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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.

Local art awards return with record $18k prize pool

Sales from the awards exhibition will fund Rotorua Museum’s redevelopment project.

On the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opens

Anthem of the Seas is coming for its maiden NZ voyage, and it's only making one stop.

From bush to table: Deer hunters recognised for feeding communities

Hunt for Good has turned 1200 wild deer into 58,000 family meals.

Opinion: Why cracks in US credit markets matter for investors

Some company bonds have plunged 60% almost overnight.

Mitre 10 cuts $71m loss as debt drops sharply

Andrea Scown, CEO for four years, tells how members are battling the tougher economy.

Whakatāne Mayor backs Air NZ's call for state subsidies on regional flights

The head of Air NZ supports short-term help from the Govt in times of economic weakness.

Stock Takes: Takeover battle brews for Comvita as founder mounts rival bid against rich-lister's investment company

Founder Alan Bougen is rallying investors to oppose the Florenz bid.

One ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton wedding

Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride got married at Hobbiton on Monday.

Who’s playing where this summer? Your guide to 2025’s biggest gigs across Aotearoa

Grammy winners, pop icons and rock legends all set for New Zealand shows.

Sir Bob Owens' Auckland mansion sells to foreign buyer for over $9m

Transport magnate's widow says farewell to landmark home on Remuera's "Golden Mile".

A first timer's guide to therapy: Here's what to know about mental health support in NZ

Dr Kate MacKrill on the barriers to seeking therapy, the cost and how to get started.

BYD Sealion 6 Essential quick review: just the essentials

BYD's new entry-level Sealion 6 takes aim directly at the wave of sub-$50k super hybrids.

Suzuki’s first EV confirmed for NZ in 2026

Suzuki NZ has confirmed that the e Vitara is heading here in 2WD and AWD forms.

Volkswagen Tayron first drive: all the space, none of the Iguanas

The Tayron replaces the Tiguan Allspace in VW's line up, bridging the gap to the Touareg.

Tech Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

The Watch 8 is easily Samsung's best wearable in quite some time. Not sold on white though

NZ’s most photographed home for sale for first time in almost 30 years

Cottage can be seen in countless postcards showing off the Kelburn cable car.

'It's like buying a work of art': Rare Claude Megson home for sale

Norris House in Remuera is probably one of his best designs.

$32m on the quiet: Inside the hush-hush race for Queenstown’s most exclusive homes

Big sales in New Zealand's wealthiest district are being kept out of the public eye.

Log cabin in native bush retreat heads to auction after 23 years - 'it spoke to us'

"Kererū come in to drink, tūis feed on the deck, and moreporks call from the trees."

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'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays off

Snow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.

This community garden is cultivating more than just plants

Marton Community Garden is a place to connect, share ideas and work together.

Safer Rides scheme driving change in quad bike safety

More than 130 farm businesses installed safety bars through the scheme.

The Country: Peters v Fonterra with Barry Soper

Chris Brandolino, Mark de Lautour, Tim Dangen, Rachel Shearer, Hamish McKay, Barry Soper.