'Bledisloe Cup of tap water': NZ's best local drop named ahead of transtasman duel

The Kiwi champ was edged out by Katherine's water plant in the transtasman taste test.

On The Up: Sweet and really smooth – judges hunt for best-tasting tap water

The winner will claim a year of bragging rights and a transtasman showdown.

On The Up: Italian scout slides into Kiwi artist's DMs with surprise invite

The 'originality' of his 'tragic' Marilyn Monroe interpretation caught their attention.

Rotorua’s best dairy marks win by giving away hundreds of pies

They will be giving away Maketū Pies with any purchase today to celebrate.

Small Business: From childcare to gin – what led to the creation of an award-winning distillery

George White and Stephanie Downer talk to Tom Raynel about Clarity Distilling Company.

Mark Lister: How an early OCR hike could hit markets, mortgages and confidence

Markets see a 0.25% OCR hike in July as almost certain.

From bank teller to top Ayrshire herd: Farmer’s quest for the perfect cow

Bryan Hayward now milks up to 240 cows across 85 hectares in Putaruru.

Barber fined $48k over Covid rules shifts business from CBD

Downturn of business, gang tension and homeless among reasons for move.

The ultimate Chief: Liam Messam reflects on 20 years with the club

The 42-year-old former captain now mentors players as an athlete development coach.

Watch: 'One team, one dream': Raukura world champs given heroes' welcome home

It is the school’s third Sanix World Youth title after wins in 2003 and 2004.

Rotorua Boys’ High School First XV welcomed home

The Rotorua Boys’ High School First XV squad are welcomed back to school after winning the Sanix World Youth Rugby Championship in Japan. Video / Ben Fraser, Kelly Makiha

Churchillian too quick for flying filly at Arawa Park

The black-type win adds to Churchillian's future broodmare worth.

On The Up: Italian scout slides into Kiwi artist's DMs with surprise invite

The 'originality' of his 'tragic' Marilyn Monroe interpretation caught their attention.

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.

Mazda NZ’s pure-electric family-sized CX-6e SUV will be here this year

Made-in-China SUV will arrive as a luxury Takami model.

Why EVs don’t always charge as quickly as they’re supposed to

Those maximum charge numbers don't tell you what you really need to know.

A brand-new Jaecoo was the most popular EV in NZ last month

A luxury Zeekr model also claimed a top-three spot for April.

Forget affordable EVs, this BYD SUV costs $90k-plus

Review: BYD's Sealion 8 takes the brand to new heights, in more ways than one.

Cold War party house for sale: US consulate home built to host who’s who of NZ - and maybe spies

St Heliers home is on the market for the first time in over 20 years.

Auckland home-sellers are still making the most money - here's how much

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Revealed: The suburb with over 100 mansions - and what it costs to buy them

Wealthy buyers are on the hunt, but they are also taking their time.

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Families going without as charity calls for urgent help

Meet the Need has delivered four million mince and milk meals since 2020.

Two hunters killed in helicopter crash, three survivors located in Mt Aspiring National Park

Emergency services received reports of the incident about 9.50am.

Kem Ormond: When life gives you lemons – make lemon curd

OPINION: An update on what's happening in my garden, and what to do with a lemon surplus.

The bird‑sized spiders of Buena Vista, 1880

"On entering the cave, one is first struck by the funny-looking webs."