One Love reggae festival line-up announced
The event returns in 2025 with 46 acts on two stages.
'I want to know': Brain cancer battle leaves teacher's life plans in turmoil
Maia is awaiting another brain scan to see if the gruelling treatment is working.
Port's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-down
The council holds a 54.1% stake in New Zealand's biggest port.
Prices reduced for Tauranga parking buildings
It will cost less to use the parking buildings in Tauranga city centre from July 1.
Superstars from 70s and 80s to tour NZ next summer
Boy George, Little River Band, Bonnie Tyler and Starship in the line up.
'I lie awake worrying about money': Middle-income Kiwis on the brink
They're okay, but only just - and not without sacrifices and side hustles.
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A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Mayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business event
Business community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.
Disgraced cricketer and serial groper jailed again
Jason Trembath pleaded guilty to breaching his bail conditions.
'My strength had gone': Mum in remission after cancer diagnosis
Marena Gregory was diagnosed with cancer after getting a 'stabbing pain' in her breast.
‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist
Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.
Detour at Prole Rd/Omokoroa Rd from Monday
The intersection will be fully open outside daylight hours, including weekends.
Ōmokoroa/SH2 upgrade: Park and Ride to relocate
Bulldozers and diggers will become a regular sight in the area.
New Talisman shares halted on NZX after suspension on ASX
Auditor could not form an opinion on financial statements due to lack of evidence.
Premium picks
'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent
Council reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.
139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to close
The joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.
'Families are drowning': Tenants under pressure in NZ's priciest region for rents
'Landlords are trying to increase rents, but without the demand.'
One Love reggae festival line-up announced
The event returns in 2025 with 46 acts on two stages.
'Shocked': How human papillomavirus (HPV) led to a throat cancer diagnosis
Graeme Simpson's symptoms included a 'bulge' on his neck and a 'persistent' cough.
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Man who killed unarmed stranger in driveway thought Rebels gang had come to 'finish him'
He exercised 'excessive self-defence' thinking he was under attack. Now he's off to jail
Tauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopeful
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Minister green-lights six-storey buildings in downtown Mount Maunganui
The changes will allow greater development capacity, the minister says.
Port's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-down
The council holds a 54.1% stake in New Zealand's biggest port.
Sport news
Super Rugby form rewarded: Ten new Māori All Blacks named for Japan
Joe Moody has also been named for the first time since 2015.
Magic soar into third with victory over Mystics
The Magic finally took vengeance on arch-rivals the Mystics.
New Talisman shares halted on NZX after suspension on ASX
Auditor could not form an opinion on financial statements due to lack of evidence.
Detour at Prole Rd/Omokoroa Rd from Monday
The intersection will be fully open outside daylight hours, including weekends.
Te Puke gain revenge over Greerton Marist
The win brought the Jordan Cup to Murray Salt Stadium.
Business
$150m+ investment: Where are eight new Foodstuffs North Island replacement supermarkets going?
Economic downturn didn't dent our food market: biggest owner expanding, replacing stores.
New Talisman shares halted on NZX after suspension on ASX
Auditor could not form an opinion on financial statements due to lack of evidence.
Kiwifruit industry 'booming', licence and orchard prices fall
Fewer orchards staying in families as syndicate ownership picked as a growing trend.
Lifestyle
Dress code 'smart-casual': How to get the look right and still be professional
Some office workers say they aren’t paid enough to look 'fly'.
Teen actors in BoP launch TikTok series
A new TikTok series has launched, created by a group of teens from Bay of Plenty.
'I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability
The songs were written during some personally challenging times.
Car news & advice
Polestar 4 EV first drive: head for Uranus and don't look back
Polestar 4 blends coupe style with a limo-like rear seat. We drive (and ride in) it.
Inster revealed as Hyundai's smallest and cheapest EV
Cute electric city car is under evaluation by Hyundai NZ.
2025 Volkswagen Golf R debuts with new looks and more power
The refreshed hot hatch is getting a sleek new look and even more grunt.
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Rural news
Sour grapes: Opposition to Parliamentary wine brand plans
Contracts are due to be signed-off in August.
Is a regulated structure still right for today's $4b kiwifruit export industry?
Critical mass and scale saves the sector's bacon time and time again.
Nearly 400 cats killed in controversial competition
One man killed 65 cats, landing him a $500 prize.
David Buick wins open final at Lochearnhead Shears
Buick wins the open final but Scotland takes the Joe Te Kapa Memorial Trophy.
Dame Susan Devoy talks kiwifruit and politics on The Country
Phil Duncan, Damien O'Connor, Dame Susan Devoy, Mahé Drysdale, Rowena Duncum.
'Blown away' Simon's contribution to industry recognised in award
Simon Marshall was presented with the award at the sheep and beef vets conference.