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On The Up: Miniature backyard pubs a hit for Christchurch family business
Lifestyle

On The Up: Miniature backyard pubs a hit for Christchurch family business

05 Jul 09:00 PM
Meet the St John call handler who has delivered 19 babies over the phone
New Zealand

Meet the St John call handler who has delivered 19 babies over the phone

05 Jul 05:00 PM

Gemma Cale says seeing photos of baby Leonard brought tears to her eyes.

On The Up: The paddling club of breast cancer survivors set to represent NZ on world stage
New Zealand

On The Up: The paddling club of breast cancer survivors set to represent NZ on world stage

04 Jul 06:00 PM

'It’s not just about competing ... It’s about strength, courage, rehabilitation.'

On The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamarans
New Zealand

On The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamarans

04 Jul 05:00 PM

The five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.

How two Hawke’s Bay teens triumphed on the world stage
New Zealand

How two Hawke’s Bay teens triumphed on the world stage

04 Jul 01:05 AM

Caitlin Kirk earned silver and Sam McHale claimed bronze at World Champs in Spain.

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Tradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed
New Zealand

Tradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed

03 Jul 10:43 PM

Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.

Music teacher's playwriting debut brings theatre 'whodunit' to life
New Zealand

Music teacher's playwriting debut brings theatre 'whodunit' to life

03 Jul 10:00 PM

Matthew Sheard’s play The Beast of Burden debuts at Rotorua Little Theatre this month.

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'Heartbeat of the lake': Iconic paddleboat set for comeback
New Zealand

'Heartbeat of the lake': Iconic paddleboat set for comeback

03 Jul 08:58 PM

Damon Hagaman bought and restored the dry-docked boat with help from local volunteers.

'Go for your dreams': 22-year-old Māori cloak maker reaching international markets
New Zealand

'Go for your dreams': 22-year-old Māori cloak maker reaching international markets

03 Jul 12:24 AM

Kataraina Morrell's cloaks are selling globally from a small Hastings store.

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Local taxis unite for Māori All Blacks game to tackle rogue pricing
New Zealand

Local taxis unite for Māori All Blacks game to tackle rogue pricing

03 Jul 12:00 AM

Local taxis and Semenoff Stadium will offer a new taxi stand on Okara Drive on Saturday.

Rangitīkei fencer regains Golden Pliers title
New Zealand

Rangitīkei fencer regains Golden Pliers title

02 Jul 06:00 PM

The 49-year-old had to miss four years of action following a shoulder injury in 2017.

Inside the Rovers: A-League Bound
Sport|football

Inside the Rovers: A-League Bound

Stephen Hoyle is set to swap Bluewater Stadium for fulltime football across the Tasman. Video / Neil Reid

Stephen Hoyle to swap NZ amateur league football for pro A-League
New Zealand

Stephen Hoyle to swap NZ amateur league football for pro A-League

02 Jul 05:00 PM

The A-League job is the next step in the Kiwi footballer's career as a head coach.

On The Up: Youth gym transforms lives, offers more than just exercise
New Zealand

On The Up: Youth gym transforms lives, offers more than just exercise

02 Jul 12:00 AM

The Hua Rangatahi gym started as a small gym in a Kaitaia plaza.

'I love what I do': Hospital cleaner, 83, marks 50-year work anniversary
New Zealand

'I love what I do': Hospital cleaner, 83, marks 50-year work anniversary

01 Jul 09:02 PM

Shirley McQueen's boss says she's the best to have ever buffed the hospital's floors.

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Two sisters started a club rugby team to honour their late parents - and won the title
New Zealand

Two sisters started a club rugby team to honour their late parents - and won the title

01 Jul 05:00 PM

On The Up: 'We just hugged and cried and knew our parents would be proud.'

‘Heart and soul’: Miss NZ finalist champions mental health journey
Lifestyle

‘Heart and soul’: Miss NZ finalist champions mental health journey

01 Jul 12:00 AM

Jade Clifford, 28, is both a nursing student and Miss NZ finalist.

The city doing 'street soup' in its CBD over winter
New Zealand

The city doing 'street soup' in its CBD over winter

30 Jun 11:09 PM

'It’s simple, affordable, and creates a real buzz.'

'It’s a big deal': Young gamers chase international esports glory
New Zealand

'It’s a big deal': Young gamers chase international esports glory

30 Jun 06:00 PM

Primary school Rocket League players qualify for major tournament finals in Australia.

Gin made by tiny distillery crowned world's best at global awards
New Zealand

Gin made by tiny distillery crowned world's best at global awards

30 Jun 06:00 PM

Arrowtown Distillery also won an accolade.

On The Up: Hawke’s Bay Cancer Society opens retreat for free therapy sessions
New Zealand

On The Up: Hawke’s Bay Cancer Society opens retreat for free therapy sessions

30 Jun 02:41 AM

Patients can access up to six free one-hour sessions at the retreat.

On The Up: 'Keep busy' - Tips from Ashburton's 102-year-old 'dancing queen'
New Zealand

On The Up: 'Keep busy' - Tips from Ashburton's 102-year-old 'dancing queen'

30 Jun 12:50 AM

Eileen Greenwood celebrates her 102nd birthday in Ashburton today.

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Small Business: Kiwi pickle brand processes 100 tonnes as business booms
Small Business

Small Business: Kiwi pickle brand processes 100 tonnes as business booms

29 Jun 05:00 PM

Reuben Alderson talks to Tom Raynel about his small artisan foods business Alderson's.

The 'Blind Skiwi' chasing Paralympic dreams - On the Up
Paralympics

The 'Blind Skiwi' chasing Paralympic dreams - On the Up

28 Jun 11:00 PM

Thomas Coysh is doing his best to live life to the fullest.

On The Up: Comedian Guy Montgomery on golf, guidance and being a step-dad
Entertainment

On The Up: Comedian Guy Montgomery on golf, guidance and being a step-dad

28 Jun 10:00 PM

The Spelling Bee host says success is about doing your best and not being afraid to fail.

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On The Up: How a Kiwi family built a tool empire from $10k and a vision
Retail

On The Up: How a Kiwi family built a tool empire from $10k and a vision

28 Jun 01:00 AM

The Giles family remains deeply involved, with Graeme's son and nephew in key roles.

'Incredible': Northland retirees become world champs in new sport
Sport

'Incredible': Northland retirees become world champs in new sport

27 Jun 07:00 PM

The Warrens became the first over-70s Hyrox world champions at the competition in Chicago.

'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at Fieldays
New Zealand

'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at Fieldays

27 Jun 05:02 PM

The Shear Space is a naturally soundproofed environment designed as a quiet retreat.

Israel Adesanya inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
UFC

Israel Adesanya inducted into UFC Hall of Fame

27 Jun 04:01 AM

'It showed me what the human animal is capable of when we tap into our spirit,' he said.

Finished: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua families
New Zealand

Finished: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua families

26 Jun 08:39 PM

The project has employed about 300 tradespeople, mostly from Rotorua, since October 2023.

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