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On The Up: Skyline hits 100m luge rides milestone - the secret to the Kiwi invention's lasting appeal
The son of Skyline's founder says the Luge is 'more than just an exhilarating ride'.

Tech Insider: Willis offers some venture capital sugar, but is it enough?
Finance Minister delivers some unexpected Budget 2025 action.

Which NZ winery came out on top in 2025's best of the year awards?
A Central Otago winery took out top spot for the second year running.

Father lying paralysed on rainy mountain bike track saved by daughter's iPhone hunch
Clayton Hairs is now a tetraplegic. He hopes his survival story will be a wake-up call.

Watch: Young fan's surprise encounter with Brad Pitt at Auckland McDonald's
It's understood Pitt stayed in Muriwai during his Auckland film shoot.

Mother's Day: What we miss when our children leave home
Jane Phare compares notes with other mums on the trauma of children leaving the nest.

Rice to the occasion: How a Queenstown brewery snagged gold at Tokyo Sake Challenge
Zenkuro was one of two non-Japanese breweries to be recognised at the challenge.

Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.

Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.

Society Insider: Revealing the rich listers behind a $56m property swap; are Smith & Caughey's and Faradays teaming up?
Plus, actor turns property development mogul, and celebrity stylist celebrates on Waiheke.

Airfares: Commerce Commission explains why it doesn’t want a competition study, but tells airlines to watch out
Is the system 'broken' or is NZ just too tough for more aviation players?

'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.

'Critical investment': NZ urged to electrify 6 million machines
New Zealand has 10 million fossil-fuelled machines, with 84% having electric alternatives.

SkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade
SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result.

Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design
'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.

Wedding celebration turns to tragedy after woman causes crash that killed her sister
Four others were also injured in the Wanaka crash last year.

12 fire crews battle house blaze in Queenstown
Helicopters were earlier placed on standby.

'Big bang': Tourist recalls moment he escaped house bus fire that killed his wife
Jirong Wang was found dead inside the bus; Airbnb owner 'deeply shaken'.

'Incredible savings': Qantas launches flash sale for NZ travellers
The sale lasts 48 hours and has already started.

'Favourite place on Earth': Hollywood star Jason Momoa makes moves in Queenstown
Aquaman actor has bought into a bar and is reportedly looking for a house.

Canterbury horseman to honour Greg Sugars at emotional Rowe Cup
Race four is named 'Remembering Greg Sugars – Fond Memories from 2024 – RIP'.