Irish billionaire takes controlling stake in Whakatāne Mill amid $128m upgrade

Shareholders have injected almost $90m in equity and $64.8m in loans since 2021.

Giving back: Couple survive heart scares years apart, inspiring fundraiser

Valentine’s Day last year was a day they’ll 'never forget'.

Rising from the splashes: Theatre stages first concert after flooding

There was 'a million litres of water' - now it looks 'a million times better'.

Rotorua cyclists turn to bike valets as parking a ‘real hassle’

A new pin-drop map with Rotorua Lakes Council lets riders flag gaps in routes.

Irish billionaire takes controlling stake in Whakatāne Mill amid $128m upgrade

Shareholders have injected almost $90m in equity and $64.8m in loans since 2021.

The new inflation normal: What a hotter economy means for your money

Opinion: If 3% (or even 4%) is the new 2%, this will have implications for investors.

Earnings clues: Where to look for real signs the economy is turning the corner

Freightways, Port of Tauranga and Summerset offer clues on broader demand.

Half of Govt’s $433m regional loan book now flagged as at risk of default

Loan impairment provisions jumped from $19m to $28m in the year to June 2025.

Chiefs extend dominance over Highlanders with eighth straight win

Samisoni Taukei'aho scored twice as the Chiefs made it two from two.

From Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit

'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.

Croft and Jones defend titles on tough Tarawera ultra track

Heavy rain left runners in the 102km race facing slippery slopes.

'I’m no longer fighting': How a Kiwi athlete won ultra trail-running's biggest prize

Ruth Croft on running around Mt Blanc in 23 hours, overcoming bulimia and her zen bubble.

'This is how I die’: Whakaari tour guide describes being engulfed by eruption

'The moment I saw it, I knew what was happening. The island was erupting.'

Stan Walker and Nauti release new single One Life with 9th Wonder

The track was written at an APRA camp after long talks on culture and roots.

These are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?

Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?

These are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?

Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.

Pricing revealed for the Navara ute. And it costs more than the Triton

Nissan New Zealand has revealed pricing and specification for the all-new Navara ute.

NZ’s five best used hybrids for under $20,000 (that aren’t Toyotas)

Toyota dominates the used hybrid sector, but what if you want something a bit different?

Dongfeng compact-SUV is about picnics first, driving second

The budget-priced Vigo SUV is all about lifestyle features and accessories.

BYD EVs that charge from flat to full in 5min: in NZ by the end of the year

'Megawatt' charging (2km per second) will be a reality for Kiwis. BYD says so.

Someone else can deal with bridezillas - builder selling wedding venue with 'oh wow' wine cave

He bought the unique South Island property after chance meeting down the pub.

OCR impact: Why home loan rates are unlikely to rise in the coming months

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

Councillors ignored independent valuation when buying house next door to zoo

Staff report recommended paying up to $2m plus GST for lifestyle block.

Sponsored: Make waves with water-inspired design

You can warm it up, cool it down or drench your interior in nature.

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Behind the scenes at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Distillery

Mary McRae’s legacy of distilling lives on at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Distillery.

'Eyes wide shut': Couple driven by money and greed in $200k crayfish smuggling operation

The couple received 849 live stolen crays air-trafficked from Dunedin in 2024.

Shear delight in Hawke's Bay as world champs loom

Major contenders for world machine shearing titles are almost all shearing in Hawke's Bay.

Bird deaths spread – avian botulism suspected at Whangārei water dam

Tests are underway to rule out bird flu after 25 birds have died in a second outbreak.