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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.

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.

I've cared for 100 dying people. This is what I want people to know about death

There are similarities in what the dying share, Pamela Shennan says.

Ultra-rare Mercedes E 500 with just 422km on the clock becomes museum star

One of just 500 built, the E 500 Limited was a send off for the iconic W124 saloon.

The first GWMs with ride and handling localised by a former Holden handling guru have arrived in NZ

The Haval H6 HEV is the first to be available with AT-1 tweaks by Rob Trubiani.

Fill up early or run the tank low? We take a look at the best fuel strategies to save you money

Are you better to fill up and carry more weight? Or take a little and often approach?

How to avoid road rage (in you and other people)

Road rage is a dangerous and all-too-common issue on our roads. Here's how to avoid it.

Queenstown’s tiniest luxury home snapped up after agents bombarded

“This has been one of the most successful campaigns I have ever been involved in."

Great home, bad investment: Property guru selling his ‘accidental’ rental

High-profile coach says the money's in Dunedin and Invercargill.

NZ’s best pizza ovens - as tested by two celebrity chefs

How to create a restaurant-grade dish at home.

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Protect your investment with timeless classics.

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150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3

MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.

'Important turning point': Synlait sells North Island assets to pare debt

The $307m deal includes the Pōkeno plant and key Auckland leasehold sites.

Four farmers, a forgotten grain and the pasta-maker bringing it to the plate

Their pasta now reaches about 40 outlets nationwide as demand grows.

Biggest NZ dam since Clyde gets $18m Govt loan to test its viability

Backers say the dam could support more than 1800 new permanent jobs in Hawke's Bay.