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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'.

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

Who owns the companies and where the projects are located.

Opinion: 1970s stagflation fears are rising again, but are they overblown?

OPINION: The Reserve Bank warns inflation could reach 4.2% in the June quarter.

$22m loan package announced for struggling regional airlines

Airlines already under pressure before Iran war have taken hits from soaring fuel prices.

Paper road fight: Court tosses mine vents consent but fast-track plan stands for Waihī

OceanaGold says fast-track approval lets it move the vents on to DoC land.

‘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.

MG’s cheapest EV is here and ready to go, with more EVs to come

The MG4 EV Urban costs just $38,990 and will be available for test drives from tomorrow.

This is a nice watch, but you have to buy a near-$600k Porsche to get it

The Chronograph 911 GT3 S/C is available exclusively to buyers of the same-name car.

Ioniq V arrives as Hyundai’s next-gen EV with striking new look

The new electric sedan is the first Ioniq developed specifically for China.

Suzuki’s new e Vitara gets by with a little help from Toyota and BYD

We review Suzuki's first-ever (and quite expensive) pure-EV in 2WD form.

NZ's last affordable beach town? Buyers ditching their mortgage in 'Riviera of the South'

Timaru has it all, including manageable house prices, say agents.

'Secret' House of the Year for sale: over 100 people crowd first open home

“People either like it or find it weird,” says owner.

Tony Alexander: More than a third of property investors plan to sell in the next 12 months

Survey shows big jump in worries around interest rates and insurance costs.

Sacred Heart old boy paid $38m for rich lister's waterfront mansion

Stunning Herne Bay home snapped up by under-the-radar buyer.

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Transtasman collaboration on fertiliser, fuel pressures

Australia has locked in 250,000 tonnes of urea and moved early to underwrite fuel imports.

'Make a real difference': Call for hort industry awards nominations

The awards span six categories, from innovation and service to leadership.

Is the sheep farmers' wool levy being revived?

'We actually need to see outcomes from our investment.'

'Well advanced': T&G in sale talks over fresh produce, Pacific businesses

BayWa, which owns 74% of T&G, still intends to exit its shareholding.