Endurance ace ready for 'Wimbledon' of trail running

'I’m doing it again to compete in it, rather than just complete it.'

Tradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed

Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.

Rangitīkei fencer regains Golden Pliers title

The 49-year-old had to miss four years of action following a shoulder injury in 2017.

Upokongaro: Where herons roost and gin wins gold

“Orchard Gin” is crafted with pear, kawakawa, and a hint of nutmeg.

'Time to lead': Airline founder hands over to son after 40 years

Craig Emeny founded Air Chathams in 1984, alongside his wife Marion.

Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works

The biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.

All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1

Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.

Sarjeant Gallery visitor numbers revealed

Of the 83,000 visitors, 60% are expected to be from outside Whanganui.

Gareth Carter: A guide to growing vibrant hellebores in cold months

Comment: Hellebores thrive in shady, well-drained, humus-rich soil

Gareth Carter: Plant now for Christmas colour

Comment: It may be the middle of winter but it's time to plant lilies and other bulbs.

Gareth Carter: Growing potatoes in Whanganui

COMMENT: Get started early to make the most of growing season.

Gardening: Pruning deciduous fruit trees and roses

July is ideal for winter pruning to maximise fruit production.

Tactix game plan ahead of Netball Grand Final

Supermarkets, Facebook Marketplace and Passport changes

What we know about the death that's shocked a quiet neighbourhood

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died aged 71

Great job, good salary, no chance of a house? Kiwis fleeing to Australia in for a shock

Million-dollar homes are now the norm across the ditch - even in "affordable" Adelaide and

China buyers show interest as Chow brothers sell their Auckland mansion

Rich-lister property developers are quietly seeking a $10m-plus buyer.

Secret NZ ski town with no shops, no fences and a booming housing market

Prices start at $300,000, but one luxury build is aiming to break records.

Rich-lister family finally finds a buyer for their 100-year-old Taupō bach

But agent is keeping tight-lipped about who bought it and what they paid.

Porsche 911 Carrera T review: hitting the sweet spot

The Carrera T is a 911 with a manual transmission. Perfect, in other words.

Ayrton Senna’s last Honda V10 is for sale, but it’s in bits

Fully certified by Honda Racing and fully disassembled. What would you pay?

Cupra Formentor review: V impressive

Cupra's cheapest Formentor still looks and feels a bit special.

Chrome job: Cal’s kit transforms Suzuki Jimny into retro 4WD bruiser

Wish your 5 door Jimny was a bit more American? Cal's Motor can help you with that.

Kiwifruit growers eye positive returns

The kiwifruit harvest is nearly complete, with over 215 million trays picked.

Moo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cows

Online dating comes to dairying, as artificial intelligence helps artificial insemination.

The Country: Is it too early for a spring weather forecast?

C Brandolino, S Duncan, S Loe, Barry Soper, R Shearer, E Templeton, M Miller, H McKay.

Pāmu forecasts record profit in major turnaround

High prices for dairy and red meat have helped offset adverse weather events.

Associate Transport Minister backs pilot academy amid safety investigation

'I’m sure they have learned lessons from this process.'

Three years of sampling just the start for catchment group

The Whanganui West Catchment Group is 'a very small cog in the big picture'.

'Real peace of mind': Free microchipping service for South Taranaki dogs

'We’re hoping this service will encourage more owners to get their dogs microchipped.'

'Vital document': New strategy to guide council decisions

'Let’s do some stuff, as opposed to talk about it and navel gaze.'