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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.

'Change the game': Why these childhood mates bought a motel

At 27, their industry experience is 'next to none', but they say they have lots to offer.

Mark Lister: Labour’s targeted CGT could prove a politically smart move

OPINION: A poll earlier this year showed 43% backed some form of capital gains tax.

Zespri upbeat as Asia markets navigate tough season

Record sales in China’s mid‑autumn festival buoyed confidence for growers.

Luxury Tauranga apartments back on the market after six-month delay

They were pulled from sale in May due to 'challenging market' conditions.

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.

Who’s playing where this summer? Your guide to 2025’s biggest gigs across Aotearoa

Grammy winners, pop icons and rock legends all set for New Zealand shows.

Sir Bob Owens' Auckland mansion sells to foreign buyer for over $9m

Transport magnate's widow says farewell to landmark home on Remuera's "Golden Mile".

2026 Toyota Hilux EV for NZ revealed (and there’s a hydrogen fuel cell model on the way, too)

First wave of new Hilux will arrive in time to celebrate 50 years of the iconic ute in NZ.

Volkswagen Tayron Elegance full review: school-run sophistication

The 'entry level' Tayron seven-seater seems anything but.

Lexus shifts gears: from luxury cars to yachts and homes

Trio of concepts stretch far beyond motoring, including a solar-powered catamaran.

BMW gets green light for ‘hands-off’ driving

First German brand to get the tick under new Driver Control Assistance Systems framework.

TV star agents on fame and fashion fails: 'I can’t go to the local shops in a hoodie anymore'

Real estate pros Jayne Kiely and Paul Glover on LLL and dressing to impress.

Beloved Kiwi wildlife park for sale - 280 animals included as chattels

Marshall family list Tauranga park and their $12m farm at the same time.

Shorter mortgage fixes hint at turning point for house prices

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

Elite sporting school could lose rugby fields after secret buyer swoops in

Ranui Sports Field, used by Lindisfarne College, has been sold for just under $8m.

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The Country: Canterbury Show preview with Sir David Carter

Sir David Carter, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Sirma Karapeeva, Mike Inglis, P. Duncan.

Cornerstone shareholder says rival bid could damage Comvita

Comvita's cornerstone shareholder, Li Wang, says she supports the bid.

Yearling heifers 'fly out the gate' at Gisborne cattle fair

Around 5600 head went under the hammer over the sales week at Matawhero

A Kiwi's life in the world's largest dairy farms

Berwick Settle has managed dairy herds from 39C heat to ‑25C cold.