Thursday, November 27, 2025

Lifestyle

Kiwi kids falling behind in water safety

It was recently reported that 130,000 New Zealand children had never had a swimming lesson in their lives. Taylor Harvey, regional manager of Franklin Pool...

Q&A with Mark Chitty, Haunui Farm

Mark Chitty is the managing director of thoroughbred stud Haunui Farm in Karaka. The business is one of many across the country taking part...

New Zealand celebrating World Children’s Day

Today, November 20, is World Children’s Day, with this year's theme “my day, my rights.” It marks the anniversary of the UN General Assembly’s adoption...

Serendipitous escape to Australia’s Phillip Island

By Clare McGillivray An expiring timeshare week turned into a happy accident when it sent us to Phillip Island, off the coast of the...

Decreasing the herd

By Natalie Pitfield When you live on acreage, going away can be problematic. There are pet minding services but they’re like a Forrest Gump box...

Annual floral festival begins today

Waiuku’s annual Flora Fest begins today, November 14, and is a celebration of all things botanical. Member of the organising committee, Di Roden, said this...

A feathery fiasco

By Natalie Pitfield I was walking down our race one day when two chickens came running up to me. They weren’t mine and were...

REVIEW: Baby Steps for the PS5

One of the most surprising games this year, Baby Steps, replaces action with just trying to move. Unlike many titles that rely on plot and...

Q&A with Pauline Livesey

Tucked along a quiet rural Waiuku road sits Leafy Hollow Lavender. Helena O’Neill caught up with Pauline Livesey. How long have you been running Leafy Hollow...

Songwriting duo perform in Onewhero tonight

For one night only, New Zealand artist Rosie and international performer Maggie Cocco will perform at the Onewhero Society of Performing Arts (OSPA). Their music...