Business & Markets

Amanda takes flight into show world

She's been helping out behind the scenes for years, but now it's 'show time” for Judea woman Amanda Adamson and her favourite feathered friends. Tauranga... Read More

NZ ranked last in international alcohol study

New Zealand has come in last place in a study comparing alcohol control policies in 11 countries or provinces. The study, released by the Public Health Communication... Read More

Iconic women headline Tauranga speaker event

Fresh off just missing out on a Bafta, Kiwi actor Robyn Malcolm will speak in Tauranga next month. She will be among four powerhouse women from a range of... Read More

Skyline Luge hits 100 million rides

Grant Hensman can still remember his first ride. The director of the New Zealand adventure company Skyline Enterprises recalled riding down on the go-kart-like... Read More

Inland Revenue take tougher line on student loans

The arrest of a person arriving at the border last month over unpaid student loan debt is an example of Inland Revenue "making up for lost time", one tax expert... Read More

NZ’s timber industry braces for tough times

A construction industry crash in China is sending shockwaves through the timber trade here. 'There's elephants in the forest,” said Rotorua-based forestry... Read More

Avocado industry expands global reach

The avocado sector is spreading its wings around the world. 'Diversification of our export markets is a prime focus for us as an industry,” said NZ... Read More

The rising price of food in NZ

Butter, beef and chocolate were among the grocery products with the largest annual price increases in April, according to the Grocery Supplier Cost Index... Read More

Pies glorious pies! Supreme Pie Awards search on

It's time to begin the search for the best pies in New Zealand with entries now open for the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards. New Zealand ranks as one of the... Read More

Inland Revenue discovers millions in unpaid tax

Inland Revenue (IR) said the property sector failed to pay at least $150 million in tax in the first nine months of the current financial year. The department... Read More

Free fashion trials aim to cut waste and costs

A Pāpāmoa Beach swimwear designer admits she's baffled by companies that ask 'what's the catch” when she offers to teach them about zero waste garment... Read More

New indoor courts open with community fun day

Tauranga City's new indoor courts are about to open on Cameron Rd and the community can get ready to reap the benefits. This Saturday, May 10, from 10am-2pm,... Read More