Whanganui lifestyle news
Gareth Carter: Add hedges and edges to your garden
Comment: Low hedges can be used as accent plants.
Tractors and wagons and coaches, oh my! Take a horse-drawn trip back in time
Kem Ormond discovers the rich history behind The Coach House Museum in Feilding.
Gareth Carter: Grow an edible paradise
OPINION: Spring is a great time to add to or plant a home orchard.
Gareth Carter: Time to plant summer vegetable, flower seedlings
Comment: It's the most significant weekend in NZ's gardening calendar.
Are you in any of these iconic photos?
The family of Ans Westra are trying to track down the subjects of her work.
Legendary NZ band reunite for 2025 tour
'[The band] was only truly 'super' once the doors opened and the people came in.'
The Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Gareth Carter: Time to plant hardy summer vegetables
Comment: Watch out for changeable spring weather conditions though.
Gareth Carter: Lush up your lawn
OPINION: Make the most of your lawn with Gareth Carter's tips.
Gareth Carter: Grow some summer berries
Comment: Gareth Carter has tips on growing strawberries this season.
Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time
OPINION: It's time for seeds of summer-growing vegetables and flowers to be sown indoors.
Gareth Carter: Good time to plant fruit and nut trees
Comment: Grow your own groceries in your garden.
Gareth Carter: Vegetable harvesting time in winter garden
Comment: Broccoli is the garden gift that keeps on giving.
Gareth Carter: Winter roses provide spectacular displays
Comment: Gareth Carter has tips on growing winter or lenten roses.
Gareth Carter: How about a public holiday for potato planting?
OPINION: Spud Monday was a unique Nelson holiday for potato planting.
Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter
Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.
‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewed
Review: Kem Ormond checks out The Bitches' Box.
Gareth Carter: Winter is pruning time
Comment: It's time to prune roses and deciduous trees.
Gareth Carter: Favourite flowering plants for winter cheer
OPINION: There are some great plant options to bring colour into your winter garden.
Gareth Carter: Gardening after the shortest day
Comment: Lower temperatures are needed by some plants to initiate flowering and fruiting.
Gareth Carter: Top tips for growing strawberries
OPINION: Strawberries are one of the easiest and most rewarding berry fruits to grow.
Lifestyle news around NZ
Saving Colin McCahon
Finn McCahon-Jones on the launch of a $1.5m fundraiser to preserve his grandfather’s artistic legacy. Video / Michael Craig
Saving Colin McCahon: Up to $1.5m needed to fix failing database and find lost paintings
Exclusive: Grandsons reveal grand plan to preserve and expand Colin McCahon's legacy.
Coromandel athletes feature in 2kg 'homage to surf culture'
Unbound Vol 1 weaves together pictures and interviews with NZ surfers.
Harry's confronting 8-word response after Charles 'banned' Meghan seeing dying Queen
Prince Harry has lifted the lid on an explosive conversation with his father King Charles.
Behind the scenes of Viva's Top 60 Auckland Restaurants 2024
Viva's Top 60 Auckland Restaurants judges, dining out editor Jesse Mulligan and deputy editor Johanna Thornton, talk dining out at Gilt Brasserie. Video / VIVA
Family advice: I rely on my stepdaughter a lot, but she’s mean to me
Relying on family for caregiving support? Here’s how to communicate your needs openly.
More local lifestyle news
Gareth Carter: Gardening for the birds
Comment: Gareth Carter's tips on how to attract birds to your garden.
Gareth Carter: Winter’s arrival signals rose planting time
Comment: Winter is a good time for transplanting or shifting plants.
Gareth Carter: Colour up your garden for winter
OPINION: Top tips for the best plants to brighten up winter dullness.
'Incredible pedigree': Bridges full of praise for Whanganui
'Some people might say the arts are a bit left-wing or something - no way.'
Gardening: Hardy plants for hardy places
Gareth Carter's top tips for dry-loving, easy-care plants.
Gardening: Food for thought
No matter the space available, you can grow vegetables, writes Gareth Carter.