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Spacious penthouse apartment

Seize the opportunity to secure this cute and charming turn-of-the-century cottage. Inside, you’ll find a spacious layout ready for your personal touch. Each bedroom is bright and offers plenty of space. The living provides a comfortable area for...

Cleanup effort stuns digger driver

For digger operator Matt Hareb, the scale of the Awakino Gorge cleanup was obvious even before he reached the main slip that closed State Highway 3 a fortnight ago. “There was a lot of water, mud everywhere,” he said. The Taranaki-based contractor...

‘I went to help and was stabbed too’

Camberley dairy owners Rohan Patel and his father Mukesh Patel were hospitalised after being attacked with scissors by a shoplifter over a pie. Rohan reopened the shop on Friday morning in an act a councillor says is an incredible example of “courage...

‘WOULD MEAN EVERYTHING TO ME’

Ollie Hatchby is making waves on the international jet sport circuit, with his sights now set on the world finals in the United States. The fulltime Mainfreight 2IC storeman began racing at 15, shortly after moving from Invercargill to the Bay of...

‘I wish I could swap places with my brother’

‘Iwish I could swap places with my brother.” Those were the words of Kaci Tauroa, a young woman who drove dangerously and crashed, killing her 10-year-old brother Jax Tauroa-Wall. Tauroa’s letter was provided to Judge Greg Hollister-Jones and referred...

Rest easy: A buyer’s guide to modern beds

A QUICK TRIP BACK IN TIME We haven’t always had the luxury of foam and springs. Early humans slept on piles of leaves and branches to stay off the cold ground. By the Roman era, the wealthy stuffed cloth bags with feathers, while everyone else made do...

Woman accused of hiding ‘nang’

Awoman charged over a fatal crash involving a car and a bus carrying students, some of them from Gisborne’s Kaiti School, is accused of trying to hide a nang canister from police after the crash in Rotorua. The woman, who was a passenger in the car,...

Mayors talk amalgamation

Councils north of the Remutakas could be joining forces, according to a just-released statement. The mayors of South Wairarapa, Carterton and Masterton District councils have confirmed that discussions about amalgamation and council structure are...

CAMERON BAILEY

Tucked away down a quiet lane, 7 Kelson Lane offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and easy living. This well-presented home features three generous bedrooms, including a master complete with its own ensuite, while the remaining bedrooms...

PLUS

On a recent visit to Sydney I took a walking tour of The Rocks and heard torrid tales of crime and debauchery in the fledgling days of the colony there. It’s fascinating to think that this is the place Ngāpuhi chief Te Pahi sailed into in 1805,...

Become a bird watcher (or plant detective)

Birds, wildflowers, native trees – take your pick. Having something to “spot” turns an ordinary walk into a little treasure hunt.

WE’RE LOVING

// wrap up Amélie knitwear has relaunched as Āhuru, a te reo Māori word meaning warm, cosy and comfortable. The new name was born of founder Natalie Robb’s time spent in Te Māhia, advancing her craft alongside her Te Wairoa whānau. Robb describes the...

Smart gym setups for small spaces

MAKEITWORKFORYOU Creating an exercise space in a compact home is all about intentional choices. Claim a corner of the living room or master bedroom, clear a section of the garage, or rethink the spare bedroom; it is entirely possible to create an...

Waikato Hospital parking crisis

Finding a park at Waikato Hospital has become increasingly difficult, with patients and visitors searching surrounding streets and staff facing a waitlist of more than two years. While Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) says it is working to...

Insurance declined for old church

A96-year-old former church in Southland has had its insurance claim declined, after it was damaged by gale-force winds in October, so its owners have started fundraising to pay off the repair work. The Waikawa church was blown off its piles by the...

‘Team Timaru’: Impact of community redevelopment not lost on contractors

The project facilitator behind one of Timaru’s largest community projects says the impact of the massive redevelopment is not lost on those working at the site. Thompson Construction and Engineering project facilitator John Wilson said he was also...

LIFE AFTER LONDON

What to do after the big OE ends

Firm collapses owing $1m-plus

A Nelson-founded company that set out to reshape New Zealand’s housing market through factory-built modular homes has collapsed into liquidation, with more than $1 million in debt. For founder and director Tony Frost the end of Eco-1 Limited, which...

The science to stronger hair

Jenny-May’s reinvention Why she’s focused on physical transformation and mental wellbeing. Hair damage is a common struggle. For those of us who love to colour, style, or use heat tools, the battle against split ends, breakage, and dullness can feel...

Policing the Chathams

Christchurch tree canopy dwindling on residential land, and council ‘hamstrung’

Urban trees cool our neighbourhoods, improve air quality, and support biodiversity. But data suggests big chunks of Christchurch’s canopy are being lost from private homes and gardens – and there’s only so much the council can do. In a new study,...

It started with a sketch

Even when he was drawing on his mates’ gumboots at school, Manawatū entrepreneur Malachi Kurei had a vision for what he wanted to achieve. Kurei, 21, is the founder of the gumboot company MokoBandz, which are emblazoned with Māori art, and the boots...

MAKE YOUR OWN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Versatile, easy to make yet effortlessly delicious, comforting and nutritious, pasta is a star in everything from high-end restaurants to family gatherings. Put some culinary magic on your table and captivate your tastebuds with this ultimate selection...

Generations still feeling the ripples of war on Anzac Day

Hundreds braved a near-freezing 2°C morning in Manchester Square for Feilding's Anzac Day dawn parade and service last Saturday. Veterans, serving personnel and members of the public gathered at the Feilding Soldiers' Memorial for the ceremony,...

‘The kids made the sad building happy'

Picasso-inspired self-portraits are brightening up a corner of Gisborne’s main street. Since October, multiple shopfronts have been transformed with artwork from local artists and community collaborations as part of the council’s Art in the City...

Fighting to save cinema

On Victoria St, Hamilton, Auteur House is attempting the impossible: collecting the entirety of film history under one roof. Behind shelves that seem to bend under the weight of that ambition, founder Richard Swainson chases something close to...

‘We trusted our son would be safe’

Karnin “Tino” Petera drowned in floodwaters three years ago, after becoming trapped during a school caving trip. Now, his whā nau have returned to court carrying the same painful question that has shaped their grief. Why did the Whangā rei Boys’ High...

Peters game-playing on Iran emails: Willis

National deputy leader Nicola Willis is claiming Winston Peters’ failure to notify Prime Minister Christopher Luxon that his office was releasing to the Herald emails showing Luxon wanted to show “explicit public support” for the US-led war in Iran is...

Escape the ordinary

With timeless charm and beautifully reimagined for today, this 1920s character home blends classic appeal with versatile living. On a sheltered, tree-lined section with space for everyone, and city convenience a short drive away, it’s a must...

Rural communities bear brunt of soaring fuel prices

Fuel price increases are continuing to bite rural and isolated communities, with residents cutting back on travel, combining trips and carefully planning trips as costs climb. Government figures released this week show fuel stocks remained stable,...

With TV Guide Journalist Melenie Parkes

It’s the return of a Kiwi favourite this week. The Brokenwood Mysteries is back, with more tales of murder and mayhem in small-town New Zealand. It’s a real local success story, with an incredible 12 seasons in the bag and a passionate global fanbase....

Full house, full hearts

The mana of the young people Te Tauihu (Top of the South) was undeniable at Kia Hūkere te Hoe last week. The regional kapa haka festival – the biggest to ever be held in Wairau (Marlborough) – was a celebration of a performance art which has become so...

A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS

Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential

Kingston - 4 Camrose Grove

EASY LIVING IN KINGSTON What you'll love: • Three bedrooms -ideal for families, flatmates or working from home • Single level living - easy, functional layout • Drive-on access + garage - everyday convenience and secure parking • One bathroom +...

Years of caring for kids recognised

A Masterton woman who has cared for more than 50 children in need has been recognised with the highest possible accolade available to a caregiver. Michelle Beaver was among 10 caregivers and caregiving couples, selected by Caring Families Aotearoa and...

Margie’s moment in the celebrity spotlight

Margie Robb is getting stopped in the street these days. “You look awesome,” people tell her. The 60-year-old has become a local hit in home town Tokoroa after starring in an advertising campaign for health insurer Southern Cross. In the main advert...

Runway to the world:

The pioneering designers who put Australian Fashion Week on the global stage

URBAN SLOTHS

How these slow creatures cope with life in the fast lane ...

THE RIGHT STUFFAYRBURN CLASSIC 2026

All the ingredients were there this year, for a very different kind of motoring festival experience for New Zealanders. In March 2025, the inaugural Ayrburn Classic showed its potential, confirming what many suspected: it was a successful concept for a...

The Hewitson Profile

How to describe Dr Peter Sergel, the man who turned a rubbish tip into the wonderland that is the Hamilton Gardens? I wrote a list: landscaper, builder of dreams, philosopher, academic, artist, magician, visionary, gardener. What did he think of that...

Star news

Jusstt for kicks!

‘MY DREAM TV RETURN’

From the editor

When I was 11, a couple of years after my grandfather had died, my grandmother moved from Dargaville to Napier, where we lived. There was a lot of excitement getting her new house ready for her: choosing wallpaper, scouring secondhand shops for bargain...

Why Hollywood is welcoming the return of the blockbuster

Earlier in the week Villeneuve headlined the Warner Bros presentation with Dune: Part Three (NZ release, December 17), starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Florence Pugh. He unveiled the first seven minutes of the film, showing an actionpacked...

L L A E D O R S & S E N S

A.“Inheritances are the way most Kiwis pay off their mortgage,” Auckland mortgage adviser Mike Whittaker tells me. When inheritances, or other lump sum windfalls arrive in people’s lives, they tend to apply them first to whatever remains owing on the...

FALLEN, NOT FORGOTTEN

National MP Chris Bishop says he is embarrassed after not showing up to an Anzac Day dawn service in his local electorate yesterday morning where he was expected to lay a wreath. Bishop, the MP for Hutt South, said his name was read out to lay a...

Gallaher: from the field to the front

At Katikati’s 150th anniversary, Jude Dobson ONZM spoke of the All Blacks at War – a moving tale that gave insight into the horrors of war and the sacrifices made. Whilst she was in town, she had another purpose. That was to start shooting for her next...

ON THE COVER

Romance reigns at this charming cottage in North Canterbury – see page 84. Photograph by Sarah Rowlands

MUSTANG MISHAP

While we always check and double-check material before we burst into print, things don’t always go to plan and the odd mistake and/ or omission is virtually inevitable. In the report on the 2026 Ellerslie Intermarque Concours d’Elegance in our last...

NICOLA CHAN CELEBRATES A DECADE OF DINING AT PARIS BUTTER, AUCKLAND

Ten years in, Paris Butter remains one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed dining destinations. With three hats in the Cuisine Good Food Guide, the Herne Bay restaurant is known for refined dining, polished hospitality and a standard of excellence that has...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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

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...