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

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

Kids lead toy drive to put gifts under other kids’ trees

Parents tell the organiser it was their child who wanted to donate.

On The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessons

He wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.

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.

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.

'Unsaleable': QE Health buyer walks after Health NZ refuses to transfer contracts

Health NZ disputes that its contracting decision led to QE Health's closure.

Food prices fall for third month, but groceries, power still rising

Stats NZ's latest selected price index shows third monthly decline in food prices.

'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.

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

Smart #2 in real-world testing: the teeny tiny city-car icon is coming back!

Smart promises new model will be just as compact as the previous Fortwo.

BYD Atto 2 first drive: refining the breed

We get an exclusive first drive in BYD's compact electric SUV and come away very impressed

DRIVEN Car Guide talks Gymkhana on Herald NOW

We talk all things Gymkhana, plus you can watch every video in the Gymkhana series!

Zeekr X first drive: marking the spot

The Zeekr X may share its underpinnings with a Volvo, but its sharp styling sets it apart.

'Watch this space': Dotcom, Bitcoin Jesus and the 'vanishing' Queenstown mansion

House linked to internet mogul likely to hit the market again.

The house Wayne Brown built sells for over $1.2m after stunning renovation

Auckland mayor was impressed by young couple's makeover of his former home.

Waterfront mansion for sale for $30m after blockbuster makeover - ‘zero consideration of budget’

Owners wanted the best and they got it.

Untouched 90 Mile Beach estate for sale after 20 years

Plans for family compound on site with wild horses shelved.

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Glenn Dwight: Bacon bliss to tent sweats – a love letter to camping

OPINION: Relaxing or character building? Highs and lows of the great Kiwi camping trip.

Vege tips: How to have a garden-to-table Christmas

OPINION: Use the produce in your vegetable garden to reduce your Christmas food bill.

Rationed butter, pricey lamb: How Kiwis made do at Christmas past

In 1947, "This extra allowance of butter is to assist with her Christmas baking".

'Bigger than the Beatles': What it was really like to be Fred Dagg's daughter

A revealing new doco on the man behind New Zealand's most famous pair of gumboots.