New Zealand Newspapers

Iranians rejoice, mourn

Iranian-New Zealanders have expressed their joy, relief, anger and fear following major air strikes against their homeland that have left the Middle East in turmoil. The United States and Israel launched the attack on Saturday, with strikes in the...

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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...

New custodian sought for historic building

The last surviving 19th century building that made up the now-closed Timaru Main School, and possibly the oldest surviving headmaster’s house in New Zealand, will go on the market this month. The category 1 listed historic Bluestone House building,...

No harvest for big player

The biggest player in the Bluff oyster industry will again fish for the delicacy this season, but Ngāi Tahu Seafood will not do so for the second year running. The harvesting season for wild Bluff oysters in Foveaux Strait began yesterday, with an...

Axe hangs over CBD trees

Nelson’s CBD is to be stripped of 23 trees as the council moves into the next phase of its $78 million infrastructure replacement and street revitalisation programme. The Nelson City Council plans to remove the trees this month as part of the Bridge...

AUTUMN COLOUR

Trees, shrubs and flowers for seasonal drama

‘Over the moon’

The National Park Volunteer Fire Brigade is “over the moon” with its new fire truck, which will boost its ability to respond in challenging terrain. Fire and Emergency NZ provided the Waimarino-based brigade with a Volvo Type 1 truck last month. The...

Iranians rejoice, mourn MIDDLE EAST CRISIS

Iranian-New Zealanders have expressed their joy, relief, anger and fear following major air strikes against their homeland that have left the Middle East in turmoil. The United States and Israel launched the attack on Saturday, with strikes in the...

‘Nowhere for them to go’

Whangārei’s frontline homeless support agencies say a new Government “move on” policy is pointless if there is nowhere for rough sleepers to go. The proposal, announced on Sunday by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell,...

STATE OF WAR

New Zealanders in Middle Eastern hotspots are being urged to leave if they can as ongoing strikes rain across the region. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader since 1989 and sworn enemy of the West, was killed in the opening salvo of a...

Iranians rejoice, mourn

Iranian New Zealanders have expressed their joy, relief, anger and fear following major air strikes against their homeland that have left the Middle East in turmoil. The United States and Israel launched the attack at the weekend, with strikes in the...

Exposing a legacy of cruelty

Inhumane practices inflicted under the guise of medicine have left patients with lifelong injuries and memory loss, with some unable to recall having children or getting married. Their harrowing stories are being told in a travelling exhibition...

TRUE CRIME The highway from HELL

London luvvies

Rose Byrne was belle of the ball at the Bafta Awards, with partner Bobby Cannavale by her side, but she lost out on Best Actress to Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley. Meanwhile, Leonardo DiCaprio took mum Irmelin Indenbirken as his date. Aww!

WANT PROTEIN WITH THAT?

‘Protein is a girl’s best friend,” reads the caption on an Instagram post. The image shows a model posing in a bathroom wearing a black cocktail dress, martini in one hand. In the other is a large bag of Khloud Protein Popcorn. The latest commercial...

Lettuce be friends

Let tuce be friends

Otago, one pedal at a time

‘So you guys cycle a lot in Auckland?” asks the lovely Mandy from Schist Rock Lodge, where we are resting our delicate backsides on night two of the Otago Central Rail Trail. I feel quite proud that we must look the part in our borrowed cycle gear....

‘Heartbreaking’ limbo for bach owner

Aresident of a councilowned camp closed at short notice due to landslide risk says he can’t afford to remove the dream bach he curated for himself at the site. It’s been two weeks since residents were given 24 hours to leave the Clifton Motor Camp in...

Dangerous moves

Cars are stopping in passing lanes to turn right on a major highway and causing crashes due to a lack of turning bays, locals and MPs say. A 100km/h passing lane ending just past a primary school is another safety concern on State Highway 29 near...

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

‘Nowhere else to turn’

Adisabled teenager with the developmental age of a 13-month-old has been living in Rotorua Hospital for more than five months after his mother had “nowhere else to turn” for help. Taupō mother Melissa Humphrey told the Rotorua Daily Post she admitted...

Virgina Fallon

How I hurt my back doing absolutely nothing

SAS SOS

Six military suppressors first identified as missing from the NZSAS armoury in 2020 were not formally reviewed for five years, and no military police investigation was opened at the time. Our defence force has said it has a “high level of concern”...

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.

‘I’M READY TO TELL MY STORY’

Life, love & the real me

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...

Pharmacist shortage causing burnout, stress

Two long-established Gisborne pharmacy owners say burnout, the current funding model and difficulty attracting qualified pharmacists to an already underserved region are major concerns. Sean Shivnan and Nigel Campbell spoke to the Gisborne Herald...

All decked out

From summer barbecues to quiet morning coffees, decks and balconies are often the heart of our home. But with harsh UV rays, coastal salt spray, and busy lives, picking the best surface that will stand the test of time is about practicality as well as...

Wilde sees holes in reform

South Wairarapa mayor Dame Fran Wilde has pushed back on key aspects of the coalition Government’s proposals to scrap regional councils. Wilde, on behalf of the district council, signed off a detailed submission on the Government’s “Simplifying Local...

Masterpiece of modern architecture

Welcome to a beautifully presented family home offering space, sun, and superb indoor-outdoor living. Designed for relaxed family life and effortless entertaining, the light-filled kitchen, living, and dining areas flow seamlessly to a conservatory...

A 2ful eeco oo a aueme2

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...

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...

Prestigious Address Primed for Revival

This outstanding three-flat property is one of the best investment opportunities we’ve seen. Perched on the sunny side of Aro Valley, with a peaceful green outlook, yet steps from the buzz of the city. Meticulously maintained and showcasing a new roof...

‘More dangerous than a firearm’

New Zealanders have been left reeling after a woman was killed by a pack of dogs in Northland, a father and son were set upon in a private home and a person’s hand was mangled in a Timaru dog attack — all in a fortnight. Four people have been killed by...

Horizons approves programme to improve Feilding’s flood resilience

Horizons Regional Council has approved upgrades to key river management infrastructure to improve Feilding’s resilience to flooding, in a collaborative effort with Manawatū District Council. At Horizons’ Integrated Catchment Committee meeting on...

Farmer ordered to forfeit $16m in assets

The Gisborne farmer behind New Zealand’s largest-ever GST fraud has been ordered to hand over up to $16 million in real estate and other assets to the Crown. John Richard Bracken, then 54, was jailed for eight years and six months in 2021 after being...

Trainee gyrocopter pilot died during his maiden solo flight

A lack of training and experience have been identified as the key factors leading to the death of a Marlborough man during his maiden gyrocopter flight. Martin James Dollar Pattie, 63, was killed in a crash on October 21, 2023, at Omaka Aerodrome in...

OUR BACKYARD

NELSON TASMAN | MARLBOROUGH | KAIKOURA | WEST COAST

With TV Guide Journalist Melenie Parkes

We’re fortunate to have two sporting events this week that don’t typically receive a lot of coverage. On Saturday, Dame Valerie Adams takes us to the New Zealand Track and Field Championships, where local stars like Zoe Hobbs and Hamish Kerr will...

‘Messy and poorly understood processes’

An independent audit has found “significant areas of concern” with Hamilton City Council’s procurement process. The KPMG audit found the council awarded $239.1 million in nontendered contracts from 2021 to 2023. The audit was commissioned in 2024 as...

Top-class lifestyle living

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

Councillors given 57% pay rise

Western Bay of Plenty District councillors have topped a national pay rise table with a jump of almost 57% in a year. The Taxpayers’ Union describes the increase as “so far out of touch”, but the district’s mayor says the factors the change reflects...

Northland College turns a corner

Aschool once battling chronic absence is now celebrating its best attendance figures in five years and a sharp rise in NCEA success. Commissioner Dr Shane Edwards said Northland College has recorded its highest NCEA achievement rates in at least four...

Silence on land, speed on water:

Lexus Hunter is a shy 13-year-old. In new places or around people she doesn’t know, she often goes completely silent. On the water, however, the young waka ama champ needs no words. When her paddle cuts through the water, and her canoe surges forward...

Waikato health model turns heads nationwide

A Waikato-based kaupapa Māori health provider is attracting national interest, with a South Island delegation travelling north to learn from the design and delivery of its purpose-built wellbeing facilities. Māori health organisation He Waka Tapu,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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.