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

Subaru BRZ Kiiro manual for New Zealand: bright newcomer for summer

New model arrives in limited run of 10. Yes, it's mainly about the colour.

MG QS earns 5-star ANCAP rating

MG's budget seven-seater still scores big on safety, says Australasian safety specialist.

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

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

Denza reveals local pricing for luxury super hybrid SUVs

Denza has revealed sharp local pricing for the B5 and B8 luxury super hybrid SUVs.

Mike Hosking misses out as Cromwell car lover's home sells for $2.1m

Three West Coast families snap up motorsport mansion after price drop.

Tiny South Island bach heading to auction with $100,000 RV

Vendors have outgrown their two-bedroom crib on the Catlins coastline.

Tony Alexander: That five-year mortgage rate of 4.99% will disappear any day now

Expect the banks to pull the plug on the discounts.

City icon up for grabs as owners switch their focus to $150m tower

Cowlishaw Mews was built 30 years ago to house award-winning chef's top restaurant.

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HortNZ welcomes RMA changes; Govt listening to growers' concerns: CEO

HortNZ hopeful RMA changes will lead to "clearer, more practical rules".

'No plans to ship to the US': Tariffs bite into apple grower's profits

“Until the tariffs are gone, it will be difficult to make a dollar.”

The RMA with Christopher Luxon on The Country

Christopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Professor Will Happer and Campbell Parker.

Fireworks spark kiwifruit orchard fire as summer risk climbs

Firefighters reached the third alarm blaze and left the scene by 12.45am.