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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.

'Export gateway to the world': Tauranga eyed for new Peru trade route

Local leaders met in April to discuss the Tauranga–Peru plan.

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.

‘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.

Mitsubishi NZ confirms Outlander Sport compact-SUV, its first-ever full hybrid

Petrol-electrified SUV smaller than current Outlander, signals Mitsubishi 'product wave'.

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.

South Island icon for sale ‘as is where is’ after heritage rules halt demolition

Owner offloads historic Bruce Woollen Mill in Milton.

Five homes under $300K that won’t give buyers a heart attack

Bargains can be found - even in this market.

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.

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Which political parties back the Gene Tech Bill?

The Gene Technology Bill would end a 30-year ban on genetic tools outside the laboratory.

'Super loving, super kind, super gentle' father killed in SH2 crash

Matthew Dasent remembered as the kind of man who gave his singlet away in a snowstorm.

'Political football': New Fed Farmers president wants to bring people together

'I want to see more listening going on, rather than everyone fighting for their corner.'

Meet the Mackereths: Catching up with the 2026 Share Farmers of the Year

Sponsored content: Scott and Stacey Mackereth contract milk 1400 cows on 464h in Edendale.