Bay of Plenty news

'Bold and unique': How a bad matcha led to an award-winning Bay of Plenty brand

Nomu Matcha now supplies more than 70 cafes and retailers across New Zealand.

'Trust your training': Teen rhythmic gymnast chases world stage dream

The 16-year-old Tauranga gymnast will compete in Belgium and Portugal in May.

'World-class talent': Defence drone pioneer named Tauranga Business of the Year

The Mount Maunganui-based firm's CEO has said he wants it to be the 'next Rocket Lab'.

Superhero squad laces up for Tauranga's Relay for Life return on March 14

Strength comes in all forms, from superheroes to cancer fighters.

Comvita taps $30m capital raise as Singapore giant takes strategic stake

Fraser and Neave will take a 19.9% strategic stake and a board seat at Comvita.

Kiwifruit growers endured Cyclone Vaianu without major damage

About five million trays of red kiwifruit have already been packed and shipped.

Cyclone Vaianu: Telcos name worst-hit areas for broadband and mobile outages

One NZ and Spark using Starlink satellite-to-mobile to plug coverage gaps.

Mark Lister: The smart way to put a big payout to work in a jittery market

OPINION: Many Fonterra farmers may ponder how to best invest a windfall of up to $400,000.

Jazz takes over Tauranga at the 63rd National Jazz Festival

International acts return, including the Adrian Cox Trio and Benjamin J Shepherd.

Rural retreats chase booming wellness tourism dollar in Bay

More tourists are seeking unplugged, nature-based getaways.

Choosing real‑life chemistry in a world full of dating apps

Many now say swiping left and right feels isolating rather than exciting.

I've cared for 100 dying people. This is what I want people to know about death

There are similarities in what the dying share, Pamela Shennan says.

New Zealand’s newest car brands for 2026

Confused about yet more new car brands? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

Bejing brand BAIC starts here for NZ, with the X55 petrol-SUV

Sleek X55 is more urban-focused than the retro-look B30.

Big, luxurious and needlessly powerful; the Denza B5 ticks all the boxes. And then some.

The Denza B5 Shark-based Leopard takes ute-based 4X4s to a new level.

Forthing Taikon prices, specification for New Zealand revealed

Electrified medium-SUV enters Kiwi market at bargain prices.

How NZ’s oldest pub was saved from the scrap heap: Beer fans shelve retirement

Husband and wife have big plans for The Moutere Inn.

'Big deal': Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron sells off huge island site and historic home

Kawau Island waterfront estate with Lidgard House up for grabs.

Glue Brothers' historic mansion for sale - 'it's going to survive anything'

Heritage-listed home in wealthy suburb is gorgeous, says record-breaking agent.

Rich-lister couple got close to $14m for waterfront mansion

Glendowie trophy home was snapped up by a foreign buyer.

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'Attendance may be challenged': Rural families fear fuel hit to school term

'We’ve got parents that are travelling half an hour at least to get their kids to school.'

The Country: Barry Soper on Christopher Luxon's leadership

Wayne Langford, H. McKay, Todd Charteris, C. Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Barry Soper.

Fresh weather warnings as weekend storm rolls in

Already-saturated regions are at risk of more slips and surface flooding.

Growing pains for medicinal cannabis

Several firms have closed since medicinal cannabis was legalised, then regulated in 2020.