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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.

HortNZ welcomes RMA changes; Govt listening to growers' concerns: CEO

HortNZ hopeful RMA changes will lead to "clearer, more practical rules".

'No plans to ship to the US': Tariffs bite into apple grower's profits

“Until the tariffs are gone, it will be difficult to make a dollar.”

The RMA with Christopher Luxon on The Country

Christopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Professor Will Happer and Campbell Parker.

Fireworks spark kiwifruit orchard fire as summer risk climbs

Firefighters reached the third alarm blaze and left the scene by 12.45am.

Residents fight to save trees from solar farm powerline plan

Whakatāne District Council backs calls to shift the lines to the east side.

Toxic algal bloom in Tukituki River leads to health warning

'Exposure may cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness.'

Tony Alexander: That five-year mortgage rate of 4.99% will disappear any day now

Expect the banks to pull the plug on the discounts.

Mike Hosking misses out as Cromwell car lover's home sells for $2.1m

Three West Coast families snap up motorsport mansion after price drop.

Tiny South Island bach heading to auction with $100,000 RV

Vendors have outgrown their two-bedroom crib on the Catlins coastline.

City icon up for grabs as owners switch their focus to $150m tower

Cowlishaw Mews was built 30 years ago to house award-winning chef's top restaurant.

Hot Water Beach campground sold to Aussie chain for more than $16m

“We pretty much got to name our price.”

Hidden mansion built from recycled bridges and old buildings hits market

Riverside property boasts turrets, stained glass windows and - ahem - an outdoor pool.