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“Everyone who sees it goes ‘wow’.”

BYD Atto 1 first drive: million $30k-dollar baby

Chinese brand's baby EV is a big deal, and now it's here in New Zealand.

She bought a farm for her 12 dogs to run around, now she's inviting other pooches

When Elizabeth Mallory bought a 40-acre farm near Dannevirke, it wasn’t to farm it.

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$2b Queenstown development, Du Val back in court, My Food Bag GLP-1 push

Christchurch mosque gunman sentence appeal: What was his defence?

Media Insider: Kiwi TV producer faces fraud charges, Reporter quits TVNZ

Morning quiz: How many sides does a hectogon have?

Afternoon quiz: What European country do the Faroe Islands belong to?

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High wind, high stakes: Black Foils back on home water after Perth crash

Can NZ cash in on critical minerals and still stay wary of mining?

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Editorial: Super Rugby sets the highest standards in the sport

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How Earl Bamber plans to tame Bathurst in Corvette’s first run Down Under

The Bathurst 12 Hour grid features nine-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi.

Weather woes biggest concern as brilliant Lara Antipova returns

Matamata filly Lara Antipova could be the best juvenile galloper in the country.

'I’m no longer fighting': How a Kiwi athlete won ultra trail-running's biggest prize

Ruth Croft on running around Mt Blanc in 23 hours, overcoming bulimia and her zen bubble.

Elton John and KFC: The secret ingredients of jaw-dropping Waikato 'castle'

‘Bittersweet’: Property hoarder sells derelict cottage for around $400,000

The best outdoor sunshades and garden umbrellas, chosen by the experts

Pimped-out shed in suburbia sells for close to $1m at heated auction

Thomasin McKenzie on Fackham Hall, fashion, and finding her funnybone

The Kiwi actress stretches her genre boundaries on her latest movies.

Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Luxon to NZ: your power bill, your problem

Greg Dixon runs a satirical eye over local and international politics.

In our efforts to turn back the clock, something vital can be lost: the beauty of ageing

The fixation of retaining youth by any means has warped the definition of normal.

Weekend wine guide: Wines for sauvignon blanc lovers who like a richer, smokier tipple

New Zealand winemakers strive for greater complexities when handling the grape variety.

The happiest kingdom outside of Disneyland!

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Are you renovating for you or your buyers?

Create a handsome, family home without affecting its resale value.

The new face of retirement living

Low-maintenance living, harbour views and life on your terms.

Mum didn’t feel safe at home anymore

Paul vowed he would always take care of his mum. Then came the turning point.