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.

NZ Post to close services at more than 140 retail stores in major urban overhaul

The closures follow a Government deal resetting NZ Post's store rules.

Why 2026 share targets are more compass than GPS for investors

OPINION: The median strategist pick of 7700 implies a 12.5% gain from last year.

Opinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this year

Japan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.

'Very sad': Tower Insurance to close Rotorua office, 50 jobs affected

Some staff to chose redundancy or Auckland; other affected roles change to work-from-home.

15-year-old earns NZ team call-up after defending national surfing crown

He knew he'd won when his mates cheered him up the sand.

Return of the Stylebender: Adesanya back in UFC octagon in March

The former middleweight champion will take on No 15-ranked Joe Pyfer in Seattle.

‘Today’s the day’: Gapes delivers top Kiwi finish in brutal World XC heat

Rotorua-born Hannah Gapes clocked 34:01 over the brutal 10km course.

World cross country test: Rotorua running star to chase glory in Florida

Rotorua talent Hannah Gapes is the reigning national cross country champion.

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?

These are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?

Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.

Taupō’s quiet magic: Why the lake town deserves a second look

While most tourists head to Rotorua or Queenstown, those in the know will beeline here.

NZ’s best beaches: Your top 50 finalists revealed, plus how to vote for the ultimate winners

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

Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 are back in New Zealand as dual-motor performance SUVs

'GTX' is VW's performance brand for EVs - like GTI is for combustion cars.

Mini Aceman JCW quick review: playing hard

Aceman JCW EV is fun, but you have to live with a very 'sporty' ride.

New Mercedes-Benz S-Class previewed ahead of world premiere

More than 50 per cent of components are either new or significantly revised.

Porsche Design puts its name on a folding TV that costs more than a 911

This is a floor-rising, self-assembling microLED screen that unfolds in front of you.

No queues, no shops, and $300K prices: Tiny alpine village rises from the ashes

Lake Ōhau was devastated by a wild bush fire five years ago.

Landmark turret house sells to long-time admirer for record amount

Onehunga mansion snapped up on Christmas Eve.

Agent sells South Auckland house from Chinese airport: 'The phone started blowing up'

City’s housing market springs to life as buyers rush to lock in a purchase.

Inflation blow raises spectre of early interest rate rise - but how soon?

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

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Woman found dead at Canterbury home, 19yo charged with murder

It's understood the woman's death is related to an alleged domestic violence incident.

'Worthy of watching': Forecasters track tropical lows forming north of NZ

Niwa's Chris Brandolino says a tropical low is forming near Fiji and New Caledonia.

'Wiped out entire crops': Canterbury farmers frustrated by wild weather

Farm leaders estimate this season's hail damage at about $10m in Canterbury.

Milton homicide: Police continuing probe into local vet's death

A critically injured man found at the scene remains in hospital.