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Home cameras not enough

Tasman District elected members will be able to claim almost $5000 for a home security system, but one councillor is concerned that cameras alone won’t be enough of a deterrent. At a full council meeting earlier this month, councillors green-lit the...

End of the line

Alarge fire at Marton’s railway station building has prompted KiwiRail’s decision to demolish the building. The 61-year-old building was significantly damaged by a fire on January 4 — the second in its history. The first was in 1993, when a third of...

Sailing duo plot new course

Curly-coated retriever Rimu, missing for four days after a catamaran capsize off Whananaki, is back at sea and sailing confidently again – lifejacket on, as ever. Rimu and her owner, Wānaka retiree Mark Ayre, had been living aboard their new $350,000,...

Sewage rules spark alarm

New wastewater standards introduced late last year have alarmed engineers, watchdogs and councils, who warn that they could push plants like Wellington’s Moa Point towards cheaper, simpler treatment reminiscent of 1930s practices. The guidelines,...

Rough sleepers, beggars targeted

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has defended the Government’s “move-on orders” that will empower police to imprison or fine rough sleepers $2000 if they refuse to leave a public space, insisting they don’t “criminalise poverty”. However, opposition...

Civic Building repair bill rises

Christchurch City Council’s Civic Building is in worse shape than originally thought, and the repair bill, already over $1 million, continues to rise. Problems with the building’s six-storey annex, fronting Worcester Blvd, were identified in May,...

Curtain call for theatre

What remains of the old Manawatū Teachers’ College auditorium, latterly the Wallace Development Company Theatre, is being crushed. The 1970s theatre is making way for the third stage of the company’s Centennial Park housing subdivision. Company...

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...

HALBERG HEROES

High jumper Hamish Kerr leapt into the history books at last week’s Halberg Awards in Auckland, becoming the first male athlete to take out the top trophy, the Supreme Halberg Award, since 2018. “It’s a massive honour,” the Dunedin-born world...

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Year two at the University of Otago.

$40m boost for aged care

A plan to invest in the redevelopment of a Hāwera rest home is motivated by a charitable legacy of taking care of the community. Trinity Home and Hospital Charitable Trust runs the Pūriri St facility, where an expansion project with an estimated...

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

Farmers fear erosion will worsen if subsidies cut

Asuccessful erosion scheme subsidised by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council since the early 1980s is in the spotlight as the council looks to reduce rates pressure. The council is reviewing its Erosion Control Scheme (ECS), including its nurseries. Poles,...

Back to sports hub plan for Parau Farms

Tauranga City Council is abandoning plans for housing on land it bought in Bethlehem 25 years ago. The council has instead gone “full circle” to again wanting to use the 22ha Parau Farms — Pō teriwhi — site for the original purpose it was purchased...

Mayor plans fifth trip to China to put city on map

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell will travel to China next month as the city seeks to rebuild a tourism market during the Covid-19 paneroded demic. Tapsell will attend a tourism roadshow from March 21 to April 2. She will visit Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu...

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.

MODERN TWIST

Furry physics

There are few more soothing things in life than stroking the dog. Fingers probing deeply into that dense-feathered neck; those velvet ears softer than any pillow; the lift of the paw and coy head tilt to demand the ultimate tax – a tickle under the...

Delivering perfection on Poynder

• Just 650m from Merivale Mall - premium shopping, dining, and lifestyle amenities at your doorstep • Top-Tier school zoning - secure your place in Christchurch’s most sought-after public and private schools • New construction - move in immediately...

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Stand out with smart home staging

First impressions Are key when selling your home. In A highly competitive market, present your home in the best light; it can make A significant difference to both the price Achieved, And how long it takes to sell. Home staging the Art of preparing A...

Pick of the bunch

Iplanted a small row of thornless blackberries about 10 years ago and they continue to be one of the stars of the summer fruit. Heavy with berries for two to three weeks, they ask very little in return – just an easy prune once a year to remove the...

$3m for ship upgrade

The Timaru-based coastal bulk carrier MV Rangitata will be upgraded with a deck-mounted handler for loading cargo so it can better support communities following natural disasters and other emergencies. Associate Transport Minister James Meager...

The Pinnacle at Summerset St Johns

The pinnacle of retirement living. The Pinnacle apartment is a one-of-a-kind retirement penthouse, right in the heart of the Eastern Suburbs, with commanding views over Auckland city and Rangitoto. Thoughtfully designed for those who value elegance...

Coastal Calm

This home has spirit, colour and seriously positive vibes throughout! The pretty front porch is a charming masterpiece and sets the tone for what’s to follow. Stepping into the hallway, the proportions are bold with a high stud and clever design...

Crown crisis compounds

He left the police station under the cover of darkness. Slumped in the back seat of a car, wild-eyed and exhausted, Andrew MountbattenWindsor looked like a man with the full weight of the past and the future on his shoulders. A man born in a palace as...

Storms delay centenary plan

The historic St Mary’s Church in Tikitiki commemorates 100 years this year, but the weather has put plans for a full-scale centenary on hold for now. St Mary’s serves as a place of worship, a memorial to the Māori soldiers of the East Coast who fell...

Artful decor on a budget

Creating a home that reflects your personality doesn’t require expensive decor. ‘Art’ is all around us and with a little creativity you can turn even everyday objects into eyecatching displays. If you want to dress your walls and shelves with...

Te waka arrives at Aratoi

The cool, calm conditions were perfect for the arrival of Te Waka Wairua o Kurahaupō at Aratoi Museum early yesterday – an event many described as significant and overwhelming. The arrival of the 23-metre fibreglass-hulled waka was the culmination of...

‘Back to hope again’

Before dawn broke over Blenheim on Tuesday, about 100 students, staff, iwi representatives and officials gathered in the half-light at Marlborough Boys’ College for a ceremony marking the next step in the school’s long-awaited redevelopment. Shortly...

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...

Feilding prepared for the worst, based on modelling

When a State of Emergency was declared late Sunday afternoon, it caught some residents by surprise. The rain and wind had been steady, but in many parts of the district it had not yet reached the intensity people associate with major flooding. Behind...

No confidence vote for Mangatu committee

Shareholders in a Gisbornebased Māori incorporation have passed a vote of no confidence in its committee as an application to investigate its multimillion-dollar overseas investment loss is considered in court. Mangatu Blocks Incorporation’s annual...

MONTY BETHAM: GAME TIME FOR NZ WARRIORS

Residents hopeful sea wall will protect homes

A380-metre sea wall has been built to protect homes from coastal erosion at Port Waikato’s Sunset Beach. One resident, unsure how much longer she can remain at her beachfront home, says the wall has “given me hope for the future”. The $400,000 project...

FOXTON

Price by Negotiation Step into comfort with this inviting 3-bedroom home set on a generous 767m2 fully fenced section which offers space for children, pets, or further landscaping while keeping an open, airy feel. Featuring 3 double bedrooms, a...

Five weddings & a festival

If anyone encapsulated the 39th Marlborough Wine and Food Festival at Renwick Domain on Saturday, it would be Joanna Stuart and Janco Groot. Joanna is a native Marlburian; Janco is a native Dutchman. Visiting from the Netherlands, they made the event...

Pensioners hit with ‘crippling’ rent hikes

AFar North pensioner says a council rent rise of up to $100 a week will push him to a financial breaking point. Far North District Council (FNDC) said the April 1 rent increases — of $16 to $100 a week — at its elderly housing units will cover mounting...

IMPROVING PASTURE PRODUCTIVITY

A deep dive into utilising pasture well

STUNNING SEA VIEWS – SUN SOAKED AND SECLUDED IN WADESTOWN

Set in one of Wadestown’s most sought-after addresses, this special home delivers an exceptional combination of all-day sun, stunning harbour views, and versatile, easy living. Elevated to capture sweeping outlooks over Wellington Harbour, the home is...

Amazing support for teen Talyn

Talyn Print is a 13-year-old who, like many other Waikato teenagers, has a passion for crafts. The walls of bedroom are plastered in his work. He was also born with two rare genetic conditions. The primary one is KAT6A syndrome, which is so rare that...

Catherine’s stitch IN TIME! The princess is quite the seamstress

What a jean-ius! The Princess of Wales was put to work on the production line when she visited the Hiut Denim factory in Wales recently. Catherine, 44, tried her hand at cutting denim and also made the last stitches in a pair of jeans for her husband,...

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...

Kotahitanga | community unity

Te Rā o Waitangi Whānau Festival Katikati 2026 was celebrated with happiness, inclusion and a wairua | spirit that made our day very special. The weather was perfect. The vendors provided such a delicious array of cultural kai, while the bands and...

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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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...

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...

Good healthspecial

● Personalise your wellbeing ● Balance your blood sugar ● Build your strength at home

Know-how in spades for every gardener

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.

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...

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.

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.