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'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.

Hamilton-based FTN Motion has revealed a new model, the Streetdog XR, with a higher top speed and a raft of improvements.

The XR replaces the 80 in the Streetdog range, while the 50 also gets a range of upgrades.

The Dongfeng 007 nails the looks, but lacks the substance.

The 007 looks like it should cost more, but it drives about right for what it does cost.

Honda wants to get you interested in its tiny Super-One city EV. We already are.

The company is asking for expressions of interest in the Super-One; sign up, get info.

New Zealand’s newest car brands for 2026

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

‘Thirsty boys’ for sale for over $1m - out-of-town buyers hot for Dunedin

Investors spy cash in student flats.

Kiwi expats snap up Queen Mum’s historic retreat after foreign buyer bows out

Greenhill Lodge finds new owners, as sale deadline looms for another historic estate.

'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.

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.

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Truck catches fire on Auckland motorway

A passing motorist captured a photo of the truck burning in the emergency lane.

What makes NZ native plants so special: Kem Ormond

OPINION: I don’t think some of us appreciate how beautiful NZ natives actually are.

From sharemilkers to co-owners: Waikato couple eye full farm ownership next

The van Heuvens will shift from sharemilking to a 50% equity partnership in June.

'Thinking outside the box': The Samoan officer reshaping RSE worker welfare

'I really wanted to get out in the field with workers and amongst the work they're doing.'