Business & Markets

The 25th Tauranga Multicultural Festival

Event organisers of the 25th Tauranga Multicultural Festival says it "was another extravaganza of cultural celebration by our local migrant community". Tauranga... Read More

NZ exports: US demand helps offset weak market

The Meat Industry Association says New Zealand exported red meat products worth $932 million during February, with demand from the United States helping to offset... Read More

Arrest made after two aggravated robberies

Waikato Police investigating two aggravated robberies of a commercial premises in Matamata have made an arrest. A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges,... Read More

Call for injury prevention ideas in manufacturing

ACC is investing to help create safer workplaces in New Zealand and encouraging businesses to apply for the workplace injury prevention grants which close today.... Read More

Foodie box challenge attracts plenty of chefs

Twenty eateries are putting their culinary flair to the test, entering the 11-day Plates of Plenty Challenge which is starting this Thursday. The Challenge... Read More

Busy summer puts the zing back in tourism's stride

The New Zealand tourism industry's summer season has ended on a very healthy note, with many tourism operators across the country reporting strong business and... Read More

BOP Pathlab workers going on strike for better pay

Bay of Plenty workers at an 'essential” healthcare service serving hundreds of patients a day are striking for 24 hours for better pay amid rising inflation... Read More

Defence officer loses $250k to fraudsters

A Defence officer who lost $250,000 to offshore fraudsters says ASB should reimburse his loss because a branch manager helped him complete the huge money transfer,... Read More

The annual NZCB Apprentice Challenge

Building apprentices from across Tauranga will battle it out on Saturday, April 6 at the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge sponsored by ITM.... Read More

Consumer NZ unveils poor-performing products

From carpet washers that leave exceedingly damp floors, to the coffee machine that makes a terrible brew, there are a few products that Consumer NZ is urging... Read More

Super snapper for economic growth

A new project to breed ‘super' snapper that are more resistant to disease, grow faster, and can thrive in warmer water could help drive more economic growth... Read More

What's on - jazz, Te Puke Egg-Stravaganza, art

Good morning and welcome to Easter Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a mainly fine... Read More