'Spiritual home of mountain biking': Big summer ahead for Rotorua

The National Downhill Championships will be staged at Skyline Rotorua during Crankworx.

The cricket comeback: How Rotorua Boys' High is reclaiming its legacy

Rotorua Boys' High launched a full-time cricket academy in 2024.

On The Up: 'Unity, service, pride' - Rotorua Indian Association marks 90-year milestone

Over 450 guests attended the 90th jubilee celebration on August 2.

'We have to go big': BoP company navigates tariffs, eyes Amazon debut

The drink will be stocked in over 100 premium New York City venues by the end of August.

Opinion: Is the global bull market rally justified?

Global shares hit record highs, defying recent pullback forecasts.

Dairy dip: Slight decline in prices in latest GDT

GDT eases 0.3%, whole milk powder up, skim milk powder down.

How solar farm rose to severe flooding challenge

Clever design meant electricity generation facility avoided harm in severe weather event.

Mark Stewart launches $56.4m bid for Comvita

Comvita's board supports the $56.4m takeover offer from Florenz.

Rotorua paddler wins Extreme Kayak World Championships

River Mutton from Rotorua placed third in the open women’s race.

'Spiritual home of mountain biking': Big summer ahead for Rotorua

The National Downhill Championships will be staged at Skyline Rotorua during Crankworx.

'Burst into tears': Three kids rugby teams blocked from semis after botched registrations

One parent said their child 'burst into tears' after being told their season was over.

'Boys love playing in Rotorua': Steamers back at Hāngī Pit to face Stags

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have two wins and one loss so far this season.

'Stoked': Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival returns to Rotorua

The festival will feature live music, contemporary dance, performance art, and solo works.

UK hitmakers Rudimental to headline expanded NYE festival

Famous Last Words returns to Bay Park Mount Maunganui on December 31, 2025.

NZ’s top toastie crowned with Canadian-inspired ‘nostalgic’ combo

Now in its eighth year, the competition saw a record 208 entries.

Dame Lisa Carrington's formula for perfect happiness – and her greatest fear

New Zealand's greatest Olympian opens up in today's Nine Questions exchange.

Further changes to NZ’s Clean Vehicle Standard: weight-based formula is out, more flexibility with credits

Could utes lose their emissions privileges as Government drops weight-adjustment rule?

Nissan X-Trail Nismo flexes style and handling, skips power bump

It's got the look and fancy suspension... but the standard hybrid powertrain.

Steve Irwin’s classic Toyota Land Cruiser is up for auction

Crocodile Hunter's V8 Troop Carrier used to work at Australia Zoo in Queensland.

Chery Tiggo 4 Urban full review: Chery pick

The Tiggo 4 Urban is kind of the cheapest SUV on the market. Kind of? Read on.

Mike King is selling his home and stepping back from charity role

Mental health advocate and his wife have already made an offer on a rural property.

Tony Alexander: Odds of a U-turn on mortgage rates are growing

The RBNZ will almost certainly raise the OCR in the near future - and markets know it.

West Coast buyers pay $600,000 for 'gangbusters' salmon farm in middle of nowhere

But what they plan to do with it is anyone’s guess.

German travel writers forced to sell their NZ home after losing council land battle

Husband and wife team sad to leave their "beautiful" Christchurch house.

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'Evolving challenges': Zespri announces significant job cuts

Staff consultation begins next week, continuing into early October.

Why kiwifruit may be the perfect snack

New York Times: Why kiwifruit deserve a spot in your diet.

Dargaville farmer turned preemie baby knitter praised as 'great New Zealander'

Over 200 comments thanked him on the Advocate’s Facebook page.

Ugly duckling? The mascot fiasco that has divided a small town for 30 years

'I often get the blame from some people for the duck.'