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Time Warp again: Riff Raff statue back where Rocky Horror story began

A global audience tuned in to the live cam as Hamilton celebrated the statue's return.

Inside Waikato University's 'ambitious plans' to grow Tauranga campus

Plans include property buys, 300 new student beds, more staff and more programmes.

Is it too much to ask for a year of 'less toxicity' and 'more tolerance'?

What local leaders hope for in 2026.

On The Up: 'Crazy enough' - Passionate 13-year-old cyclist rides from Cape Reinga to Bluff

She’ll spend Christmas on the road with her dad, carrying all their gear themselves.

From head-on crash to world stage: How Kaimai beekeepers built a honey legacy

The Mitchells now run 1000 family-managed hives across Kaimai and Taranaki.

'Big milestone': $100m retirement village expansion nears completion

More than 100 apartments and care suites will open in March.

Earnings clues: Where to look for real signs the economy is turning the corner

Freightways, Port of Tauranga and Summerset offer clues on broader demand.

'Painful recovery': Mount businesses call for urgent financial help

Two owners call for more council and government support.

Kiwi actors star in Heathers the Musical

Performers from Auckland and Tauranga land lead roles after tough audition process.

Watch: Man attempting world-record swim joined by orca in shallows at popular NZ beach

Lifeguards tracked the pod along Pāpāmoa Beach to protect swimmers.

Stan Walker and Nauti release new single One Life with 9th Wonder

The track was written at an APRA camp after long talks on culture and roots.

'Dream come true': Coromandel man captures near 100kg marlin after quarter-century quest

The marlin weighed in at just under 97kgs, and was caught off the coast of Whangamatā.

What are New Zealand’s five best used hybrids for under $20,000 (that aren’t Toyotas)?

Toyota dominates the used hybrid sector, but what if you want something a bit different?

New Hyundai Palisade for NZ is living it up (efficiently)

Hyundai's SUV has turned the luxury up to 11 - but also introduces hybrid power.

Mercedes-AMG is sure you need drift mode in your luxury SUV

New GLC 53 4Matic+ packs six-cylinder swagger with 330kW punch.

The Dongfeng Vigo is here: we drive it!

Is the Vigo the best value electric SUV in NZ? Dongfeng thinks it is, so we check it out.

Former nunnery with 35 bedrooms and a link to the Bible listed for close to $6m

Buyer could demolish the lot and build a townhouse development.

Muscular townhouse obliterates city's price record - architect not surprised

Only a handful of homes in Dunedin sell for more than $3m.

Developer withdraws home from sale, gives it to sick kids

Every dollar from house auction will go to hospital fundraiser.

Tony Alexander: What the OCR pause - and the bank’s shock omission - means for mortgages

The new Governor kept the OCR at 2.25% but rate hike likely once inflation drops to 2%.

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$3.2b windfall: Fonterra farmers back $2.00-a-share capital return

The $2.00 a share payout, totalling about $3.2b, is expected to be tax-free.

Banks Peninsula farmers and businesses counting the cost of floods

Akaroa logged 243mm in 24 hours, its wettest February day on record.

Have you seen Kevin? Police continue search for Southland man

The 62-year-old was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm last month.

Heated debate erupts as Brit claims Aussie milk is superior

"I thought you guys were competitive over the rugby league, not milk?"