Irish billionaire takes controlling stake in Whakatāne Mill amid $128m upgrade

Shareholders have injected almost $90m in equity and $64.8m in loans since 2021.

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.

Zespri expects global sales to double or triple in a decade – CEO

More than 600 people attended the kiwifruit marketer's Momentum Conference today.

Irish billionaire takes controlling stake in Whakatāne Mill amid $128m upgrade

Shareholders have injected almost $90m in equity and $64.8m in loans since 2021.

The new inflation normal: What a hotter economy means for your money

Opinion: If 3% (or even 4%) is the new 2%, this will have implications for investors.

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.

Crusaders come back from two-try deficit to top Chiefs in Hamilton

Rumours of the Crusaders' demise have been greatly exaggerated.

'One to remember': Chiefs halfback Roe hits 50 games in Crusaders clash

The former Hamilton Boys’ High School standout first debuted for the Chiefs in 2021.

From guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against Crusaders

Richard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.

'Very sad': Why Moana Pasifika can't host Chiefs clash in Tonga

The round nine fixture will instead take place in Pukekohe or Rotorua.

'This is how I die’: Whakaari tour guide describes being engulfed by eruption

'The moment I saw it, I knew what was happening. The island was erupting.'

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.

Opinion: reversing into parking spaces is the mark of a civilised society

There are so many arguments for, so few against, backing into parking spaces. Do you?

Super hybrids explained: all you need to know about the ‘it’ car-tech of 2026

What makes these cars 'super' and which ones you can buy right now.

Chery creates the ‘world’s first’ diesel PHEV ute - and it could be NZ-bound

New ute is confirmed for Australia this year, so it's only a short hop to NZ.

Suzuki’s Swift is such a sweet small car, shame about the safety rating

Three-star hatchback still scores five stars for personality in our book.

Beachfront Waiheke for sale for just $799K - but there's a catch

Property comes with a caravan and is close to award-winning wineries.

The 20 suburbs where buyers are paying pre-Covid prices

Where homes are cheaper than before the pandemic – and where gains have nearly stalled.

'It was literally rock and roll': Fendalton quake loss becomes art-filled icon

From rubble to masterpiece.

French couple list their collection of Queenstown homes after quitting NZ

The three neighbouring homes have a combined RV of over $6m.

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From the dreaded Hessian fly to the sound of wool. It was all covered in the Waipawa Mail.

Glenn Dwight: Let's revive the chaos of the school gala day

OPINION: First up at the PTA meeting - is it pronounced “gar-la” or “gay-la”?

Possums gone, rats plunging: Russell predator project hits key milestone

But the end of Predator Free 2050 funding means ongoing success is uncertain.

Nick Stewart: Fonterra sale once-in-a-generation opportunity for balance

OPINION: The deal represents a watershed moment for New Zealand dairy farmers.