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Irish billionaire takes controlling stake in Whakatāne Mill amid $128m upgrade

Shareholders have injected almost $90m in equity and $64.8m in loans since 2021.

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.

Irish billionaire takes controlling stake in Whakatāne Mill amid $128m upgrade

Shareholders have injected almost $90m in equity and $64.8m in loans since 2021.

The district where councillors are getting an average $29k pay rise

The Remuneration Authority has boosted the total salary pool, but not everyone is happy.

The new inflation normal: What a hotter economy means for your money

Opinion: If 3% (or even 4%) is the new 2%, this will have implications for investors.

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.

'This is how I die’: Whakaari tour guide describes being engulfed by eruption

'The moment I saw it, I knew what was happening. The island was erupting.'

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.

This is the coolest concept car that was never seen by the public. Until now.

A tribute to the legendary 'Rote Sau' (Red Pig) racer from the 1970s has surfaced.

Pricing revealed for the Navara ute. And it costs more than the Triton

Nissan New Zealand has revealed pricing and specification for the all-new Navara ute.

NZ’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?

Dongfeng compact-SUV is about picnics first, driving second

The budget-priced Vigo SUV is all about lifestyle features and accessories.

The best smoothie-makers to buy in NZ, as tested by a TV food guru

Best-selling author and nutritionist Claire Turnbull puts the blenders to the test.

Someone else can deal with bridezillas - builder selling wedding venue with 'oh wow' wine cave

He bought the unique South Island property after chance meeting down the pub.

OCR impact: Why home loan rates are unlikely to rise in the coming months

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

Councillors ignored independent valuation when buying house next door to zoo

Staff report recommended paying up to $2m plus GST for lifestyle block.

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Trump, tariffs and trade with Todd McClay on The Country

On today's show: Todd McClay, Todd Clark and friends, Harry Gaddum, and Jacob Siermans.

Shared vision, shared whenua: Ahuwhenua partners back growth and local jobs

The partnership aims to expand into high-value kiwifruit horticulture.

Weekend shears double for Toa Henderson as World Champs loom

The World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships kick off in Masterton next week.

Behind the scenes at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Distillery

Mary McRae’s legacy of distilling lives on at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Distillery.