'Ambition and ingenuity': Rotorua Business Awards finalists revealed

On the Up: Fifty-nine finalists were named across 14 categories today.

Lawyer with cerebral palsy achieves dream career

Caleb Simpkins joins his father's Max Simpkins' law firm in Rotorua.

From puppy chaos to competitive husky racing

'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'

'Moments are priceless': Silver Ferns stars reunite for TV reality show

The show aims to inspire more girls to play netball across New Zealand.

NZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040

The Government has allocated $60 million to fund research into the resource.

'Ambition and ingenuity': Rotorua Business Awards finalists revealed

On the Up: Fifty-nine finalists were named across 14 categories today.

New $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?

The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.

Opinion: What's holding back the housing market recovery

Mortgage rates have been falling for 18 months, yet prices remain stagnant.

'No coincidences': Michelle Montague's journey to history-making UFC contract

Montague will make her UFC debut in Perth in September.

Bay of Plenty riders in top 10 for UCI events

Fifteen Kiwi riders are ranked in the world’s top-10 across multiple disciplines.

'Players are hungry': Steamers aim for NPC glory with home opener

All Blacks Emoni Narawa and Pasilio Tosi will play for Bay of Plenty.

'No small feat': Rotorua rider defends BMX world title

It's Jeanette Davies' second consecutive win at the event.

L.A.B and Stan Walker to kick off summer tour in Tauranga

Aaradhna, Te Wehi and Corrella join them for the December show.

10 years with Tūhoe: The story behind Nelson photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava’s global award

'It became a journey of self-discovery for me.'

Bustles, ballgowns and bustiers: Why costumiers get bitten by the cosplay bug

Costumiers will wear their finest garments at a fantasy event in Rotorua next month.

Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show returns

The event is on from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29.

Government eases Warrant of Fitness rules on vintage cars, motorhomes (you might be suprised what ‘vintage’ is)

Changes are just 'common sense' says Transport Minister Chris Bishop.

Ultimate hybrid guide 2025: every petrol-electric car and SUV in New Zealand

This year is all about hybrids and we're all over it! Check out our buying guide.

Omoda 9 Super Hybrid SUV does 9 countries on 1 charge, 1 tank of fuel

Super Hybrid SUV does nearly 1200km without opening a charge or fuel flap.

Subaru Forester first drive: when stars align

The all-new 6th generation Subaru Forester has launched in New Zealand. We drive it.

'We're never moving back': Why Auckland family bought Golden Bay retreat built by Buddhists

“We wanted to go to the best place we could think of in New Zealand."

Crunch time for Cardrona Hotel: 'It doesn't sell until the money's in the bank'

"More than 10 very, very interested parties" are circling NZ's most viewed property.

Watercare dashes neighbours’ attempts to sell $14m block surrounded by sea of earthworks

Homeowners say they are moving on after developers pass on "red zone" area.

$1.2m auction frenzy: Parents slug it out to buy house for their uni kids

Shortage of rental accommodation in Christchurch pushing up house prices.

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Tasty, tangy, sweet, and tart - time to grow tamarillos

Opinion: They're tricky to grow, but why not give tamarillos a go?

Glenn Dwight: Butterless days a fridge too far

OPINION: Perhaps all this talk about butter is making things worse.

Pastures Past: When bridges struggled with farm demands

In 1934, a lorry got stuck on a narrow bridge, delaying cream transport.

Bruce Cotterill: Butter backlash overlooks farming's crucial economic role

OPINION: Why butter prices reflect New Zealand's agricultural success.