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On The Up: Taking the foil out of foils - the Bay's award-winning haircare invention

The idea came from a salon chair chat between old school friends.

‘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.

Opinion: Why sharemarkets are climbing despite conflict and high oil prices

S&P 500 earnings for the March 2026 quarter are up 15.1%.

'Enormous opportunity': FTA opens door for more kiwifruit sales

The new trade deal with India will save kiwifruit growers millions.

More visitors, more spending: How new big-brand hotel could boost city

Guest rooms, dining, and lobby areas have had a multimillion-dollar refurbishment.

NZ's busiest builders: Top 10 ranked by biggest jobs started in 2025

Who owns the companies and where the projects are located.

‘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.

We drive the Lexus RZ with a freaky Knight Rider yoke controller and steer-by-wire

Yes, you can really buy this: the new RZ has gone all sci-fi.

Goalposts moved: the Oppo Find N6 Fold sets new standards for foldable flagship phones

Oppo's latest foldable is a true powerhouse in every sense.

JAC’s high-powered plug-in hybrid ute gets closer with local testing kicking off

The company is currently putting the 385kW/1000Nm PHEV through its paces on Kiwi soil.

Chery ute gets closer to a name. Sadly it won’t be Dropbear.

The company has released a shortlist of possible names for the diesel PHEV one-tonner.

High-profile celeb loses iconic boatshed to locals looking for place to store their toys

Ngapipi Road property had been on the market with an asking price of $1.69m.

Chateau Tongariro bid deadline passes - local and overseas players in the mix

Multiple parties express interest in restoring the historic lodge.

Where Rings stars smoked cigars and drank rum: Iconic NZ haunt for sale for $2m

Havana Bar and Restaurant up for grabs as owners call it quits after 35 years.

Pop star’s shopping spree: What he paid for dodgy pub and nearby panel beaters

Musician's recent purchases add to his growing property portfolio.

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The Country: Christopher Luxon on Singapore fuel‑for‑food deal

On today: Christopher Luxon, Anna Palairet, Sandra Faulkner, Warwick Catto, Mike McIntyre.

'They won't last long': Former All Black involved in illegal home-kill pig operation

Robert Kururangi facilitated the sale of pigs that were hit with a pole then stabbed.

'Authentic' leadership 'anchored in purpose': Dairy Woman of the Year named

'Her commitment to people, land, and the next generation of farmers is truly inspiring.'

Low‑emitting bull research outcome ‘a little disappointing’

Setback for new research on whether low-emitting bulls pass traits onto milking daughters.