Rotorua cyclists turn to bike valets as parking a ‘real hassle’

A new pin-drop map with Rotorua Lakes Council lets riders flag gaps in routes.

On The Up: Meet Charlie, Rotorua Airport's 'top dog in aviation'

He gets paid in pats and peanut butter cookies.

'We'll make room': A place to gather when Christmas Day feels quiet

Hundreds choose community company at annual Christmas lunch.

Christmas Appeal: Those who 'have so little' but their 'hearts are turned towards giving'

Locals donate almost $90k in food and gifts, many giving from places of scarcity.

‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show

‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’

'Very sad': Tower Insurance to close Rotorua office, 50 jobs affected

Some staff to chose redundancy or Auckland; other affected roles change to work-from-home.

How 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the election

OPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.

8 years retired and still winning one of Rotorua’s top business honours

He 'did not have a clue' the major award was in the offing.

Return of the Stylebender: Adesanya back in UFC octagon in March

The former middleweight champion will take on No 15-ranked Joe Pyfer in Seattle.

‘Today’s the day’: Gapes delivers top Kiwi finish in brutal World XC heat

Rotorua-born Hannah Gapes clocked 34:01 over the brutal 10km course.

World cross country test: Rotorua running star to chase glory in Florida

Rotorua talent Hannah Gapes is the reigning national cross country champion.

Cyclist back on the bike 27 days after serious Taupō Enduro crash

The experienced rider says he was clipped by a passing ute about 200km into the race.

Where are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picks

From Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.

NZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sands

The search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.

New Year Honours 2026: The full list

The 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.

New Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognised

There are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.

Skoda Kodiaq RS quick review: faster than the average bear

The Kodiaq RS mashes up family utility and 7 seats with hot hatch power and sharp handling

What do YOU want from a car review?

What matters to you most in a car? Performance? Economy? Or just how good the stereo is?

A Hardcore Shift: The Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack DLC review

Is the GT's first paid DLC worth the money? Well, it all depends on how you play it.

Mazda CX-5 GSX AWD extended review: a looker... that’s worth another look

It's not the newest SUV on the block, but there's method in our choice of Mazda.

‘You should all move down here’: What you can get for $739K in NZ’s most affordable city

Agent says stock is running out: “We’ve sold everything.”

Fashion power couple sell their art-filled villa for $3.6m - above RV

West Auckland family scoop up Dame Denise L'Estrane-Corbet and Francis Hooper's home.

I was earning $120K a year in IT - I made more than that in a month in real estate

But Tejinder Singh made the switch to help take care of his ill daughter.

$20m sale ends 20-year wait for stalled Newmarket mega-site

Huge chunk of land snapped up by developer with plans to build 89 townhouses.

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Winston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed note

His viral cowboy-themed campaign ad sparked a wave of horse gifts abroad.

Fishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle looms

The proposal would have allowed commercial boats to keep and sell marlin bycatch.

Hunter Wells: City boy’s tractor lesson ends in surprise hug

OPINION: "I had never seen him hug his own kids, so I felt kind of proud and privileged."

Rescue under way for motorists trapped by slips in Waioeka Gorge storm

Police urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.