Whanganui lifestyle news
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: 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.
Gareth Carter: Top tips for growing strawberries
OPINION: Strawberries are one of the easiest and most rewarding berry fruits to grow.
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.
Off-the-grid lifestyle a winner for rural couple
Rebecca and David Stewart only raise what they need to sustain them.
Gardening: Food for thought
No matter the space available, you can grow vegetables, writes Gareth Carter.
Gardening: Autumn ideal time to plant camellias
Some varieties of camellia are starting to bloom, writes Gareth Carter.
Kaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to Waiouru
The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Create green fences for your garden
Gareth Carter suggests some hedge options to add form to your garden.
Gardening: Pansies bring colour and cheer
Pansies are a popular choice for the winter garden.
Lifestyle news around NZ
Scientists just figured out how many chemicals enter our bodies from food packaging
A new study details chemicals finding their way into human bodies from contact with food.
Spy: Is All Black Damian McKenzie off the market?
The sports star is understood to be dating the daughter of racing royalty.
The Horokiokio Pā site overlooking the Waipā River
The Horokiokio Pā site will eventually be accessible to the public via the Ngāhinapōuri Walkway along the Mangahia Stream. Video / NZ Herald
Lots of people exhibit these sexual red flags. Are you one of them?
WARNING: This story deals with sexual content and is for adults only.
Why poo problems could put you at risk of varicose veins
A gastroenterologist explains what causes varicose veins.
More local lifestyle news
Gardening: Citrus trees love Whanganui climate
Look out for less common varieties of citrus for your garden.
Ruapehu infrastructure downward spiral could leave tourists out in cold
Mt Ruapehu’s two skifields are still surrounded by uncertainty as the ski season nears.
Gardening: Autumn planting for Whanganui
Comment: Looking for ways to stretch the budget further are always welcome.
Gareth Carter: Time to plant spring bulbs
Autumn is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs.