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

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

New cafe owner gives back to community on day two of the job

Customers can swap a can or food donation for a free coffee on Wednesday morning.

Rotorua gains $4.5m boost for international tourism drive

The funds come from round two of the Government’s $70m Major Events and Tourism package.

How a community kept Mitai Māori Village open after a devastating blaze

Thirteen hours after the blaze, the village reopened to visitors.

How a community kept Mitai Māori Village open after a devastating blaze

Thirteen hours after the blaze, the village reopened to visitors.

Comvita takeover bid looks set to fail ahead of key shareholder meeting

Proxies representing 80.3% of Comvita shares are already lodged.

Mark Lister: Labour’s targeted CGT could prove a politically smart move

OPINION: A poll earlier this year showed 43% backed some form of capital gains tax.

'Worst-kept secret': Two new mall tenants revealed as supermarket opens

Together the three stores are expected to create 200 jobs.

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.

Team Cricket unveil Jesse Ryder for T20 Black Clash 2026

One of the most talented players to ever wear the black cap has signed on for next year.

Jockey from famous family in induced coma after race fall

Bailey Rogerson has been placed in an induced coma after a fall during a race at Rotorua.

Hayden Wilde slams Dubai T100 officials after extra bike lap costs result

Wilde rode an extra 8km after missing the bike exit in the Dubai heat.

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

‘I’ve realised it all goes away': Temuera Morrison embraces his roots in new series

The Kiwi star on Hollywood, coming home and the struggle to play himself on screen.

One ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton wedding

Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride got married at Hobbiton on Monday.

Porsche Cayenne Electric is here, and it wants you to have 850kW to play with

Top Turbo version is the most powerful Porsche road car ever built.

Audi A6 Avant e-tron S line quattro full review: looking back to move forward

Manufacturer platform sharing can reap rewards for those who really care about cool cars.

Nissan Navara global reveal: but will it shine like a diamond?

New model based on the Mitsubishi Triton (can you tell?) NZ-bound next year.

Ford Ranger Super Duty testing: fill ‘er up... with water

Super Duty payload was tested in the real-world with 1000 litres of water on board.

Shortland Street's bad boy Ido Drent: Why he swapped TV soaps for affordable housing

He's now a property developer and wants to change lives for the better.

Agent who sold Sir John Key mansion gets over $3m for Burger King ad house

Young couple snaps up iconic property.

Son of famous NZ saboteur selling his off-grid home - ‘we had no electricity’

Jack Leason and his wife Hanneke built their slice paradise using recycled materials.

NZ’s most popular dogs revealed - and why housing has shaken up the list

Research reveals the most popular breeds and the cities with the most pooches.

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Vege tips: Keeping crops productive all summer

OPINION: Regular harvesting really does encourage plants to keep giving.

Millions of stoats? NZ’s furry menace in 1929

“Neither dogs nor cats, nor both together, will keep these vermin away."

Glenn Dwight: The search for the great Kiwi fish and chip shop

OPINION: You know the one, with the faded sign boasting, 'Voted Best Fish and Chips 1987'.

Tips for watering your summer garden

OPINION: Water-wise gardening tips for the summer ahead.