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Inside the King’s palace: From whale hunter to whale protector – Mere Takoko
OPINION: New Zealander reflects on delivering speech at St James' Palace.
Plight of a small village: Can plucky Pūhoi overcome a puzzling motorway decision?
How a resilient Kiwi village hopes to bounce back from a big drop in visitors.
Police identified supporting hīkoi protest 'to be spoken to by their managers'
Officers were photographed helping to paint protest signs.
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Ngongotahā shed fire: Five crews called to blaze
Video of the fire showed large flames and black smoke coming from an address on Ngongotahā Rd at the time. Video / Out There Industries
Hīkoi to Parliament: Protest in Rotorua
Thousands of protesters marching up Fenton St in Rotorua
Hīkoi to Parliament: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti protesters gather in Rotorua
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti protesters in Rotorua.
'Grabbing his shotgun': Council granted injunction after threats, abuse reported
Local Democracy Reporting obtained the decision through the court.
'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBD
A 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.
'Stay calm': Lifetime gang member reacts after man faces prosecution under new law
Gang patches can no longer be worn in public.
NZ's most prolific road-tripper: Nine hidden gems off our main highways
What happens when you come face to face with a heavy truck on a single-lane gravel track?
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Revealed: The NZ town with the most business break-ins
The data show Rotorua has the highest proportion of burglaries in New Zealand.
Opinion: Trump v Fed - a showdown ahead as interest rate cuts continue
OPINION: US inflation stabilises, but Trump's policies may complicate Fed's strategy.
Letters to the editor: President can do as he pleases
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
Opinion: Why 10-year horizons make shares more predictable
Shares are more predictable long-term; 97% of 10yr returns are positive writes Mark Lister
Mark Lister: Are you prepared for a Trump victory?
OPINION: If Trump wins another term, there are several takeaways for investors.
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Business
'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt production
Many workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.
Kinleith Mill job losses feared with ‘change proposal’
Meeting scheduled for this morning as changes proposed at Tokoroa site.
Revealed: The NZ town with the most business break-ins
The data show Rotorua has the highest proportion of burglaries in New Zealand.
Opinion
David Seymour: Some say the bill will strip Māori of their mana - that's not true.
OPINION: We all have tino rangatiratanga, the right to self-determine, not only Māori.
Kingi Snelgar: The price of citizenship, lest we forget
OPINION: The Māori Battalion's sacrifices were meant to ensure better treatment back home.
Lizzie Marvelly: Teens and screens - why GirlGuiding is an antidote to social media harms
OPINION: Children and young people are spending huge amounts of time on screens.
Sport news
'Go in, go in!': 11yo golfer becomes youngest Taupō Hole-in-One $10k winner
The Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.
How women mountain bikers are shredding it up
Women tear it up on Rotorua mountain bike tracks.
The weekend of golf that’s lasted 50 years and counting
A 1974 fun lads' golf trip is now an annual tradition titled the 'Okareka Classic'.
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NPC final: Savea rampages as Wellington seize extra-timevictory
The capital celebrates after the Lions' NPC victory over the Steamers.
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
North v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
First XV: Inside the battle for New Zealand Schools' first five
Young talent in race for black jersey
First XV: 10 standouts to watch after a thrilling season
The group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
The grind of greatness: Inside Lisa Carrington's relentless training programme
The rise of the New Zealand women's programme over the past decade has been remarkable.
Lifestyle
NZ's most prolific road-tripper: Nine hidden gems off our main highways
What happens when you come face to face with a heavy truck on a single-lane gravel track?
No jacket required: How this club has changed over 100 years
The 100-year-old club in Rotorua that's still going strong.
Author hopes David Seymour reads her new book
Pākeha author Lorraine McLeod’s new book inspired by challenge from Tā Toby Curtis.
Car news and advice
Why physical buttons are returning to modern cars
The trend signifies a critical reassessment of how drivers interact with their cars.
BMW NZ reveals pricing for new 1 Series hatchback range
Range includes entry-level and more sporting-focused variants.
Kiwi prices, specification announced for Leapmotor C10 EV-SUV
Leapmotor is an EV startup - but will price will the C10 SUV start at in NZ?
Property News from OneRoof
Latest local property listings
Rural news
The Country Full Show: Zespri boss on predicted record returns
Jason Te Brake, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Jo Luxton, Mike Petersen.
Fonterra's consumer business sale and how it might look
Lack of capital for the FMCG operation is not the only reason for Fonterra's exit.
How grandad used to farm: Vintage club to host annual crank up day
The Hauraki Vintage Machinery Club showcases blast from the past.
Green-thumbed community plants 4000 natives
Marco School pupils were out on the hills, planting 4000 natives in the republic.
Butchery turns Christmas ham into hope for Gaza children
"It’s a small gesture that can have a big impact.”
Shortlist announced for 2025 Zanda McDonald Award
The shortlist of 10 young professionals from Australia and NZ has been revealed.