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What the inaugural Jetstar flight from Hamilton to Sydney was really like
Lifestyle

What the inaugural Jetstar flight from Hamilton to Sydney was really like

16 Jun 08:16 PM
'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flight
Bay of Plenty Times

'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flight

16 Jun 12:09 AM

Hamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.

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Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside
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Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside

14 Jun 08:00 PM

Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.

'New perspective on life': Alone: Australia's first Kiwi winner on what got him through
Lifestyle

'New perspective on life': Alone: Australia's first Kiwi winner on what got him through

10 Jun 04:31 AM

Shay Williamson also reveals what he plans to do with the $270,000 prize.

"I don't want to go to a restaurant and have pea foam. I just want the pea."
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"I don't want to go to a restaurant and have pea foam. I just want the pea."

08 Jun 07:00 AM

It's all about kai and community at Falls Retreat, a paddock-to-plate paradise.

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Woodman-Wickliffe on babies, books, broadcasting and King’s Birthday honour
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Woodman-Wickliffe on babies, books, broadcasting and King’s Birthday honour

02 Jun 03:00 AM

She aims to start a family after the Rugby World Cup in England.

Region's top school rockers crowned
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Region's top school rockers crowned

26 May 10:00 PM

Pocket Watchers won the Rotorua Smokefree Rockquest final.

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$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awards

22 May 01:55 AM
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NZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phones

21 May 09:46 PM
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Tami Neilson joins Tauranga Arts Festival lineup with new tour
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Tami Neilson joins Tauranga Arts Festival lineup with new tour

21 May 03:00 AM

Her new album, Neon Cowgirl, is set for release in July.

Centenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friends
Bay of Plenty Times

Centenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friends

16 May 10:00 PM

Joan has two children alive, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Watch: 'He was over it': Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’
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Watch: 'He was over it': Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’

06 May 11:54 PM

They wanted two dinner boxes. The worker had other ideas.

'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
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'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed

05 May 07:45 PM

Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.

The best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand
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The best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand

05 May 07:00 PM

Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.

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Top charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tour

04 May 11:01 PM
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Why Toi Kiri Arts Festival's return is delayed until 2026

30 Apr 03:45 AM
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The NZ beach named among the world's 50 best for 2025
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The NZ beach named among the world's 50 best for 2025

29 Apr 05:00 PM

Three Australian beaches made the list this year but the Coromandel spot is NZ's only one.

Suit up for scavenger hunt on two wheels
Bay of Plenty Times

Suit up for scavenger hunt on two wheels

23 Apr 04:55 PM

The 2025 Great K Valley Cycle Adventure is taking place on Sunday, April 27.

On The Up: The conservation heroes keeping our iconic native species alive
Bay of Plenty Times

On The Up: The conservation heroes keeping our iconic native species alive

19 Apr 05:00 PM

Some of Aotearoa’s threatened wildlife is coming back from the brink.

Tauranga's Jazz Festival a must-do this Easter weekend
Bay of Plenty Times

Tauranga's Jazz Festival a must-do this Easter weekend

17 Apr 11:02 PM

The Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival has something for everyone even in the rain.

‘Serious concerns’: Neighbours wary of drone spraying near homes
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‘Serious concerns’: Neighbours wary of drone spraying near homes

13 Apr 06:35 PM

Neighbours questioned a drone weed-spraying operation in Bethlehem.

Karl Puschmann: Is Rebecca Gibney’s musical-comedy a show stopper or a bit flat?
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Karl Puschmann: Is Rebecca Gibney’s musical-comedy a show stopper or a bit flat?

03 Apr 04:00 PM

Review: Set in the Bay of Plenty, Happiness is familiar but uniquely Kiwi. But is it good?

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Society Insider: Buyers of $45m Qtown mansion revealed; Kiwi model at Beckham’s A-list 50th
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Society Insider: Buyers of $45m Qtown mansion revealed; Kiwi model at Beckham’s A-list 50th

02 Apr 04:00 PM

And, how to make your first million, according to 'Boss Babe'; event maestro's hospo foray

‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
Lifestyle

‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted

01 Apr 03:45 AM

The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.

Don’t be fooled: 10 April Fool’s pranks you may have fallen for
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Don’t be fooled: 10 April Fool’s pranks you may have fallen for

31 Mar 11:29 PM

It's the first of the month, keep your wits about you.

‘A risk worth taking’: Meet the Kiwi dad taking on Tasmania in brutal reality show
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‘A risk worth taking’: Meet the Kiwi dad taking on Tasmania in brutal reality show

23 Mar 06:00 PM

Eastern Bay of Plenty trapper Shay Williamson takes on TV's ultimate survival challenge.

Rare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auction
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Rare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auction

12 Mar 07:46 PM

A Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.

What to expect at Baycourt’s must-see jazz festival events
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What to expect at Baycourt’s must-see jazz festival events

08 Mar 03:00 PM

Steely DNA, a nine-piece band, will perform a Steely Dan tribute at the festival.

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Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business
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Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business

18 Jun 05:00 PM

Plus, Beauden Barrett's new side hustle.

Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus
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Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus

18 Jun 06:32 AM

A live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.

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How healthy is chicken breast?
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How healthy is chicken breast?

18 Jun 06:00 AM

New York Times: It’s a protein powerhouse. But it has other strengths, too.

Hate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead
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Hate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead

19 Jun 06:00 AM

If you need a break from the slopes or don’t fancy a ski, there’s still a lot to do this.

What you need to know for the Matariki long weekend
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What you need to know for the Matariki long weekend

19 Jun 04:00 AM

Matariki celebrations will be taking place across the country throughout the weekend.

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The 39 definitive rules of office fashion
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The 39 definitive rules of office fashion

19 Jun 12:00 AM

Washington Post: Sweatpants? No. But elastic waistbands? Absolutely.

The three tools leading the charge in arthritis pain relief
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The three tools leading the charge in arthritis pain relief

18 Jun 11:12 PM

Experts stress staying active to manage arthritis and slow its progression.

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Exactly what long car journeys do to your body
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Exactly what long car journeys do to your body

18 Jun 08:00 PM

Telegraph: The science behind road trip fatigue and how to combat it.

Princess Kate unexpectedly cancels appearance at Royal Ascot
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Princess Kate unexpectedly cancels appearance at Royal Ascot

18 Jun 06:57 PM

The Princess of Wales is said to be focusing on her cancer recovery.

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Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business
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Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business

18 Jun 05:00 PM

Plus, Beauden Barrett's new side hustle.

Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus
Lifestyle

Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus

18 Jun 06:32 AM

A live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.

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How healthy is chicken breast?
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How healthy is chicken breast?

18 Jun 06:00 AM

New York Times: It’s a protein powerhouse. But it has other strengths, too.

Hate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead
Travel

Hate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead

19 Jun 06:00 AM

If you need a break from the slopes or don’t fancy a ski, there’s still a lot to do this.

What you need to know for the Matariki long weekend
New Zealand

What you need to know for the Matariki long weekend

19 Jun 04:00 AM

Matariki celebrations will be taking place across the country throughout the weekend.

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The 39 definitive rules of office fashion
Lifestyle

The 39 definitive rules of office fashion

19 Jun 12:00 AM

Washington Post: Sweatpants? No. But elastic waistbands? Absolutely.

The three tools leading the charge in arthritis pain relief
Lifestyle

The three tools leading the charge in arthritis pain relief

18 Jun 11:12 PM

Experts stress staying active to manage arthritis and slow its progression.

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Exactly what long car journeys do to your body
Lifestyle

Exactly what long car journeys do to your body

18 Jun 08:00 PM

Telegraph: The science behind road trip fatigue and how to combat it.

Princess Kate unexpectedly cancels appearance at Royal Ascot
Royals

Princess Kate unexpectedly cancels appearance at Royal Ascot

18 Jun 06:57 PM

The Princess of Wales is said to be focusing on her cancer recovery.

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Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business
Lifestyle

Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business

18 Jun 05:00 PM

Plus, Beauden Barrett's new side hustle.

Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus
Lifestyle

Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus

18 Jun 06:32 AM

A live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.

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How healthy is chicken breast?
Lifestyle

How healthy is chicken breast?

18 Jun 06:00 AM

New York Times: It’s a protein powerhouse. But it has other strengths, too.

Below Deck’s Aesha Scott on luxury yachts - and what she’s learned about the super rich
Bay of Plenty Times

Below Deck’s Aesha Scott on luxury yachts - and what she’s learned about the super rich

03 Mar 06:00 PM

'The richer they get, the weirder and the sadder they get.'

'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP
Bay of Plenty Times

'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP

24 Feb 02:00 AM

A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.

Life’s a beach: Best Beach 2025 winners react to victories
Bay of Plenty Times

Life’s a beach: Best Beach 2025 winners react to victories

02 Feb 04:00 PM

The Herald Travel’s Best Beach competition has hung up its jandals for another year.

Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
Bay of Plenty Times

Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them

01 Feb 04:00 PM

The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?

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Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
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Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village

28 Jan 01:00 AM

A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.

Summer Concert Tour shines through storms in Coromandel
Bay of Plenty Times

Summer Concert Tour shines through storms in Coromandel

27 Jan 12:52 AM

Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear played in Whitianga on the weekend.

Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner
Bay of Plenty Times

Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner

19 Jan 04:00 PM

The results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.

Lake Rotoiti’s classic boat parade a ‘special sight’
Bay of Plenty Times

Lake Rotoiti’s classic boat parade a ‘special sight’

18 Jan 04:07 PM

The 28th annual Lake Rotoiti Classic and Wooden Boat Parade is on February 8.

Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 50 finalists revealed - and how to vote for the ultimate winners
Bay of Plenty Times

Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 50 finalists revealed - and how to vote for the ultimate winners

18 Jan 04:00 PM

We can reveal the top 10 finalists in each category for NZ's Best Beach 2025.

"It's like rugby on wheels": Bay athletes selected for Team NZ Roller Derby World Cup
Bay of Plenty Times

"It's like rugby on wheels": Bay athletes selected for Team NZ Roller Derby World Cup

17 Jan 11:10 PM

Athletes from Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne have been named in Team NZ Roller Derby.

Faded photo drums up $2.9m for classic Kiwi bach
Bay of Plenty Times

Faded photo drums up $2.9m for classic Kiwi bach

17 Jan 02:20 AM

Buyers loved the retro vibe of Matarangi beach house, says agent.

The hobby that became an artform: The magic of model railway
Opinion

The hobby that became an artform: The magic of model railway

11 Jan 02:00 AM

'You would not want a 5-year-old playing with this.'

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