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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.

Surf’s up: Matakana kids riding high with gear from Bay Boardriders

The donation includes boards, wetsuits and vests for juniors through to adults.

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.

Zespri backs new Red80 kiwifruit to lift RubyRed sales

Zespri plans 100ha of Red80 licences for growers in 2026.

'It feels like winter has started early': Mount businesses fight for survival

Quiet streets, big bills: How Mount businesses are coping after Mauao slip.

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.

These are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?

Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?

Ayrburn Classic catalogue expands: $8M line-up includes a legendary racer driven by Bruce McLaren

Pitched as 'one of the most extraordinary and valuable collections' presented in NZ.

BYD Atto 1 first drive: million $30k-dollar baby

Chinese brand's baby EV is a big deal, and now it's here in New Zealand.

New Zealand’s 10 cheapest new cars under $29,999 (and a wild card): are they any good?

We take a look at the ten cheapest new cars you can buy here right now. Are they worth it?

Mini JCW Countryman All4 Favoured review: why we think an $84k Mini is quite good value

Biggest Mini is also quite big on a fun driving experience.

'Must be sold': Overseas owners auction off vacant mansion 'as is where is'

They have decided against taking on the much-needed repairs and want to do a deal.

Real estate chief auctions off $1m-plus Auckland estate for kids charity

Martin Cooper has noticed an "unbelievably positive” start to 2026 market.

98-year-old landlord with heart of gold selling his collection of A-frame homes

Colin Watson hand-built the distinctive houses 60 years ago.

Mortgagee mansion: Half-built trophy home near Zuru billionaires' $40m estate for sale

Incomplete build includes plans for a unique Lego display lounge.

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'Fonterra killed my family': Greenpeace protest targets revamped Rakaia salmon statue

This year's Rakaia salmon contest will run without anyone catching fish.

Bryce Win takes home the glory in Tasman Young Farmer final

The sixth-generation sheep and beef farmer can now focus on his wedding in two weeks.

Kiwis beat Aussies in woolhandling test match

New Zealand has now squared the 2025-2026 series with Australia.

Kiwi wasp bait tech trialled on Auckland's hornet invaders

The Vespex bait targets wasps and hornets without harming honey bees.