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Irish billionaire takes controlling stake in Whakatāne Mill amid $128m upgrade

Shareholders have injected almost $90m in equity and $64.8m in loans since 2021.

Time Warp again: Riff Raff statue back where Rocky Horror story began

A global audience tuned in to the live cam as Hamilton celebrated the statue's return.

Inside Waikato University's 'ambitious plans' to grow Tauranga campus

Plans include property buys, 300 new student beds, more staff and more programmes.

Is it too much to ask for a year of 'less toxicity' and 'more tolerance'?

What local leaders hope for in 2026.

Footpath fight: Residents lose case over closure at retirement village

A disputes panel ruled Arvida could close the path and keep the fence.

'Rolls-Royce' cruiser boat to debut at Auckland Boat Show

The 13.8m vessel was crafted in Tauranga over a 20 month build.

From first flagon to beer boss: Second-generation brewery marks 30 year milestone

The Mount Maunganui brewery has earned national and international beer awards.

Mark Lister: Midterm market jitters are normal, not a reason to bail out

OPINION: Since 1950, US shares have still finished up in 60 of 76 years.

'This is how I die’: Whakaari tour guide describes being engulfed by eruption

'The moment I saw it, I knew what was happening. The island was erupting.'

Kiwi actors star in Heathers the Musical

Performers from Auckland and Tauranga land lead roles after tough audition process.

Watch: Man attempting world-record swim joined by orca in shallows at popular NZ beach

Lifeguards tracked the pod along Pāpāmoa Beach to protect swimmers.

Stan Walker and Nauti release new single One Life with 9th Wonder

The track was written at an APRA camp after long talks on culture and roots.

More utes from BYD on their way to NZ

The popular Shark 6 is set to be joined by a more powerful Shark 7, with more on the way.

5 big changes coming to F1 in 2026 (that non-fans actually need to know)

Big changes are coming into play at the first race of 2026 in Melbourne this weekend.

Your car’s tyre pressure sensors could be tracking you

Study shows simple radio equipment can detect and later recognise the same vehicle.

What the new 3rd-gen Mazda CX-5 brings to NZ: full specifications revealed

New CX-5 will come in four models, including the return of the sporty looking SP.

No, Mr Bond, I expect you to buy: '007' home shatters house price record

Striking Christchurch home sells for $8.34m under the hammer.

Lakeside bach for sale as Kiwi 'Willy Wonkas' outgrow their chocolate factory

Owners Sande and Paul Jensen need more room to grow their boutique business.

'It became a bit difficult': Troublesome Grey Lynn home hits the market with $1 reserve

Owner says the foundations are sinking there is rot in the walls.

Inside Richie and Gemma McCaw’s $3m-plus home - Christchurch stunner up for grabs

Sports couple selling their luxury pad after shifting to Wānaka.

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Sam Whitelock and Rowland Smith front new wellbeing programme for shearing workforce

Sponsored content: Live Well Shear Well has a video of Smith teaching Whitelock to shear.

'Wily navigator': Shane Jones talks Winston Peters on The Country

On today's show: Shane Jones, Phil Holden, Alex Tait and Chris Russell.

'Cows, cows, cows, cows': Waikato dairy awards celebrate 2026 winners

Waikato share farmer, manager and trainee of the year announced at awards dinner.

Deadline looms for BOP water users as key consents set to expire in 2026

More than 800 Bay of Plenty consents are now extended to December 31, 2027.