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.

Wedding photos in the veggie aisle: The 30-year love story that began in a Tauranga supermarket

'I always knew I’d be competing with the great love of his life: Woolworths.'

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.

Four-door Camaro? Or a Commodore successor? Chevrolet looks to get back into the RWD sedan game.

GM is reportedly starting work on a new RWD sedan that will fill the void left by Camaro.

Why cars need to be run in properly; a partial review of the Chery Tiggo 7

The Tiggo 7 is a compelling budget SUV on paper, but not with just 50km on the clock.

Ridden: it’s a mouthful, but the Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT could be the future of motorcycles

Automated manual adds lots of convenience but loses nothing in performance.

Porsche has made a 911 GT3 convertible for the first time... and it’s manual only

'Emotive powertrain comes into its own more emphatically' in a convertible, says Porsche.

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.

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.

TV glamour home sells to foreign buyer for over $11m

Country estate was given a celebrity-grade makeover by reality TV star.

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Middle East crisis exposes NZ to global fertiliser shock: Where is the plan?

Gulf states now supply 36% of global urea exports, led by Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Whangārei Heads driver's crash into cattle beast sparks renewed fears

Locals say feral cattle have roamed onto Whangārei Heads Rd for more than a decade.

The Country: Taine Randell's farming credentials

On today's show: Taine Randell, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold and Chris Russell.

'Tragically taken': Hunter shot in bush near Dannevirke was 44-year-old father

Police say the fatal shooting was accidental and an investigation is underway.