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'Bledisloe Cup of tap water': NZ's best local drop named ahead of transtasman duel

The Kiwi champ was edged out by Katherine's water plant in the transtasman taste test.

On The Up: Sweet and really smooth – judges hunt for best-tasting tap water

The winner will claim a year of bragging rights and a transtasman showdown.

On The Up: Italian scout slides into Kiwi artist's DMs with surprise invite

The 'originality' of his 'tragic' Marilyn Monroe interpretation caught their attention.

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.

Port of Tauranga capacity limits raise bottleneck fears for kiwifruit exports

'Around 95% of Zespri’s New Zealand fruit is exported through the Port of Tauranga.'

'Coming back to life': How boutique retailers are reshaping downtown Tauranga

A new wave of independent shops is bringing fresh energy into the CBD.

Retiree spends thousands, hires lawyer trying to find missing gold bar

The woman says she has met with a police detective as part of her fight.

'Doing good for the planet': Kiwi creative agency makes Netflix debut

The documentary delves into the impact plastic is having on people's lives.

On The Up: Italian scout slides into Kiwi artist's DMs with surprise invite

The 'originality' of his 'tragic' Marilyn Monroe interpretation caught their attention.

The best places to eat in the Bay of Plenty

A hungry person's guide to the Bay.

‘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.

Audi’s Q3 compact-SUV has grown up big-time

It's Audi's NZ's top-seller, but the new Q3 is also now one of its best models.

Suzuki’s AWD e Vitara is much more expensive, but still much better value

Compact SUVs with pure-electric power and AWD are rare in this segment.

GWM has added a plug and some serious power to the Tank 300

The PHEV Hi4-T model brings 300kW and a 0 to 100 sprint of just 6.3 seconds.

Forget affordable EVs, this BYD SUV costs $90k-plus

Review: BYD's Sealion 8 takes the brand to new heights, in more ways than one.

‘I had no backup plan’ - gamble aged 25 pays off with over $3 billion in sales

When Jared Cooksley was a teen, he thought he'd be lucky to get a good job.

‘We have to have it’: Story behind the Langs Beach mega estate that may have broken records

Family on the special coastal spot that is making property headlines.

Rundown Herne Bay bungalow now seeking $20m-plus after stunning rebuild

Deceased estate reborn as a trophy home.

Watch: Ex-All Black Julian Savea opens up - rugby titan on why he’s selling his lifestyle block

He's not that keen on the ride-on mower, but his wife Tima is a huge fan.

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New stoat bait could boost kiwi protection efforts

Field trials in Fiordland cut stoat detection by more than 95% in test zones.

'They’re not having the whole farm': Northland Expressway fears for Waipu families

NZTA has contacted 489 landowners and confirmed needs for 75 properties so far.

Stronger plant rights to back export growth

Around 80% of the country’s kiwifruit crop is grown in the Bay of Plenty.

Mayors push Govt for grower-led study after major food plant closure announcements

Will Foley and Wendy Schollum want central support for an independent feasibility study.