Did you know nine endangered kiwi were recently returned to Tongariro Forest?
Twenty years ago, kiwi chicks were removed from Tongariro Forest to breed in the protection of predator-free Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, near Cambridge.
Now their offspring have been returned to their whenua in a special ceremony. And it's the first of what's expected to be several large-scale releases.
Try Joy’s Oven Hāngi Recipe
This warming Hāngi recipe, created by Joy from Murray Halberg Village, serves six people with plenty of leftovers to enjoy the next day. Serve hot and enjoy with family or friends on a chilly winters night.
Click read more for the full recipe.
What's On: Tirohanga Committee AGM
Tirohanga Committee AGM
- Tirohanga Settlers Hall
The Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp is Back!
This July we have your chance to win a share of $5,000 in supermarket gift cards! Simply grab a copy of your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzles to be in to win.
From 1 July - 28 July, we will be placing a daily puzzle in your newspaper. Solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online. Complete all 28 puzzles for a higher chance to WIN.
To find out more about participating newspapers, click here
The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times