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Union pushes for new station

The union representing professional firefighters has taken its push for a fire station in Bell Block to the New Plymouth District Council. At Wednesday’s extraordinary council meeting, New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union New Plymouth branch...

Council tenants told to move on

Residents of three councilowned villages in Napier are being asked to find new places to live, as the council plans to sell them as vacant properties. One impacted resident, who has terminal cancer, says it is weighing on her having to move out of her...

‘Time to pull the pin’

The “iconic” Crown and Badger pub has poured its last pint. The pub has been operating on The Strand in Tauranga’s CBD for 26 years and shut its doors for good on Sunday. It entered voluntary liquidation on Wednesday. Owner/operator Jessica Mackenzie...

Proposed rafting merger may be sunk

Akey player in the proposed merger of Rotorua’s commercial rafting companies is frustrated by new signs the Commerce Commission may block the deal despite support from the city’s tourism industry. Rotorua Rafting’s Sam Sutton says businesses will...

CHURCH SERVICES

ACTIVATE CHURCH: 67 Stafford Street; Feilding. Sunday morning Church service 10am. Sunday Encounter Night Service 7pm. Church prayer Meeting Mondays 6pm. Youth Group, kids Church, Life Groups and Community Outreach. All Welcome. FEILDING BAPTIST...

Children addicted

One Tairā whiti health provider has observed children “as young as 8 who are addicted” as the region continues to tackle youth vaping. While youth vaping is decreasing in Gisborne and nationwide, nearly twice as many Year 10 students in the Gisborne...

Endoscopy suite for hospital

Community and medical leaders have welcomed the health minister’s announcement that a new purpose-built endoscopy suite will be built at Wairarapa Hospital. Health Minister Simeon Brown said the multi-million dollar investment would improve local...

City Hall mulls next move

How big is too big and how fast is too fast? that’s the quandary Hamilton’s city leaders were left in after the Government’s shock demand that all councils look to form unitary authorities. Speaking at a Hamilton City Council meeting yesterday, Mayor...

Number plate scanning technology explored

Invercargill parking enforcement could soon include number plate recognition technology, as the city council aims to “move with the times”. The proposed changes follow news last year that Invercargill parking wardens sometimes worked in pairs...

Work to clear Kāinga Ora land nearly done

Work to clear a block of land in Timaru owned by the Crown agency responsible for public housing and urban development in New Zealand is expected to be completed next week. The Grey Rd land, owned by Kāinga Ora, was originally marked down as the site...

Historic furniture firm shutting up shop

ONE of Dunedin’s oldest companies, Otago Furniture, is closings it doors. The business, which started making furniture in 1868, was left with few options and has decided to close, resulting in its 17 employees losing their jobs. The company had been...

Council re-prioritises climate

Nelson City Council has reinstated the environment and climate as one of its draft strategic priorities, after a recommendation to drop it sparked community outrage. Councillors voted unanimously yesterday to include measures to address climate change...

Wastewater sludge storage nears capacity

Sludge storage at Whanganui’s wastewater treatment plant is expected to reach capacity within three years and getting rid of it will be “quite a challenge”. A report from Whanganui District Council senior stormwater engineer Kritzo Venter said a...

Chaos, failure and serious risk to life

Sweeping condemnations of the emergency response after Kaitaki lost all power in Cook Strait have been detailed in a new report, showing Maritime NZ failed to properly respond to the scale of the evolving disaster. The Transport Accident Investigation...

Attenborough letter revives childhood link

Sir David Attenborough’s voice has carried across living rooms and continents, bringing distant worlds into view and shaping how generations understand nature. But behind the global figure is a quieter, more personal story. One of connection, loss,...

Record number of 3D-printed guns seized

D-printed firearms have been described as unregulated, untraceable and easily concealed. The insight comes from a police intelligence report last year, released to the Northern Advocate under the Official Information Act. The report said police...

Airbnbs hold CBD back, residents say

It’s not just the nuisance of alarms going off in the middle of the night, or strangers filling the bins, but central Christchurch residents argue Airbnbs are threatening the central city’s true earthquake recovery. The residents of one new...

‘I’M NOT A CORRUPT COP’

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Tania Kura says she and other former members of the police executive were “thrown under the bus” after the Jevon McSkimming controversy, in a manner that was unprecedented and “unforgiving”. In her first in-depth...

Couple see red over trees

Living beneath redwood trees comes with its perks, but a Marton couple struggling with the burden and cost of their cleanup is calling on the owner for help. Heather and Gary Philip said they loved the council-owned redwoods that hung over their...

Architectural excellence meets lifestyle

Built in 2023, this 248m2 executive home sits on an elevated 1ha parcel, offering a sophisticated retreat with sweeping rural views and unforgettable sunsets. Elevated ceilings and large windows bathe the interior in light. A designer kitchen balances...

New Zealand Walk: Plenty of variety on Branch Walk way

The 6km Branch Road Walkway in the Pohangina Valley, 16km from Ashhurst, has charm and history and is considered to be a relatively easy walk. It follows the route of an abandoned road linking Pohangina Village with Ridge Road. When Branch Road was...

Safe harbour

Port Marlborough affords myriad picturesque views. Whether glimpsed from London Quay, hills in Picton or vistas along Queen Charlotte Drive, the harbour are has a lot to see. Some of the more intriguing scenes, though, are behind the scenes. Zones of...

Ageing classrooms set for $56.6m upgrade

After years of having to make do with ageing classrooms, Kerikeri High School is in line for a significant rebuild. Twelve new classrooms and major site upgrades have been confirmed under a multi-billion-dollar government schools investment. The...

CLASSIC LOVE STORY HEADS TO GLASGOW GANGLAND

ANZAC Day remembrance

Acrisp morning dawned to a beautiful day on Saturday 25th April, to welcome in ANZAC Day. Communities across the rohe rose early to pay their respects to those who have served New Zealand in foreign lands, in defence of others, many of whom did not...

Community, connection, choice at Peacehaven Villas

Explore Peacehaven Retirement Village’s newest development, featuring 38 new, architecturally designed Occupation Rights Units alongside a new Resident’s Lodge. Twelve villas will be available in Stage 1a with the first six anticipated to be completed...

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...

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...

HEADS in the SAND

SAM’S NEW ERA ‘HOW I’VE FOUND HAPPINESS’

LOUIS’ a big boy now!

Prince Louis is known for being cheeky and energetic, and his playful personality was celebrated in a video his parents released to mark his eighth birthday. The clip, taken on a family holiday in Cornwall shortly before his birthday on April 23,...

TOP & FLOP CROPS

When the American food activist and author Michael Pollan famously railed against eating “anything your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognise,” he was referring to highly processed foods, rather than exotic ingredients. But sometimes I can’t help but...

FROM THE EDITOR

Caleb Clarke has looked sharp as a tack for the Blues this season. He went okay for them in 2025 but could not cross the tryline and didn’t quite look in peak form. There was all sorts happening in the background, as he discusses in our feature...

‘Vertical opportunism’

Auckland waterfront residents cry foul on 80m tower that would block their sun

CRUMB BAKEHOUSE’S HAM, CHEESE AND PICKLE CROISSANT

Crumb Bakehouse is one of those places that was born out of necessity. In 2024, Lucy Conway had finished her pastry chef training at Le Cordon Bleu school in Wellington and began to expand her croissant, pastry and bread options at her Wānaka cafe,...

Mother v son in $40m court fight

The matriarch of a wealthy Auckland family accuses her own son of misappropriating $40 million of family assets to “prop up” failing companies and pursue a “lossmaking passion project” involving thoroughbred racehorses. But the son denies...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

LIFE AFTER LONDON

What to do after the big OE ends

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...

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...

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 +...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...