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3 Places to craft your very own gin in New Zealand
NZ has around 150 small-batch gin distilleries. Make your own at these 3 spots.

Opinion: Are we there yet? The evolution of the great Kiwi Road Trip
Opinion: In holiday road trips of old, getting lost wasn’t a mistake-it was an adventure.

Worm woes: Tackling sheep parasites in the 1890s
"I was surprised to see such a number of unhealthy sheep on such excellent grass".
Car news and advice


BMW M5 review: excess express
BMW's M5 combines technology and pure brute force, but with a truly luxurious overlay.

Leapmotor announces smaller B10 for New Zealand
The Leapmotor B10 will be joining its larger C10 sibling here before the end of the year.

NZ new-vehicle sales June: Government Investment Boost sparks sales bounceback (including a BEV boom)
Numbers are up, and EVs had their best month since the Clean Car Discount.
OneRoof property news

Second time lucky: Young couple's squeals of delight after they buy real-life doll’s house
They had missed out on their dream home eight months earlier.

OCR twist: Will the Reserve Bank surprise homeowners on Wednesday?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

‘Eight weddings and a funeral’ - School turned into giant family home
Couple needed a large space for their blended family but now it's time to sell.
More Kapiti news

First XV rugby: How Liston turned the tables on powerhouse rivals
Liston College defeated Kelston Boys’ High 21-16 in a stunning upset.

Trampoline shatters windows as 'destructive' winds wreak havoc in Hutt
A woman was at home when she heard a loud bang and glass shattering.

'Take this one seriously': Destructive winds peak in Wellington
WREMO is telling people to stay away from windows and doors.

Society Insider: Former Black Cap's return to India; new power couple; True Bliss star on homophobic abuse
Plus, Nick Mowbray and Liam Lawson team up in California.

'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.

Why you should choose a nature reserve as your next NZ getaway
Guests can book encounters with native wildlife, including a night-time visit with kiwi.

Meteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidays
This week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.

Inside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf course
Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.

'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner
'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.

On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'

Watchdog launches probe after ANZ helped victim send $250k to scammers
ANZ refused liability saying there were no indications of fraud or 'red flags'.

Opinion: How historic commemoration paves way for future unity
Over 1000 from Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu marked 200 years since Te Ika a Ranganui.

Marist qualify for Coastal Challenge final after 36-run upset
Connor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.

New Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?
It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.

‘Black hole’: Crown quitting 109 new homes underwritten by KiwiBuild
First home buyers did not snap up these 109 homes: now we the taxpayers have bought them.