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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.

On The Up: 'Crazy enough' - Passionate 13-year-old cyclist rides from Cape Reinga to Bluff

She’ll spend Christmas on the road with her dad, carrying all their gear themselves.

From head-on crash to world stage: How Kaimai beekeepers built a honey legacy

The Mitchells now run 1000 family-managed hives across Kaimai and Taranaki.

'Big milestone': $100m retirement village expansion nears completion

More than 100 apartments and care suites will open in March.

Earnings clues: Where to look for real signs the economy is turning the corner

Freightways, Port of Tauranga and Summerset offer clues on broader demand.

'Painful recovery': Mount businesses call for urgent financial help

Two owners call for more council and government support.

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.

'Dream come true': Coromandel man captures near 100kg marlin after quarter-century quest

The marlin weighed in at just under 97kgs, and was caught off the coast of Whangamatā.

Pricing revealed for the Navara ute. And it costs more than the Triton.

Nissan New Zealand has revealed pricing and specification for the all-new Navara ute.

Ayrton Senna’s 1980s Lotus F1 car should sell for an incredible price

RM Sotheby’s estimates the car could sell for around NZ$20 million at the auction.

CB650R streetbike embraces the one technology that made Honda great in the first place

An E-Clutch makes this motorcycle accessible to more riders.

Cupra’s electric SUV proves you can spend less to have more fun

We reckon the cheaper Cupra Tavascan is better to drive... but it's not better value.

Desperate developer catches a break after crowds overwhelm auctioneer at $1 reserve sale

$1.7m-plus payday as buyers try their luck.

Buyer loses significant deposit after ghosting vendors

Shock end to settlement drama sees Kohimarama Lodge up for grabs again.

Mansion draws dozen qualified buyers in its first week - they’ve got $9m to spend

Vendors are selling up after 20 years in the historic villa they bought for just over $3m.

Muscular townhouse obliterates city's price record - architect not surprised

Only a handful of homes in Dunedin sell for more than $3m.

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Shane McManaway appointed new chairman of Growing Future Farmers

McManaway founded the Zanda McDonald Award and is a member of the NZ Order of Merit.

Farmer has hundreds of sheep killed by roaming dogs

Finn Cook is thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killing can’t be stopped.

Fonterra update with Miles Hurrell on The Country

On today: Miles Hurrell, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Kate Scott, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper.

States of emergency extended as Waipā, Ōtorohanga face long recovery

Road crews are still restoring access where flooding and slips cut off homes.