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.

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

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

Rotorua businesses rally to help Cebu family rebuild after deadly disasters

The family stayed in tents as their home was 'completely destroyed'.

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.

QE Health: Debt and potential buyers – what the first liquidator's report says

The Rotorua wellness centre remains open as 11 buyers weigh a possible deal.

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

Mercedes-AMG GT3 becomes a 5463-piece showstopper

CaDA has unveiled a 1:8-scale brick model of the GT3, with real engineering flair.

Skoda Enyaq EV is coming back to NZ, including a performance RS AWD version

Electric SUV has more performance... and a 'Tech Deck Face'.

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.

Liam Lawson supercharges Street Smart lottery

3 Subaru WRXs, NZGP and ITM 440 packages, and laps with Liam Lawson are all up for grabs!

Hot Water Beach campground sold to Aussie chain for more than $16m

“We pretty much got to name our price.”

Hidden mansion built from recycled bridges and old buildings hits market

Riverside property boasts turrets, stained glass windows and - ahem - an outdoor pool.

Auction crackdown across the ditch: Will NZ force agents to reveal reserve prices?

Australian real estate agents under pressure over underquoting.

Iwi group snaps up ex-state homes to sell tribal members at cost

$10m worth of property being sold "as is where is".

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Trump announces $19 billion tariff relief for farmers

Most of the money will flow through a new Farmer Bridge Assistance scheme.

‘Single largest economic reform in a generation’: Govt bins RMA and reveals what will replace it

Controversially, the new RMA reforms will mean councils paying for some regulations.

Northland hit harder than most by climate change, report finds

The report finds almost 40% of Northlanders live in high deprivation areas.

Pine forest owner praises response as 5ha Hawke's Bay blaze contained

The fire was detected early by one of Pan Pac's contractors.