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Watch: Driver films van 'engulfed in flames' on side of major highway

A passing motorist filmed the blaze on Transmission Gully this morning.

Green MP Tamatha Paul believed she would die young: 'You just want to lie in bed in the dark'

The 28-year-old politician on living with invisible disabilities.

Finalists named for 2025 Deloitte Top 200 Awards

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

Historic train and murder on the express to feature in Art Deco Festival

Up to 3500 people may be aboard for rides as steam train nostalgia returns in February.

Flights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZ

Heavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.

New Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’

Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.

Shane Jones hits back at 'catastrophising' over fish reforms and marlin rules

More than 22,000 submissions were lodged on 19 proposed fisheries rule changes.

The Country: Lorin Clarke on her dad John, aka Fred Dagg

Lorin Clarke, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Richard Loe, and Phil Duncan.

'Bittersweet': Open Farms is taking a break in 2026

Since 2020, Open Farms has drawn 20,000 visitors to 153 farm events.

Behind the scenes at the Wayleggo Cup

The Wayleggo Cup has been contested between New Zealand and Australia since 1985.

Sell-out sale for Mangahauhau rams; high of $3400

Mangahauhau Hampshires enjoyed a Gisborne ram sale 'up there' with its best.

Tangihau Angus stud and its record-breaking bulls

Tangihau Angus bulls fetched a New Zealand-record $161,000 in June.

Iwi group snaps up ex-state homes to sell tribal members at cost

$10m worth of property being sold "as is where is".

Auction crackdown across the ditch: Will NZ force agents to reveal reserve prices?

Australian real estate agents under pressure over underquoting.

The small South Island city beating Auckland on house prices

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Luge CEO selling his historic Queenstown cottage

Expats and locals showing interest in Skyline boss's stylish home.

Sponsored: Design tips for an ideal kitchen and dining area

Colour is key to setting the tone for a successful space.

Former TVNZ weatherman: I sold my plane, and now I'm selling my dream home

Jim Hickey's unusual hangar house is up for grabs.