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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.

Surf’s up: Matakana kids riding high with gear from Bay Boardriders

The donation includes boards, wetsuits and vests for juniors through to adults.

The 90-year-old widower who walked 7300km in three years

He walked many miles with his wife, and many more to process his grief after her death.

How 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the election

OPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.

Avocado growers brace for $150b shift

More than half of New Zealand farm owners will be 65 or older within a decade.

‘World-class’: How Tauranga became the Bay’s next big stage for sport and live entertainment

What’s driving this surge, and what does it mean for the local economy and community?

Escape to Mount Maunganui beach: Why travellers book the ‘mini Gold Coast’

Mount Maunganui hosts everyone from families to corporate groups and annual golf getaways.

Where are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picks

From Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.

NZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sands

The search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.

New Year Honours 2026: The full list

The 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.

New Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognised

There are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.

MG U9 Explore Pro full review: and now for something completely different

MG's first foray into the ute market is a big, capable pick up that ticks all right boxes.

BMW M goes fully electric: Neue Klasse promises four-motor mayhem from 2027

New performance EV will get one motor for each wheel and 'design to power' ethos.

Mercedes-Benz posts 2.16 million sales in 2025 as AMG and G-Class shine

A late-year surge in electric-vehicle interest helped the final result. 

Dongfeng Vigo pitched as the ‘best value EV-SUV in New Zealand’

Chinese brand says it's on a mission to provide EV/ICE price parity.

Is this NZ's tiniest luxury home? 28sqm Queenstown bach up for grabs

Waterfront property comes with garage, gym and golf room.

Reverend’s former mansion snapped up after 'sexy' makeover

Buyers flocked to the super-sized home.

Cooks Beach revival: Waterfront bach with $3m RV for sale for first time in 30 years

Coromandel beach town has bounced back from Cyclone Gabrielle and economic slump.

Tony Alexander: Why the 2026 election is throwing house price predictions off course

Also, the impact of the US President’s actions on NZ's economy is impossible to calculate.

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Cray boat capsize: Rescued men had just one lifejacket between them

Rescuers involved in Wednesday's cray boat incident are praised for "fantastic" work.

The Country: Meet Federated Farmers' new CEO

Richard Loe, Mike Siermans, Chris Russell, Tony Cochrane, and Mike Inglis.

Entries open for farm ownership prizes at NZ Dairy Industry Awards

Awards from ASB and Fonterra help farmers take the next step towards farm ownership.

Federated Farmers names new chief executive

'This is a significant appointment for Federated Farmers.'