New Zealand Newspapers

Sweet move sees chess prodigy win silver

A block of Whittaker’s chocolate proved the right fuel for one of New Plymouth’s brightest chess talents at the Oceania Youth Chess Championships in Christchurch. The sugar boost paid off for 10-year-old Geetham Addagada, who powered through long days...

Town mourns loss of two ‘great boys’

A resident says Kawerau is “silent” as locals mourn after a fatal incident at the Tarawera River. The community has been left reeling after two children were killed in a riverbank slip at Boyce Park on Thursday. The two boys have been named as Pauly...

Gisborne to pilot meth recovery ‘safe space’

A“safe space” to help people recover from meth addiction is being planned for the Gisborne region. Still in its conceptual stage, Te Whare Whakawatea will be a residential space supporting recovering meth addicts before and after they enter...

Burn Smart: Tips for clean, cosy fires

CHOOSE GOOD FIREWOOD The type and size of firewood you use significantly impacts your fire’s efficiency and environmental footprint. Consider: Best types Softwoods: Plantation pine: Ideal for kindling, burns cleanly, dries in 1-2 years, light and...

Legal aid demand climbs

Over the past criminal legal total cost to steadily. Ministry of Justice figures show that in 2015-16, 437 criminal legal aid grants were approved at Masterton District Court at a cost of $619,000. Last year, that bill had ballooned by 179% to just...

Admired architecture, elite location

Positioned in one of the city fringe’s most desirable pockets, this brand-new townhouse is moments from Hagley Park, Merivale Village and Victoria Street. Part of an exclusive boutique development, this thoughtfully designed two- or three-bedroom home...

PLUS

I’ve just seen the wildly upbeat musical & Juliet, currently playing in Auckland and coming soon to Wellington and Christchurch. It’s a revisiting of Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy with a big what-if twist, dripping in 2000s pop hits. Another...

Give your home a glow up with a simple DIY – paint your interior doors!

The doors inside our homes often have a hard life. They are subject to all sorts of knocks, scrapes, scuffs and slams. Luckily, it’s easy to show your doors a little love by giving them a fresh coat of paint. Painting an interior door is an easy job...

Happy: Pesto pasta

Bright, green and fresh. Start with a jar of pesto and throw in whatever makes you feel good.

Meth in the suburbs

Anna* is sitting at the lunch table on her first day in rehab, her hands never still as she talks – fingers picking at each other, tapping lightly on the surface, shifting her mug from one hand to another and back again. She hasn’t been sleeping, she...

Bell Block home enjoys privacy and green surrounds

Viewing: Sunday, April 19, 2.15pm-3pm Price: Buyer Enquiry Over $999,000 AG.J. Gardner show home gave Ricardo and Karen everything they wanted in a family home. The show home was less than two years old when they bought it in 2019 - a pleasing...

150 odd ways to die in Southland

Turns out Southland is a bit of an elephants’ graveyard. Among roughly 150 accounts of mortality and monuments comprising author Lloyd Esler’s latest book Dead and Buried in Southland, it’s not only humans who feature. At least five elephants have at...

Indie stores join Global Book Crawl

For the first time, independent bookstores in Canterbury have joined colleagues from across the globe to take part in an international book crawl that allows readers to join a like-minded community. The Global Book Crawl 2026 takes place from April 20...

Jumbo Crossword

Quiz

1 What was founded in 1981 by Christchurch record shop worker Roger Shepherd? 2 Which month of the year contains the zodiac signs Pisces and Aries? 3 Runway magazine features in which 2006 movie, and now its sequel? 4 Who writes the Harry Hole...

Mountainbiking trail pushed to boost tourism

Regional leaders are pushing for a mountainbiking trail in the Abel Tasman National Park. Last week, Nelson mayor Nick Smith and Nelson Regional Development Agency chief executive Fiona Wilson presented the prime minister with a briefing for...

‘We’re the guinea pigs’

Meridian has submitted a fast-track consent application to build a 5000ha energy park between Waitōtara and Waiinu Beach, but some residents remain “pretty much 100% opposed” to the project. Last May, the Whanganui Chronicle reported that Meridian...

Meth in the suburbs

They had jobs, homes and routines – lives that by all accounts looked stable from the outside. Then methamphetamine entered the picture. Katie Ham investigates the everyday lives destroyed by New Zealand’s most prolific drug and the system that keeps...

Public to weigh in on $110m loan for Picton port redevelopment

Marlburians are to be consulted on whether the Marlborough District Council should borrow $110 million for the Waitohi Ferry Development, to make way for the new ferries to berth in Picton. The council agreed at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday to...

Taskforce targets city revival Mayor convenes 30 agencies to revive CBD after wave of store closures

Ensuring Whangārei’s central business district is safe and welcoming is a key focus areas for a new Mayoral Inner City Taskforce. About 30 people from key agencies, community partners and businesses took part in the first taskforce meeting in March,...

City attracts thousands from near and far this weekend

Fans from around the country and over the ditch are descending on Christchurch for a bumper weekend of events, from racing cars and sports matches to an 1980s Ocker rocker. Almost every large venue in the region is involved this weekend, with bars,...

Manukura girls back on the world rugby stage in Japan

The Manukura girls’ rugby team is making a habit of attending big tournaments. The Palmerston North school won the national Condor sevens title at the end of last year to qualify for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament in Japan. They leave...

KARORI

Tender Closing 30 April 2026 at 1pm Open Home Sunday, April 19, 10.30-11am Brilliantly located on sought-after Marsden Avenue, this well-presented character home offers an incredible opportunity. There’s loads of room here for you and your family!...

‘BETRAYED’: EV USER SHOCKED AFTER POWER PRICES HIKED BY 60%

Novel approach to accessibility wins MDC an ALGIM award

An award that recognises the innovative afterhours access at Feilding’s community hub library belongs just as much to the community as to the staff behind the initiative, the mayor and a council executive have said. Manawatū Community Hub Libraries...

Disability crusader calls out illegal parking

Disabled resident Larni Porou is fed up with people parking illegally in mobility spaces in Gisborne. Porou, who uses a mobility scooter to get around, said she had seen instances of this at Kaiti Hub and in the city centre. The vehicles she saw were...

Kiwi mechanic ‘Stretch’ thrives in Supercars job

Steven Bell, a former Taupō local and Supercars veteran, leaned over the open bonnet of Kiwi driver Matt Payne’s car. One of his colleagues was buried underneath the speed machine and another lined up the rear wing. The racing hadn’t even started and...

Fractious fortnight

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to face the most difficult two weeks of his leadership when Parliament returns next week, sources within the National Party say. It comes as the Herald can reveal a senior MP tried to present Luxon with...

Act councillor behind ‘takeover’ claims only vote against

After extraordinary online heat, the Far North District Council yesterday morning voted to pursue its approach to Ma¯ori involvement in local body politics. The only vote against was from councillor Davina Smolders, whose claims online about...

NZ SPY: HOT NEW COMEDY WITH ‘60S GROOVE

PALMERSTON NORTH

Price by Negotiation This one’s had the smart upgrade! It’s your affordable ticket into a spacious, quality renovated property. From the welcoming front veranda, its charm is clear; fully renovated but with its charm still present. The sleek, new...

One giant leap for dogkind

Dogs are being put through their paces prior to a special event on the Blenheim Canine Training Club calendar. Training and preparation are well underway for the club’s forthcoming Championship Show, to be staged at the Rewi Murray Polo Park on 26-27...

THE ULTIMATE FAMILY BASE - UNBEATABLE FOR SPACE

This spacious, sun-drenched, private sanctuary at 63A Clifford Street offers the rare combination of massive internal space and a generous, flat section right in the heart of Johnsonville. Spanning a substantial 200m2;, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom...

Doing good deeds until the end

For her tireless fundraising efforts across Wairarapa, Elaine Leggott has been called a “true inspiration”, “one in a million”, and an “Earth angel”. She brushes it all off: “None of this was ever about me.” Now, diagnosed with a life-limiting...

Prestigious award for local pharmacist

As one of the country’s top pharmacists and a tireless campaigner for health in the Waikato retires, he has been given a prestigious honour. Ian McMichael was awarded the Gold Medal of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand (PSNZ). It is given to...

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.

Law & Society

| References to the Doctrine of Discovery distract from genuine historical wrongs.

Bikini babe

After revealing she was considering following in boyfriend Timothée Chalamet’s steps by launching an acting career, Kylie Jenner cooled her heels with a dip in her Palm Springs swimming pool.

Bond it like BECKHAM!

Who caught our eye this week It’s the most unlikely of bromances. On paper, the King and Sir David Beckham appear to have very little in common, yet over the years the monarch and the football legend have become firm friends, partly due to their...

Quiz

1. Which former Apollo 13 commander spoke “from beyond the grave” to the Artemis II crew on the dawn of their history-making day when they reached their maximum distance of 406,771km from Earth? 2. Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement reunite this month...

KURUMI KITCHEN’S CURRY BREAD

Tucked into a quiet pocket of the rugged Catlins coast in South Otago, something unexpected is drawing locals and travellers alike: a humble Japanese food truck. In the small township of Owaka, Kurumi Kitchen is the passion project of Hiroki and Kerri...

WELCOME HOME

US President Donald Trump says Iran has “no cards” in upcoming talks with the United States — apart from Tehran’s effective stranglehold on the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping channel. “The Iranians don’t seem to realise they have no cards, other...

Ruising

Cis my favourite way to travel. I’m writing this on a ship off Japan, sailing towards South Korea. Someone else is doing all the hard work. I only have to unpack once. The floating hotel I call home (at least for the next two weeks) is coming with...

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...

Gold Star for humble hero

There was a moment, somewhere between the speeches and the applause, when Senior Station Officer Trevor Goldstone quietly summed up 25 years of service in a single line: “I’m just doing my job.” It’s a phrase that came up more than once on a night...

2014 Mercedez-benz amg sls gt3

6.2 Litre V8, 6-speed sequential racing gearbox, 7,063km, a full-blooded factory race machine, built with exactly one purpose: to go very fast for a very long time. Legendary 6.2-litre naturally aspirated AMG V8, wide stance, towering rear wing,...

Avoiding Diabetes

Gary hasn’t been in to see me for a few years. He is now in his sixties, recently retired and his wife Pam booked him in for a health check. His blood pressure is too high, and his waist measurement is 126cm, well above the ideal for a male of 94cm or...

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...

BLOSSOMS GALORE

For those who live in or near Wellington, there’s no need to go to the Land of the Rising Sun to enjoy the froth of cherry blossom. Just a few kilometres north of the city, the Aston Norwood Gardens provide the visitor with an immersive experience in...

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...

Annabel Langbein reveals how stepping back has led to an exciting new life.

Annabel Langbein has written enough books in her time to appreciate the importance of a good new chapter. What she didn’t expect was quite how invigorating it would feel to begin one herself. Yet as she and husband Ted Hewetson immerse themselves in a...

DESIGN INSPIRATION

Plants for your wish list, garden transformations, houseplant styling & more!

CHEETAH CHASE!

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...

Building dreams: Pick the right design pro

Planning to build or renovate? Selecting the right design professional early in the piece is crucial; a well-chosen designer can make all the difference in turning your dream into reality. The three main options are architects, architectural designers,...

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...

KITCHENS 2026

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

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

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...