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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.

Mark Lister: The real risk of bailing out of shares too soon

OPINION: Since 2000 the S&P 500 has had 12 corrections, averaging an 20.8% fall.

'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.

'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmers

Surging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.

'Exciting': Retail shake-up as big-name stores seize opportunities

Businesses on the move include Heathcotes, Hunting & Fishing, Cotton On Mega and JB Hi-Fi.

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.

GWM confirms Ora 5 all-electric small SUV is heading our way at a very competitive price

The Ora 5 is longer, wider and taller than the existing Ora hatch.

Artist transforms Lexus IS into a one-off piece of hand-drawn art

Visual artist Alex Alpert has worked with Nike, Red Bull and Formula One.

Lexus collaborates with Laufey to celebrate Jazz legend Miles Davis’ 100th birthday

The result is the RZ Blue in Green Edition inspired by the Jazz musician's iconic track.

The big cat is stirring: Jaguar teases its comeback with the formidable 4-door GT

Jaguar is readying its re-emergence as a carmaker with its controversial all-electric GT.

Refugee who spent $1m feeding the homeless races to sell before bank steps in

Kebab shop owner who's all heart faces mortgagee sale.

Real estate mum: How I became a body double for Harry Potter star

Enka Burroughs swapped selling homes for pratfalls and car chases.

Rate warning and Iran ceasefire: Are Kiwi house prices at risk?

Experts say a crash isn't on the cards, but are worried about market confidence.

Has NZ’s most expensive house sold? ‘I cannot say a single word about it,’ says rich-listers’ agent

Listing for Paula and Simon Herbert’s $50m-plus mansion has been withdrawn.

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'Taking action on sustainability now': Zespri's 2035 climate plan

Zespri plans to be carbon neutral by 2050 under its new 2035 strategy.

Tenants told pet pigs would be shot if they caused complaints

Tenants also felt 'blindsided' paying for a neighbour's power with no way to measure use.

The Country: The power of meat with Anne-Marie Roerink

On today: Phil Duncan, Anne-Marie Roerink, Todd McClay, Rowland Smith, and Barry Soper.

NZ Shears underway, but two champions are missing

A leading woolhandler and shearer will not compete as they wind down their careers.