New ZealandMan who fleeced gardening group's tools before Christmas owns upA Northland thief has owned up to stealing all a visiting gardening group's tools08 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandThieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 daysThieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland30 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandVege tips: It's going to be a hot one – lettuce not fryOPINION: Kem's mulching and watering to keep her vegetable garden cool.23 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandRotorua man with terminal cancer seeks help to tend garden that feeds struggling familiesThe retired Baptist minister says he's had a 'fabulous life'.03 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'I bleed orange but this is awful': Mitre 10 selling properties to repay debt'Sale of several non-strategic property assets [to] re-cycle capital, reduce debt.'29 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBunnings declares $79m net profit from New Zealand operationsIt employs about 5000-plus staff in its stores, trade and distribution centres.25 Nov 01:39 AM
New ZealandVege tips: Why you should give parsnips a chanceOpinion: Poor parsnips; they get such a bad rap.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessThe Kiwi landscaping business sold to a Japanese billionaire investorScott Humphreys started the company with a wheelbarrow and a station wagon.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBloom in the Bay: explore art, gardening, and wellness at Tauranga festivalPlay with pottery or learn how to make a knife at one of the many events.13 Nov 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSir Peter Jackson bowls $2.5m house; new documents reveal plansThe billionaire film director owns 12 properties on the street.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe home where sustainable gardening is practised ‘in spades’Lorraine Ryan is showcasing her garden and her artwork.06 Nov 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe accidental Kiwi gardener and the rare flower that blooms once in a lifetimePlanted 40 years ago by a young gardener, a rare flower has finally bloomed.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWyn Drabble: World Naked Gardening Day - who’s in?'If you’re a tad prudish, there are plenty of other days which don’t involve nudity'.31 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Kem Ormond's proudest achievement this yearOPINION: Here's a little show-and-tell about how things are progressing in my garden.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDonors dig deep to deliver funding for new Medieval Garden at Hamilton GardensThe venue's new addition is expected to be finished for summer 2025.25 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandVege tips: Rabbits and aphids and snails, oh my!Opinion: Remember that having a few pests is a natural part of gardening.19 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandMore than 100 cases in NZ this year: Health NZ issues warning to gardenersLegionnaires’ disease can be caught from bags or bulk loads of potting mix and compost.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Why October is sow importantOPINION: Watching the new growth appear is nature at its best.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh tea event to mark horticultural society's 100thNZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll is to be the guest speaker at the event.26 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldVigilante plants flowers in potholes to shame council into repairs – and it worksHarry Haggett-Smith's floral campaign forces West Sussex council to fix potholes rapidly.23 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandBroccoli: The ultimate superfood for your garden and plateOpinion: Broccoli is easy to grow, and growing your own seedlings is simple.20 Sep 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: The jacket I've owned for 48 years shows the bonds we form with aged apparel'My tattered old gloves will probably be hidden amongst the agapanthus.'19 Sep 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessTeen inventor sets up company tackling big pot plant problemSmall Business: The teenage founder of Enivo Pots tackles an unexpected problem.11 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleShould you wash your fruits and vegetables in the dishwasher?A viral TikTok hack has individuals using dishwashers to clean their fresh produce.11 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders flock to be part of record-high bird countAnnual count of the nation's garden birds has ended with record-high participation.25 Jul 09:04 PM
New ZealandKing Edward Park joins festival line-upFive new gardens will feature in this year’s Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival.17 Jul 08:26 PM
New Zealand'Hearty little buggers': Kākāriki chicks flourishingGlenbervie man counting Kakariki chicks in Garden Bird survey.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Living concept': Māori lunar calendar users share how they embrace ancient knowledge'It’s about the cycle as a whole.'29 Jun 05:01 PM
New ZealandGarden bird survey: How you can take partPull up a chair and spend an hour in your backyard counting birds.23 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandLast of the Cancer Society daffodils for Māhia’s MevLong-time supporter of cancer fight in honour of late friend.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKem Ormond's top tips for growing garlic - not rustOpinion: I want to grow a good crop of garlic, but I seem to grow a good crop of rust!14 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lots of thank-yous': 10 marriage tips from a husband marking 70-year milestoneAn opera brought them together with creativity and community keeping them going strong.11 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandStudents cultivate park's growth as part of school planting dayYear 5 and 6 students from Raumati South School planted at Queen Elizabeth Park.10 Jun 01:36 AM
New ZealandHamilton Arbor Day to mark heritage park's restoration anniversaryThe 20th celebration will see the 'Bug Man' from Animal Planet as a special guest host.29 May 02:28 AM
