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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.

'Relief': Feral cat that wiped out tern colony caught

The 6kg tomcat had forced almost all 95 nests on the river island to fail.

Ikea and pine trees with Todd McClay on The Country

Todd McClay, Andrew Alderson, George Dodson, James Robertson, and Chris Brandolino.

Future is now: Farm Expo's special appeal for young farmers

Young farmers will be a special focus at Wairoa's East Coast Farming Expo in February.

Whangārei A&P Show 2025: Farming boots, kauri roots and family fun

The Whangārei A&P Show runs at Barge Park from 9am to 4.30pm on Saturday.

Farmers battling invasive lupins told they are on their own

Ben and Georgie Lutyens say lupins now cover about 202ha of their farm.

A district 'swallowed' by pine trees: Fears over Ikea forests

Since 2020, Ikea has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry.

Strip club boss sells 'NZ’s Playboy mansion' for $6m

"Been there 25 years ... got bored."

Auction smasher: Mansion with secret door sells for over $10m

Two buyers competed for Remuera trophy home.

The best cushions and rugs, tried and tested by an award-winning designer

Kiwi home stager Janine King on the primping that can make a difference.

Bach in Coromandel's 'affordable' beach town smashes record with $4m sale

“We’ve always had a discount for being a bit further away.”

Sam and Hannah Whitelock find a buyer for their $15m ‘trophy farm’

Former All Black put Riverbank Station on the market in September.

Iconic boatshed for sale: 'We treat them like they are a $1m house'

Vendor says people are always taking photos of the colourful shed.