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Big bill for developing central city car parks

Spending more than $3 million developing two car parks in the Nelson CBD has been criticised as heading in the wrong direction, but the mayor believes the city still needs more parking spaces. Developing a car park at Millers Acre to replace spaces...

‘Integrity and commitment’

The Whanganui Rugby Rugby Football Union’s chief executive Bridget Belsham will step down as after an 11-year tenure. She was the first female to hold the role since the union was established in 1888. Chair Pe´tra Allen said Belsham’s service,...

How to talk kids about porn

All it takes is one click to confirm you’re over 18. Then you’re in. Within seconds, explicit videos appear on the Pornhub homepage – a woman with a man standing on her neck, teens being gagged, women being slapped and porn stars having gang...

Residents caught by surprise

Some Far North residents evacuated from their homes didn’t realise how severe the flooding was until emergency services knocked on their doors. Police estimated between 400 to 500 people were evacuated from Kaitāia Thursday night amid fears the Awanui...

Man of 'extraordinary determination'

Doctor, clinical researcher and father with a hidden soft spot – Eric Espiner has died at the age of 91 after a lifetime dedicated to medicine. Espiner had a brain bleed before dying peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Wednesday morning. Speaking from...

Builder uses ‘nuclear’ option with Powerco

A Palmerston North building company has taken up an offer to talk to Powerco staff about customer experience, after it had to wait six months for a new power connection quote. On September 30, 2025, Homebuild Homes director Victoria Jakobs put in a...

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...

Murdoch Street, Hāwera

Murdoch St snakes its way from Murray Ave to Rata St in Hāwera. The road was formed in the middle of the 1970s and named after John Bryson Murdoch, a long-serving chairman of the Hāwera County Council. His father emigrated from Ayrshire, Scotland, to...

Family marks 30-year cold case

It’s a mystery that has haunted a Napier family and their community for three decades. Richard Woods had recently turned 50 when he was last seen leaving his lodgings in the narrow lanes of the Napier hills on a Saturday afternoon walk on March 23,...

Rain lashes region

Wild weather has closed roads and caused slips across the region. MetService updated its heavy rain warning for the Bay of Plenty west of Whakatāne at 11am yesterday. It warned streams and rivers could rise rapidly and surface flooding, slips and...

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,...

Kapa haka results under fire

Organisers of Te Arawa’s regional kapa haka event are being asked to rethink the results of its kaumātua section, days after they apologised for making an error in announcing the overall winners. Ngāti Rangiwewehi Pakeke say they were disqualified for...

Fuel price shock drives real change

Less car use, more public transport use and surging electric vehicle ownership are some indications of what could become transformational change as Kiwi consumers grapple with a fuel “price shock”. The changes were described by Wairarapa Automobile...

Swamped with visitors

After months of speculation it’s now official – visitor numbers at Putāruru’s Blue Spring – Te Waihou Walkway have more than doubled to 100,000 – leaving authorities grappling with the impact of over-tourism. A new report to the South Waikato District...

Wild whackers tee off neighbour — leading to change of course

SPRAYING one off the tee is having an impact on golf clubs around the country and one Dunedin course is trying to do something about it. Island Park Golf Club president Steve Cushnie said the club was joining an increasing number of golf clubs across...

Ron puts the brakes on for the last time

For more than 40 years bargain hunters have flocked to an annual swap meet to nab treasures, and each year Ron Cooper has been there selling his wares. Tomorrow’s South Canterbury Vintage Car Club Swap Meet and Bazaar will be the last for Cooper as he...

Opposing Sams confident

Can Sam Downing and his Appleby team-mates make it a fifth straight triumph for their club, or will Invercargill Old Boys captain Sam Nicholson and his team ruin the party? The question will be answered when the two Sams lead their sides in the...

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....

Hipkins got vaccine advice, paper shows

Then-Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins received advice about the potential risks of a second Covid-19 vaccine dose for teenagers at a time when tens of thousands of them had yet to get a follow-up jab. The Herald has unearthed a Cabinet paper, in...

Communities await help

Gisborne leaders are awaiting the Government’s response to a $29.7 million funding bid for a joint agency/iwi-led recovery plan after January’s severe weather event. The severe rain devastated northern parts of the East Coast, with the aftermath...

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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...

Power cuts disrupt trade across Far North

Power cuts in Kaita¯ia and the wider Far North are becoming more frequent, according to local businesses, who say the outages are disrupting trade and creating uncertainty. The Kaita¯ia Business Association said it has been contacted by multiple...

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...

‘MY TEARS FOR MY BOY’

Bulletin

Escaping Washington DC for the uniquely American phenomenon known as Buc-ee’s.

Efore

BFebruary, South Africa wasn’t even on my radar as a travel destination. I had always assumed it was hard to get to from New Zealand and that a safari would feel like nothing more than a visit to a free-range zoo. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The...

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‘MARRIAGE, PARENTING & HOW LOVE CHANGED ME’

Did Enid Blyton invent the multiverse?

There’s a lot of upside to marrying a builder. Especially one with the knack of finding spare plots of land on which to create spectacular family homes. Just ask Shinade Cousins. In the past decade, her husband Ben has moved Shinade and their three...

SPRIG + FERN MĀPUA’S KIWI AS SEAFOOD BURGER

As a country, it’s safe to say we have a soft spot for a good burger. Which is why this year’s Burger Nation competition has more entrants than ever before. A whopping 307 venues across the motu are taking part in the competition to find Aotearoa’s...

Govt acts on dog attacks

The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of New Zealand’s Dog Control Act to “crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs” after a series of horrific attacks. The review was announced this morning, almost a year after a preschooler was killed...

Protect outdoor surfaces from pots

CULPRIT Water is the primary culprit. When you water plants, excess moisture inevitably seeps from the drainage holes, trapping moisture under the pot and creating a perfect environment for mould, mildew, and algae. On wooden decks, this leads to...

CAMERON BAILEY

Within walking distance of Merivale Mall, this architecturally designed post quake property is situated on a quiet rear section. Bathed in light, open-plan living flows to lush gardens, while second living and two master bedrooms ensures options that...

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Arrive a little early

Give yourself a few extra minutes before you start work for time to sit in the sun, finish your coffee or people-watch before the day properly begins.

PLUS

In a world addicted to the “instant”, there is a quiet power in the slow burn. This week we celebrate the art of the long game. Deputy editor Laura Hampson meets five New Zealanders – from a chart-topping 50-year-old singer to a champion weightlifter...

BEST OF THE FEST

Top picks for Auckland Writers festival

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...

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

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...

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.

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

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