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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.

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.

Movers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelled

After Americans bought Arvida, which then cut costs, the movers lost their contract.

Comvita strikes lender deal as it seeks at least $25m lifeline

The lender deal extends key banking facilities out to April 30, 2026.

Dignity on the job: New partnerships bringing period care to worksites

Urban Homes apprentice Sydney Gill says the change saves time and normalises talk.

Bee-killing hornet alert: Growers urged to check hives and report nests

Yellow-legged hornets prey on honeybees, putting pollination at risk.

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.

MG S5 EV Essence 62 full review: the sensible option

The new S5 EV builds on the success of the previous ZS EV, in a big way.

Denza reveals local pricing for luxury super hybrid SUVs

Denza has revealed sharp local pricing for the B5 and B8 luxury super hybrid SUVs.

Kia reveals new-gen Seltos SUV: brand’s NZ best-seller has a whole new look

Seltos takes on Kia's latest styling - and there's a hybrid on the way.

Lamborghini’s 2025 holiday gift guide goes full nerd

Supercar style doesn't only come on four wheels, you know.

'$562,000 per minute': Trophy home sells for over $11m after 20-minute Facetime call

Overseas buyer took a virtual tour of the Queenstown estate in between meetings.

The best summer BBQs: Top NZ chefs on the models they say are worth the money

And why they've turned off the gas and embraced charcoal.

Kiwi YouTube stars off to Australia after selling their dream home

Chasing a Plate foodies find buyers for their beach pad after a year of searching.

‘What the hell is that?’: Quirky home by legendary architect must be sold

Sir Ian Athfield designed the house as a wedding present for a close friend.

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'I always just loved making stuff': Sculptor’s giant metal cow

Cow "Sharona" shows Adrian Worsley has a knack for turning farm trash into treasure.

Bred to protect: Meet Kimi, rodent detection dog in training

Kimi's goal is to safeguard some of our most precious and protected species.

Editorial: New medical school a boost for heartland

OPINION: Rural medical training is still an issue that needs addressing.

Kids help Bennetts Stream bloom with 250 native seedlings

'I really enjoy the teamwork, and planting the plants here today has been a lot of fun.'