On The Up
'It is what it is': Blood Diamond on UFC exit and why he fights on
'I’ve done a lot for myself, but I’m doing it for someone else now.'
How Rotorua is rallying to meet a million-can goal for foodbanks
One service organisation is confident Rotorua can help meet the 'big target'.
'Start of something big': Bay tradie named NZ's top building apprentice
Scott Davies, from Tauranga, won the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge.
On The Up: No mercy – four mothers take on daughters in football match
The teams were almost neck-and-neck on the table – there were other scores to settle too.
‘A silly decision’: Safety advocate Sterling Maxwell on drinking and driving under 20
Maxwell emphasises the importance of rangatahi driving safely and responsibly.
Waikato distillery on mission to create 'iconic' New Zealand whiskies
The team had a very busy last year and also started 2025 with a few unique releases.
On The Up: Gown on the farm - teen fashions ball dress from feed sacks and baling twine
On The Up: Eve Hunter wanted to show the versatility of 'pre-loved farm waste'.
On The Up: Jacinda Ardern's inspirational message to Kiwi athlete breaking water polo barriers
Violette Perry balanced rigorous academics and sports at Yale.
100% Pure New Zealand campaign gets $5.5m relaunch
The new campaign replaces the If You Seek campaign which has run since 2022.
'Be like John': Businessman's five years with a brain tumour and what it's taught him
O'Sullivan was told only 10% of people with his brain tumour live longer than nine months.
On The Up: Father-son Chatham Cup magic remembered as crunch knockout match looms
Meet the younger member of a special Chatham Cup family dynasty.
‘Fastest to $20m revenue’ - Tracksuit's rapid growth, $42m raise
"Fastest to $20m revenue."
On The Up: The 'Heartstopper' with big ambitions in motorsport and acting
Leighton Leevard has big dreams despite living with a rare heart condition.
16yo accepted as volunteer firefighter, puts out his first flames alongside dad
It’s rare to be accepted at just 16, but Tyler Parkinson's waited his whole life for this.
On the Up: An ode to the crews keeping the lights on through our worst weather
When you think ‘I’m glad I’m not at work’, that's when Hamish Weir is at his busiest.
'Stems with a story' to get second chance to brighten NZ homes
Wonky Box will launch flower subscription boxes this month.
‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter
"It was a very proud moment to say the least."
Young Rotorua actor lands lead role in Auckland's Annie
Gracie travels from Rotorua for rehearsals, balancing school with theatre.
On The Up: 'Desire to innovate' - Kiwi fitness app wins global prize for Harry Potter challenges
Plus: Tauranga gin distillery's big UK win and Pāpāmoa skincare start-up's Goop deal.
On The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venture
PortaSkip provides mobile skip bins for easy rubbish removal in Hawke’s Bay.
'Biggest yet': Aims Games participation soars
The national intermediate-aged event brings 'huge economic benefits' to Tauranga.
'An eerie feeling': The jetboater honoured for his daring rescues in Hawke's Bay floods
Phil Bayens rescued more than 100 people and their pets from flooded homes.
On the Up: South Island charity touch rugby festival champions mental health
The festival is taking place in six cities simultaneously on October 10.
'Extraordinary honour': NZ restaurant named in world’s top 100
It's the first time a NZ restaurant has been recognised on the global list.
Funding to help Fordlands thrive
Up to 145 youths join free sports activities every Monday at Bellingham Crescent.
'Blown away': Tonnes of rubbish collected in city clean-up
The man leading the effort plans more for the city.
Legally blind Kiwi writer's journey from archaeologist to bestselling author
Steffanie Holmes has published more than 40 books in the past decade.
Meet the man with the best shots in golf
From assistant greenskeeper at Tara Iti to the best golf photographer in the country.
On The Up: 'We were very humbled': Rural country store wins business hero award
Settlers Way Country Store won the regional 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero Award.