Giving back: Couple survive heart scares years apart, inspiring fundraiser

Valentine’s Day last year was a day they’ll 'never forget'.

Rising from the splashes: Theatre stages first concert after flooding

There was 'a million litres of water' - now it looks 'a million times better'.

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.

Earnings clues: Where to look for real signs the economy is turning the corner

Freightways, Port of Tauranga and Summerset offer clues on broader demand.

Half of Govt’s $433m regional loan book now flagged as at risk of default

Loan impairment provisions jumped from $19m to $28m in the year to June 2025.

Opinion: Early 2026 gains hint at solid year ahead for share investors

Smaller companies and sectors like energy and materials led January’s gains.

John Sax unveils $900m plan for Kinloch golf resort

Up to 20 luxury villas and 178 residential sections are slated for sale.

Croft and Jones defend titles on tough Tarawera ultra track

Heavy rain left runners in the 102km race facing slippery slopes.

'I’m no longer fighting': How a Kiwi athlete won ultra trail-running's biggest prize

Ruth Croft on running around Mt Blanc in 23 hours, overcoming bulimia and her zen bubble.

‘Age is not a limit’: 40 years of family and finish lines at iconic multisport event

Veteran racer Margaret Dalziel has competed at Blue Lake since 1986.

'No brainer': All Blacks duo recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2028

Simon Parker and Leroy Carter both made their All Blacks test debuts in 2025.

Stan Walker and Nauti release new single One Life with 9th Wonder

The track was written at an APRA camp after long talks on culture and roots.

These are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?

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

These are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?

Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.

Taupō’s quiet magic: Why the lake town deserves a second look

While most tourists head to Rotorua or Queenstown, those in the know will beeline here.

What are New Zealand’s five best used hybrids for under $20,000 (that aren’t Toyotas)?

Toyota dominates the used hybrid sector, but what if you want something a bit different?

New Hyundai Palisade for NZ is living it up (efficiently)

Hyundai's SUV has turned the luxury up to 11 - but also introduces hybrid power.

Mercedes-AMG is sure you need drift mode in your luxury SUV

New GLC 53 4Matic+ packs six-cylinder swagger with 330kW punch.

The Dongfeng Vigo is here: we drive it!

Is the Vigo the best value electric SUV in NZ? Dongfeng thinks it is, so we check it out.

Buyer loses significant deposit after ghosting vendors

Shock end to settlement drama sees Kohimarama Lodge up for grabs again.

Mansion draws dozen qualified buyers in its first week - they’ve got $9m to spend

Vendors are selling up after 20 years in the historic villa they bought for just over $3m.

Muscular townhouse obliterates city's price record - architect not surprised

Only a handful of homes in Dunedin sell for more than $3m.

Former nunnery with 35 bedrooms and a link to the Bible listed for close to $6m

Buyer could demolish the lot and build a townhouse development.

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Fonterra plans special divdend, upgrades milk price

The forecast milk price range has tightened to $9.20 to $9.80 per kg.

'Autumnal chill': Single-digit lows and mountain snow as temperatures tumble

Overnight temperatures will fall into the single digits in multiple South Island centres.

Why home-reared supermarket salmon has become a luxury on Kiwi shelves

Cheaper smoked salmon at $11.05 per 100g is imported from Norway via Germany.

Three hospitalised after chemical leak at Levin meat processing plant

Twenty-two people went through decontamination after a 'gas reaction'.