Our best new homes: Institute of Architects 2025 national award winners
A Crown Range stunner and a Hahei family home were larger, grander. Architects who designed the four homes…
Dr Libby: Heart Racing? Here’s What Your Body Might Be Trying To Tell You
This summer, Viva Premium is revisiting the best and biggest stories of 2025. This article was originally published…
Year in Review: Waikato dairy farmer cherishes father’s 1955 John Deere 70 tractor
“My dad, Neil, switched the day-to-day tractors to John Deere when International and David Brown combined as Case…
Cemetery Circuit: Boxing Day motorbike street racing under cloudy skies in Whanganui
“Now the kids are a bit older, we’re finally doing it,” she said. Scott McPhee said he and…
The best countries in Europe with fewer crowds: Armenia
The city of Yerevan in Armenia. Photo / Getty Images A city that lives outdoors With over 280…
Christmas leftovers recipes: Northland chefs’ best tips and tricks
Aaron Stott has big plans for this year’s Christmas meal – and the leftovers. Stott, the head chef…
Year in review: Mandys Horseradish – artisan success with award-winning flavour in Canterbury
She has tried various tumblers, scrubbers, and peeling contraptions to peel her horseradish, but has found that hand…
What has happened to the old Green Party? – Audrey Young
You are an MP all of the time, including the time before you became an MP. Those cowardly…
Year in Review: Tom and Fiona Langford – life after winning 2025 Share Farmers of the Year
She was brought up on a farm, but education-wise moved into science, obtaining a BSc majoring in human…
Real Life: Peter Janssen on why he loves small-town NZ and a Sunday afternoon drive
The revised versions of Worth A Detour add to his collection of 20+ books, which combined have sold…
Listener’s best movies of 2025
Listener reviewers Sarah Watt and Russell Baillie name their top 10 films of the year, with a guide…
Year in Review: Legendary mother cow ‘April’ inducted into LIC Hall of Fame
“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector,” said Simon Worth, LIC livestock selection manager. Worth said…