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On The Up

Rotorua airman honoured after major health scare
New Zealand

Rotorua airman honoured after major health scare

The Rotorua-born airman overcame a cardiac event that reshaped his career.

06 Nov 05:00 PM
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Medical school and pro netball: Hall’s prescription for success

The 21-year-old debuted for the Silver Ferns after a standout 2024 season.

05 Nov 09:01 PM
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'Aroha and resilience': Historic church reopens almost three years after Cyclone Gabrielle floods

'This church is more than timber and glass – it's the wairua of Ōmāhu standing again.'

04 Nov 05:00 PM

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After the darkness of Gabrielle, this fire station now runs on sunlight
New Zealand

After the darkness of Gabrielle, this fire station now runs on sunlight

'Crews came back wet and cold and couldn’t even have a shower'.

04 Nov 05:00 PM
'Worst-kept secret': Two new mall tenants revealed as supermarket opens
New Zealand

'Worst-kept secret': Two new mall tenants revealed as supermarket opens

Together the three stores are expected to create 200 jobs.

04 Nov 05:03 AM
From the ashes: The Body Shop relaunching in New Zealand
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From the ashes: The Body Shop relaunching in New Zealand

04 Nov 03:29 AM
From farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macarons
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From farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macarons

03 Nov 08:00 PM
How a small-town cafe became a top franchise success story
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How a small-town cafe became a top franchise success story

03 Nov 12:25 AM
Small Business: Hawaiian founder builds vibrant Kerikeri brand with Kaleo
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Small Business: Hawaiian founder builds vibrant Kerikeri brand with Kaleo

02 Nov 08:00 PM
How a Hastings rest room and chats over tea became a lifeline for thousands of women
New Zealand

How a Hastings rest room and chats over tea became a lifeline for thousands of women

Manager Deidré Venter says funding remains the biggest challenge ahead.

02 Nov 05:00 PM
Cause for shell-ebration: Tortoise oracle forecasts summer scorcher
New Zealand

Cause for shell-ebration: Tortoise oracle forecasts summer scorcher

The owner of the Rotorua reptile reckons she is 'better than MetService'.

31 Oct 05:00 PM
The jawdropping revival of a creative village at Waiohiki
New Zealand

The jawdropping revival of a creative village at Waiohiki

Almost a thousand days after the flood, Waiohiki is coming alive again.

30 Oct 05:00 PM
'Truly iconic' Rotorua business wins NZ tourism's highest accolade
New Zealand

'Truly iconic' Rotorua business wins NZ tourism's highest accolade

Judges said Te Puia created an experience that will 'stand the test of time'.

30 Oct 05:00 PM
Finalists named for 2025 Deloitte Top 200 Awards
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Finalists named for 2025 Deloitte Top 200 Awards

A new S&P/NZX 50 index debuts, giving listed firms greater visibility and insight.

30 Oct 04:00 PM
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From Tauranga to the world stage: Kiwi competes to be best heavy diesel tech
New Zealand

From Tauranga to the world stage: Kiwi competes to be best heavy diesel tech

The five-day event in Spain will test real-world machinery troubleshooting skills.

29 Oct 05:00 PM
On The Up: Chosen for 'her smile' - Teen model proves she's got the WOW factor
Talanoa

On The Up: Chosen for 'her smile' - Teen model proves she's got the WOW factor

The 19-year-old made her debut at this year’s World of WearableArt show.

27 Oct 11:00 PM
On The Up: ‘He’s been the foundation’ - Students honour long-serving WBHS hockey mentor
New Zealand

On The Up: ‘He’s been the foundation’ - Students honour long-serving WBHS hockey mentor

Students led the push to honour Warren Litchfield’s 14 years of service.

27 Oct 10:00 PM
On The Up: Youth with intellectual disabilities chart new course on iconic Northland ship
New Zealand

On The Up: Youth with intellectual disabilities chart new course on iconic Northland ship

Nine Blomfield School students took part in the four-day All Hands on Deck voyage.

26 Oct 11:00 PM
On The Up: The new champ is here – Tūai boxer’s comeback fuels Olympic ambitions
New Zealand

On The Up: The new champ is here – Tūai boxer’s comeback fuels Olympic ambitions

Her next target is a trial for the Commonwealth Games in December.

25 Oct 05:00 PM
Waikato fighter's big knockout win as rise continues
Sport

Waikato fighter's big knockout win as rise continues

Titus Proctor impressed in his first outing under the One Championship banner.

25 Oct 01:24 AM
‘Turning film-making into a sport’: Whangārei team celebrates 48Hours success
New Zealand

‘Turning film-making into a sport’: Whangārei team celebrates 48Hours success

Director Giles McNeill hopes the awards will boost Northland’s film industry.

24 Oct 11:00 PM
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'Giving them the reins': The Napier cafe putting young teens in charge
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'Giving them the reins': The Napier cafe putting young teens in charge

'You have to take these big risks to see what happens.'

20 Oct 05:00 PM
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Small Business: Gumboots just another canvas for Maaia Boots
Small Business

Small Business: Gumboots just another canvas for Maaia Boots

Charis Tutaki talks to Tom Raynel about her small gumboot business Maaia Boots.

19 Oct 04:00 PM
On The Up: A trifecta in the Cup - Three Hawke's Bay sisters in Black Sticks Junior World Cup team
New Zealand

On The Up: A trifecta in the Cup - Three Hawke's Bay sisters in Black Sticks Junior World Cup team

Emma, Hannah and Greer Findlay play together in Hawke's Bay, now they're going global.

18 Oct 10:18 PM
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On The Up: They bought a school bus when their boy's route was cancelled, and stumbled into a thriving business
New Zealand

On The Up: They bought a school bus when their boy's route was cancelled, and stumbled into a thriving business

The family’s 22-seater filled fast, prompting them to add two larger coaches.

17 Oct 05:00 PM
On The Up: The Kiwi women's crew flying our flag on world champs podium
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On The Up: The Kiwi women's crew flying our flag on world champs podium

The crew was runners-up at the women's match racing world championships for a second year.

15 Oct 01:31 AM
'My culture is a strength, not the climax of a joke': Teen finalist in global essay prize
New Zealand

'My culture is a strength, not the climax of a joke': Teen finalist in global essay prize

Her diversity essay was selected from 63,000 entries, earning her an invitation to London.

14 Oct 11:53 PM
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On the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opens
New Zealand

On the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opens

Anthem of the Seas is coming for its maiden NZ voyage, and it's only making one stop.

14 Oct 05:10 PM
Rugby injury left Teilah Ferguson blind – and opened a new chapter in life
Sport

Rugby injury left Teilah Ferguson blind – and opened a new chapter in life

The 25-year-old lost sight in her left eye after a tackle gone wrong in May.

13 Oct 10:44 PM
On The Up: Marathon coffee making shift raises nearly $20k for dad fighting cancer
New Zealand

On The Up: Marathon coffee making shift raises nearly $20k for dad fighting cancer

With the support of a city, and 11 cups of coffee, Chris Jarvis pushed through the night.

13 Oct 02:45 AM
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Small Business: Turning grief into art with handcrafted urn business Vaso
Small Business

Small Business: Turning grief into art with handcrafted urn business Vaso

Bridgit Sissons talks to Tom Raynel about her small bespoke urn business.

12 Oct 04:00 PM
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Zipping along: Tourism firm named Rotorua's top business
New Zealand

Zipping along: Tourism firm named Rotorua's top business

The supreme winner's focus has been described as 'unwavering'.

11 Oct 10:01 PM
Honouring 50 years of service: Kamo volunteer marks firefighting milestone
New Zealand

Honouring 50 years of service: Kamo volunteer marks firefighting milestone

Family travelled from far and wide to help the 83-year-old celebrate his achievement.

10 Oct 11:30 PM
On The Up: Ex-goalie's unexpected path into the world of football
Football

On The Up: Ex-goalie's unexpected path into the world of football

'There’s going to be opportunities, potentially where you don’t even think that there is.'

10 Oct 09:00 PM
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