Kids lead toy drive to put gifts under other kids’ trees

Parents tell the organiser it was their child who wanted to donate.

On The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessons

He wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.

From pre-schoolers to city leaders, Rotorua comes together for a cause

Our Fill the Bus appeal was on the road yesterday for its 11th year.

Switched on: 20 twinkling homes light up for Christmas trail

The properties will light up nightly from tomorrow to December 22.

Chateau Tongariro future brightens as Crown risk downgraded amid investor interest

Officials will brief Tama Potaka on a new request for proposals early next year.

'Unsaleable': QE Health buyer walks after Health NZ refuses to transfer contracts

Health NZ disputes that its contracting decision led to QE Health's closure.

Food prices fall for third month, but groceries, power still rising

Stats NZ's latest selected price index shows third monthly decline in food prices.

Mark Lister: How a turbulent 2025 set the stage for investors’ moves in 2026

OPINION: World shares swung from a 16.3% slump to a 35% surge, ending 2025 strongly.

'I'm just stoked': Rotorua cyclist sets record time on non-stop Auckland-Wellington ride

He averaged 36.8km/h and battled 30C heat, steep climbs and severe cramp.

From farm lanes to fast lanes: Rotorua bowlers ready to shine in Christchurch

Rotorua is sending 39 athletes in a 56-strong delegation to Christchurch.

'We're the stakeholders': Inside the plan to overthrow Netball NZ's leadership

Zones need three votes for a no-confidence meeting that could topple Netball NZ.

Thousands ride, sprint and celebrate at Lake Taupō

Auckland rider Alex Botha won the 160km men's race by just 0.18 seconds.

Bog standard shrinkflation? Purex Mega Long toilet rolls not so long

Even toilet paper is feeling the crunch in the cost-of-living crisis.

Slip, slidin' away: Giant waterslides hit Rotorua for summer

Rotorua riders would have the option of a 150m or 90m slide.

How NZ TikTok content creator Raukura Huata is reframing ‘traditional’ kai Māori

Her posts are a mix of politics and moments of joy, one shared meal at a time.

Legend of the Peaks

The event, which begins this Friday, is expected to attract more than 3000 runners and walkers across six different distances. Video / Legend of the Peaks

Smart #2 in real-world testing: the teeny tiny city-car icon is coming back!

Smart promises new model will be just as compact as the previous Fortwo.

Tesla Model Y Performance quick review: space force

The Model Y has become a really good car. And now a really good, really fast one.

This Kiwi kid loves Toyota sedans so much, he had a Camry-themed birthday party

Four-year-old Kyi says the Toyota Camry is 'amazing'. As long as it has a towbar.

BMW 3 Series marks 50 years on the production line

To many, the Three is still the essence of BMW. Here's where it started.

Instagram king of Auckland real estate - inside Ming Qin’s feel-good property world

From silk shirts to sold signs, agent is "just happy being myself".

Tony Alexander: Welcome to a new era of house price rises in New Zealand

The market has picked up in the last three months - but what's in store for 2026?

Explainer: When will foreigners be able to buy real estate in New Zealand – and what happens next?

The "golden visa" bill has been passed, but some details still need to be worked out.

‘League of its own’: Mega-estate hits the market eyeing $18m buyer

“There's nothing you could wish for that’s not there. You never have to leave home."

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Chilly temperatures remain as rain clears for most of the country

Temperature highs are expected to sit in the low 20s for most of New Zealand.

The future of driving takes an unexpected turn

EU retreats from pledge to ban new fuel cars in 2035, Ford pulls back from EV production.

ASB cuts milk price forecast to $9.20 after another weak dairy auction

Global milk output from the US, Europe, Argentina and China is keeping prices weak.

Northland woman finds 94kg turtle washed up on beach

Two turtles wash up on a Far North beach in two weeks.