Earth’s driest desert is covered in wildflowers right now
THE ATACAMA DESERT, Chile — Spring has finally arrived in the Southern Hemisphere and, in Chile, even the desert is…
First XV rugby should matter, but not too much – Christchurch Boys’ High School headmaster Nic Hill
But the questions she raises are important. What do schools reward? What forms of masculinity do boys see…
Duo Restaurateur Couple Sarah & Jordan MacDonald On What A Holiday In Europe Taught Them About Food & Love
As parents of three and Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning co-owners of Birkenhead’s Duo, Osteria Uno, Bon Pinard and Hinemoa…
Michael Hill profit jumps 376% to A$10m, Rob Fyfe to retire
Jewellery retailer Michael Hill International’s new strategy appears to be paying off, with the group reporting a 376%…
Black Barn Bistro appoints award-winning chef Conor Mertens after Elephant Hill exit
The renowned Craggy Range Restaurant was given the highest possible rating, winning three hats. Mertens started cheffing 20…
Firefighters use specialist gear to rescue Napier man who fell 25m while gardening
“He had probably fallen maybe 25m, and then he managed to climb back up about 10m – so…
Wild goats chilling on suburban Napier cliff-face are enjoying nearby residents’ fruit trees
“We do get calls about them. We are exploring potential solutions,” a Napier City Council spokeswoman said. Wild…
Hawke’s Bay farm Tarawera Station expands erosion-control planting
“The main reason is to protect the land from slipping,” he said. “After seeing Cyclone Gabrielle, it definitely…
Report on Spring Hill prison finds ‘filthy’ conditions, health concerns and low staff morale
The report said staff and prisoners were “very concerned” about the health risks. Despite efforts by the prison’s…
Merger plans: Waimakariri District Council keen to avoid Christchurch City Council debt
But a Greater Christchurch council between Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri has also had some publicity. A survey of…
Former seismologist questions vibration testing at Fletcher development
“The walls were just running with water.” And when the 81-year-old climbs the scaffolding, put there to examine…
Michael Hill jewellery customer denied free diamond replacement on $12k ring after stone drops out
“These things should last a lifetime; they are meant to be precious, an investment that will stand the…