'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.

He just turned 100 - and still drives a Mustang

Rotorua's Ivan Deadman credits his active lifestyle for his long life.

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.

Rotorua businesses eye India FTA opportunities

Businesses are waiting to see if the potential 'game-changer' deal is worth their time.

'The smoke is thick': Cars on fire at wrecking yard near Rotorua

Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire involving a number of cars.

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.

Hastings and Meier-Smith dominate high-speed Kārearea downhill in Rotorua

Jenna Hastings defended her Kārearea Downhill crown with a 3:27.280 run.

'A mockery': Major tournament's venue change sparks backlash

Some critics say new host doesn't have enough beds and schools can't afford to attend.

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.

Whakaari survivor pilot finds love and healing after White Island tragedy

Helicopter pilot Brian Depauw married his soulmate in a magical European ceremony.

Ultimate BEV guide for 2026: every pure-electric car and SUV you can buy in New Zealand

Want to be free of fossil fuel? You need a battery electric vehicle. But which one?

Five things you can do right now to improve your car’s fuel economy by up to 20%

No, you don't have to rush out and buy an EV. Start with these simple changes.

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.

Don’t be scared, but an intelligent humanoid robot might be building your new BMW

Pilot project in German plant aims to further combine AI with physical robotics.

Richie and Gemma McCaw’s luxury pad heads to auction tomorrow - bidders eye NZ’s hottest home

Will the sports stars' house spark another bidding frenzy in Christchurch?

Pipi’s Pizza cookbook author selling her beloved homestead

“I can’t really stay in Hawke’s Bay on my own. It would be a bit sad.”

Tony Alexander: Why the Iran war isn't Covid round two for New Zealand

Kiwis can and will adapt to the oil price shock.

Rookie agent’s fluke reunion with his Kiwi ‘Mama’ and ‘Papa’ two decades later

“It was the most surreal moment of my life.”

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Tauranga digger ace takes on national showdown

Organisers say demand for skilled excavator operators is set to surge.

Sixth straight GDT lift — but whole milk powder falls

Whole milk powder has the biggest impact on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price.

Lobbying and anecdotes behind changes to first-home KiwiSaver withdrawal rules – MBIE

Ministers Nicola Willis and Scott Simpson pushed the policy without public consultation.

Wattie’s proposed cuts a big blow to seed, arable growers

Horticulture NZ CEO says it's "tough news for the New Zealand vegetable sector".