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‘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.

'World-class talent': Defence drone pioneer named Tauranga Business of the Year

The Mount Maunganui-based firm's CEO has said he wants it to be the 'next Rocket Lab'.

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.

The Honda Prelude is back after a 25 year break

This time around Honda's sleek coupe is a high-tech hybrid with a clever twist.

The Volkswagen Polo is back. And it’s gone electric.

The new ID. Polo marks a huge shift for VW's popular small hatch. And promises big things.

Meet Olto, the angular electric scooter that blurs the line between e-bike and moped

The segment-bending commuter bike has a 64km electric range and a top-speed of 53km/h.

MG New Zealand will launch a pure-electric version of the massive U9 ute this year

It's been teased for a while, but MG NZ's first pure-electric ute is definitely coming.

Coffee baron sells his cliff-top home to US buyer: 'You’ve got to let go of some stuff'

Havana co-founder is downsizing his property portfolio.

Trader cops a loss after fire guts reno project

The property was uninsured, and the owner just wanted to move on.

Grand Designs NZ: Couple relist their dream home after trying to offload it for $8.75m

Dale and Maria Gray are having another go at selling their architectural wonder.

Crib for $160K in tiny coastal town: ‘No traffic or anything - just seals’

Agent had a surprise encounter when she first viewed the property.

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Erica Stanford on Act's immigration plan

On today's show: Erica Stanford, Tom Young, Pita Alexander and Phil Duncan.

'Forced off the land': Lifestyle block owner hits out at city's plan to make rates 'fairer'

More than 1500 properties in 'rural residential' areas will be shifted on to urban rates.

Farmers should be paid to use methane-busting tools - agritech leaders

Only 7% of surveyed dairy farmers saw emissions cuts as a major near-term focus.

'She's an example to us all': Volunteer retires after 50 years in dog trials

Joy West, 85, has retired after 50 years running Northland dog trial events.