Business & Markets

Zespri poised for strong season in China

Zespri's 2024 sales season in China is underway, with the award-winning KiwiBrothers featuring in local marketing activities for the first time and supporting... Read More

Youths caught on the run following burglary

Swift action by nearby Police officers has resulted in three youths arrested following a burglary in Rotorua this morning. At around 6:30am Police were alerted... Read More

Getting vape products is easy, says teen

The Ministry of Health says it is working on initiatives aimed at youth and vaping. This follows criticism from the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation towards... Read More

Begging ban call after tourists ‘accosted'

Beggars 'physically accosted” 10 Aussie tourists at a cafe last week, claims a Rotorua councillor arguing it is time to 'seriously consider” a begging... Read More

Closed track a real problem, says MP

Coromandel MP Scott Simpson has taken a swing at the Department of Conservation over the ongoing closure of Cathedral Cove. In Parliament last week, Simpson... Read More

Farewelling the cruise ship season

For those early risers, a picnic breakfast in Pilot Bay at Mount Maunganui this week is a great opportunity to watch two of the last three cruise ships of the... Read More

Price reduction for NZ-grown veggies

The latest fall in prices shows that fresh, healthy New Zealand grown vegetables are now even better value. "Times are tough for a lot of New Zealanders but... Read More

BOP crime spree: Five people arrested

Five people are facing a variety of charges following what police say is a crime spree, including a police car being rammed in Tauranga. In a statement release... Read More

30 years of PlunketLine

PlunketLine is celebrating a significant milestone today, as the much-loved free-to-call telehealth service turns 30 years old. Day, night, and in the wee... Read More

Tauranga Shakespeare Festival returns

Thanks to CRAFT Management Charitable Trust, the Tauranga Shakespeare Festival returns on Sunday, April 21 at The Historic Village. The Historic Village will... Read More

Discover Waihī Beach's inaugural Autumn market

Celebrate the season at Waihī Beach's Inaugural Autumn Market. Join us from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on April 27 at the Waihī Beach Saturday Farmer's Market,... Read More

$3million for building a Katikati Abbeyfield House

The development of a new shared housing facility for older people in Katikati is close to becoming a reality, with most of the funding needed for it now secured. The... Read More