Sir Ashley Bloomfield walks with Rotorua for youth in need

He says walking alongside people is a 'triple whammy' for wellbeing.

'Very humble, very respectful': Rotorua student takes out national youth Muay Thai crown

Te Auepo began Muay Thai at the age of 4 and competed in her first competition at 9.

‘My dream’: Young Rotorua squash star to wear the Silver Fern

She will debut for New Zealand in the 2026 Junior Trans Tasman Test Team.

Hotels pour millions into luxury upgrades as visitor demand rebounds

Five hotels in a tourism town speak on renovations and what's driving post-Covid growth.

Fuel price surge puts Bay households and businesses under growing strain

Fuel app Gaspy sees usage triple to more than 300,000 users as prices surge.

Previously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake work

Proposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April.

Silver boom: Millions spent on retirement units and expansions

However, 'new supply is still not keeping up with the projected need'.

Stormy markets: How to position your portfolio as oil spikes higher - Opinion

US crude has spiked to US$100 a barrel, its highest level since 2022.

Chiefs chased down in final quarter by Brumbies

The Chiefs gave up a 24-7 lead to lose 33-24 to the Brumbies in Canberra.

Teen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champs

Two new awards honour retired Kiwi superbike great Aaron Slight.

From debut draw to title shot: Treadaway and Smith set for rematch

The Tokoroa boxer will fight at Iron Fist 20 at Lake Karapiro on March 21.

World firsts, title twists and local heroes light up Crankworx Rotorua

Jenna Hastings now leads the Queen of Crankworx race on 496 points.

Review: Money, murder and mayhem – what would you do with £735,000?

Rotorua's Shambles Theatre stages the 1970s London comedy.

19,000 jobs: Record kiwifruit harvest boosts the Bay of Plenty

Hiring now: Average orchard wages are about $25.70 an hour, 9% above minimum wage.

Tauranga family swaps city life for off-grid summer

The Fairbairns flew by helicopter into private land in the Ahimanawa Range.

Prime reel estate: TV fishing legend selling Lake Tarawera home

He planned to spend time with family, hunting and fishing while still in good health.

Nissan NZ drops Pathfinder, but there could well be a BYD Shark 6 challenger on the way instead

Nissan NZ has dropped big hints about the possibility of the Frontier Pro PHEV ute for us.

Can you save money by just filling up with the cheapest petrol at the pump?

Filling up isn't just a choice of cost; it's also about what is best for your car.

GWM has crushed one of Australia’s toughest 4x4 challenges for the 5th time

The Tank 300 plug-in hybrid even conquered Beer 'O Clock hill on road tyres.

Kia NZ will cover your first 3 years of motoring if you buy a new EV3 or EV5

The company will cover ORCs, RUCs and service costs, and even throw in $1500 for charging.

Overseas Kiwis buy bach at historic beach for over $2.5m

Expats grab "a nice slice of New Zealand coastline".

For sale: Legendary music venue where nervous Lorde made her debut

“She was only 16 and was absolutely petrified."

'The most peaceful, beautiful spot': The five best waterfront retreats for sale

Five secluded homes that will re-energise your life.

The best knives for every kitchen job - and the one mistake you should never, ever make

How to choose a blade that'll last and make cooking easier.

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How good? I tried the country's first 'liquid bacon'

OPINION: A milder bacon flavour than expected, but with a moreish, smoky-swine finish.

Marcus Musson: Fuel shock and tariffs threaten to end log export price stability

OPINION: Higher fuel and shipping costs strip up to $8 a tonne from forest owners.

'Something to interest everyone' at the Farming Like Grandad fair

Visitors can see vintage tractors, cars and a 100-year-old shearing plant.

'Crucial step': A lifeline for salmon as Rakaia River wetlands restored

The Glenariffe Stream produces about 18% of the wild Chinook salmon in the Rakaia.