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Rotorua airman honoured after major health scare

The Rotorua-born airman overcame a cardiac event that reshaped his career.

How a small-town cafe became a top franchise success story

Kelly and Jess Bain’s Ōmokoroa café opened in 2023 with a community focus.

From Tauranga to the world stage: Kiwi competes to be best heavy diesel tech

The five-day event in Spain will test real-world machinery troubleshooting skills.

Local art awards return with record $18k prize pool

Sales from the awards exhibition will fund Rotorua Museum’s redevelopment project.

Genesis gives green light to $236m Bay of Plenty solar project

The Edgecumbe project will power about 29,800 homes from 2027.

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Mark Lister: Why NZ's market isn't really at a record high

OPINION: When dividends are stripped out, the NZX 50 remains 13.9% below its 2021 peak.

NZ avocado industry battles tough season ahead

Spring storms wiped out up to 80% of crops for some Bay of Plenty growers.

From QI to Kirikiriroa: Alan Davies set for long-awaited NZ return

The QI star begins his 10-date New Zealand tour in Hamilton on July 31.

Whitianga Summer Concert cancelled as Iggy Pop tour adds Auckland date

The new Auckland show at Spark Arena is set for January 29.

She was offered an NZ book deal. Then they asked her for $23k

Hachette issues an alert after a US author's publishing offer is exposed as a scam.

One ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton wedding

Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride got married at Hobbiton on Monday.

Hyundai’s new Crater concept is a pocket-sized adventure off-roader

The new compact off-road SUV concept showcases the brand’s XRT design direction.

Renault plugs into the future with all-new Trafic Van E-Tech Electric

Renault’s new electric van debuts 800V fast charging, adding 260km in about 20 minutes.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N gets wild new carbon kit

Now you can add a splash of GT3-inspired flash to your mad performance EV.

IM6 Presented by MG Motor first drive: focused on tech and tight turns

It's not an MG... but it kind of also is: meet IM6, the latest high-tech EV to hit NZ.

NZ’s ‘castle in the clouds’ sells for over $3m

Iconic Wellington property had been a luxury hotel for dogs.

Interest rate forecast: Are the OCR cuts about to come to an end?

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

$1 reserve for home with million-dollar views ... but ‘there are some fishhooks’

Listing agents describe the property as a "once-in-a-decade opportunity".

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Watch: Raw effluent from piggery gushes into local streams

Toxic effluent from the farm polluted streams feeding the Waihou River.

Seafood NZ challenges claims over Hauraki Gulf fishing rules

Seafood NZ says only five small ring-net fishers can use two protected zones.

Small Business: How No Ugly built a business on better drinks

Aaron Taylor talks to Tom Raynel about his 'functional beverage' company.

How do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked it

Parrotdog’s Dash-hound IPA has been designed specifically for Air NZ's in-flight menu.