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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.

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.

Retiree fears $26k gold bar lost as ex-councillor's firm collapses

She is 'outraged' he has started two new companies with creditors still owed big money.

From mussel shocks to seaweed hot sauce: How this smokehouse stayed afloat

Owner Jessica Jones has tripled sales since buying the business pre-Covid.

Mark Lister: The upside of short-term sharemarket pain

OPINION: Nine market dips of 10% or more have occurred since 2010, lasting three months.

Mount businesses join forces with new loyalty app

Users can earn points and score rewards when the Oasis app launches on November 30.

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.

Tesla Model Y is the Safest Car of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide NZ Car of the Year

Celebrate Tesla as a safe bet and all the other Category Winners here.

ANCAP renews call for eCall post-crash systems for NZ in wake of 2026 revamp

The safety organisation reveals its refreshed vehicle safety rating criteria for 2026.

Mercedes-Benz is bringing back the G-Class cabriolet

The last G-Class drop-top was an outrageous Maybach V12 from 2017.

Puma and BMW M launch glow-in-the-dark Art Car collection

Capsule line was created with Chinese multimedia artist Cao Fei.

Iconic boatshed for sale: 'We treat them like they are a $1m house'

Vendor says people are always taking photos of the colourful shed.

Sam and Hannah Whitelock find a buyer for their $15m ‘trophy farm’

Former All Black put Riverbank Station on the market in September.

NZ's first ever Home of the Year snapped up in 11 days, sale price blasts past RV

“We had around 70 groups through three open homes. It was incredibly popular.”

Wartime couple's one and only home for sale after more than 70 years

Hazel Whall was almost 100 years old when she left her beloved bungalow.

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Lamb prices bring smiles to dials of Gisborne sheep farmers

Farmers in Tairawhiti have plenty to smile about over lambing and current stock prices.

Why haven't butter prices fallen?

The price of butter has been one of the big consumer issues of this year.

Fonterra lifts Q1 profit, sticks to earnings and milk price guidance

Fonterra lifted Q1 group profit after tax to $278m, up $15m on last year.

'Recidivous behaviours' remain at rural rubbish sites

The council's litter patrol team costs Whanganui ratepayers $180,000 a year.