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‘It’s a whole new world’

For Northland mum Katie Wilkinson, discovering her second daughter was born deaf has exposed her family to a “whole new world”, one she feels privileged to be part of. The Whangārei resident’s baby, Mary, now 2, initially failed her newborn hearing...

Your Weekend magazine

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,...

Bridge closure cuts off rural community

The closure of a damaged bridge has cut off a critical route for a rural Tararua community and fixing the problem could come with an expensive price tag. A single-lane bridge on Alfredton Rd over the Ihuraua River at Alfredton, east of Eketāhuna, was...

‘WE’RE A JOKE’

Former minister claims NZ troops stealing supplies to get by

Public opinions on potential sale of TSB heard at meetings

The first and potentially only public meetings to gauge reaction to the sale of TSB after the shock announcement of a conditional merger with Heartland Bank drew out decidedly mixed messages across Taranaki yesterday. They included fears Toi...

DRAMA QUEEN

Madeleine Sami’s new role on The Traitors was meant to be filled by Paul Henry. However, as she tells Mitchell Hageman, there are (at least) two things she has that the controversial former host does not. CHOWING DOWN ON glutenfree Weet-Bix in a small...

Empty library, closed playground

Te Kura o Mangateretere principal Grace Ropitini (pictured) says the school is fundraising online after years of a declining roll, ageing buildings, lack of resources and growing financial pressures.

‘Crossed the line’: Signature exposed in tenancy case

Arenter embroiled in a tenancy dispute with controversial Rotorua landlord Stephen Bhana used a handwriting expert to successfully challenge claims he had signed a document accepting responsibility for property damage. The expert said the signature...

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...

Bridge closure cuts links

The closure of a damaged bridge has cut off a critical route for a rural Tararua community and fixing the problem could come with an expensive price tag. A single-lane bridge on Alfredton Rd over the Ihuraua River at Alfredton, east of Eketāhuna, was...

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.

Has Putin hired a Kiwi nanny?

Job seekers are being “called back to the land” and finding the grass is greener down on the farm. Local recruiters are seeing a wave of young Kiwis wanting work in the agricultural sector with strong employment growth reflecting an upbeat farming...

Fancy fruit

WEEKEND KITCHEN Ihave been rather enamoured with quince recently, although they are somewhat trickier to prepare than apples, as they have tougher skin and denser flesh. Quinces have a more pronounced tart flavour so need a little extra sugar, and...

Shareholders react to proposal

A proposal by the largest shareholder of Alpine Energy to sell its stake in the company came as no surprise to the head of the second-largest shareholder, given financial pressures. Yesterday, Timaru District Council announced a proposal for its...

Whale, hello there! Marine mammals visit Otago Harbour

THEY told Mila Smith de Zeeuw: ‘‘Go study in Dunedin. It’ll be great. You’ll have a whale of a time’’. But the 18yearold University of Otago firstyear student remained sceptical — until yesterday afternoon. When word of three humpback whales...

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 ....

Response ‘extraordinary’

A 4000% increase in community donations since last week has staved off the threat of closure for local food redistribution service Kai Rescue. But the provider, the Nelson Environment Centre, said community food security networks in the region were...

Art attack

The Government is facing mounting criticism from across the arts sector after cutting more than $27 million from cultural agencies and introducing a cap on charitable donation tax credits, moves critics say risk weakening support for New Zealand...

‘One failure’ away

Whanganui’s Aramoho pedestrian bridge is “one failure” away from closing, with the community asked to support a replacement bid. The Chronicle reported in April that Whanganui District Council had applied for funding from NZ Transport Agency Waka...

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...

‘I’m too cold. I’ve had it’

with the boat’s propeller and, while the pair were cutting it away, the sea swell was increasing. Waves started coming into the stern, eventually filling it with water and flipping the boat over. Both men held on to the upturned boat. They managed to...

Proposal to close Titirangi at night

Illegal dumping and vandalism on Titirangi/Kaiti Hill have prompted a proposal to restrict vehicle access overnight. Titirangi has been a regular dumping spot for such items as household rubbish, bedding and animal carcasses. The general proposal is...

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...

Council working through Govt’s voting refoms

Far North District councillor Davina Smolders says she will now focus on agenda setting after the Government moved to bar unelected people from voting on council committees. Smolders had advocated for changes to committee voting rights, with Local...

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...

Bulletin

The football fan’s life is not an easy one, especially if your team is Spurs.

‘YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN!’

Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex’s marriage is once again hanging by a thread following a tense argument about returning to the UK. With Meghan, 44, not having visited her husband’s home country since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022, Harry,...

‘Love, loss and the lessons I’ve learned’

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

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.

Quiz

1. Which museum was a top-five finalist – and only southern hemisphere nomination – at the Museums and Heritage Awards in London: A) Te Papa; B) Tūhura Otago Museum; C) Auckland War Memorial Museum; or D) Waitangi Treaty Grounds? 2. The liquidation of...

CHOCOLATE AND GINGER’S CHICKEN KATSU ON RICE

For anyone who’s been to Blenheim recently, they’ll know it’s not just a stop for a vino fix – the food scene is booming too (it is called Boom Town, after all). Alongside a growing roster of local, independent eateries, the Marlborough region is also...

Space, style, and functionality

62D Poplar Grove Open Home: Sunday, 3ay 31, 1pm to 1.30pm Price: Buyers $965,000+ Moving from a rural to a city setting in 2015 was an easy adjustment for Megan and Nigel, when they bought this property at 62D Poplar Grove in New Plymouth. The...

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

New tolls and Katikati Bypass to be considered

New tolls will be explored for New Zealand’s most-tolled region under a new agreement between Western Bay of Plenty councils and the Government. The long-discussed Katikati Bypass is also on the agenda, earmarked for funding from asset sales. The...

WHIP UP YOUR OWN TAKEAWAY FAVES

FROM THE EDITOR

Caleb Clarke has looked sharp as a tack for the Blues this season. He went okay for them in 2025 but could not cross the tryline and didn’t quite look in peak form. There was all sorts happening in the background, as he discusses in our feature...

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...