Kids lead toy drive to put gifts under other kids’ trees

Parents tell the organiser it was their child who wanted to donate.

On The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessons

He wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.

From pre-schoolers to city leaders, Rotorua comes together for a cause

Our Fill the Bus appeal was on the road yesterday for its 11th year.

Switched on: 20 twinkling homes light up for Christmas trail

The properties will light up nightly from tomorrow to December 22.

Dignity on the job: New partnerships bringing period care to worksites

Urban Homes apprentice Sydney Gill says the change saves time and normalises talk.

Bee-killing hornet alert: Growers urged to check hives and report nests

Yellow-legged hornets prey on honeybees, putting pollination at risk.

How to respond: Building portfolios for a lower-return investment world

Private equity and private debt are still tipped for returns above 7% a year.

'Who is going to feed my family?': Night Market trial hurts Rotorua traders

Rotorua Night Market trial at Kuirau Park sparks concern over trade and foot traffic.

From farm lanes to fast lanes: Rotorua bowlers ready to shine in Christchurch

Rotorua is sending 39 athletes in a 56-strong delegation to Christchurch.

'We're the stakeholders': Inside the plan to overthrow Netball NZ's leadership

Zones need three votes for a no-confidence meeting that could topple Netball NZ.

Thousands ride, sprint and celebrate at Lake Taupō

Auckland rider Alex Botha won the 160km men's race by just 0.18 seconds.

'Only heard amazing things': Aussie great joins Black Clash lineup in shock signing

The 44-year-old represented Australia over 300 times across three formats.

Bog standard shrinkflation? Purex Mega Long toilet rolls not so long

Even toilet paper is feeling the crunch in the cost-of-living crisis.

Slip, slidin' away: Giant waterslides hit Rotorua for summer

Rotorua riders would have the option of a 150m or 90m slide.

How NZ TikTok content creator Raukura Huata is reframing ‘traditional’ kai Māori

Her posts are a mix of politics and moments of joy, one shared meal at a time.

Legend of the Peaks

The event, which begins this Friday, is expected to attract more than 3000 runners and walkers across six different distances. Video / Legend of the Peaks

2026 Land Rover Defender first drive: all the dirt on the new lights

We don't need much of an excuse to take off on a little Defender adventure.

All-new Audi Q3 previewed in New Zealand: step to the left

Left-hand drive preview car introduces Kiwi lineup ahead of 2026 launch.

Zeekr X first drive: marking the spot

The Zeekr X may share its underpinnings with a Volvo, but its sharp styling sets it apart.

Hagerty’s 2026 ‘Bull Market List’: 11 classics ready to appreciate

These 'punch above their weight... from a value, ownership and enjoyment perspective.'

The week mortgage rates soured - goodbye to cheaper home loans?

Westpac jacked up its rates, but brokers say deals can be worked out behind the scenes.

Waterfront ‘beauty and the beast’: Clifftop wreck for sale as mega mansion lists next door

Side-by-side listings on elite Auckland street.

Star architect's waterfront palace sells to locals looking for 'legacy' home

Turret house was designed by NZ's king of quirk Ian Burrow.

'$562,000 per minute': Trophy home sells for over $11m after 20-minute Facetime call

Overseas buyer took a virtual tour of the Queenstown estate in between meetings.

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Glenn Dwight: ‘Tis the season for the great cricket ground debate

OPINION: Everyone seems to have an opinion on which cricket ground is the best.

'Serious evil': The trouble with ticks in 1894

"One hundred ticks will draw from a ewe the nourishment that would rear a lamb."

Gifts to help a gardener's Christmas bloom brighter

OPINION: Gardeners will cherish gifts that help them nurture the spaces they love.

DoC tracks Muriwai gannets to map bird flu risk

The tracking will run until 2026, when the birds moult their tail feathers.