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…
Society Insider Awards 2025: Beauden Barrett, Marc Ellis, Aaron Smith, Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams and more of the year’s biggest newsmakers
Setting himself up for his post-rugby career, Barrett’s sideline business sees him partner with the respected French wine…
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…
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…
Drug-testing of Kiwi drivers starts today in biggest road policing change in 30-plus years
While the roadside test only screens for four drugs, the laboratory testing will test for all 25 drugs…
Six60 and Synthony headline first concert at new Christchurch covered stadium
Six60 performing at Hagley Park in Christchurch. Photo / Matt Clode The event is presented by Manuka Phuel…
Horse of the Year 2026 cancelled amid funding issues, lack of major sponsor
The annual gathering, one of New Zealand’s largest sporting celebrations, draws thousands of riders, supporters, spectators and tradespeople…
Inside Wellington Museum’s Fat Freddy’s Drop Story exhibition experience
Wellington Museum senior curator Ian Wards is a huge Freddy’s fan and jumped at the opportunity to help…
Sir Cliff Richard and Priscilla Presley reunite in Christchurch
“What a gorgeous evening spent together, I cherish those moments – they light up my life.” Sir Cliff…
Horse racing: Auckland punter sweating on miracle 100,000-1 collect in Melbourne Cup
With his miracle bet still alive, the punter then had to sweat on whether trainer Waller would actually…
Auckland Marathon 2025: 17,000 runners set for city’s biggest race since 2014
The courses Runners will be making their way across Auckland during the 2025 marathon. Photo / Auckland Marathon…
$33m Powerball jackpot not struck, heading for mega rollover
Financial adviser Mark Richardson yesterday told Herald NOW that new winners should take a “cooling-off period” before making…