'Anybody can make a difference': Amputee to walk 42km in a day
Tyler Cashmore will walk 42km in one day – and he isn't letting having one leg stop him.
Police, NZ Customs seize 25kg worth of cocaine valued at $9 million
Police and customs received information about the importation through Lyttleton Port.
How a 'little gem' in the CBD helps older people live fuller lives
Parksyde in Rotorua offers 45 activities for people aged 55 and older.
Editorial: How uplifting stories offer balance in a turbulent world
OPINION: NZME's On The Up campaign has shared over 160 inspiring stories nationwide.
Ballance proposal to cut 62 jobs: Workers feel 'blindsided'
Ballance Agri-Nutrients worker says there a lot of anxiety over potential loss of jobs.
Watch: Flyover of major road build - how is the project progressing?
Six bridges are under construction, with earthworks winding down for winter.
Traffic delays on SH29 for emergency tree-felling today
Traffic will be detoured between 11am and 1pm in the Kamai Range.
National introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s
'Right now, we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.'
New Zealand news
Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Bay, Coromandel
A heavy rain watch is in place for the region.
'Intense rainfall': North Island's thunderstorm threat; heavy rain, winds battering south
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.
Charities face huge bills to dump 'rubbish' donations
'It's frustrating and really disappointing.'
Latest video
Cyclone Gabrielle inspires ‘social housing underwater’ for crayfish
A new initiative to enhance the resilience of marine life to the effects of climate change and human impact has launched this week in Tauranga Harbour. Video / Deep Dive Division
Casey Brady walks with assistance eight years after paralysing back injury
Brady was told in 2017 she wouldn't walk again due to a spinal cord injury. Video / Supplied
Rochelle Zajko presents her petition to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee
The petition asks for the removal of the new barriers that block access to Wright Road, Aongatete Road, Dawson Road and workplaces from State Highway 2. Video / Office of the Clerk
BoP crash closes highway, one injured
One person is injured; traffic management is in place.
From music to markets: Top events in the Bay of Plenty this season
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
How Māori youth are learning traditional medicine and giving back
Over 20 rangatahi attended the Koi Ora Ngahuru during the April school holidays.
North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits
Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.
Premium picks
Letters to the editor: Taking a toll, or not?
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
Market close: Contact-Manawa deal boosts NZ sharemarket
New Zealand shares ended strongly after better jobs data and on takeover news.
'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.
Court awards penthouse's new owners $928k in leaky building case
A couple bought the penthouse for $1.495m in May 2019 and discovered leaks soon after.
Opinion: How Trump's trade moves may upend Powell's achievements
Business uncertainty from US tariffs may lead to a recession.
'Butchered': Pruning of pōhutukawa in reserve sparks outrage
The council condemned the act, saying it harms the environment and community.
Sport news
Broken ribs, punctured lung: NZ Olympic medallist in hospital after crash
Hayden Wilde must stay in Japan for several weeks as he recovers from his injuries.
'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketball
Her involvement highlights increasing momentum for women's sports in NZ.
Business
Market close: Contact-Manawa deal boosts NZ sharemarket
New Zealand shares ended strongly after better jobs data and on takeover news.
'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.
Power play: Contact Energy given clearance to acquire Manawa Energy
Contact issued a $1.86 billion scheme to take over Manawa in September 2024.
Lifestyle
Watch: 'He was over it': Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’
They wanted two dinner boxes. The worker had other ideas.
'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.
The best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand
Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.
Opinion
Opinion: How Trump's trade moves may upend Powell's achievements
Business uncertainty from US tariffs may lead to a recession.
First XV rugby: How Kiwi schools rate in world rankings
OPINION: Bay boys show they have the resolve to build on recent successes.
Opinion: The investor's guide to surviving a sell-off
Investors are advised not to panic amidst the market volatility.
Rural news
Fonterra powers ahead with new electrode boiler at Edendale site
The upgrades will cut emissions by 72,800 tonnes, the equivalent of removing 30,000 cars.
Record rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden April
Wet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.
The $9.4b seaweed threat: Unchecked caulerpa risks economic havoc
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has challenged the $9.4b economic impact figure.
Car news and advice
LDV in Australian Federal Court over ‘misleading’ advertising and rust issues
ACCC claims T60 doesn't live up to LDV's claims of durability.
Would you like to smell like a BMW? Have we got the fragrance for you
BMW-branded fragrances were created with EmotiWaves science to make your mood all car-y.
Tesla Model Y Juniper gets faster with $3300 OTA upgrade
Tesla has made the new Model Y slightly faster, but it will cost you.
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