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AI stars at Fieldays’ Innovations Awards

The bright ideas of New Zealand’s primary sector were celebrated recently at the 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards. Several of the winning technologies are likely to...

All’s well at expo

While Fieldays was the big one for rural folk nationwide, Pukekohe’s Rural Wellbeing Expo saw town meet country right here in Franklin. Held at the...

Simon Gault’s Light, Pillowy Gnocchi

  Servings 4 Prep time 30 mins If you’ve ever made gnocchi that turned out dense, heavy or like little rubber bullets, this potato gnocchi recipe is...

Nutrition for strong bones

Nutrition plays a huge role in building and maintaining strong bones, especially if you’retaking medications that may affect bone density. Good bone health is...

A better (but not bitter) brew

The perfect cup of coffee is a simple pleasure, but achieving it is a careful balanceof flavour, aroma and ritual. For some, it is the...

Wellness trends – are they worth following?

  By Michelle Keenan Cold plunges. Morning sunlight. Weighted vests. If you spend any time online, it can feel like there’s a new wellness trend...

Q&A with Kerry Brocas

On April 26, the first cars in many years were back at the high-banked track at Meremere. Now reborn as 21 Speedway under the...

Rich Easton – off the road again

Sometimes the only way to make a difference is to go the long way around. As previously reported, Papakura’s Rich Easton has been circumnavigating...

Low impact, big benefits

At Studio Pilates Pukekohe, Reformer Pilates is more than just a workout - it’s a personalised approach to movement, strength and long-term wellbeing. Owned and...

Best new books

Marble Hall Murders, RRP $28 Editor Susan Ryeland has had enough murder. She’s edited two novels about the famousdetective, Atticus Pünd, and both times she’s...