PremiumPremiumOpinionGareth CarterGareth Carter: The autumn berry that doubles as your next favourite hedgeChilean guava forms a fast-growing hedge, outpacing traditional buxus.20 Mar 03:00 PM
OpinionShelley Loader Shelley Loader: Courageous conversations are required to move us forward OPINION: 'Silence may feel easier, but it does not lead to repair.' 20 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionGareth CarterGareth Carter: Plant some buried treasureComment: Choosing bulbs is about looking ahead.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionShelley Loader: We must fund crisis accommodation as core public safety infrastructure 06 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionGareth CarterGareth Carter: Why early autumn is the best time to bring tired lawns back to life 27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Wedding dance rehearsal turns quiet cuppa into full-blown chaos16 Feb 03:55 PM
PremiumOpinionGareth CarterGareth Carter: How to prepare your summer vege garden now for autumn and winter crops13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: Mrs P's frustrating drive with technologyThere was 'quite a long form to fill out with all sorts of odd information'.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionShelley Loader: Funding our fire service is vitalOPINION: Fire and Emergency plans about $20m over five years to replace old vehicles.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGareth CarterGareth Carter: How to make succulents and cacti thrive in the summer heatOPINION: Many succulents and cacti thrive on neglect, needing little watering or care.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: Hospital release, new armchair, total collapse – Family finds laughter again'All I can hear is the sound of my ... family laughing hysterically ... music to my ears.'02 Feb 03:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicky RennieNicky Rennie: A local grocery store can be the heart of communityOPINION: "If even one person seeks support because of it, then it’s worth doing". 30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: A case of do as I say, not as I do for the Salad SisterhoodOPINION: 'The entire concept is just lost on me, and it always has been.'26 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGareth CarterGardening: Smart watering and mulching tips for summer gardensOPINION: January is ideal for taking cuttings of hydrangeas, buxus and houseplants.23 Jan 04:02 PM
OpinionShelley Loader Shelley Loader: Rest and belonging is not just for holidaysOPINION: 'It feels less like escape and more like a return.'23 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: ‘A lifesaver for us’ Why our rainy day fund suddenly matters so muchOPINION: The whānau has responded magnificently.19 Jan 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGareth CarterGareth Carter: How to help hibiscus thriveComment: Heat-loving hibiscus need full sun, regular watering and annual pruning.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicky RennieNicky Rennie: An overthinker’s never-ending battle with dread OPINION: The thing about dread is that you never know when it’s coming.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: I started chemo on Boxing Day – this has been my biggest surprise so farOPINION: Four doctors in varying degrees of seniority came in and delivered the bad news.12 Jan 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGareth CarterGareth Carter: The herb-growing tricks that make summer meals singOPINION: Growing your own herbs cuts spray use and adds fresh flavour to meals.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Wedding dress dash: Why we are racing the length of the island for Mrs P Opinion: No. 1 Son’s wedding in the Bay of Plenty is set for late February.05 Jan 03:55 PM
OpinionNicky RennieNicky Rennie: Why I’ll always choose home over a tent OPINION: Camping makes you appreciate what you have in your own home.02 Jan 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGareth CarterGareth Carter: The enduring appeal of pōhutukawaOPINION: Pōhutukawa have become very popular among home gardeners.02 Jan 03:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Semi-retirement hasn't quite gone to planThe couple also farewelled George the Dog after 12 and a half devoted years.29 Dec 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShelley Loader A perspective on burnout from someone who’s been through it - Shelley LoaderOPINION: Making it to the end of the year is an achievement worth recognising. 26 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageOpinion: Bouncing back to childhood Christmas magicKevin Page reflects on his childhood Christmases in the UK.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicky RennieNicky Rennie: Shared experience beats perfect brunchOPINION: Dining out is about more than just the food. 19 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: The unexpected joy of going back to hard manual workOPINION: Over the years I’ve certainly done my fair share of hard yakkah.15 Dec 03:45 PM
OpinionShelley Loader Shelley Loader: Why Christmas kindness cannot prop up broken systemsVolunteers and charities face soaring demand and burnout beyond December.12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGareth CarterGareth Carter: The best plants and garden kits to give for ChristmasOPINION: Indoor plants like orchids and peace lilies can flower for up to six months.12 Dec 03:00 PM
