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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.

NZ schools athletics champs records being broken even before the games begin

There'll be a record 259 schools, with 1168 athletes and temperatures of 30C or more.

Rotorua airman honoured after major health scare

The Rotorua-born airman overcame a cardiac event that reshaped his career.

‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer season

Retail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer.

Shelling out: $52m Govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flag

Troubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding sees losses grow.

Dementia care: The village where residents 'go about their normal life'

It has been singled out as an alternative care model New Zealand should consider more of.

LawVu hits $400m valuation as it buys fast-growing AI legal start-up

A Bay of Plenty start-up signs up some big-name global customers.

Bog standard shrinkflation? Purex Mega Long toilet rolls not so long

Even toilet paper is feeling the crunch in the cost-of-living crisis.

‘They couldn’t sing’: Richard O’Brien on working with the Spice Girls

O’Brien played a photographer alongside the band in "Spice World" in 1997.

From QI to Kirikiriroa: Alan Davies set for long-awaited NZ return

The QI star begins his 10-date New Zealand tour in Hamilton on July 31.

Whitianga Summer Concert cancelled as Iggy Pop tour adds Auckland date

The new Auckland show at Spark Arena is set for January 29.

Our 10 most popular car reviews of 2025: turns out there’s a Chinese brand you all really like

Goodbye to 2025 and hello to our most popular car reviews of the year.

Aston Martin’s Valhalla goes virtual with Fortnite and Rocket League debut

Aston Martin Valhalla debuts in Fortnite and returns to Rocket League from 18 December.

Volkswagen’s ID. Polo edges closer to reality as prototypes hit final test phase

Final prototype testing is underway, confirming a 2026 launch for the all-electric Polo.

This Kiwi kid loves Toyota sedans so much, he had a Camry-themed birthday party

Four-year-old Kyi says the Toyota Camry is 'amazing'. As long as it has a towbar.

Restaurant legends Richard and Paula Sigley get over $8m for their Herne Bay villa

Power couple ran Euro and Soul Bar.

Luxury Golden Bay lodge that hosted TV shows sells for record $20m

Westhaven Retreat snapped up by a New Zealand family after six-year search for new owners.

Classic Auckland campground eyes Kiwi buyer after getting 'affordable' price tag

Agent selling Ōrere Point says the holiday park industry is "on steroids" right now.

NZ’s most desirable homes of 2025 - Bachelor sweethearts v Block heroes

From $1 reserve do-ups to "rock-star" pads, these were the houses buyers loved the most.

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'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventure

Alistair Niven & Carol Palmer's avocado adventure was a top story of 2025 on The Country.

Mother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'

This story about April the cow dominated The Country's website in May 2025.

'No reason for panic': The plague rats of 1900

This Pastures Past from January 2025 was one of the most popular reads of the year.

Kem Ormond: Why farm cats get a bad rap

OPINION: Kem Ormond steps up to bat for the humble farm cat.