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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.

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.

From bush to table: Deer hunters recognised for feeding communities

Hunt for Good has turned 1200 wild deer into 58,000 family meals.

Opinion: Why cracks in US credit markets matter for investors

Some company bonds have plunged 60% almost overnight.

Mitre 10 cuts $71m loss as debt drops sharply

Andrea Scown, CEO for four years, tells how members are battling the tougher economy.

Whakatāne Mayor backs Air NZ's call for state subsidies on regional flights

The head of Air NZ supports short-term help from the Govt in times of economic weakness.

Stock Takes: Takeover battle brews for Comvita as founder mounts rival bid against rich-lister's investment company

Founder Alan Bougen is rallying investors to oppose the Florenz bid.

One ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton wedding

Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride got married at Hobbiton on Monday.

Who’s playing where this summer? Your guide to 2025’s biggest gigs across Aotearoa

Grammy winners, pop icons and rock legends all set for New Zealand shows.

Sir Bob Owens' Auckland mansion sells to foreign buyer for over $9m

Transport magnate's widow says farewell to landmark home on Remuera's "Golden Mile".

A first timer's guide to therapy: Here's what to know about mental health support in NZ

Dr Kate MacKrill on the barriers to seeking therapy, the cost and how to get started.

Take Charge EV Expo kicks off in Christchurch this weekend

New-to-NZ EV brands and models on display at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

Suzuki’s first EV confirmed for NZ in 2026

Suzuki NZ has confirmed that the e Vitara is heading here in 2WD and AWD forms.

Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport for NZ: ‘more than just a styling exercise’

The GR Sport version of the Corolla SUV gets AWD and specially retuned suspension.

Mazda’s twin Vision: rotary revival meets AI empathy at Japan Mobility Show

Sleek Vision X-Coupe and the smaller Vision X-Compact make their debuts.

Log cabin in native bush retreat heads to auction after 23 years - 'it spoke to us'

"Kererū come in to drink, tūis feed on the deck, and moreporks call from the trees."

Rich-lister banker quietly buys waterfront mansion for $20m

Martyn Reesby has been involved in some of NZ’s biggest sales.

Beach town's $1 reserve drama: Buyer withdraws winning bid at the last minute

Bargain hunters clash at unusual Coromandel auction.

Former mayor selling his rare over-water bach

He jokes he hasn't paid a rates bill for the property in his 22 years there.

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Farmers call for tougher forestry rules after Pōrangahau fire

Fire crews battled the Pōrangahau blaze for days before it was contained.

NZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test

Kiwis took out bladeshearing, but machine shearing and woolhandling went to the Aussies.

Family speaks out after fatal factory failure

Ballance Agri-Nutrients had twice been warned to fix safety guards before his death.

Environment Court ruling clears way for $9.8m Greytown solar farm

It’s the first solar farm in New Zealand granted consent by the Environment Court.