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Supreme Court quashes $4.2m payout to quarry

Aquarry owner’s twodecade legal battle with Whangārei District Council over alleged negligence has largely ended in defeat after the Supreme Court set aside the $4.2 million in damages he had earlier been granted. Malcolm James (Jimmy) Daisley has...

Boss’ $800k of missing tax

Inland Revenue has charged the boss of a Canterbury painting company with helping his business spend almost $800,000 of tax deductions elsewhere for more than two years. Phil Clarke & Son was placed into voluntary liquidation owing more than $2...

‘No family should go through this’

An Auckland mother feared her son might die after he was admitted to intensive care with severe breathing complications — a condition she attributes to living in a damp rental where black mould covered walls in multiple rooms. Montoya Fitimase, a...

Ex seeking new home

Ashhurst Domain’s old jockey clubrooms that have housed several attempted cafes are being offered another chance at life. The last remnant of the domain’s history as a racecourse has been empty since 2017, and the Palmerston North City Council is...

City worker awarded $30k

A New Plymouth tattoo shop employee has been awarded more than $30,000 after her abrupt sacking left her so fearful of her former boss she relocated twice. Devon Whitham was awarded $30,591.47 after successfully bringing a case to the Employment...

‘Bloody tough’

Mount Maunganui’s surf lifesaving clubhouse is no longer under a red placard, but the building’s future remains “in limbo”. The multimillion-dollar clubhouse was one of four properties deemed unsafe under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act...

Family dismay as care death yields no action

The sister of a disabled woman who died in residential care says it is “disheartening” that a coroner has made no recommendations after investigating her sudden and unexplained death. Stephanie Salisbury said more than 7500 people with disabilities...

King’s Service Medal honours lifetime of service

When Ian Blunt opened an email in May confirming he would receive a King’s Service Medal in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, his first reaction was disbelief. “I jumped up in the air and went ‘woohoo’,” Ian laughs. “Then I sat down and read it...

1100 attacks in 5 years and just 14 prosecutions

Rotorua Lakes Council has recorded more than 1100 dog attacks in five years – but only 14 resulted in a prosecution, prompting a local victim whose sheep have been attacked to call for tougher enforcement. Data obtained by the Rotorua Daily Post shows...

Kāeo’s water fix gets underway

Water tanks with endpoint treatment are set to become the long-term answer to Ka¯eo’s drinking water woes, in a move welcomed by both Far North District Council and the Water Services Authority. The FNDC will have water tanks with end-point treatment...

East Cape midwife stole $100k for ‘fantasy’ plan

As the only midwife on the East Cape, Corrina Parata walked for an hour during Cyclone Gabrielle to give supplies to a pregnant woman in distress. But being the only midwife within 200km, working long hours and feeling professionally isolated saw...

MP defends branded bags

Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick has defended offering branded bags to students in recent visits to the region’s schools. The issue came to light online on Friday morning. A popular political social media commentator, who goes by the name I am Brie...

Flight cuts a costly grounding

The axing of the direct InvercargillWellington flight cost one Southland business an extra $122,000 to complete just one project. The finding emerged in a Great South survey of 2300 people, which identified reinstating a direct Invercargill-Wellington...

Waikato tops retail spending

Waikato led retail spending growth nationwide last month, coinciding with a lift in tractor registrations and interest in farming equipment from farmers. New Paymark data shows annual retail spending growth was strongest in the Waikato region with...

Where have all the DVDs gone?

IS Dunedin running out of DVDs? You may have thought so if you went searching for one at the Regent Theatre Music Sale on Saturday. The section was all but cleared less than 20 minutes after the doors opened. Regent Music Sale coordinator Kath...

TIMARU Answers and some hope

A Timaru mum says she feels 100% vindicated in taking her ailing 5-year-old son halfway around the world for specialised genetic testing not available in New Zealand. Frustrations with the health system in NZ led Nesa Morey and Armani Docos to head to...

Donors ‘worth weight in gold’

On the day Jericho Ward was born, his mother Ellie had an inkling something wasn’t right. Feeling no movement, the Nelson mum called the midwife and was told to head into hospital immediately. “Within 15 minutes, there were 15 doctors in the room,...

Solve the clues and uncover the benefits of life at a Ryman village, where it's all taken care of.

Across 3 Furry friends frequently spotted out for walks on village grounds (4) 5 Social activity that gets residents moving to the music (7) 7 A cosy place in the village to enjoy the silver screen (6) 10 The NZ city where Ryman was founded in 1984...

‘We’re about to have a big one’

Ski season on Ruapehu is less than a month away. Both major ski fields expect to open on July 4 with “promising” signs after a challenging season last year for Ruapehu ski businesses, with snowfall arriving late. Tūroa, on the southwest side of...

RANFURLY SHIELD RETURNS

Ilooked out the window this morning and, lo and behold, the sky had not caved in and rugby was not dead in the water. You could be forgiven for thinking otherwise after the past few weeks where every second pundit seems to be predicting the demise of...

The PARENT TRAP

‘There’s a lot of us out there, and we tend not to see ourselves in the media. It can be frustrating and quite lonely. We are this sandwich group of people, who had their kids a bit later and have still got teenage children, and suddenly we’ve got...

To the midfield ... & beyond

Tom Hanks and Tim Allen joined Toy Story 5 stars Jessie, Woody and Buzz on the pitch to kick off a charity football match in London.

HOLIDAY LIKE THE BECKHAMS

While they worked hard to become richer than the King, the Beckhams also know how to play hard once summer arrives. Lady Victoria, 52, and Sir David, 51, rang in the start of the season in style, sailing around the coast of Ibiza on their $33 million...

Funding helps save piece of Pleasant Valley history

Grants totalling more than $24,000 have allowed the historic Pleasant Valley School to undergo its most significant renovation in decades, preserving a piece of district history dating back to 1919. The Pleasant Valley Recreation Centre Trust oversees...

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.

10 years, 10 albums, 10 genres... what’s next for Troy Kingi?

Troy radiated charisma and cool, the most mystical being at the millennium National Youth Drama School. He brought in a guitar and accompanied my Yesterday cover, during our Screen Acting week. Twenty-six years later, and he’s become the taonga that...

ON THE BALL

Istill remember the din of the vuvuzela blown by the South African crowds the last time the All Whites appeared at a Fifa World Cup. We’d watch the games at house parties, excitement growing as the New Zealand side displayed guts and was famously...

Stately city residence

When the owners of 72 Morley St press a button in their upstairs master bedroom, they trigger a bell that once called a live-in maid to instant attendance. That would have happened 100 years ago, when Calvin and Carol’s heritage New Plymouth residence...

KAIWHARAWHARA

Buyer Enquiry Over $1,200,000 Open Home Sunday, 10am-10.30am Built to the highest specification and latest building code, these freehold homes showcase sophisticated design, effortless flow, and every modern comfort. Enjoy three generous bedrooms,...

‘WE’RE A JOKE’

Former minister claims NZ troops stealing supplies to get by

Tapware trends for smart spaces

Tapware is moving in a clear direction: warm finishes, soft shapes, smart water use, and better functionality. Taps are no longer just practical; they can set the tone in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. And you don’t need a highend budget to...

‘I might be a mutant now’

University research has found young Gisborne athletes have been experiencing “polluted sport”, with one of them noting he might now be a “mutant”. Forty-five young Tairāwhiti athletes took part in research on training in “contaminated” water, a...

Inspired coastal living

This reclad Kerry Mason residence has been exquisitely renovated to create a luxurious contemporary home. Positioned on 617sqm and framed by beautifully curated gardens designed by Kamo Marsh, sumptuous living spills effortlessly to north-facing...

The snack supplier

Any minor milestone becomes a baking opportunity (and we’re not mad about it).

HISTORY COR NER

Nick Warren, president of the Port Nicholson Pōneke Cycling Club, sent in this image – courtesy of Trevor Rice – to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary on June 9. “The photo shows riders back in 1929 competing in the Wellington Provincial...

The chatty Kathy

Means well, but you see them coming and know you need to look busy otherwise you’ll be held hostage for the next 10 minutes.

DANIEL FAITAUA

Daniel Faitaua is apologising. He’s five minutes late. He would have been early, but he’s spent the past seven minutes cornered by a delighted older couple who insisted on telling him, with great enthusiasm, just how often he appears in their bedroom ....

Local lessons shape wishlist for new Havelock rescue boat

A new Coastguard unit in Marlborough has been given $1 million to build a rescue boat, to provide vital geographical coverage across the Marlborough Sounds. The money was given to Coastguard Marlborough at the end of March by the national Coastguard...

THE CURIOUS CASE OF A LUXURY DOG DAYCARE

Turning fear of needles into life-saving habit

Cambridge mum Nicole Cameron never liked needles. But after watching her newborn son undergo openheart surgery and require a blood transfusion at just 5 weeks old, donating blood became something Cameron felt she had to do. Now, whenever 6-year-old...

HOKOWHITU

This 1950s classic is an ideal first home. Perfect for small families, or a smart investment property in a top location. The hub is the generous, comfortable open-plan living and dining area featuring beautiful picture windows. The kitchen is...

Park restoration gains momentum

Two community advocates have joined forces to revitalise a “boring” park. Woolston YouthTown team leader Roz Potter and Roimata Gardens volunteer advocate Sarah Kjellberg want to turn Radley Park into an intergenerational space that is valued by young...

Skullet man’s rise to fame

Does this rugby player have the greatest hairstyle in New Zealand? Charlie James and his mother Suzanne were honed in by Sky Sports cameras while they were watching the Crusaders match against the Chiefs at a packed out One New Zealand...

Rams import takes the plunge

A childhood spent on innercity basketball courts has led Canterbury Rams import Tamenang Choh taking his first swimming lessons as an adult at Parakiore. Growing up in Lowell, Massachusetts, Tamenang Choh – who goes by T – is the Canterbury Rams’ star...

Erosion report flags rising risks for coast

Sumner and Taylors Mistake have been identified among the areas of most significant concern for erosion and coastal flooding in a new report. The Jacobs Solutions Inc Open Coast Erosion and Flooding Assessment was commissioned by city council staff...

Rams import takes the plunge

A childhood spent on innercity basketball courts has led Canterbury Rams import Tamenang Choh taking his first swimming lessons as an adult at Parakiore. Growing up in Lowell, Massachusetts, Tamenang Choh – who goes by T – is the Canterbury Rams’ star...

Park restoration gains momentum

Two community advocates have joined forces to revitalise a “boring” park. Woolston YouthTown team leader Roz Potter and Roimata Gardens volunteer advocate Sarah Kjellberg want to turn Radley Park into an intergenerational space that is valued by young...

Street booze ban possible to cork uni students

Problems with university students could see a liquor ban imposed on Lincoln. Discussions are under way between the council, police and Lincoln University to see if an alcohol-free zone around the centre of the town would reduce alcohol-related...

Winemakers’ winning week

It has been a big week for Central Otago winemakers, with two major sets of awards recognising the region. International wine publication The Real Review has named its Top Wineries of New Zealand 2026, with four Central Otago wineries landing in the...

Sale sign of the times

Milton’s famous ‘‘Town of Opportunities’’ sign is getting one last chance to stand — by its words. Replaced by council earlier this year, the weathered welcome sign now has its own opportunity to help its town on Trade Me. Bidding opened on Monday...

MiMi Pancakes?

There’s a particular weight to the times we’re living in, and you can feel it in the everyday. At the petrol pump, watching the numbers tick up faster than your patience. At the supermarket check-out, where the weekly shop seems to cost a little more...

Prodigy for pets

Like many 13-year-olds, Aroha Cherrie loves animals. She cares for the chickens at the home she shares with her mother and brother in Redwoodtown. She also tends to rabbits, both her pets and those she breeds. When a guest arrives with a dog, she has...

BEAT RISING FOOD PRICES

Trees, shrubs, structure & a sensational series of ponds in Tūrangi • Perennials & native plants on a super steep slope above Governors Bay • The Paparoa teenager growing food for her family of 10 • A Wairarapa gardener preserving 600 jars of fruit...

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Unmarked no longer:

Lance Corporal Alfred Michael Hall fought at Gallipoli, was wounded multiple times on the Western Front, and later received one of the highest military honours for helping liberate a besieged French town. A century after his death, his grave site in...

Shock stroke diagnosis at 34

Hamilton mum-of-two Candra Pullon had just finished the baby years, signed a contract for a new role at the University of Waikato and completed a 12km running event when life flipped on its head. At just 34 years old, she suffered a stroke. Now, nine...

Why the community will outlive the algorithms

The outdoor industry spent years chasing scale. Bigger audiences, greater reach, and more impressions became the benchmarks for success. Social media promised direct access to millions of people and brands poured huge amounts of time and money into...

A big bill is coming

Farmers appear to have avoided an immediate fertiliser shortage, but the bigger bill may still be coming, adding fresh pressure to the cost of producing milk, meat and crops. Earlier fears of an immediate shortage have eased, with suppliers saying...

THE COST OF KIWI CULTURE

Walk into any snow shop and the walls are full. Jackets, skis, boots, helmets, goggles, packs, base layers, socks, gadgets, apps, passes and promises. There is no shortage of product. There has probably never been more. The problem is not the gear....

TRULY INTERGRATED

A farm system built on adaptation and integration

CELEBRATING

Read about Wairarapa’s innovative and successful business women. Be inspired and empowered

Tommy’s Market Update

According to leading agents Alexia Stoddart and Chris Robinson of Tommy’s Real Estate, the market remains steady, but buyers are taking a more measured approach as conditions continue to normalise. April’s significant weather events, including record...

INSIDE:

SHIPS’ FIGUREHEADS – A SAFE PAIR OF EYES WHICH CATAMARAN IS BEST FOR YOU? CONTRACTING A BOAT YARD RUAMAHANGA DIVERSION THE CATCH: BLOW THE WIND FUTURE OF CARIBBEAN BOATS STAYING PUT FOR CYCLONE SEASON FUEL CRISIS EFFECTS THE AUCKLAND WOODEN BOAT...

VETS ON WHEELS!

The mobile docs helping species in Victoria…

Dream ESCAPE

A great utility salad to pop on the table as an easy side dish that goes particularly well with fried foods. ¼ head cabbage, finely shredded (3 packed cups) 1 cup edamame beans, blanched 1 cup finely shredded carrots 8 yellow or red cherry...

A Toast to Tenacity

The revival of Earnscleugh Castle, where Ryan Sanders and Marco Creemers demonstrate their ambition and resilience in Central Otago

MasterChef Poh

Make, Bake & forage

DIY firepit upcycled mini composter homegrown herbal teas watercress salsa verde tasty turmeric recipes

MADE TO MATTER

When the mid-afternoon harbour light hits a full-height wall of aged brass cabinetry, it breaks back across the kitchen. Raimana Jones of Atelier Jones placed the brass on the wall opposite the room’s northwestfacing window for exactly that reason....

MOUNTAIN HIGH

THESE PAGES Steve and Jackie Worrall wanted furnishings which were neither delicate nor too heavy, or too contemporary for their Queenstown holiday home, and found a perfect fit in Coco Republic pieces, in particular a showstopping Aspen leather sofa...

HOMEBUILT

WHIP UP YOUR OWN TAKEAWAY FAVES

A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS

Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...