How to fix lumpy gravy: Nikki Birrell’s guide to smooth, rich sauce
The fix Start with a smooth roux. Melt fat – usually butter or pan drippings – in a…
Horticulture NZ scholars sought for 2026
“We need agronomists, engineers, laboratory technicians, marketers, managers and biosecurity specialists, to name but a few, and that…
Air New Zealand’s electric Beta Alia CX300 aircraft starts intensive trial runs today in Hamilton
Air NZ pilots Andrew Mercer and James Owen will work with Beta’s flight operations and engineering team. They…
The data blind spot weakening New Zealand’s health system – Prabani Wood
As a GP, I am aware of what I can observe in my own clinic. I can track…
Turtles found foraging in Rangaunu Harbour
Drone image of a green turtle foraging in the Far North’s Rangaunu Harbour. Photo / MV Erdmann Finucci…
Hawke’s Bay Expressway service station: Resource consent lodged for development on some of NZ’s best growing soils
It would also require a two-way combined entry and exit access from Evenden Rd, road widening and changes…
Downer New Zealand makes $2.5b revenue, profit up 247% after expenses fall
All up, expenses were down from $2.6b to $2.4b. In May, Hawkins was ranked the country’s busiest builder.…
Westpac’s profit jumps 13%, as it fattens its margins; CEO says average borrower is ahead on their mortgage repayments
The value of term deposits held by the bank fell by 2%, while transaction and savings deposits rose…
Whangārei Boys’ High School students unearth medals that may belong to war hero
Whangārei Boys’ High School students Hugh Manson (left) and Brock Reid uncovered two medals that may have been…
Vanished in Russia: Kiwi family in limbo 18 years after Blenheim father’s disappearance
His family believe he was murdered – probably “knifed” to death – and his body disposed of. To…
Time 100 Next Award: Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke recognised in New York for influential leadership
In 2023, aged just 21, Maipi-Clarke beat longtime senior Labour minister Nanaia Mahuta to win the Waikato-Tainui Māori…
Braden Currie announces end of his professional Ironman career
“I’ve achieved more than I ever believed possible, and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to do…