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'.

‘A huge honour’: Rotorua Dux award inspired by Māori trailblazer

Trophy honouring scholar Mākereti Papakura won by student who aims to make a difference.

Punch-ups, threats and 'stalkers': Veteran car dealer reflects on career after closing business

There have been plenty of happy customers, but it hasn’t always been plain sailing.

Mark Lister: The upside of short-term sharemarket pain

OPINION: Nine market dips of 10% or more have occurred since 2010, lasting three months.

Genesis gives green light to $236m Bay of Plenty solar project

The Edgecumbe project will power about 29,800 homes from 2027.

'Deeply saddening': QE Health put into liquidation after $1.3m loss

The iconic Rotorua wellness business received $11.5m in Crown support and funding.

'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.

Positive updates as injured jockey brought out of induced coma

Bailey Rogerson was injured in a race fall at Arawa Park in Rotorua on Sunday.

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-Benz rolls out stylish new pushchairs for your little ones

There's even a Performance model proudly wearing the historic Mercedes star.

BMW M5 Touring handed to Aussie golfer after bold hole-in-one prediction

Daniel Gale summoned success with one shot at the BMW Australian PGA Championship.

Porsche 911 is the best Sports/Performance car of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide AA Insurance NZ Car of the Year

Celebrate Porsche's instant classic and all the other Category Winners here.

Zeekr 009 first drive: seats of power

Zeekr has landed in NZ in a big way. Literally. The 009 is big and luxurious in every way!

How much money has your suburb made? The housing market's biggest winners and losers of 2025

Four high-value suburbs saw price growth of more than 10% in the past year.

Tiny town where houses cost less than $200,000 and everyone is welcome

“This is what New Zealand was like in the 50s, 60s and 70s. People cared for each other."

'People jump on them': Luxury apartments selling fast for big money

Wealthy buyers paying well over RV for pads in city's prestige towers.

New pet rules: What renters need to know - from extra costs to ‘grey areas’

Experts welcome changes but expect legislation to be tested.

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Sam Whitelock: Simple habits to boost farmers' wellbeing

OPINION: Pressure is pressure, whether you’re a farmer, grower, or a rugby player.

Ham, turkey, brandy cranberries: Would you swap Christmas dinner for a festive sausage?

Pork and turkey? The new boutique banger that might just be the next Kiwi summer classic

Rural parents hit out after Hastings school bus axed because Flaxmere College is closer

'He’s finally thriving – he really has found a nice place and feels at home.'

The newest farmhands are tiny and pink and love devouring a potent pollutant

Microbes at a California dairy farm cut effluent storage pond methane by more than 85%.