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On The Up

'It means everything': Kiwi Ulberg reflects on winning UFC title with big KO
UFC

'It means everything': Kiwi Ulberg reflects on winning UFC title with big KO

In his first opportunity at a UFC belt, Carlos Ulberg knew he only needed one shot.

12 Apr 06:06 AM
New Zealand

Her fight goes on: Fund backs families of kids with deadly lung disease

The new fund honours Esther-Jordan Muriwai who was 24 when she died of bronchiectasis.

11 Apr 03:00 AM
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'I am who I am': Carlos Ulberg's quiet road to UFC title shot

Carlos Ulberg will fight Jiri Prochazka for the UFC light heavyweight title on Sunday.

09 Apr 09:05 PM

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'Scary' experiences: Retiree's 707km trek across the North Island for charity
New Zealand

'Scary' experiences: Retiree's 707km trek across the North Island for charity

More than $10,500 raised to support locals at the beginning, middle and end of life.

08 Apr 06:00 PM
‘We’d love to be friends’: Chinese children send art and aroha to Hastings for Lantern Festival
New Zealand

‘We’d love to be friends’: Chinese children send art and aroha to Hastings for Lantern Festival

Among the most moving are six scrolls from Yantai, by young Chinese with disabilities.

08 Apr 06:00 PM
'Could not be prouder': Leger-Walker becomes first Kiwi to win NCAA women's basketball title
Basketball

'Could not be prouder': Leger-Walker becomes first Kiwi to win NCAA women's basketball title

05 Apr 11:05 PM
'Bold and unique': How a bad matcha led to an award-winning Bay of Plenty brand
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'Bold and unique': How a bad matcha led to an award-winning Bay of Plenty brand

04 Apr 06:05 PM
‘You only live once’: Swapping banking for big nights out to revive Hawke’s Bay nightlife
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‘You only live once’: Swapping banking for big nights out to revive Hawke’s Bay nightlife

03 Apr 05:00 PM
'Just a random event': Kiwi recounts scary Olympics crash as season ends on high
Sport

'Just a random event': Kiwi recounts scary Olympics crash as season ends on high

02 Apr 06:05 PM
On The Up: Charity offers mentor support for 250 pupils in Flaxmere
New Zealand

On The Up: Charity offers mentor support for 250 pupils in Flaxmere

Te Whai Hiringa is the first Hawke's Bay school to partner with I Have A Dream.

02 Apr 12:43 AM
Kiwi follows $182k Snow League haul with first World Cup win
Sport

Kiwi follows $182k Snow League haul with first World Cup win

Winter Olympian Luke Harrold had an impressive final fortnight in his 2025-26 campaign.

01 Apr 05:00 PM
'New Zealanders are right behind Jono': Threats fail to derail record swim attempt
Sport

'New Zealanders are right behind Jono': Threats fail to derail record swim attempt

Ridler has swum 1325km over 87 days, spending 455 hours in the water.

31 Mar 11:13 PM
‘Living my little girl dream’: Rotorua musician takes the leap and goes solo
New Zealand

‘Living my little girl dream’: Rotorua musician takes the leap and goes solo

She resisted 'cheating' on a life saying get a 'real job'.

30 Mar 09:02 PM
Chef on losing his sight: 'They say the blind can't lead the blind. I disagree'
New Zealand

Chef on losing his sight: 'They say the blind can't lead the blind. I disagree'

'I couldn’t find anything that spoke honestly about what it is like to lose your sight.'

30 Mar 05:00 PM
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Dresses for rent: Hawke’s Bay mother builds a business from her wardrobe
New Zealand

Dresses for rent: Hawke’s Bay mother builds a business from her wardrobe

Nina Woodham's friends always used to borrow her dresses. Now anyone can.

30 Mar 05:00 PM
'Trust your training': Teen rhythmic gymnast chases world stage dream
New Zealand

'Trust your training': Teen rhythmic gymnast chases world stage dream

The 16-year-old Tauranga gymnast will compete in Belgium and Portugal in May.

27 Mar 11:00 PM
Birdie, eagle, takahē: Beloved golf course to be sanctuary for one of NZ's most endangered birds
New Zealand

Birdie, eagle, takahē: Beloved golf course to be sanctuary for one of NZ's most endangered birds

The 2530ha Cape Sanctuary now has 18 takahē with a permit for up to 100.

27 Mar 05:00 PM
Christchurch is booming – and Aucklanders are increasingly moving south
Christchurch

Christchurch is booming – and Aucklanders are increasingly moving south

Lower house prices, a healthy economy and attractive lifestyle are drawing people in.

27 Mar 04:31 AM
Service station Samaritan: Man surprises strangers with fuel vouchers as they top up
New Zealand

Service station Samaritan: Man surprises strangers with fuel vouchers as they top up

'I know what it’s like to be broke,' says TikTok live streamer David Schuster.

27 Mar 12:56 AM
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'We have had everything': Small town's firefighters honoured for 50 years’ service
New Zealand

'We have had everything': Small town's firefighters honoured for 50 years’ service

'The hardest part is motor vehicle accidents, when you get children and fatalities.'

25 Mar 05:00 PM
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Small Business: The Polish dumpling brand aiming for every Kiwi freezer
Small Business

Small Business: The Polish dumpling brand aiming for every Kiwi freezer

Kate Grater talks to Tom Raynel about her small food business Pierogi Joint.

22 Mar 04:00 PM
Jellyfish, dolphins and support from Kelly Slater as Ridler's epic swim nears end
Sport

Jellyfish, dolphins and support from Kelly Slater as Ridler's epic swim nears end

Jono Ridler is now more than 1100km into his swim down the North Island's east coast.

22 Mar 12:00 AM
On the Up: NZ-trained heavyweight makes another UFC statement
UFC

On the Up: NZ-trained heavyweight makes another UFC statement

Brando Pericic has needed a combined 3m 43s to claim his first two UFC wins.

21 Mar 07:05 PM
On the Up: Para darts providing opportunities for Kiwis with disabilities
Sport

On the Up: Para darts providing opportunities for Kiwis with disabilities

Playing para darts is helping disabled athletes in New Zealand in more ways than one.

20 Mar 09:01 PM
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She took up painting late in life - now she's got her first solo exhibition at age 73
New Zealand

She took up painting late in life - now she's got her first solo exhibition at age 73

'It’s good for older people to know that you can still be good as you get older.'

20 Mar 05:00 PM
Group of 100 dads including ex-All Blacks sign up to run marathon for school lunches
Christchurch

Group of 100 dads including ex-All Blacks sign up to run marathon for school lunches

Hitting the $100,000 target would fund nearly 12,000 lunches for local children.

17 Mar 10:00 PM
The simple rules this Napier couple say kept them married for 70 years
New Zealand

The simple rules this Napier couple say kept them married for 70 years

The Napier couple were stunned to receive a letter from King Charles and Queen Camilla.

17 Mar 05:00 PM
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On The Up: The Kiwi 'BeyBlade' looking to light up MMA
UFC

On The Up: The Kiwi 'BeyBlade' looking to light up MMA

'I'm not a fighter, I'm an entertainer who’s really good at fighting.'

13 Mar 09:05 PM
On the Up: Adam Hall comes full circle at sixth Winter Paralympics
Paralympics

On the Up: Adam Hall comes full circle at sixth Winter Paralympics

The 38-year-old never thought he'd still be competing, 20 years after his first Games.

13 Mar 12:01 AM
'World-class talent': Defence drone pioneer named Tauranga Business of the Year
Business

'World-class talent': Defence drone pioneer named Tauranga Business of the Year

The Mount Maunganui-based firm's CEO has said he wants it to be the 'next Rocket Lab'.

12 Mar 07:04 PM
'A lot of long nights': Hawke's Bay students prepare for shot at global robotics stardom
New Zealand

'A lot of long nights': Hawke's Bay students prepare for shot at global robotics stardom

We stand on the precipice of a robot-reliant future. These are the kids who'll build them.

12 Mar 12:00 AM
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'Still have a way to go': Ridler passes 1000km mark in record swim attempt
Sport

'Still have a way to go': Ridler passes 1000km mark in record swim attempt

'It's cool to stop for a second, to pause and appreciate what we've done out here.'

11 Mar 09:00 PM
Back from the dead: Kiwi axeman competing months after dying in wife's arms
Sport

Back from the dead: Kiwi axeman competing months after dying in wife's arms

Kahu Woolley was mid-competition in November when he collapsed and was declared dead.

10 Mar 11:13 PM
'Very humble, very respectful': Rotorua student takes out national youth Muay Thai crown
New Zealand

'Very humble, very respectful': Rotorua student takes out national youth Muay Thai crown

Te Auepo began Muay Thai at the age of 4 and competed in her first competition at 9.

10 Mar 07:00 PM
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