Sir Ashley Bloomfield walks with Rotorua for youth in need

He says walking alongside people is a 'triple whammy' for wellbeing.

'Very humble, very respectful': Rotorua student takes out national youth Muay Thai crown

Te Auepo began Muay Thai at the age of 4 and competed in her first competition at 9.

‘My dream’: Young Rotorua squash star to wear the Silver Fern

She will debut for New Zealand in the 2026 Junior Trans Tasman Test Team.

Hotels pour millions into luxury upgrades as visitor demand rebounds

Five hotels in a tourism town speak on renovations and what's driving post-Covid growth.

Mark Lister: Why markets tend to do fine no matter who wins in November

Shares have risen under every government since 1975, despite political shifts.

Fuel price surge puts Bay households and businesses under growing strain

Fuel app Gaspy sees usage triple to more than 300,000 users as prices surge.

Previously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake work

Proposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April.

Silver boom: Millions spent on retirement units and expansions

However, 'new supply is still not keeping up with the projected need'.

Chiefs halfback returning to Rotorua roots for 'special' Moana Pasifika match

He hopes the game will help lift local rugby clubs he has seen 'struggle'.

New Magic co-captains juggle life, leadership and a rising young squad

Erena Mikaere and Georgie Edgecombe are leading the team this season.

Chiefs chased down in final quarter by Brumbies

The Chiefs gave up a 24-7 lead to lose 33-24 to the Brumbies in Canberra.

Teen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champs

Two new awards honour retired Kiwi superbike great Aaron Slight.

Rural retreats chase booming wellness tourism dollar in Bay

More tourists are seeking unplugged, nature-based getaways.

Review: Money, murder and mayhem – what would you do with £735,000?

Rotorua's Shambles Theatre stages the 1970s London comedy.

19,000 jobs: Record kiwifruit harvest boosts the Bay of Plenty

Hiring now: Average orchard wages are about $25.70 an hour, 9% above minimum wage.

Tauranga family swaps city life for off-grid summer

The Fairbairns flew by helicopter into private land in the Ahimanawa Range.

ID.Cross compact SUV aims to make VW’s electric tech more accesible

It's an 'everyday EV-SUV' that will be positioned lower on the price ladder, says VW.

BMW’s i3 sedan is pure-electric and can do an incredible 900km on a charge

It's a classic BMW sedan in some respects, but i3 boasts some futuristic technology.

Toyota has made four fantastic versions of the FJ Cruiser, but it won’t sell you any of them

Toyota says its awesome concepts ar simply there to inspire the aftermarket. Spoilsports.

More cars and less time to wait; that’s BYD NZ’s promise to help Kiwi’s with rising fuel costs

BYD NZ has secured increased EV supply and has reduced delivery times to less than 90 days

Landmark Smith & Caughey building listed for sale, overseas buyers show interest

It comes almost a year after the flagship department store closed for good.

Mortgagee sale of $8m Auckland mansion linked to troubled apartment block

Trophy home comes with a pool, tennis court and lift and is being sold "as is where is".

South Auckland's 'worst do-up' in 15 years heads to auction at $400k reserve

“I just want to sell the house because I can’t afford to renovate."

Restaurant power couple find new owners for their 70s dream home

Noel Cimadom and Kim Smythe are reluctantly leaving Tauranga for lifestyle change.

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The Country: Making Molesworth a 'station for the nation'

Jamie Mackay talks to Jim Ward and farmer Tom Martin.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farmers aren’t to blame for rising food prices

OPINION: Rising food prices aren’t driven by farmers, but by where food dollars go.

How a 22-year-old with no farming background rose to dairy award success

Cam George is 2IC on a 200ha Mangakino farm milking 485 cows.

'Big decision': Five groups apply to run Molesworth Station

Molesworth Station, an iconic high country property, needs a new operator.