Coldplay, Connections and coffee: What Kiwis googled in 2024
Google has released its 2024 Year in Search for New Zealand
'Prohibited': Kiwi sex toy company denied BNZ business account
'I would argue that gambling does more harm to society than selling vibrators.'
'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birds
Jenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.
Going deeper and darker: Why 'noctourism' is tipped as next travel trend
Starbathing is a fast-growing travel trend, thanks to NZ's dark skies.
NZ's most prolific road-tripper: Nine hidden gems off our main highways
What happens when you come face to face with a heavy truck on a single-lane gravel track?
What is New Zealand’s best gourmet pie?
New book, New Zealand’s Best Gourmet Pies, features 38 unique pies and their origins.
A season of summer kicks-off in Waihī Beach
The free event includes live entertainment, food trucks, farmers market and activities.
Mum and dad build epic 36m, glow-in-the-dark waterslide in their backyard
“It’s just one of those silly things you do in life to entertain yourself."
Dr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with history
Soutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history
Think you’re not flexible enough to take up yoga? This 74yo will prove you wrong
Bill Hale is showing everyone it's never too late to start something new.
'My Nara Smith': The TikToker sharing Māori kai with the world
'I think Māori culture is spreading all over the world.'
Labour Weekend BBQ tips: How to achieve slow cook perfection
The founding father of American-style barbecue in NZ gives tips.
Work to commence on Tairua to Pāuanui trail after consent granted
A long-awaited trail connecting the towns has gained resource consent.
Kiri Allan reveals new pūhoro ta moko
The ta moko is the work of Northland artist Anikaaro Harawira.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Talented 8-year-old gymnast Azaria's big dreams
Azaria Tai is 8 years old and showing a lot of potential in her gymnastics. She hopes to one day go to the Olympics and represent New Zealand. Video / Ayla Yeoman
Coromandel seafood festival celebrates local 'goodness'
Thousands converged on Whitianga over the weekend for a sample of the seafood.
Women's Lifestyle Expo comes to Tauranga
The Women's Lifestyle Expo is bringing 130 lifestyle brands together in Tauranga.
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Country music awards hit high note with renowned guest artists
Country music singers from throughout New Zealand are vying to be the best.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
Motorcycle enthusiasts to converge on Coromandel town
Kickdown Festival with music and motorcycles set to return to Whangamatā.
Lifestyle news around NZ
King Charles breaks tradition for Christmas message - the choice of venue is ‘interesting’
It will be the first in 18 years not filmed at a royal residence.
Are vending machines a solution to Christmas Day supermarket closures?
NZ supermarkets are closed on December 25.
Five things you can't cook in an air fryer
You can cook anything in an air fryer, right? Not quite.
What’s next for Dame Lisa Carrington after the Olympics?
The kayaking superstar is taking the opportunity to teach a new generation.
It's official - this tiny town makes the best toasties in NZ
The region has secured the hotly contested Great NZ Toastie Takeover competition (again).
'Little Ref': 13-year-old whistleblower making a big noise on rugby field
Tauranga's kid ref for rugby Arthur Rickard.
Social media etiquette: Should you follow your boss?
And how should bosses navigate connecting with staff online?
Where is NZ's best toastie? Battle heats up in mouth-watering race
Who will win the 2024 Great NZ Toastie Takeover?
Richard O’Brien returns with a musical for the modern era
Richard O'Brien returns with a new darkly comic fairytale for the stage
Social media etiquette: The dos and don'ts of work group chats
How to avoid getting yourself in a pickle.
'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tour
Sublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.
'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?
'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'
Social Media Etiquette: How to interact with your kid's friends
Should you follow if they ask? If so - how should you interact? Video / Alex Cairns
Speed, blind and double dates return as singles fall out of love with apps
Dating today requires courage: 'People are terrified at the moment about rejection.'
Vote now! Rotorua in running to host Six60 show
Fans are set to decide where the 'One More Show’ tour finale will take place.