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'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'.

Superhero squad laces up for Tauranga's Relay for Life return on March 14

Strength comes in all forms, from superheroes to cancer fighters.

Mark Lister: The real risk of bailing out of shares too soon

OPINION: Since 2000 the S&P 500 has had 12 corrections, averaging an 20.8% fall.

'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.

'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmers

Surging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.

'Exciting': Retail shake-up as big-name stores seize opportunities

Businesses on the move include Heathcotes, Hunting & Fishing, Cotton On Mega and JB Hi-Fi.

Wedding photos in the veggie aisle: The 30-year love story that began in a Tauranga supermarket

'I always knew I’d be competing with the great love of his life: Woolworths.'

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.

Fancy buying Ayrton Senna’s first F1 car? Better circle the 25th of April on your calendar then.

RM Sotheby's latest Monaco auction has a spectacular line up of classic and F1 cars.

Legendary racing name revived in a spectacular way

Once a highly-regarded name in racing, Lola is back with a back-to-basics supercar.

New Porsche 911 variant set for April debut with mystery first drive film

Porsche teases a new 911 variant ahead of its April 14 world premiere.

The latest round of ANCAP assessments has good news for Audi and Suzuki, but not so much for Nissan

Audi's new Q3 scored top marks, while the Suzuki e Vitara got 4.

Has NZ’s most expensive house sold? ‘I cannot say a single word about it,’ says rich-listers’ agent

Listing for Paula and Simon Herbert’s $50m-plus mansion has been withdrawn.

‘We did bend the rules’: Top country pub for sale after licence drama

Owner says hotel was done for after police raid.

Rate warning and Iran ceasefire: Are Kiwi house prices at risk?

Experts say a crash isn't on the cards, but are worried about market confidence.

Tony Alexander: What the OCR hold and rising inflation mean for mortgage rates

Reserve Bank's cautious reaction to rising fuel prices and chaos in the Middle East.

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The Country: NZ Shears preview with Sir David Fagan

Sir David Fagan, J Rowarth, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Grant Nordstrom, Chris Russell.

Council crisis meetings, emergency centres stood up as 'potentially life-threatening' Cyclone Vaianu approaches

Auckland Emergency Management has activated its Emergency Co-ordination Centre.

'Miraculous' survival: Local farmers rescue driver after car plunges into chasm

'I saw the two tyres sticking out of the water ... How does someone survive that?'

'We listened': Canterbury A&P Show reverts to weekday schedule

Organisers say the change follows direct feedback from farmers and exhibitors.