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A strike with colour and fun

Nurses at Taranaki’s public hospitals are trading their uniform scrubs for colourful ones in a ‘visibility strike’ to raise awareness about an ‘unsafe staffing crisis’ they want the Government to fix.

Decade-long push restores Tapairu sign

Tomoana White says he nearly went to jail over his fight to get a Central Hawke’s Bay road’s name correct on the sign. Now, after more than a decade of battling, he’s won. Central Hawke’s Bay District Council has reinstalled the historical road sign...

‘It breaks your heart’

Verron Tarawa faces losing his wife and son. Melissa Tarawa has metastatic breast cancer, and their 10-year-old Grayson has “incurable and progressive” kidney disease. The couple have had to come to terms with the fact that “one day we will bury our...

New homes bring fresh start for Feilding whānau

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities has delivered 22 new warm, dry homes for whānau in Feilding, with residents now beginning to move in. Four more homes are due to be completed next month. These new homes are part of Kāinga Ora’s nationwide housing...

‘He can rest now’

The kauri bust of Ngāti Porou chief Tamati Tamaiwhakanehua – who signed the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi – has been returned to New Zealand after it was bought from a London auction by one of his descendants. Carved out of fossilised resin, the bust of...

Council trims rates rise

Rotorua Lakes Council has reduced the proposed average rates increase for the 2026/27 Annual Plan to about 6.8%, following deliberations at Wednesday’s council meeting. The most recent prior projection had the council tracking for a 10.8% rise, but...

Keen to get back on board

The Government has signalled it could provide further support for a regional air service from Wairarapa’s central airport. Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson was at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton yesterday morning to mark the completion of its...

Luxury houses on market

More than a hundred $5 million plus properties newly available to well-heeled foreign buyers hit the market last year in Waikato. But one Hamilton real estate expert says Waikato may have to wait to feel the full effects of changes to “golden visa”...

Circus show inspired by ADHD diagnosis

IF it was not for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Nicole Maisey would not be an awardwinning aerial acrobat, swinging from the roof by her hair. The Wellington 26yearold gave the first performance of three at the Dunedin Fringe...

Good progress made on huge stockpile

Almost two months after contractors started shifting a large stockpile of material alongside a Timaru retail development, the pile is significantly smaller. The large stockpile sat on the site since work on the first stage of the development started...

Power agreement secured

Confirmation of a power agreement for the planned AI factory near Invercargill means Southland will have two of the hungriest electricity using plants in the country. Datagrid New Zealand has announced the signing of a 140-megawatt long-term power...

The ‘most intense’ intersection

Safety improvements are needed at a “shocking” highway intersection near Nelson, a business leader says. “It’s always a bit scary when there is a crash there,” said Ben Conning, director of popular food market Connings, next to the Appleby Highway...

Lift-off time again

Colour will flood Hamilton’s skies this week as Balloons over Waikato lifts off again at Hamilton Lake. Thousands of people will head out before dawn throughout the festival to watch the mass ascensions, when dozens of balloons rise together and drift...

Trendsetters

‘We stand in unity with our angel’

ANorthland mother who lost her 11-year-old “guardian angel” in a car crash said she forgave the young driver responsible and accepted him as part of her family. The unique outpouring of love was expressed at the sentencing of the 18-year-old on...

Too many NZ airports?

New Zealand may have too many regional airports, as rising fuel costs and shrinking services force a reckoning over which ones can survive. The 20%-plus jump in fuel prices since the Middle East war began last month has triggered questions about the...

Injury triggers innovation

A docking invention born out of an injury could help reduce repetitive strain injuries on the farm. Feilding man Ben Nitschke’s invention is the electronic docking iron, or EDI – a new take on the traditional tool used to remove lambs’ tails to...

TAKARO

Price By Negotiation Step into the warmth and charm of this delightful property, where classic charm meets modern comfort with extensive renovations tastefully completed. Two bedroom plus study, and you could convert the separate lounge to a third...

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....

Protesters say dog control still fails

Two years after being promised change, activists protesting the council’s dog management say they are still waiting. Gathering again this week, Far North dog rescue members and supporters accused the Far North District Council (FNDC) of failing to...

STEVE CARELLL’S SWEET DAD MOMENT

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...

Men helping men:

When Brett Harvey first sought counselling from Manline, he was in a dark place. Confronting major life changes had caused past trauma to resurface for the then student and young father, leaving him grappling with anxiety and explosive rage. “I’d hit...

A clearer future in sight

A Hamilton medical centre is offering access to low-cost eye care and glasses for children in what it says is a new initiative for health care in the Waikato. The initiative, led by Te Kōhao Health at its Taakiri Tuu clinic, aims to detect vision...

KATE BLASTS MEGHAN ‘HOW DARE YOU!’

BREATHE EASY

Mention breathing and the person beside you will instantly take a lungful of air – loudly – followed by a great whooshing sound as they exhale. Too many of us have been told we’re shallow breathers and we need to breathe in deeply to get oxygen filling...

Get amongst it for a great day off the farm

The excitement is building and everyone involved in CDFD is eagerly counting down the days until this year’s event. We can’t wait for you to get amongst it. CDF2026 is the culmination of a year’s planning - bringing you New Zealand’s largest regional...

BRAKES

• BRAKE PADS • DISC ROTORS • BRAKE DRUMS • BRAKE SHOES • WHEEL CYLINDERS • BRAKE FLUID • BRAKE CLEANER

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

Quiz

1. What was Central Stags pace bowler Brent Randell’s history making achievement last week? 2. They cost $8 but you don’t get anything. What’s the unusual menu item at Biggies Pizza in Dunedin? 3. Which group paid tribute to Herbs lead singer...

DUMPLING HOUSE’S CHINESE BURGER

When Lei Wang arrived in New Zealand as an international student in 2001 to study at the University of Waikato, she remembers walking through Hamilton’s centre to find something that tasted like home. “I felt homesick, and I realised something simple...

THE LOST ARCADE

Driven to the edge of extinction, heritage shopping arcades are making a comeback as demand for more ‘experiential shopping’ challenges the era of mega malls and online retail. When Pat Menzies opened his high-fashion men’s shoes store in Canterbury...

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.

KARORI

Buyer Enquiry Over $950,000 Situated in a peaceful, elevated setting, this spacious family home from the 1960s combines solid construction with sunfilled living and versatile spaces for a growing family. Spread across three levels, it features a...

BOMBSHELLS, BULLYING & THE REAL TYRA BANKS

Council backs waste site despite unease

Gisborne is a step closer to taking control of regional waste, but some district councillors expressed “discomfort” over the process. Councillors voted on a preferred site for developing the regional Refuse Transfer Station and Resource Recovery Centre...

Protect outdoor surfaces from pots

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...

Architectural presence

Discover the perfect investment opportunity with these four beautifully maintained two-bedroom post-earthquake units, set on approximately 850sqm of HRZ-zoned land. Each unit offers a modern, comfortable living environment, featuring double-glazed...

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AUCKLAND WRITERS FESTIVAL SPECIAL

House

Consider this your cue to rewatch the film before the sequel arrives later this year.

Meryl Streep’s house in

If we could conjure up our perfect kitchen, this would be it. Actually … we’d take any Nancy Meyers’ house, thanks.

Get your home sale-ready without spending a fortune

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. Potential buyers often decide how they feel about a property within minutes. The good news? You don’t have to empty your bank account to make your home market-ready. With a little...

THE STARS COME SOUTH

They nicknamed it “the restaurant with the most stars”. A one-night-only, openair dining room at the foot of the Southern Alps. Heated cutlery and woollen lap blankets. Pa¯ ua pie, Fiordland crayfish with blue cod mousseline and a pineapple lump served...

Man claims alternate personality responsible for secret recordings

A health professional accused of secretly filming girls and possessing child sexual exploitation material claims an alternate personality was responsible for the alleged offending. The man, who has interim name suppression, faces more than 30 charges...

A cup of success as dreams brew

You might drive past the modest sign outside without noticing, but inside, there’s a gentle aroma of steeping leaves as a Western Bay tea hub quietly makes its mark. It’s a story of garage-born ambition, leap-of-faith moves, and a family-driven...

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

MODERN TWIST

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

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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...

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.

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

Beyond the punchline.