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Gardening: Grow your own edible paradise

Spring is a great time to be adding to or planting a home orchard.

Rhythm & Alps and Beach Break: 10 Questions with Ocean Alley

Expect a "bloody good time" when Ocean Alley hit our shores this summer.

Much to do in the garden as Labour Weekend looms

Gareth Carter says it's a busy time for gardeners, whether it's veges or flowers.

There's more to the Ruapehu District than you think

Come hither, come hither: Here we shall see dinosaurs and rockets to the moon.

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: Winter roses produce spectacular display

Hellebores are now available in a wide range of colours.

Police puppy Blitz wins shoppers' hearts

Police officers speak to hundreds of shoppers during mall cops event.

Palmy couple's walker stalking leads to unique hut

Whiowhio Hut in Palmerston North is Aotearoa's only urban tramping hut.

Gardening: Great year to grow your own spuds

With vital growing areas affected by the weather, now's the time to plant potatoes.

Gardening: Pruning deciduous fruit trees and roses

July is the time to undertake winter pruning.

My Perfect Weekend: Jo Voice shares her favourite cafe spot and packed weekend schedule

"My ideal weekend would begin with sleeping in for as long as I can."

Travel: Paloma Gardens, Moto 71 and pottery a ‘must-see’

Paloma Gardens, unique tourist attraction, lies in the valleys near Fordell, Whanganui

'We love to baffle a crowd': Meet rockers Hans Pucket

Kiwi pop-rockers hit the road on their No Drama Aotearoa tour.

Gardening: Winter cheer for the garden

Gareth Carter recommends winter flowering plants to brighten up your garden.