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A cagou in Blue River Park. Photos: New Caledonia Tourism Basking in the world’s largest lagoon, fortified by the world’s second-largest barrier reef, and boasting extraordinary biodiversity, New Caledonia’s natural good looks and succulent subtropical balm is just the beginning of the sweet seduction, writes  Mike Yardley.

It's a no-show for the public at one of Canterbury’s biggest events this year with the postponement of the New Zealand Agricultural Show.

Bits and bobs were the cream of the crop at a Waimumu farm clearing sale.

I have been subscribing to the Otago Daily Times (ODT) for many years, but I was disappointed to read on Tuesday, April 9, that New Zealand Post are going to cut Saturday deliveries to rural areas.

PHOTO: BEN ANDREWS Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre Museum visitor experience officer Julie Blackler is excited about the new exhibition at the museum called "Art and Coffee with Millie".

It is now the second week of the school holidays, so what better to do than go to the movies?

Trent and Louise Withers (centre) pose at their property in Myross Bush with their bridal party (from left) Bianca Laurent, Josh Crawford, James Dennis, Hannah McCloy, Rebecca Manson and Chris Johnstone. PHOTOS: KIWICAPTURES PHOTOGRAPHY Trent and Louise (nee McCloy) Withers share photos of their wedding with The Ensign readers.

Gore Boxing Club members (from left) Cody Tobin, Karina Barlow, Aaron Lay and Ryan McFaul get ready to take part in the club’s annual tournament on Saturday. PHOTO: BRIAN MCKENZIE Four Gore Boxing Club members took to the ring during the club’s annual tournament at the weekend.

Gore residents (from left) Graham Hall, Glenyss Jones and Jim Marshall, were presented with life memberships for their contribution to Athletics Gore and Gore Harriers at a celebration at the Croydon Lodge on Thursday, April 11. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Four long-serving Gore residents have been presented with life memberships for their contribution to athletics and harriers.

Attendees, pictured at left, enjoy a sausage in a blanket from barbecue masters Owen Wylie, left, and Ian King during the Farming Families day at the races event. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Rain at the weekend may have offered some farmers temporary relief from the dry, but more is needed, Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust wellness manager Frances Beeston says.

Mid Canterbury couple Daniel Blair and Hanneke Ferreira-Blair next to their collar-wearing herd with daughters (from left) Alba, Mylah, Paige and Shikayla. Photo: Blair family High farm costs have failed to halt Mid Canterbury farmer Daniel Blair from making savings and lifting his bottom line after investing in fence-less technology.

Ask Ashia Ismail-Singer what her latest cookbook is about and she simply says "it’s all about sharing and celebrating, all with spice".

Photo: Simon Lambert This soup is perfect for those evenings when you are low on time but are wanting some warming and comforting food. 

I have really been enjoying the 2023 sav blancs I’ve been tasting recently — although there is one cheeky 2022 late release interloper among today’s lineup.

Adidas Sambas may be on the way out, but what will fill the void? Photo: Getty Images Farewell, Adidas Sambas — what is next in footwear?

With colder weather biting at our ankles (literally), it is time to say goodbye to exposed lower legs. In order to embrace sock season to its fullest and have a little fun  when it comes to cosy foot coverings,  Josie Steenhart checked in with a handful of  local fashion folk to talk about what makes a good pair of socks - and of course, how to stay stylish while wearing them.  

Everton's Andre Gomes and Ashley Young in action with Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi. Photo: Reuters Nottingham Forest have submitted a formal request to referees' body PGMOL to make the audio recordings between officials during their 2-0 Premier League defeat by Everton public, the club says, after they were denied several penalty claims.

Dead paradise shelducks litter the shoreline at Dublin Bay yesterday. Photo: Otago Fish & Game Mystery surrounds the discovery of around 100 dead birds, including 85 paradise ducks, on the shore of Lake Wānaka.

Riverton/Aparima's pāua shell was built in the 1990s by a local souvenir shop to advertise the business. It is now the property of the community board. Photo: Matthew Rosenberg/LDR The relocation of a well-known Southland pāua shell has undergone a robust consultation - but not everyone is happy with the end result.

Eugene Ryder told the select committee he wasn't a gang member but Black Power was still his whānau. Photo: RNZ While police are "broadly in favour", the government's proposed anti-gang laws are facing pushback from lawyers, rights groups and former gang members.