New Zealand Newspapers

Entire road is ‘fragile’

Road crews are working hard on State Highway 35 in the northern parts of Tairā whiti, clearing slips and excavating soil following severe weather last month. The road remains closed between Wharekahika/Hicks Bay and Pōtaka after more land movement in...

Quiz of the day

[email protected] 1. Rishi Sunak was the first British prime minister to follow what religion? 2. In New Zealand, what are Dagg, Dusky and Doubtful? 3. Which political party has four organisational pillars – ecological wisdom, social justice,...

Maketū death: Trio lied

Three Mongrel Mob members were driving a badly injured associate to Rotorua Hospital when they pulled over and made a plan. They decided to tell the police Zain Taikato Fox had been hit by a car. The patched gang members now admit they lied to police...

Driver behaviour key to reducing our road toll

Northland’s road toll dropped last year, but with the number of deaths the fifthhighest in the country — and almost 40% from not wearing seatbelts — far more needs to be done, a road safety campaigner said. And while almost half the deaths are in the...

Hospital assaults on the rise

Assaults on Waikato Hospital staff have increased by more than double the national average over just three years, according to Health New Zealand data obtained by the Waikato Times. From July-December 2022 to JanuaryJune 2025 reported assaults on...

With Editor Lifestyle Magazines Frances Morton

There’s something quietly thrilling about a familiar face walking back into a familiar place. Shortland Street delivers exactly that with the return of Rachel McKenna (played by Angela Bloomfield, story p4). It isn’t just a nostalgic treat for...

‘Zelda’ filming in Central Otago

Maize paddock becomes fundraising fun

An a-maize-ing fundraising idea is bearing fruit – or rather corn – with a maize paddock near Riversdale transformed into a maze. Set on a working farm, the maize maze invites visitors to step into the paddock and navigate winding pathways through...

Foul odour probed at Barker’s

A new ECan investigation has been triggered by a putrid smell coming from two storage ponds at the Barker’s factory near Geraldine. Residents of the town neighbouring the South Canterbury fruit and vegetable processor have complained about the acrid...

Pā tea to mark Waitangi in unity

Pātea will celebrate Waitangi Day with the annual Paepae in the Park festival. The free community event marks its 22nd year and is set to draw about 1500 visitors to the South Taranaki town tomorrow. Te reo Māori performances, craft vendors, artists...

Fine weather and calmer mood expected at Waitangi

Fine weather is expected to match a calmer atmosphere than in the past few years for 2026‘s Waitangi Day commemorations in Northland. Waitangi and the wider Bay of Islands have already been busy in the lead-up to Friday, as the nation turns its focus...

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Making her mark

Farmer's blank canvas now a garden oasis

Patients finally move to new mental health ward

Patients and staff have finally moved into Palmerston North Hospital’s new $66.6 million mental health ward Ngā Wai Ngaro, and city MP Tangi Utikere said it was overdue. The unit was officially opened in September by Mental Health Minister Matt...

Warm Waitangi welcome

Dignitaries gather for our national day

Making her mark HOMED

Tina Worthington took over running her family’s fifthgeneration farm in Taranaki 17 years ago, and she and husband Bryan bought the worker’s house and two acres. The garden consisted of hedges, two cherry trees, a large rhododendron and little else,...

HOKOWHITU

Price by negotiation Agents: Stu Fleming 027 444 1594 Lynysey Elliott 027 446 2886 ray hite Palmerston North Licensey Agent rEAA 2008 Tucked away in a sought after location, enjoy sun-splashed living, four bedrooms, a study area, and two...

Rubber dividers to be tested

Plans to replace controversial cycle lane separators along a busy inner-city corridor have been revealed by New Plymouth mayor Max Brough. Details of a trial, approved by the New Plymouth District Council in December, came to light when Brough...

Look! Up in the sky!

James Owen might just have the best job in Kiwi aviation. His title is Standards and Training Project Pilot for Air New Zealand’s NextGen Aircraft Programme. His dayto-day is taking to the skies in cutting-edge planes which represent the future of the...

Island Bay - 17 Southern Cross Crescent

SUN, SPACE AND IMMACULATELY MAINTAINED 4 A perfect family home, spread across 166sqm of generous versatile family living. Offering up to five bedrooms or four with a separate living / rumpus room for the children. After 40 cherished years this...

Companies avoid conviction

A group of development and construction companies have avoided conviction after building dozens of retaining walls without having obtained authorisation first. Nelson City Council regulatory services head Mandy Bishop said the council discovered...

New Zealand Walk: Greytown to Woodside a popular walk or bike

The Greytown to Woodside Trail in the Wairarapa, is a short walk that feels much bigger than its numbers. On a bright autumn morning I set out from Greytown with nothing more ambitious than a daypack, decent shoes and a curiosity about what lay along...

Art Under The Bridge:

Masterton was where Matt Turner found his footing as an artist – and where he dreamed of giving back to those in need. His life was sadly cut short, but the artworks he left behind are set to make a lasting difference for the town’s homeless...

Precious gift unites generations

A mystery gift is helping a Waikato youngster carve out her future. Hamilton’s Whitiora School recently featured in a TVNZ Seven Sharp bulletin about the its Tipu Ake carving programme run by Te Kōhao Health and taught by Whakairo Master Rei...

FROM FLUFFY TO FIERCE!

How cute snowy owl chicks grow up to become powerful predators Watch out, here I come!

STEP-BY-STEP

A storybook setting for an historic homestead in • Roses, woodlands, paths, lawns & more in • Composting on a 500sqm site in • A tree-loving octogenarian tending a 109-year-old garden • An plantsman’s picks for summer colour food grower recommends the...

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...

STYLISH OVATION

They like what they see! The star-studded front row of Chanel’s spring/summer show boasted talents like Tilda Swinton, Charlotte Casiraghi, Vanessa Paradis and A$AP Rocky.

Good healthspecial

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These airy kings

Against the odds, the magnificent albatrosses of Pukekura/ Taiaroa Head survive.

Valentine’s Day special

Date night bliss & f inding love later in life

Know-how in spades for every gardener

Quiz

1. AA Insurance temporarily stopped offering new home insurance policies in which town because of its flood risk: A) Westport; B) Whanganui; C) Waihi; or, D) Wānaka? 2. Judith Collins announced her retirement from being a politician – but what...

LOTTA FIGHT LEFT IN THIS OLD DOG

Novak Djokovic called it one of his best performances in a decade after outlasting Jannik Sinner early Saturday in a five-set marathon to set up an Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz. The 38-year-old Serbian rolled back the years to battle...

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.

Building dreams: Pick the right professional

ARCHITECTS Qualifications & training Architects are trained professionals. To legally use the title in NZ, you must: • Complete a Master of Architecture degree. • Gain 2-3 years’ practical experience. • Pass the New Zealand Registered Architects...

Phase 1 of restoration

Work to reverse changes to Gisborne’s Grey St following a controversial trial will begin next week and could take up to four months to fully complete. Grey St was redesigned as part of a Streets for People trial, funded 90% by NZ Transport Agency Waka...

MERIVALE

2A Church Lane Price: On application Open home: February 1, 12.30pm-1pm Agent: Cameron Bailey 027 555 7079 Harcourts 1olu Licenseu Agent REAA 2008 Discover style, quality, and modern functionality in this brand-new, singlelevel home in the heart...

Pre-purchase inspections a valuable safety net

Buying a property is one of the most significant investments you’ll make, so it’s crucial to ensure you make an informed decision. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified professional is an essential part of your due diligence. Here’s why it’s...

Quiz

1 Held every two years, the Afcon tournament is more formally known by what name? 2 What did Fred Barnes present to New Zealanders for the first time on March 6, 1966? 3 In Iceland, what is known as a “foss”? 4 “My mum went so far as to call me...

KARORI

Tender closing 5 February 2026 at 1pm This home immediately welcomes you with character and warmth. The main living room flows seamlessly to a deck and into the established garden beyond, a space made for relaxed entertaining, or simply listening to...

Mountain of grief

The Mount Maunganui landslide tragedy has taken lives, shattered families, and had a profound impact on locals and visitors. NZME journalist and Mount local Rosalie Liddle Crawford , who regularly brings out her piano on summer evenings in Pilot Bay to...

Feilding Police arrest burglars, locate ammunition, firearms, and drugs

Feilding Police have arrested 18 people as part of Operation Thor, a targeted operation focused on burglary, theft, vehicle crime, firearms offending and drug activity in the Feilding area. Over the last two months, Police have carried out a series of...

Ministry opts not to insulate existing blocks in college revamp

The Ministry of Education has decided against insulating the existing blocks at Marlborough Boys’ College as it carries out school-wide upgrades instead of building a new school. The ministry says the existing buildings, including the 1930s John...

Community grapples with devastating landslides and floods

The Bay of Plenty has been left reeling after a day of extreme weather brought landslides, flooding, and chaos to the region, leaving communities shaken and emergency services stretched to their limits following 300mm of rain in just 24 hours. Rivers...

ON THE COVER

A couple make an old shed on the family farm their new home – see page 26. Photograph by Jane Ussher

AYRBURN CLASSIC – BREAKTHROUGH EVENT OF THE YEAR

The prestigious Breakthrough Event of the Year part of the International Historic Motoring Awards was presented in London on 14 November to the Royal Automobile Club Concours. The Ayrburn Classic 2025 was nominated for the award alongside Concours 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...

Food tastes better shared

The world has become disconnected with technology and since the pandemic we have retreated into ourselves, become more individualistic in nature and independent in status. Our life expectancy is declining with stress; our connection to how our food is...

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...

Relaxed entertaining

Solid gold

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

FESTIVAL OF MOTORING

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New Year Joy

Anew year carries its own kind of unspoken promise that life can feel fresh again. This new energy isn’t something that appears automatically at midnight but rather cultivated, perhaps it’s a shift in thinking and the willingness to release what weighs...

SUMMER STYLE ESSENTIALS

CHORIZO EMPANADAS, CHIMICHURRI VERDE, CHICKEN FLAUTAS, KINGFISH PASTRAMI, PRAWN QUESADILLAS, SNAPPER CEVICHE, TUNA TOSTADA, STRAWBERRY & TOMATO SALSA, PORK KEBABS, SMACKED CUCUMBERS, STEAK LIKE TARTARE, ROASTED PRAWNS, PLUM & MANGO MOCHI, STRAWBERRY &...

FROM THE EDITOR

If you need your footy hit over summer, then watch some sevens, either live or on the box. As I write these words, we are rejoicing that both our national sevens team have, for the first time since early 2024, both won the same tournament. The All...

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...

What does the market want?

Fonterra, NZ Merino, Atkins Ranch and more weigh in on the changing customer demands and farmers’ efforts to match them

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.

DYNAMIC DUO

Universal Cranes recently took delivery of New Zealand’s first two 10x4 S-Ways – one rigid and one tractor unit. A factory-built configuration with competitive tare weight, fitted with Fassi cranes, they are a strong addition to the company’s...

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.