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On The Up: East Coast kaimirimiri hope to attract international event to NZ after overseas success

Te Kura Atuatiratanga came away with a silver and top 10 placement in Denmark.

Tauranga to host triathlon world championship final

The events are expected to attract more than 6000 international visitors.

Tauranga GP honoured for 'investing in the next generation of doctors'

In between patients, he manages an avocado orchard and writes stories.

'Here to shake things up': Tauranga real estate firm rebrands

Tremains Tauranga has reinvented itself as Bower Real Estate.

New Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturn

Numbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.

Opinion: The pros and cons of paying down your mortgage faster

Mortgage rates are below 5%, offering a stable return.

A couple bought a house in a holiday hotspot. The woman living there refused to leave

The woman said she was trying to negotiate with the bank and didn't consent to the sale.

Sunair still grounded but says progress being made

The regional airline's chief says some Sunair planes should get clearance soon.

Organic honey - from bush to boutique in Coromandel

The Mackenzies won gold and silver at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards this year.

Stan Walker, L.A.B. gear up for epic summer shows in NZ, Australia

The chart-toppers will perform three outdoor shows this summer.

'Evolving and innovating': New Zealand's top holiday park named

An annual ceremony has celebrated the best of New Zealand's 280 holiday parks.

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

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

NZ Government moves to abolish petrol tax, replaced with Road User Charges for all

New RUC system will be entirely digital, so no more visits to the Post Office.

Mazda CX-3 SP20 extended review: car of the decade

How did our 2015 COTY, the Mazda CX-3, fare as a 2025-model extended-review car?

Women’s World Car of the Year: delegation travels to South Korea to present the award

Kiwi-founded WWCOTY chose Hyundai Santa Fe as its top vehicle for 2025.

NZ new-vehicle sales July: more confidence, not champagne time just yet

New SUV makes a big impression, and Ford Ranger ousts Toyota RAV4 year-to-date.

Childhood home of Kiwi comedy legend for sale

Creator of Fred Dagg spent his formative years in Palmerston North bungalow.

Bargain on billionaire’s row? House next to ZURU mansion for sale for first time in 90 years

Property on rich-lister street has an RV of $5.55m.

‘Only his dog survived’ - Fire victim selling remains of Auckland home for $1 reserve

The 67-year-old was made homeless after his house burned down.

Iconic pub will re-open one way or another after dropping $700K in price

The Hurunui Hotel is for sale for $995,000 but owner has a plan B.

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Canterbury firm keeps craft wool processing in NZ

Wild Earth Yarns is taking over Napier's Design Spun equipment.

Residents rally against proposal to cut rural police presence

Residents fear losing police will leave them vulnerable to crime.

'Reluctant hero': Memorial to honour NZ airman's WWII bravery

Phil Lamason talked a German firing squad into disobeying an order to shoot.

Why new US tariffs could be a turning point for NZ trade policy

A 15% tariff on NZ imports to the US starts tomorrow.