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
PremiumLifestyleGareth Carter: Simple ways to grow your own berriesOPINION: Many raspberries, blackberries and boysenberries grow well even in small spaces.13 Mar 03:00 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionGareth CarterGareth Carter: How to prepare your summer vege garden now for autumn and winter cropsOPINION: Tomatoes, zucchini and beans are still producing heavily if picked often.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicky RennieWhy more people are thinking about what home should beOPINION: Nicky Rennie writes that there's a move to right-sizing instead of downsizing.13 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
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
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCooler than a shade sail: The best backyard trees for summer reliefDeciduous shade trees cool gardens in summer, then let winter sun in.30 Jan 03:00 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
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
Whanganui ChronicleShelley Loader: Climate resilience is now a cost-of-living issue The June 2015 Whanganui floods caused about $120m in recovery costs.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGareth CarterGareth Carter: The enduring appeal of pōhutukawaOPINION: Pōhutukawa have become very popular among home gardeners.02 Jan 03:45 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
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGareth Carter: Hanging baskets transform small spacesCOMMENT: Almost any plant that will grow in a container can be grown in a hanging basket.19 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
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicky RennieNicky Rennie: My 2025 Gratitude List OPINION: I like to think that I am the eternal optimist.05 Dec 03:00 PM
