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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.

NZ avocado industry battles tough season ahead

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

Comvita takeover bid looks set to fail ahead of key shareholder meeting

Proxies representing 80.3% of Comvita shares are already lodged.

Glittering promises: What New Zealand’s new planned gold mines will deliver

Gold prices have surged past $7000 an ounce, driving new mine projects.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

BAIC SUVs join Kiwi market through Armstrong’s Group

China's BAIC SUVs are already sold in more than 80 countries. And now NZ.

Ram 1500 Rebel Hurricane quick review: it wants to be your plaything

The Ram is usually all about serious work stuff. But not this one.

Porsche Cayenne Electric is here, and it wants you to have 850kW to play with

Top Turbo version is the most powerful Porsche road car ever built.

Son of famous NZ saboteur selling his off-grid home - ‘we had no electricity’

Jack Leason and his wife Hanneke built their slice paradise using recycled materials.

Shortland Street's bad boy Ido Drent: Why he swapped TV soaps for affordable housing

He's now a property developer and wants to change lives for the better.

Agent who sold Sir John Key mansion gets over $3m for Burger King ad house

Young couple snaps up iconic property.

NZ’s most popular dogs revealed - and why housing has shaken up the list

Research reveals the most popular breeds and the cities with the most pooches.

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Vege tips: Keeping crops productive all summer

OPINION: Regular harvesting really does encourage plants to keep giving.

Millions of stoats? NZ’s furry menace in 1929

“Neither dogs nor cats, nor both together, will keep these vermin away."

Glenn Dwight: The search for the great Kiwi fish and chip shop

OPINION: You know the one, with the faded sign boasting, 'Voted Best Fish and Chips 1987'.

Tips for watering your summer garden

OPINION: Water-wise gardening tips for the summer ahead.