Tradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed

Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.

'You’re helping people': Young Whanganui plumber wins title

'The world is a big place, and with a trade background, you can go anywhere.'

Whanganui 20-year-old wins young driver of the year

Transporting runs in Taylah Penn's blood.

Residents band together to save Argyle Hotel

'It needed to be tidied up and we wanted to make Hunterville better.'

Chateau Tongariro future brightens as Crown risk downgraded amid investor interest

Officials will brief Tama Potaka on a new request for proposals early next year.

Forestry shake-up: PF Olsen and Forest360 join forces in major merger

The merged company will manage about 480,000ha of forest for 1000-plus clients.

KiwiRail fined more than $200,000 after worker injured in preventable fall

Myles Dyeming spent days in a coma and his recovery from the fall took 10 months.

Power struggle: Global energy firm fights plan to mine off Taranaki coast

Ruling on the mining proposal is due from a Government-appointed panel in March.

New Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognised

There are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.

New Year Honours 2026: The full list

The 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.

Gareth Carter: Hanging baskets transform small spaces

COMMENT: Almost any plant that will grow in a container can be grown in a hanging basket.

Gareth Carter: The best plants and garden kits to give for Christmas

OPINION: Indoor plants like orchids and peace lilies can flower for up to six months.

How you can help kids in need this Christmas

Federated farmers: The 12 pests of Christmas

The year in Business – NZ gets up off the couch

GDP tide rises for most, can we trust the drop in US inflation, and don‘t forget the gas-tastrophe

Revealed: The Auckland streets attracting rich-lister money and the ones that have fallen out of favour

Waiheke Island luxury strips overtake Remuera in Auckland rich list.

House prices up by 6%, watch out for the election: What to expect in 2026 after a shocker year

Economists tip market growth but warn cheap mortgage rates are coming to an end.

NZ house sale profits in 2025: Who enjoyed the biggest gains and the biggest losses

Research shows the level of pain in the market has quadrupled.

Rich-lister’s exclusive lakefront home hits the market for well over $5m

Prestigious estate belonged to the late philanthropist Richard Izard.

Ford’s ‘lost’ Probe IV resurfaces where you least expect it

Ford Probe IV Concept chassis 001 has resurfaced in Texas, listed on Facebook Marketplace.

Subaru WRX GT tS Wagon full review: fun for the whole family

This car used to be called the Levorg. Now it is a WRX, but is it worthy of that badge?

Renault’s Filante Record EV smashes 1000km barrier

Renault’s Filante Record 2025 EV covered 1008km in under 10 hours, averaging 102km/h.

Lotus Emira Turbo quick review: the price of poise

There's nothing quite like the compact Emira on the Kiwi market. But it's no small price.

Tales of The Hat: City slicker amazed by farmer's legendary appetite

OPINION: Hunter Wells' fond memories of a hungry farmer was a popular read of 2025.

Year in Review: Barbie's woollen dog bed business

The tale about Barbie's search for a new owner proved popular on The Country in 2025.

Decades of dedication: Libby Fletcher honoured for protecting Lake Tarawera

Libby Fletcher awarded a King’s Service Medal in the New Year 2026 Honours.

Why every garden needs a persimmon tree

This persimmon piece was the second most-read "Kem Ormond's vegetable garden" in 2025.

I'm n-ewe to this: Dagging and mustering sheep on the Ruapehu baa'ck roads

A city-raised reporter tackles his first day working on a farm.

Whanganui's most popular pet names of 2025

Coco is in the mix. So, too, is Max. But can you guess the top spot?

Man hands himself in for questioning over Ruatiti double homicide

The 29-year-old was arrested on an active warrant after a nearly two-week search.

Full-throttle action: Shelter View gears up for Jetsprint Championship

Whanganui racers Rob Coley and Toby Edmonds sit in third after round one in Featherston.