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.

Opinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this year

Japan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.

'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.

NZ’s best beaches: Your top 50 finalists revealed, plus how to vote for the ultimate winners

Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Who will you pick?

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.

How the Toyota RAV4 ended a decade of New Zealand sales dominance by the Ford Ranger

It's about to be replaced, but RAV4 remained more popular than ever last year.

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.

Home staging queen sells her $3m townhouse – throws in her stylish furniture

Dinah Malyon on why she has such a dim view of the industry right now.

Historic newspaper office up for grabs as journos pack their things and move

Listing photos show empty desks and piles of old newspapers.

‘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.

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How three fashionable farmers built a stylish rural life

The family’s Mystery Creek block now hosts two home businesses and three houses.

Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a trug

OPINION: What on earth is a trug? Plus, a couple of recipes for January produce.

Historic blazes: When four rural homesteads went up in flames

Major James Armstrong’s 22-room Glengarry homestead was lost in minutes.

Glenn Dwight: Happy Old Year! Why we should party like it's 1995

OPINION: After cheery slogans such as 'Survive till 25', do we actually need a New Year?