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.

'Cleaning the 'hood': The youth-led effort transforming city streets

Organiser Thomas Peato says a healthy environment helps mould a healthy mind.

‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer season

Retail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer.

Shelling out: $52m Govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flag

Troubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding sees losses grow.

Dementia care: The village where residents 'go about their normal life'

It has been singled out as an alternative care model New Zealand should consider more of.

Chateau Tongariro future brightens as Crown risk downgraded amid investor interest

Officials will brief Tama Potaka on a new request for proposals early next year.

'I'm just stoked': Rotorua cyclist sets record time on non-stop Auckland-Wellington ride

He averaged 36.8km/h and battled 30C heat, steep climbs and severe cramp.

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.

Where locals really eat, drink and shop in Rotorua

Skip the usual online recommendations and tap into Rotorua's local side.

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.

Leapmotor C10 AWD quick review: softly, softly, searing acceleration

It doesn't look any different, but the AWD has 2.5 times the power of the standard car.

Sony and Honda’s first EV wants to be your PlayStation lounge on wheels

The Sony Honda Afeela 1 launches next year with built-in PlayStation 4/5 Remote Play.

6 essential tips for taking your cat in a car

Taking your cat in a car can be a stressful experience. Here's how to make it easier.

Mercedes-Benz VLE locked in for March 2026 world debut

The fully electric Mercedes-Benz VLE will make its world premiere on March 10, 2026.

NZ's surprising mortgage-free hot spots - and the suburbs drowning in debt

The postcodes where the majority of people own their homes outright.

Young family buys wartime couple's one and only home for $900,000

Auction over in minutes, after mega-bid scares off the competition.

NZ's most stylish real estate agents: How they get their look, what they spend on clothes

Inside the high-fashion wardrobes of New Zealand’s top real estate agents.

Getting the hang of it: NZ’s gallery chiefs on how to create a beautiful home with art

Make the most of your walls.

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John Deere a family affair for this dairy farmer

Catherine Fry's story on Reece Houghton's tractor was widely read on The Country in 2025.

'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple

This June 2025 story about Brian and Rosemary Whyte's planting efforts was a popular read.

The leaders at the centre of The Country show's most popular item in 2025

The Country's June 16 edition was the most listened to (and read about) in 2025.

Taranaki woman turning local wool into heirloom blankets

This story about Alison Ross's woolly blanket was a popular read on The Country in March.