Phil Thomsen’s gardening guides inspire self-sufficiency and simple food growing
Thomsen revels in the magic of watching the seedlings emerge from the soil in early spring and bringing…
Facial recognition report shows teenagers are worst threat to South Island supermarkets
“While six out of the top 10 offenders are minors across the FSSI store network, no minors or…
Police refused use of rescue chopper because they wrongly thought teenager was dead
Police this week said if they had “asked the necessary questions” they would have categorised it differently. “Unfortunately,…
Things to do in Auckland this weekend: Christmas lights, Tango Day and more
Where: Franklin Rd, Ponsonby. Ōtara Block Christmas Lights When: Nightly 7.30pm-11.30pm until December 25. Where: Cooper Cres, Ross…
Hiring disabled people isn’t charity, it’s smart business – Phil O’Reilly
I got involved because I’ve long believed we need to get more employers engaged. It’s easy to feel…
Watercare delays reopening of PFAS-contaminated Onehunga plant to 2029
“We are currently in the detailed design phase,” said head of water Sharon Danks. “This will ensure the…
Why a rates cap isn’t the answer – Phil Goff
The Government likes to talk of cutting back “nice to haves” but the big cost areas in local…
Firefighter training facility shut down over structural safety fears, carcinogenic smoke risk
The provisional improvement notice, or PIN, in force at Rotorua states that Fire and Emergency “is knowingly exposing…
All Blacks v Ireland: Grand Slam hopes for Scott Robertson’s men hinge on Chicago test – Phil Gifford
That series loss triggered the lack of NZ Rugby’s confidence in their coach, Ian Foster, which would bloom…
Father of worker killed in conveyor belt says son worried about time pressures
In most photos he has one or other cap on – with his dog Em, short for Emma,…
Truckers call for faster crash investigations after SH1 closure near Ward
“It doesn’t change the fact that these drivers were stuck for hours, with no food, no toilets and…
NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer Ep 6: How much the last three are worth, a great Kiwi artwork surprise, and is that really a home?
And so we come to it at last, the final of the six episodes of the second season…