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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'.

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.

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.

‘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.

Are air fryers worth the hype? And will a budget Kmart model perform just as well as a Ninja?

The best air fryers for sale in NZ, as picked by busy parents.

Hunter's off-grid escape for sale: I was sick of Queenstown, so I came here

Million-dollar baches on the West Coast draw buyer interest.

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

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

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Vineyard owner says gold mine would ruin region's pinot noir reputation

Residents living under the proposed tailings dam fear a catastrophic failure.

Temperatures to plunge to single digits in parts of NZ this weekend

Despite the cold, good weather conditions are on the way.

Urban myth or urban migration: Do the ducks know it's coming?

Duck shooting starts on Saturday, but some ducks have already migrated to a safe space.

The Country: Craig Piggott on Halter's new Starlink-connected collars

On today's show: Craig Piggott, Jane Smith, Blair McLean and Chris Russell.