'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.

'Hot on my heels': Voss edges Moody as marathon records tumble in Napier

Michael Voss won in 2h 19m 52s, slashing over four minutes off his 2022 mark.

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

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.

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.

Volkswagen takes the GTI badge electric with the ID. Polo

VW has revealed its first ever electric GTI in the form of the ID.Polo, a 166kW hot hatch.

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the stunning Vision K18 that showcases the company’s six-cylinder engine

The striking concept features one-piece hand-formed panels that are over 2 metres long.

MG Motor NZ reintroduces a non-turbo ZS model with the launch of the $25,990 Vibe

The current range-opener - the $27,990 ZS Vibe Turbo - is being renamed Excite Turbo.

Mortgage fear: Rising fuel prices 'making people think twice about more debt'

New home loan applications fall as nervous buyers hold fire.

Tony Alexander: This is not the GFC all over again - four reasons we will get that upturn

Why the Iran war may only delay the recovery, not cancel it.

'Greatest place on earth': Expats eye up 6km stretch of NZ coast worth over $10m

Family sell Pikarere Farm after more than 70 years as overseas buyers circle safe havens.

Auckland benefactor buys small town's landmark hospital building for nurses' good work

Estelle Edwards and Carol Rampton's prayers have been answered.

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New Hunterville pub honours town’s shearing and farming heritage

New owner Isobel Creswell will open The Woolshed bar at the Station Hotel.

'Unwelcome' for rural NZ: Starlink hikes its prices

The move comes as owner SpaceX gears up for its US$1.75 trillion IPO.

Award-winning Northland farm’s rapid rise tested by storms

'We had to do a lot of walking and a little bit of kayaking to shift cattle.'

The Country: Electrification v fossil fuels with Shane Jones

On today's show: Shane Jones, Cameron Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth and Phil Duncan.