17:10:02 Thursday 24 April 2025

Business & Markets

Highway project confirmed, tolls expected by 2028

It is almost certain the new Tauriko West highway will be tolled when it reaches phase two in 2028, Transport Minister Chris Bishop said. The $2.8 billion... Read More

Better compensation for scam victims

Banks have responded to the Government's expectation to better protect Kiwi consumers from scams by introducing stronger safeguards and a compensation scheme,... Read More

Tauranga: Royal send-off to cruise season

The departure of the Royal Princess on Tuesday, April 15, marked the end of the main cruise ship season for Tauranga this year. Prior to leaving, Tauranga's... Read More

Major corridors unlock regional growth

A preferred road corridor announcement in Northland and news of Tauranga's Tauriko West road project being given a green light is expected to enhance connectivity... Read More

Tauranga man’s frustration as Air NZ fares soar

Tauranga man Scott Koster says it's 'tone deaf” for Air New Zealand to be showing off its new uniforms while many travellers are facing particularly high... Read More

Next steps on emergency ocean response capability

The Government is considering next steps on developing an emergency ocean response capability and has contracted ocean-going tugboat ‘MMA Vision' to provide... Read More

TV legend says host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast!

Beloved Kiwi TV personality, author and documentary producer Jude Dobson is inviting the people of Bay of Plenty to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast next month to... Read More

Bay of Plenty dairy company fined $48K

Unlawful effluent discharge described as 'highly careless” offending by a regional council lawyer has cost a Whakatāne dairy farm $48,000. Nomar Farms... Read More

Housing market strained by population boom

New Zealand's population has increased by roughly twice the size of Hamilton since 2018 - but our housing market appears to have digested the influx, commentators... Read More

Rockin’ fitness for those 50-plus!

The 1980s hit End of the Line by The Travelling Wilburys is cranked up loud at an exercise class that's not only great for the body, but also good for the soul. 'It... Read More

Earthquake and renewable energy a focus in Vanuatu

New Zealand is boosting support to Vanuatu to recover from last year's earthquake and develop its renewable energy sector, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters... Read More

Potential loss of jobs a ‘concern for Tauranga

The potential loss of 62 jobs is 'a concern for Tauranga”, says the head of the region's economic development organisation Priority One. Ballance Agri-Nutrients... Read More