Mackenzie District, Lake Tekapo

1579 days ago

Hidden in New Zealand: A magical boot hotel

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Just 30 minutes from Nelson, you'll find this unique hotel - the brainchild of passionate and super-friendly locals Judy and Steve Richards. Would you stay?

1576 days ago

Luxury for less

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Luxury lodges, usually full of overseas tourists and facing the off-peak winter season are slashing prices as much as 60 per cent, making a night at these lodges a little more accessible.

1577 days ago

Would you dare?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

It's a cross between a fighter jet and torpedo - that looks like a shark - and this Queenstown ride has been discounted to encourage more Kiwis to travel.

1577 days ago

Māori exhibit at Canterbury Museum

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

A 28-year-old diorama depicting a Māori family in pre-colonial times has been partially obscured by the Canterbury Museum following mounting complaints. Is it time to rethink how we portray our history in such exhibits, as well as in our statues and monuments?

1575 days ago

Thanks for Supporting Local New Zealand!

Support Local from Neighbourly Nz

Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nzView more
Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nz created by our mates at Stanley Street (they're local too!)
Find out more

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1578 days ago

Litany of flaws found in Christchurch hospital buildings

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Major flaws in electrical infrastructure at Christchurch's hospitals have been uncovered in a damning report into the state of the country's medical buildings.

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1577 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View more
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Find out more

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1577 days ago

Timaru residents can't return

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A young family living in Timaru has been locked out of New Zealand without access to medication for their seven-month-old son.

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1577 days ago

Video: Staff volunteer for beach clean up

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A seafood business reformatted its processing lines to allow a third of its production staff help in cleaning up Timaru's North Mole and Caroline Bay beaches.

1577 days ago

Video: PM's letter delights Timaru friends

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Pypa Winter-Davis, 8, and her best friend Olivia Bartlett, 8, were thrilled that Jacinda Ardern wrote a personal letter telling them they could resume play dates and sleepovers under Level 2.

1577 days ago

Was it you? Big Lotto win delights Timaru workplace

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A Timaru syndicate is celebrating its first major Lotto win with the 12 members taking home nearly $14,000 each.

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1577 days ago

Next issue of Get Growing ezine - coming soon!

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!

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1577 days ago

Creative ideas for using wallpaper

The Team from Resene ColorShop Timaru

Use colourful wallpaper to update a tired old piece of furniture easily!

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1578 days ago

Have you noticed the change to some of Timaru's traffic lights?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Safer pedestrian crossing given green light on Timaru's Stafford St.

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1578 days ago

What would you do if you were the lucky Timaru Lotto winner?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A Timaru ticket has won a share of Lotto's First Division.

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