On The Up
'I love what I do': Hospital cleaner, 83, marks 50-year work anniversary
Shirley McQueen's boss says she's the best to have ever buffed the hospital's floors.
Two sisters started a club rugby team to honour their late parents - and won the title
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
Jade Clifford, 28, is both a nursing student and Miss NZ finalist.
The city doing 'street soup' in its CBD over winter
'It’s simple, affordable, and creates a real buzz.'
'It’s a big deal': Young gamers chase international esports glory
Primary school Rocket League players qualify for major tournament finals in Australia.
Gin made by tiny distillery crowned world's best at global awards
Arrowtown Distillery also won an accolade.
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay Cancer Society opens retreat for free therapy sessions
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'
Eileen Greenwood celebrates her 102nd birthday in Ashburton today.
Small Business: Kiwi pickle brand processes 100 tonnes as business booms
Reuben Alderson talks to Tom Raynel about his small artisan foods business Alderson's.
The 'Blind Skiwi' chasing Paralympic dreams - On the Up
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
The Spelling Bee host says success is about doing your best and not being afraid to fail.
On The Up: How a Kiwi family built a tool empire from $10k and a vision
The Giles family remains deeply involved, with Graeme's son and nephew in key roles.
'Incredible': Northland retirees become world champs in new sport
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
The Shear Space is a naturally soundproofed environment designed as a quiet retreat.
Israel Adesanya inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
'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
The project has employed about 300 tradespeople, mostly from Rotorua, since October 2023.
Northland teen wins $25,000 education scholarship
Aston Plunkett received seven As in her exams and topped NZ in Geography.
From a pig pen to home ownership: Jeannie Maano's migrant journey
'I had to grab any option. It was survival of the fittest.'
'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationists
The trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.
Feral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation park
An eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.
'Biggest summer of cricket' shapes up for Bay Oval
Seven internationals are scheduled for the upcoming season.
Dannevirke man puts plane that crash landed 50 years ago back in the air - sort of
‘You’re not going to fly it, are you?'
How Paralympic aspirations helped Eligh Fountain overcome mental battles - On The Up
Eligh Fountain is aiming to compete as an air rifle shooter at the LA Paralympics.
Small but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challenge
Kyro Uri, 12, plays first five for Rotorua Maroon in the Tai Mitchell Tournament.
A Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller list
Judi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.
Local schools unite for grand performance at Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Students will perform kapa haka, choir, dance and drama on stage.
Cheap food boxes in Hawke’s Bay, if you attend cooking and growing workshops
Mai Kai is an initiative dedicated to strengthening food systems in Hawke’s Bay.
On The Up: The Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme making national waves
'If it’s that this big in Hawke’s Bay, what would it be elsewhere?'
On The Up: A royal new venture with King Bees Honey
Cate and Mike King talk to Tom Raynel about their new business King Bees Honey.