Tauranga going green for inaugural Irish festival
Tauranga's first Irish festival is taking place in Mount Maunganui this weekend.
Hunt for NZ’s 11th meteorite is on
A fireball lit up the North Island night sky on Wednesday, exciting meteorite hunters.
Money
Opinion: ‘Bull market’ in Europe as US hits speed bumps
Tariffs loom large as a threat to the wider European economy.
'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventure
Couple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.
‘Spotlight on exporters’: Bay of Plenty awards highlight achievements
The event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.
Eight Tauranga liquor stores caught selling alcohol to minors
Thirty-four premises were visited by police and inspectors that day.
Protesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in Whitianga
The competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.
Residents criticise mayor for inconsistency over ‘s*** deal’
Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale called the marine precinct sale a ‘s... deal’.
Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown
The event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.
New Zealand news
Trash talk: The future of Auckland's rubbish
The lifespan of Auckland's biggest landfill will need to be expanded another seven years, according to a new public consultation document. Video / Cameron Pitney
Free trade negotiations to restart with India as Luxon begins visit
Luxon has promised to deliver a trade deal with India within his first term.
'The only one that’s ever worked': Pill funding welcomed by endometriosis patient
'This will really help, especially young women who are learning to manage the disease.'
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Pāpāmoa East Interchange ramps set to open early
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford on one of the ramp connections at the Pāpāmoa East Interchange opening early.
SH29 truck undertaking incident shocks driver
A truck undertakes a vehicle after being overtaken on State Highway 29 in the Bay of Plenty. Video / Supplied
Otūmoetai Social Supermarket
Ōtūmoetai Social Supermarket provides affordable groceries for local families. Video / Tom Eley
Watch: Spectacular fireball lights up night sky
David Greig's camera recorded the fireball at 10.49pm on Wednesday night.
‘Dark coppery red’: Lunar eclipse visible tonight
Jupiter and Mars will be visible during the eclipse, weather permitting.
‘Unique, essential’: Locals dismayed as pool hours remain unchanged
The council decided to keep the 7am opening to save on extra costs.
$17m commitment: Te Puke care home set for major transformation
The project includes 36 new premium care rooms and 11 new villas.
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‘Very busy road’: Bus lanes that racked up $1.4m in fines may become T3
Mount Maunganui road responsible for about half of all bus-lane tickets over two years.
The ‘amazing’ highs and ‘huge toll’ of 38 years in real estate
'I remember going home and saying to the kids ... ‘We’re going to Disneyland'.'
What the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sector
Luxon assures the conflict has been managed well.
Surgeon who operates on NZ women with controversial syndrome charged with killing patient
The surgeon is considered a saviour by some NZ patients, who say he changed their lives.
Sport news
‘Hunger to learn’: Meet the Kiwis changing the rugby scene in Brazil
'It's accelerating each and every year, which is awesome to see.'
‘Incredibly proud’: Omanu triumphs in national surf championships
Omanu won the Alan Gardner Trophy for the first time in its 78-year history.
Business
Opinion: ‘Bull market’ in Europe as US hits speed bumps
Tariffs loom large as a threat to the wider European economy.
'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventure
Couple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.
‘Spotlight on exporters’: Bay of Plenty awards highlight achievements
The event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.
Lifestyle
Rare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auction
A Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.
What to expect at Baycourt’s must-see jazz festival events
Steely DNA, a nine-piece band, will perform a Steely Dan tribute at the festival.
Below Deck’s Aesha Scott on luxury yachts - and what she’s learned about the super rich
'The richer they get, the weirder and the sadder they get.'
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Bull market’ in Europe as US hits speed bumps
Tariffs loom large as a threat to the wider European economy.
Letters: School lunch waste reflects entitlement, state dependency
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Property Insider: $7 billion Asia-Pacific fund hunts in NZ
Data centres, warehouses, offices, properties under mortgagee sale: asset classes named.
Rural news
'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in Ōropi
A Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.
‘Prepare for heat stress’: Extreme heat streaks expected to rise in one NZ city
Scientists warn Hamilton's once-in-a-decade February heatwave is sign of what's to come.
‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supply
Less than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.
Car news and advice
Next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA revealed: sleeker, smarter, AMG-quick
Electric and hybrid powertrains, AI and sharp new looks define Mercedes' next-gen CLA.
BMW celebrates 50 years of Art Cars with a huge world tour
After 50 years and 20 cars, the BMW Art Car collection is hitting the road.
Ferrari F80 hypercar makes downunder debut at Melbourne Grand Prix
Ferrari's most powerful road car has wowed the crowds at this weekend's race.
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