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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.

'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%.

'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.

‘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.

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.

Once again, Mercedes-Benz NZ makes grey a good thing with special-edition GLA

Limited-run GLA 200 has AMG Line styling, Night Package and a set of unique details.

Skoda teases its smallest EV, the Epiq, with an early look at the cabin

The new model will be revealed in full later this month.

Toyota NZ’s first-ever option packe for the GR Yaris is some extra wings and things

GR promises the striking components of the Aero Performance Package are all functional.

Watch: ‘This wasn’t a quick trip to Bunnings’ - What a $15m reno looks like

It started with a deck upgrade and turned into a very expensive rebuild.

Six months of ‘hard grind’: Flippers turn quake-damaged villa into $1.3m win

Two bidders went head-to-head at heated auction.

Remuera gatehouse sells to buyers 'who live up the drive' for $1.75m

$9m-plus mansion across the road has also sold.

Grand Designs Waiheke home on the market | Ryan Bridge TODAY

OneRoof prestige property reporter Catherine Smith looks at what a $15 million renovation can buy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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Climate Change Commission report urges 'decisive' action as major risks loom

By 2050, about 50,000 people could be exposed to coastal flooding.

Central regions to cop 140km/h gales, 30-plus hours of rain as storm system stalls over top of south

Potentially destructive winds are set to hit Wellington from 3pm Friday.

Rural town fights for local healthcare: 'It’s a long drive to Tauranga'

Locals say possible changes to a medical centre's funding will hit families and elderly.

'Make the most of it': Farmers weigh one-off $400k windfall per farm

Rural leaders say the one-off windfall will ripple through local economies.