School's 70th reunion: Why country kids are 'so much cooler' than city kids

A community reunites to celebrate 70 years of a rural primary school.

12-year-old designer enters national pageant to build confidence

Essjay Bennett's new clothing collection is inspired by Tāne Mahuta.

The Rookie stars’ unexpected Rotorua visit leaves staff 'giddy'

Employee kept her cool - then ran to grab her co-worker.

Building confidence and cupboards: Rotorua apprentice’s second shot at NZ’s top title

Competitors proved the building industry has a bright future, CE says.

Opinion: Why sharemarkets are climbing despite conflict and high oil prices

S&P 500 earnings for the March 2026 quarter are up 15.1%.

'Enormous opportunity': FTA opens door for more kiwifruit sales

The new trade deal with India will save kiwifruit growers millions.

'Gutted': City centre Mobil station to become unmanned

Mobil says its unattended sites reflect evolving energy needs.

Opinion: 1970s stagflation fears are rising again, but are they overblown?

OPINION: The Reserve Bank warns inflation could reach 4.2% in the June quarter.

All-Kiwi showdown: Rotorua and Feilding chase Sanix world rugby crown

Rotorua Boys’ High are chasing a third Sanix title after wins in 2003 and 2004.

Olympic rowing champion to run first Rotorua Marathon

Olympic medallist Brooke Francis is targeting a sub four-hour marathon finish.

Feilding High topple Japanese champs as Kiwi schools stay unbeaten

Feilding High edged Higashi Fukuoka High in the day's feature match.

Kiwi schools grind out wins at Sanix rugby tournament

Rotorua Boys’ High edged Osaka Toin High 15-14 with a late penalty goal.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author headlines winter library series line-up

Louise Erdrich is one of nine authors featured in winter events at Rotorua Library.

The Rookie stars’ unexpected Rotorua visit leaves staff 'giddy'

Employee kept her cool - then ran to grab her co-worker.

Rural retreats chase booming wellness tourism dollar in Bay

More tourists are seeking unplugged, nature-based getaways.

Review: Money, murder and mayhem – what would you do with £735,000?

Rotorua's Shambles Theatre stages the 1970s London comedy.

Lexus RZ EV gets radical price rethink for NZ: now cheaper than the RX hybrid

Lexus NZ says Kiwis won't accept a high-priced pure-electric car.

Goodbye Google Assistant, hello Gemini: cars with Google Built-in to get AI assistant

Gemini will answer vehicle-specific questions using manufacturer-provided owner’s manuals.

Hyundai unveils next-gen infotainment complete with an AI assistant

Hyundai Motor Group plans to fit Pleos Connect to 20 million vehicles by 2030.

The Honda ZR-V wasn’t broken, so Honda didn’t fix it

The small SUV gets a refresh for 2026 with minimal changes, but some excellent additions.

Coffee baron sells his cliff-top home to US buyer: 'You’ve got to let go of some stuff'

Havana co-founder is downsizing his property portfolio.

Pop star’s shopping spree: What he paid for dodgy pub and nearby panel beaters

Musician's recent purchases add to his growing property portfolio.

Trader takes a hit after fire guts reno project

The property was uninsured, and the owner just wanted to move on.

Grand Designs NZ: Couple relist their dream home after trying to offload it for $8.75m

Dale and Maria Gray are having another go at selling their architectural wonder.

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The Country: World turmoil and NZ trade with Michael Every

Jamie Mackay talks to Michael Every, Jo Luxton and Paul Walker.

Concerns grow for missing Kapuka farmer Kevin Belling, searches turn up no trace

Police urge rural residents to check their properties and report any sightings.

East Coast duck shooting: Plenty of paradise ducks bagged, mallards harder to find

Duck season got off to a good start for paradise birds, but wasn't so good for mallards.

Charge laid after death of grandmother of 13 at town's transfer station

Lynda Kelly was pinned between a bin and a wall while working at a transfer station.