Whanganui lifestyle news
Ruapehu mayor seeks funding for 'vital' cycle trail
Weston Kirton says the completed cycle trail will boost economic growth and resilience.
Gareth Carter: Add hedges and edges to your garden
Comment: Low hedges can be used as accent plants.
Gareth Carter: Fill your garden with the joy of perennials
Comment: Perennials are flowering plants that last a number of years.
The Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Gareth Carter: Time to plant hardy summer vegetables
Comment: Watch out for changeable spring weather conditions though.
Gareth Carter: Flowering magnolias signal spring is upon us
Comment: I have been increasingly taken by the beauty and form of magnolias
Gareth Carter: Good time to plant fruit and nut trees
Comment: Grow your own groceries in your garden.
Gareth Carter: Vegetable harvesting time in winter garden
Comment: Broccoli is the garden gift that keeps on giving.
Gareth Carter: Winter roses provide spectacular displays
Comment: Gareth Carter has tips on growing winter or lenten roses.
Gareth Carter: How about a public holiday for potato planting?
OPINION: Spud Monday was a unique Nelson holiday for potato planting.
Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter
Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.
‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewed
Review: Kem Ormond checks out The Bitches' Box.
Gareth Carter: Winter is pruning time
Comment: It's time to prune roses and deciduous trees.
Gareth Carter: Favourite flowering plants for winter cheer
OPINION: There are some great plant options to bring colour into your winter garden.
Gareth Carter: Gardening after the shortest day
Comment: Lower temperatures are needed by some plants to initiate flowering and fruiting.
Lifestyle news around NZ
I lost 11kg in four months. At 55, I can finally see my abs
Telegraph: 'I was menopausal and unhappy with my weight so I knew I had to make changes.'
Sacré bleu! Santa shortage hits France
Working conditions and 'rude children' blamed for country's Father Christmas shortfall.
Watch: Temuera Morrison's inspiring Moana 2 message
Kiwi actors Temuera Morrison, Dave Fane and Awhimai Fraser star in the anticipated sequel.
Could fish milk be the next food trend?
Scientists have suggested the novel source of protein to address a shortage of dairy cows.
Prince Harry's friend says the royals are 'very dysfunctional'
Former rugby player also describes monarchy as 'important' and says he loves what they do.
More local lifestyle news
Gareth Carter: Top tips for growing strawberries
OPINION: Strawberries are one of the easiest and most rewarding berry fruits to grow.
Gareth Carter: Gardening for the birds
Comment: Gareth Carter's tips on how to attract birds to your garden.
Gareth Carter: Winter’s arrival signals rose planting time
Comment: Winter is a good time for transplanting or shifting plants.
Gareth Carter: Colour up your garden for winter
OPINION: Top tips for the best plants to brighten up winter dullness.
'Incredible pedigree': Bridges full of praise for Whanganui
'Some people might say the arts are a bit left-wing or something - no way.'
Gardening: Hardy plants for hardy places
Gareth Carter's top tips for dry-loving, easy-care plants.