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Soprano Sarah Mileham overcomes nerves to pursue opera career

Sarah Mileham is attending the NZ Opera School in Whanganui.

NZ Opera School recital delights audience

The performers and audience were wowed by the Whanganui Regional Museum's acoustics.

Tunnel engineer by day, tenor by night

Mike Liu juggles tunnels and tenor ambitions.

International soprano teaches at NZ Opera School

Nikki Li Hartliep is enjoying her time at the Opera School in Whanganui.

School lessons on the hoof

A Taihape school is extending lessons outside the classroom

Colourful plants for your summer garden

Gareth Carter has some good options to brighten your garden over the warmer months.

Garden gift ideas for Christmas

Gareth Carter's gift ideas for the gardener in your life.

Review: Amdram's Calendar Girls is a winner

Craig Cleveland reviews Whanganui Amdram's latest production.

Gardening: Make the most of your lawn

Gareth Carter's advice for taking your lawn from zero to hero.

'Gardening is not like putting wallpaper up': Gordon Collier on crafting a successful garden

The 88-year-old Taihape garden designer has some tips for first-time growers.

Top tips for spring gardening

It's time to get your spring garden ready.

Ruapehu the winner of school holidays ski forecast as Aussies end disastrous season early

Skiers are heading to the slopes for the start of the September holidays. Will the snow?

Gardening: Become your own blueberry-growing specialist

Gareth Carter's top tips for growing blueberries in your garden.

Gardening: Time to plant strawberries

Strawberry plants are in short supply this year.

My Perfect Weekend: Sam Hardy of Hardy Construction shares his ideal weekend

"By the time Saturday sport is finished, it’s 3.30pm."

Snow problem as records fall on magic mountain

Snowfall on Ruapehu is bringing the best skiing conditions for years there.