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‘Privilege’ in the skies: Veteran pilots keep Anzac flyover tradition alive

This year the flyover will feature two Yak-52 Russian trainer aircraft.

'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'.

Opinion: 1970s stagflation fears are rising again, but are they overblown?

OPINION: The Reserve Bank warns inflation could reach 4.2% in the June quarter.

$22m loan package announced for struggling regional airlines

Airlines already under pressure before Iran war have taken hits from soaring fuel prices.

Paper road fight: Court tosses mine vents consent but fast-track plan stands for Waihī

OceanaGold says fast-track approval lets it move the vents on to DoC land.

Two stark paths for markets as oil shock tests investors’ nerve – Mark Lister

OPINION: Oil has spent much of the past week trading above US$100 a barrel.

‘Privilege’ in the skies: Veteran pilots keep Anzac flyover tradition alive

This year the flyover will feature two Yak-52 Russian trainer aircraft.

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.

The waiting is over: the all-new Toyota RAV4 is finally here.

Toyota has dramatically upped the RAV4's tech game for 2026, along with a sharp new look.

BMW’s new 7 Series lands with 720km EV range and cinema-grade rear seats

Optional 31.3-inch Theatre Screen now supports 8K streaming, gaming and video calls.

Volvo EX60 production begins as 800km electric SUV gathers pace

NZ will be one of the first right-hand markets to get the groundbreaking Volvo.

GWM Tank 700 with V8 power a ‘potential addition’ to NZ lineup says company chairman

GWM says its new V8 is all about export markets - and almost irrelevant to China.

Warriors boss selling his multi-million-dollar waterfront home

Ken Reinsfield and his wife plan to build a family compound in the same suburb.

Auckland waterfront on a budget - five homes that won't break the bank

How to live the dream without forking out millions of dollars.

Fairytale ending for 'broken castle': Historic manor sells for more than RV

Renovated home scooped up by large Christchurch family.

Last Queenstown bach standing: Overseas vendor's 80s property gamble pays off

Waterfront site in exclusive suburb expected to sell for well north of $6m.

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The Country: Todd McClay on signing FTA with India

On today: Todd McClay, Kate Acland, Todd Charteris, Caleb Nicolson, and Dougie Haynes.

'Don't keep repeating history': Parliamentary briefing launched on food plant closures and job losses

Green MP Steve Abel wants the process to include affected communities.

Queenstown’s landscape at risk as wilding pine funding falls short

'Why would you bail a boat for 100 years if you could fix the leak?'

Hands-on farm academy keeping teens in school and on the land

Putting up fences, riding farm bikes and wielding chainsaws are part of the curriculum.