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The oldest missing Phillips child will celebrate yet another birthday on the run today, but an experienced bushman says it is likely to be a miserable day.
Jayda Phillips, who turns 12 today, has been missing along with her siblings Ember, 9, and Maverick, 10, since December 2021, when they were… View moreThe oldest missing Phillips child will celebrate yet another birthday on the run today, but an experienced bushman says it is likely to be a miserable day.
Jayda Phillips, who turns 12 today, has been missing along with her siblings Ember, 9, and Maverick, 10, since December 2021, when they were taken by their father Tom Phillips to an unknown location - though police believe they are still in the King Country, near where they went missing.
Dear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as … View moreDear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as impressive, or even more so? Send us a photo! Email: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. You could be in to win a Fiskars X36 splitting axe L blade and a Fiskars X14 universal axe. We're looking for wood piles of impressive size or of particular space efficiency or even an artistic vision!
A mandated transition to electric buses from central Government and “zero dollars” in funding has Waikato Regional Council leaders grappling with how to tackle a bill of up to $330 million.
And the burden looks likely to fall on ratepayers.
Do you use the bus system? Tell us your reasons … View moreA mandated transition to electric buses from central Government and “zero dollars” in funding has Waikato Regional Council leaders grappling with how to tackle a bill of up to $330 million.
And the burden looks likely to fall on ratepayers.
Do you use the bus system? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
For the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of … View moreFor the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of trust is what sets us apart.
As the Chiefs aim to make it third-time-lucky in their quest for sweet Super Rugby Pacific success, they are vowing to this time get things right in the discipline department to give them a better tilt at a long-awaited title.
The Hamilton-based franchise, who on Monday had positive news to … View moreAs the Chiefs aim to make it third-time-lucky in their quest for sweet Super Rugby Pacific success, they are vowing to this time get things right in the discipline department to give them a better tilt at a long-awaited title.
The Hamilton-based franchise, who on Monday had positive news to report in fullback Shaun Stevenson having cleared HIA protocols to be available for a last outing before jetting to Japan next season, take on the Crusaders in Christchurch in Saturday night’s final, seeking a first championship in a dozen years.
Do you reckon the Chiefs can do it on Saturday? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The Mataitis are counting the days until they fly out of Hamilton on their dream holiday - and it just got even better.
They’d been saving for more than two years for their first family holiday, timing it to coincide with new Jetstar flights straight from their home town to Australia. Now, a … View moreThe Mataitis are counting the days until they fly out of Hamilton on their dream holiday - and it just got even better.
They’d been saving for more than two years for their first family holiday, timing it to coincide with new Jetstar flights straight from their home town to Australia. Now, a Gold Coast theme park operator has come to the party.
Stats NZ said food prices have been rising at their fastest rate in more than a year.
Drinking chocolate is now 27% more expensive, coffee is up 17% and 1kg of mince was $2 more expensive this March than it was the same time last year.
Dairy products have also increased astronomically in … View moreStats NZ said food prices have been rising at their fastest rate in more than a year.
Drinking chocolate is now 27% more expensive, coffee is up 17% and 1kg of mince was $2 more expensive this March than it was the same time last year.
Dairy products have also increased astronomically in price. Milk prices are up by 15.1% in the last year, cheese by 24% and butter has risen up by a shocking 63.6%.
Are you feeling the pinch lately? Share what you've noticed in the comments below and whether it makes you change your shopping habits.
Selling my Holden Malibu CDX 2014 – the top-spec model with all the extras.
✅ Just serviced
✅ Brand new tyres
✅ New brake pads
✅ Reverse camera
✅ Touchscreen infotainment
✅ Drives smooth and reliable
✅ Very clean inside and out
… View moreSelling my Holden Malibu CDX 2014 – the top-spec model with all the extras.
✅ Just serviced
✅ Brand new tyres
✅ New brake pads
✅ Reverse camera
✅ Touchscreen infotainment
✅ Drives smooth and reliable
✅ Very clean inside and out
🛞 214000 km
🛠 Service history available
🪪 WOF valid, Rego up to date
🚗 2.4L petrol engine – reliable and fuel-efficient
This Malibu CDX has been well maintained and is ready to go. No work needed – ideal for families or daily commuting.
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After the Blues tried and narrowly failed, the Chiefs will embrace the chance to instead be the ones to conquer the Christchurch curse, after booking themselves a spot in yet another Super Rugby Pacific final.
With an impressive 37-17 bounce-back win over the Brumbies in their semifinal in … View moreAfter the Blues tried and narrowly failed, the Chiefs will embrace the chance to instead be the ones to conquer the Christchurch curse, after booking themselves a spot in yet another Super Rugby Pacific final.
With an impressive 37-17 bounce-back win over the Brumbies in their semifinal in Hamilton, the two-time reigning runners-up will be looking to make it third-time-lucky in Saturday night’s big dance against the Crusaders.
Did you watch Saturday's game? Tell us your reasons - and thoughts - in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hamilton woman Malak Ukra’s is baking up a storm to raise funds for the Starship Children’s Hospital - and she’s racking up thousands already.
Ukra is baking cakes as part of the hospital Big Bake Off competition, to raise funds for Starship.
Have you ever done a fundraising mission? … View moreHamilton woman Malak Ukra’s is baking up a storm to raise funds for the Starship Children’s Hospital - and she’s racking up thousands already.
Ukra is baking cakes as part of the hospital Big Bake Off competition, to raise funds for Starship.
Have you ever done a fundraising mission? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Neighbours of a cluster of empty and deteriorating state houses in Thames say the landlord should make up its mind whether to either sell off or fix up the homes to spare the community the eyesore.
The future of the five Kāinga Ora properties - one of which has been empty for more than a year -… View moreNeighbours of a cluster of empty and deteriorating state houses in Thames say the landlord should make up its mind whether to either sell off or fix up the homes to spare the community the eyesore.
The future of the five Kāinga Ora properties - one of which has been empty for more than a year - remains uncertain after the state housing provider said it is “exploring options” for the properties.
Are there any run-down homes in your area?
Check out some of our Fieldays pics, one of which features Henry van der Hulst.
He does a daily commute to the event - from Reporoa.
While state houses will soon feature natural fibre flooring, its everything from sheep-made soundproofing to woollen coffins that are shaping up to spell the resurrection of a New Zealand-backbone industry.
Clad in a blue Swanndri at Fieldays, the Minister for economic growth Nicola Willis only … View moreWhile state houses will soon feature natural fibre flooring, its everything from sheep-made soundproofing to woollen coffins that are shaping up to spell the resurrection of a New Zealand-backbone industry.
Clad in a blue Swanndri at Fieldays, the Minister for economic growth Nicola Willis only got a few hands in the air when she asked who had made use of the Government’s investment boost policy.
Are you a fan of putting woollen carpets in state houses? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
There’s something magical about winter – slower mornings, steaming mugs, and time to plan your dream garden. So why not cosy up and get inspired by some of the world’s most beautiful green spaces?
Right now, when you subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive The Joy of … View moreThere’s something magical about winter – slower mornings, steaming mugs, and time to plan your dream garden. So why not cosy up and get inspired by some of the world’s most beautiful green spaces?
Right now, when you subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive The Joy of Exploring Gardens book from Lonely Planet – completely FREE! But hurry, this offer is only available to the first 300 subscribers, so don't miss out!
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A housing handbrake has left some $12 million worth of a Hamilton firm’s properties “growing grass, getting fly-dumped”, councillors have heard.
An overloaded sewerage system has effectively shut down development in large parts of the city since 2023, to avoid putting the system under … View moreA housing handbrake has left some $12 million worth of a Hamilton firm’s properties “growing grass, getting fly-dumped”, councillors have heard.
An overloaded sewerage system has effectively shut down development in large parts of the city since 2023, to avoid putting the system under extra pressure.
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