Tradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed

Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.

'You’re helping people': Young Whanganui plumber wins title

'The world is a big place, and with a trade background, you can go anywhere.'

Whanganui 20-year-old wins young driver of the year

Transporting runs in Taylah Penn's blood.

Residents band together to save Argyle Hotel

'It needed to be tidied up and we wanted to make Hunterville better.'

Govt department expects Cabinet to weigh up long-term, 60+ year lease for Chateau Tongariro

The Government is asking for proposals from operators keen to do up the historic site.

Previously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake work

Proposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April.

Airlines: When Ohakea will be available 24/7 for biggest aircraft

A decision on an Air Force base for jumbo jets has long been awaited.

Government in talks around restoring derelict Chateau Tongariro

Govt response to a petition to "save" the Chateau confirms demolition is still an option.

Gareth Carter: Grow some green fences

OPINION: Find out about suitable species for small hedges in the home garden.

Gareth Carter: Time to plant tulips

OPINION: Tulip bulbs need to be planted while dormant in the autumn months.

Gareth Carter: What to plant now for a big winter harvest

Even tiny patios can grow beetroot, broccoli and lettuce in pots or pods.

Gareth Carter: The autumn berry that doubles as your next favourite hedge

Chilean guava forms a fast-growing hedge, outpacing traditional buxus.

Ryan Bridge: National will eventually back 'no-brainer' bed tax

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Retirees chase NZ’s ‘revoltingly affordable’ dot towns as costs bite

Older homeowners want to be mortgage-free, says agent.

Tony Alexander: Kiwis slash their spending - who’s feeling pain the most?

Kiwis slash their spending as money shifts to fuel and food.

90s TV star’s sad end: Gardening guru’s Quarter Acre Paradise overgrown, house for sale

Dale Harvey died just before Christmas at his beloved home.

Op shop lover's rare find is blowing buyer minds around the country

Janine Jones and her husband turned a rundown school in Taranaki into a colourful home.

BMW’s hydrogen X5 gains 750km range with new flat tank breakthrough

BMW calls the radical new hydrogen storage system 'installation Tetris'.

The Dongfeng 007 looks like a million bucks. It doesn’t, but it also doesn’t drive like a million bucks.

The 007 looks like it should cost more, but it drives about right for what it does cost.

The Mercedes-Benz that reinvented the roof has turned 30

The SLK had a revolutionary hard-top that could fold away in just 25 seconds.

If the looks styling of the original Nissan Juke bothered you, the new one isn’t going to help...

Nissan has unveiled the new Juke EV with some wild origami-inspired styling.

The Country: Meet Fonterra CEO‑designate Richard Allen

On today: Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Tracy Brown, Hunter McGregor and Julia Jones.

Gold medal for David and Judi Grey's 'AvoGrey Greenskin’ avocados

David and Judi Grey win gold for their avos at the NZ Outstanding Food Awards.

Cow-ching: State-owned farmer to hand Crown $10m special dividend

The $10m payment follows a $9.5m capital repayment from Fonterra.

'Extra vigilant': Nine deaths in five days on mainly rural roads

Seven of nine deaths since April 10 have been on regional roads.

Northland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears

'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'

Manawatū-Whanganui officials warn against cyclone complacency

'This is not the time for a 'she’ll be right' attitude.'

'Major hit for a local business': 3000 litres of diesel stolen in Marton

Police say two men in a light truck filled a fuel trailer, fuel pod and drums.

Superman, the last moa and a warning that resonates

'[Don't] underestimate comic books ... they can carry a real, deep message.'