Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Lifestyle

Stunning regional parks at our doorstep

By David Mallowes To the northeast of Franklin, we are fortunate to have many easily accessible regional parks at our doorstep – Omana, Duder,...

Kidding around the block

By Natalie Pitfield Summer is a joyful time on a lifestyle block. While our own goats are older now, we loved watching our neighbour’s goats...

Delicious Summertime Ceviche

By Super Chef Simon Gault Summertime Ceviche Servings: 4 | Prep: 15 mins Ingredients 300g fish fillets (tuna, trevally, tarakihi, snapper) 3 large limes, juiced 5 g salt flakes 250ml...

Park Green Cafe & Bar: By locals, for locals

Park Green Cafe & Bar is more than just a place to eat — it’s a space created by locals, for locals. Proudly rooted in...

Franklin Walks: Five Summits Trail

The Five Summits Trail was established in 2019 as a permanent gift to the community by the Pukekohe Tramping Club to celebrate its 50th...

REVIEW: Ed Sheeran, the storyteller and the musician

While Ed Sheeran weaves his stories into songs, he also spins a good on-stage yarn. And there were about 40,000 people present at Go...

New regatta day events set to celebrate Auckland’s 186th birthday

The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is an exciting on-water spectacle held once a year that celebrates many elements of the city’s rich maritime history. This...

Care Bears High Tea returns to Cordis

The much-loved Care Bears High Tea has returned to Cordis Auckland for a limited time only, just in time to wrap up the school...

Noah and Isla top baby name picks

Noah and Isla were the most popular names for baby boys and girls born in New Zealand in 2025. Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden,...

Top five things Kiwis forget before a road trip

There’s nothing like hitting the open road for a classic Kiwi getaway, but before you pack the chilly bin and load up the playlist,...