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Honouring the generation before them, Norine and Peter Muller have ensured their private Hāwera garden is protected for all time.

The story of genius Hāwera writer Ronald Hugh Morrieson 9 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 9 minutes to read All of Ronald Hugh Morriesons novel have been made into films. Photo / Supplied Whanganui Chronicle By: Rolland McKellar The life of one of Hāweras most famous sons is to be detailed in a soon-to-be completed book called Towering Talent. Its author Rolland McKellar writes about Ronald Hugh Morrieson, one of the countrys most successful writers. "Hope Im not one of those buggers famous when...

GO NZ: Hidden Kiwi holiday destinations on your doorstep 28 Dec, 2020 05:30 PM 7 minutes to read NZ Herald By: Alexia Santamaria You may think you know all the best spots but a bit further on, or in the other direction, are often-overlooked delights, writes Alexia Santamaria New Zealand is definitely not short on blow-you-away holiday spots and when overseas travel is temporarily off the cards, many Kiwis are counting their blessings to have so many outstanding options right on their doorstep....

Go NZ: Dargaville to Palmy North finding real New Zealand 23 Dec, 2020 05:32 PM 9 minutes to read NZ Herald By: Ewan McDonald John Cleese didnt look on the bright side of life in Palmerston North; Mick Jagger got no satisfaction from Invercargill. Both missed the point about travelling around Aotearoa: youll find real New Zealand outside the main centres. Thinking about school or summer holiday destinations? These might not be on your radar. If you havent seen them, you dont know what youve mis...