Rotorua cyclists turn to bike valets as parking a ‘real hassle’

A new pin-drop map with Rotorua Lakes Council lets riders flag gaps in routes.

On The Up: Meet Charlie, Rotorua Airport's 'top dog in aviation'

He gets paid in pats and peanut butter cookies.

'We'll make room': A place to gather when Christmas Day feels quiet

Hundreds choose community company at annual Christmas lunch.

Christmas Appeal: Those who 'have so little' but their 'hearts are turned towards giving'

Locals donate almost $90k in food and gifts, many giving from places of scarcity.

8 years retired and still winning one of Rotorua’s top business honours

He 'did not have a clue' the major award was in the offing.

‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer season

Retail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer.

Shelling out: $52m Govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flag

Troubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding sees losses grow.

Dementia care: The village where residents 'go about their normal life'

It has been singled out as an alternative care model New Zealand should consider more of.

Cyclist back on the bike 27 days after serious Taupō Enduro crash

The experienced rider says he was clipped by a passing ute about 200km into the race.

Legends and rising stars: Māori tennis marks 99 years on and off the court

Tennis legend Dame Ruia Morrison, 89, attended the opening ceremony.

'Have you got the right person?': League stalwart stunned by top honour

Jenny Nahu has spent 50 years driving rugby league in Rotorua.

'I'm just stoked': Rotorua cyclist sets record time on non-stop Auckland-Wellington ride

He averaged 36.8km/h and battled 30C heat, steep climbs and severe cramp.

Where are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picks

From Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.

NZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sands

The search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.

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.

Volkswagen GTI turns 50 and celebrates with its most powerful Golf yet

Volkswagen will celebrate 50 years of Golf GTI in 2026 with the most powerful Golf ever.

BMW and Amazon join forces for next-level in-car AI

BMW will add Amazon Alexa+ technology to its vehicles, debuting in the all-new iX3.

Lamborghini’s rarest obsession: inside one collector’s few-off fixation

Lamborghini’s few-off cars occupy a strange, intoxicating corner of the supercar universe.

Ferrari F40, but make it feral: wild widebody concept divides opinion

Fully Leaded created a Ferrari F40 widebody concept with redesigned front and rear ends.

How 'Reacher' and 'Defib' joined forces and sold $100m of property in 12 months

Real estate's newest power couple on what makes them tick.

Real estate bargains at the top of NZ - reality of buying in the Far North

Agent predicts end to buyer’s market by mid-2026.

‘How can I get rid of my home loan? It’s killing me' - hacks to take years off your mortgage

Do the tricks work, and are they worth the pain?

I want to buy a $10m home - what do I do next?

Inside the hidden world of mansion sales and $40m buyers.

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Year in Review: Meat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competition

A story of meat innovation from March 2025 was a big read on The Country.

Scorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issued

Temperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.

Inside scoop: The 2500-year history of ice cream

OPINION: Ancient Persians built yakhchals in 550BC to store and even make ice.

Once-a-day milking a winning choice for King Country couple

A story about the 2024 BOP Share Farmers of the Year struck a chord with readers in 2025.