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Rotorua airman honoured after major health scare

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

How a small-town cafe became a top franchise success story

Kelly and Jess Bain’s Ōmokoroa café opened in 2023 with a community focus.

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.

Local art awards return with record $18k prize pool

Sales from the awards exhibition will fund Rotorua Museum’s redevelopment project.

Sunair back flying, not happy at being grounded for almost 5 months

Airline says it was a 'dreadful' experience, but CAA says safety is crucial.

Pāpāmoa's Pacific Lakes retirement village opens new $40m community centre

Three hundred residents get new amenities at their village: a new central hub.

How Zespri is building golden kiwifruit supply

It expects 33 million trays of kiwifruit this year from orchards across five nations.

Genesis gives green light to $236m Bay of Plenty solar project

The Edgecumbe project will power about 29,800 homes from 2027.

‘They couldn’t sing’: Richard O’Brien on working with the Spice Girls

O’Brien played a photographer alongside the band in "Spice World" in 1997.

From QI to Kirikiriroa: Alan Davies set for long-awaited NZ return

The QI star begins his 10-date New Zealand tour in Hamilton on July 31.

Whitianga Summer Concert cancelled as Iggy Pop tour adds Auckland date

The new Auckland show at Spark Arena is set for January 29.

She was offered an NZ book deal. Then they asked her for $23k

Hachette issues an alert after a US author's publishing offer is exposed as a scam.

Ford Ranger Super Duty first drive: more of everything

Super Duty turns the Ranger up to 11 with formidable off-road and hauling capabilities.

Kia EV3 is the best City SUV of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide AA Insurance NZ Car of the Year

Celebrate Kia's small wonder and all the other Category Winners here.

Leapmotor C10 AWD launched in NZ: new 440kW model nearly halves 0-100km/h time

New dual-motor version also boasts bigger battery and improved charging technology.

Car of the Year Category Winners revealed! DRIVEN Car Guide AA Insurance 2025 NZ COTY

One of these will be named 2025 Overall Winner on December 5.

Apartment sells for $123,456.78 after buyer insists on lucky numbers

“He was only interested in buying it for this exact number.”

The best electric lawn mowers - the cutting-edge models to keep the grass in check

Garden experts on their favourite mowers.

Mansion linked to infamous cold case sells for more than RV

Buyers moving from Wellington for lifestyle reasons.

Coffee baron offloads Havana HQ - ‘I want new experiences’

Geoff Marsland has fond memories of his very own "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".

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Fears for NZ’s GE-free status drive protests across Northland

Protests will be held in Whangārei and Kerikeri on Saturday as part of nationwide action.

'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animals

Feral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.

Beef mince now pricier than lamb as costs surge

RaboResearch says global demand has turned mince from a budget staple to a luxury buy.