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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.

Mark Lister: Fuel, rents, groceries – why inflation bites some Kiwis more than others

OPINION: Stats NZ tracks 598 items, checking about 100,000 prices every quarter.

Middle East conflict fails to stall record kiwifruit crop and exports

Fruit is being shipped for Europe via the Panama Canal despite international tensions.

'Time to pull the pin': Iconic pub shuts after long battle to stay open

Owner Jessica Mackenzie says trading woes made Tauranga 'too hard' to operate in.

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

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

‘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.

Lexus TZ revealed as three-row electric SUV with lounge-first luxury

Maker aims for a calmer, more spacious cabin for all three rows.

Audi Tradition recreates record-breaking 1934 Auto Union ‘Lucca’

Incredible machine was born of the 1930s obsession with speed and aerodynamics.

Arcfox is BAIC’s premium brand, but it’s coming to NZ at a truly budget price

First Arcfox to arrive is the T1, but more models will follow 'soon' says NZ importer.

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.

Resort home for sale: ‘Not a chance you could build this for under $5m - not even close’

Award-winner tipped to break sale price records.

Rugby fan desperate to buy a house close to new stadium before All Blacks games

New Christchurch stadium is fuelling townhouse rush.

Lodge throws open its mysterious doors: Secretive group sells century-old 'temple'

Inside the once-beating hearts of Freemasonry in New Zealand.

First-time buyers getting younger and scooping up more standalone homes

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

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The Country: Share Farmers of the Year, Stacey and Scott Mackereth

Also: Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Eddie Fitzgerald, Vanessa Winning, Phil Duncan.

The do’s and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhood

Here's what you can and can't pick.

Skinny-dipping inspires back-to-nature rural venture

'A little bit of Nudi Point magic goes in every little product that we send out.'

Record-breaking $161,000 bull worth every cent, owner says

“He’s parked in the paddock here; he’s had a great season with his females.”