”. At a meeting last week, Nelson City councillors agreed to send a new pricing...

From heartbreak to little miracle

For over a decade, Melissa Sumner has given children in need love, safety and security as a foster mum. Now the Hamilton woman has been recognised for her work with an Excellence in Foster Care Award from children’s charity Barnardos. Melissa,...

Councils ‘legally committed’ to plan

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the district must proceed with its planned two-council water organisation with Whanganui, despite fears household charges could rise by 92% within eight years. “While we recognise those concerns, council is legally...

How a fuelrationed NZ might look

Finance Minister Nicola says the Government is working out what New Zealand would look like under fuel rationing for the first time in decades. Willis cautioned that New Zealand is many weeks from potentially needing such measures with about 50 days...

Whā nau waiting years for stable home

Casey Tangira, her husband, four kids and niece spent four months living in a car in 2024. They had been in the same rental in the Northland town of Ō pua for eight years — but their landlord needed the house back, and they had nowhere else to...

Dome destined for red zone or scrap pile

A Christchurch man says he will scrap a heritage dome he saved after the earthquakes if the city council refuses to support his plan to donate it to the red zone. Paddy Snowdon, a demolition expert and heritage conservationist, bought the Regent...

Govt calls for calm over fuel

Ministers are getting advice on how low fuel supplies have to go before the Government should introduce demand measures such as reducing the amount of petrol people can buy and only allowing fuel outlets to open on alternate days. Ministers said...

An ‘unmitigated disaster’

Racing at Awapuni Racecourse won’t be back on the grass turf until the end of 2027, but the organisation that runs the venue is confident it can survive. The Palmerston North racecourse closed its grass track in October 2023 for a 19-month renovation...

Life-enhancing luxury and design

Built with quality craftsmanship and an exceptional level of finish, this impressive property delivers functionality, simplicity, and peace of mind that attention has been paid to the detail. The north-facing living offers family connectivity along...

Spinning his way to Guinness World Record

A globe-trotting unicyclist knew he was home when he rode over the Waitōtara River on his way up New Zealand in a world record attempt. Stratford man Norman Joe is attempting to secure a place in the Guinness World Record book by travelling 29,000km...

Call grows for tougher action on roaming dogs

Pressure is mounting on the Far North District Council to get tougher on roaming and dangerous dogs. After recent dog attacks across Northland, Ahipara residents formally called for the council to strengthen its response to the dog issue, via a...

SHOCK, HORROR: FEAR FACTOR IS BACK!

A cup of success as dreams brew

You might drive past the modest sign outside without noticing, but inside, there’s a gentle aroma of steeping leaves as a Western Bay tea hub quietly makes its mark. It’s a story of garage-born ambition, leap-of-faith moves, and a family-driven...

Catch ya in the Rai

Canvastown’s Walter Jones, 4, is all focus as he heads for the finish line, possum in hand, during the popular Rai Challenge at the weekend’s Rai Valley A&P Show. Walter took home a spot prize for his efforts.

GET YOUR glow ON

Let’s be real: skincare routines can be a total snooze. Ten steps, a million ingredients and half the time no one knows what they actually do. Everyone’s over buying products that flop or leave skin feeling meh. Imagine if happy, glowy skin was...

Magnesium musts for women

Support from the inside out

Chips and butter

Hot chips, crunchy chips, anything salty and potato-based works.

A CHAT WITH... SHANNA ROSE

Watching a kākā test out its flying skills after rehabilitation is the ultimate in job satisfaction, for veterinary nurse Shanna Rose. The team leader at Wellington Zoo’s Te Kōhanga, The Nest, is a sucker for that cheeky bird, but she loves them all –...

Chatter box

There was a lot of love for our story on TVNZ’s Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver and her new book Be Brave… “Fantastic reporter. Her bravery in the face of adversity is truly inspiring ” – Jill Rippin “She’s a lovely lady, really enjoy...

THE POLITICAL TRIBES OF AOTEAROA

'Never too late'

Police are being criticised for sitting on their hands and not reinvestigating a murder at the heart of the bungled “Gone Fishing” case. A top investigator has accused police of being more interested in playing PR games than trying to find who killed...

ONE MORE EARLY MORNING

Now, I’m not really one for big speeches or rallying cries. But I did want to remind you all about our ICC T20 World Cup Final against India in Ahmedabad on Monday morning (2.30am NZT). It’s fair to say we’re a bit outnumbered over here – 1.4 billion...

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.

What happens when we die

Region ‘too accepting’ of road closures

Tairāwhiti residents have become “way too accepting” of state highway closures as the region endures an increase in severe weather events. This was among the many transport issues raised by Gisborne District Council staff and councillors at a workshop...

Get your home sale-ready without spending a fortune

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. Potential buyers often decide how they feel about a property within minutes. The good news? You don’t have to empty your bank account to make your home market-ready. With a little...

BISHOPDALE

Auction, Thursday March 19, 2026 from 10am (unless sold prior) Open home: March 8, 1.45pm-2.15pm Agent: Cameron Bailey 027 555 7079 Harcourts Gold Licensed Agent REAA 2008 5 double bedrooms + dedicated office room for the whole family (and guests!)...

All decked out

From summer barbecues to quiet morning coffees, decks and balconies are often the heart of our home. But with harsh UV rays, coastal salt spray, and busy lives, picking the best surface that will stand the test of time is about practicality as well as...

APPLE OF HER EYE

Nici turns autumn's bounty into delicious dishes

GET YOUR glow ON

Let’s be real: skincare routines can be a total snooze. Ten steps, a million ingredients and half the time no one knows what they actually do. Everyone’s over buying products that flop or leave skin feeling meh. Imagine if happy, glowy skin was...

Elevated luxury

This elegant residence enjoys a cohesive, generous layout with four bedrooms, all on the same level, formal living and separate dining room with flow to a designer kitchen and additional family living room. From here, you are invited out to the...

PLAN OVERBOARD

Deficient training and weak oversight led to fuel contamination in the Navy’s largest ship, taking it out of service for almost five months and costing $5.6 million to fix. The debacle that struck HMNZS Aotearoa is laid bare in a newly released Court...

Escape to Our Backyard

As summer's long, warm days gently fade into autumn, a magic awakens at the Top of the South and on the West Coast. So trade the familiar for the unforgettable, because an adventure awaits. Nelson-Tasman, Marlborough, Kaikōura, and the West Coast...

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...

Tommy’s Market Update

“Two months in, the Wellington market is certainly stronger than it was this time last year,” says Tommy’s Real Estate agent Alexia Stoddart. Listing numbers have lifted and pre-approved buyers are active. However, with more choice available,...

A SYMPHONY OF STYLE AND SPIRIT

The Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht represents the next evolution of the brand’s commitment to design excellence, engineering precision, and an enduring connection to the sea. Every line, surface, and space has been shaped with purpose - to deliver a...

POKÉMON LOOKALIKES!

Meet seven sea slugs with extraordinary ‘superpowers’…

GRANDE DAME

A pathway at the side of the house runs past one of two ornamental pear trees, Pyrus salicifolia ‘Pendula’, and a double hedge of corokia and Lonicera nitida. Two blue-grey Hosta ‘Silver Knights’ flank the path and to the right are the purple-red...

AUTUMN COLOUR

Trees, shrubs and flowers for seasonal drama

TRUE CRIME The highway from HELL

Lettuce be friends

Let tuce be friends

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

MODERN TWIST

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

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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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...

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.

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...

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.