Kids lead toy drive to put gifts under other kids’ trees

Parents tell the organiser it was their child who wanted to donate.

On The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessons

He wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.

From pre-schoolers to city leaders, Rotorua comes together for a cause

Our Fill the Bus appeal was on the road yesterday for its 11th year.

Switched on: 20 twinkling homes light up for Christmas trail

The properties will light up nightly from tomorrow to December 22.

Mark Lister: How a turbulent 2025 set the stage for investors’ moves in 2026

OPINION: World shares swung from a 16.3% slump to a 35% surge, ending 2025 strongly.

Dignity on the job: New partnerships bringing period care to worksites

Urban Homes apprentice Sydney Gill says the change saves time and normalises talk.

Bee-killing hornet alert: Growers urged to check hives and report nests

Yellow-legged hornets prey on honeybees, putting pollination at risk.

How to respond: Building portfolios for a lower-return investment world

Private equity and private debt are still tipped for returns above 7% a year.

From farm lanes to fast lanes: Rotorua bowlers ready to shine in Christchurch

Rotorua is sending 39 athletes in a 56-strong delegation to Christchurch.

'We're the stakeholders': Inside the plan to overthrow Netball NZ's leadership

Zones need three votes for a no-confidence meeting that could topple Netball NZ.

Thousands ride, sprint and celebrate at Lake Taupō

Auckland rider Alex Botha won the 160km men's race by just 0.18 seconds.

'Only heard amazing things': Aussie great joins Black Clash lineup in shock signing

The 44-year-old represented Australia over 300 times across three formats.

Bog standard shrinkflation? Purex Mega Long toilet rolls not so long

Even toilet paper is feeling the crunch in the cost-of-living crisis.

Slip, slidin' away: Giant waterslides hit Rotorua for summer

Rotorua riders would have the option of a 150m or 90m slide.

How NZ TikTok content creator Raukura Huata is reframing ‘traditional’ kai Māori

Her posts are a mix of politics and moments of joy, one shared meal at a time.

Legend of the Peaks

The event, which begins this Friday, is expected to attract more than 3000 runners and walkers across six different distances. Video / Legend of the Peaks

IM6 Presented by MG Motor full review: luxury, fast

MG's luxury division is big on tech and refinement. But the IM6 is super-fast too.

Acura NSX reborn: Pininfarina-penned Tensei restomod finally revealed

Restomod treats one of Japan’s most beloved sports cars to an Italian-styled renaissance.

Mercedes-Benz to launch S-Class robotaxi fleet

'With a robotaxi S-Class, we raise the bar for automated mobility,' says the company.

BMW iX3 Neue Klasse international first drive: start of an era

The iX3 is the first of a whole new generation of EV technology for BMW.

‘When? What?’ - NZ’s top agents surprised as foreign buyer ban quietly reversed

Statement released on Saturday announces changes to Overseas Investment Act.

Clifftop dream home snapped up by US buyer after a near-$6m price drop

House had an "X-factor" design, but getting the deal over the line took time.

2025's winners and losers - and where will house prices land in 2026?

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

Sponsored: Bringing navy back

Step aside charcoal, dark, navy and inky blues are back in vogue.

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The Country: Who is David Seymour's Ag Person of the Year?

David Seymour, Mike Casey, Riley Kennedy, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth and Phil Duncan.

HB cities under Level 3 water restrictions as usage hits 95 million litres a day

A total ban on open-air fires and fireworks is also in place.

Gales, heavy rain and cooler temps on way as active front sweeps up NZ

It's expected to reach the North Island by tomorrow and draw temperatures down.

'Magic': Turning animal tricks into teen confidence

Former Customs dog handler Bex Tasker now runs training on her 5.6ha farm.