Business & Markets

Student showcases Waihi's history aside from gold

When thinking of Waihī, its history as a mining town is top of people's minds, but a 17-year-old college student decided to dig deeper. Bella Paulsen, of... Read More

Te Arawa Lakes Trust appoints new chairman

Te Arawa Lakes Trust has announced the appointment of former police commissioner Wallace Haumaha as its chairman and former MP Te Ururoa Flavell as deputy chairman. It... Read More

Hub’s future secure for now

Encouragement and financial help have combined to secure the immediate future of The Hub Te Puke. The Hub runs food support services, including Te Puke's... Read More

Desert Road closure: Ohakune businesses thrives

Businesses in the small town of Ohakune are thriving after the closure of Desert Road. SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru - including the Desert Road - will... Read More

Operation Trolley: Multiple arrests in Rotorua

As part of ongoing work to ensure Rotorua's community feels safer within the CBD, 13 people were arrested and 45 shopping trolleys have been returned to their... Read More

We Can Keep Safe programme expands in BOP

An 'invaluable” personal safety programme for preschoolers will expand in Bay of Plenty and Waikato after a nearly $1 million funding injection from a... Read More

Portable home auction to aid new clubhouse

As the finishing touches are being put to Pukehina Surf Rescue's new building, an auction is about to take place that could mark the end of fundraising. The... Read More

Trade Minister to hold trans-Tasman discussion

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will travel to Australia today for meetings with Australian Trade Minister, Senator Don Farrell, and the Australia... Read More

Fashion through the years

When it comes to fully immersing yourself in an occasion, nothing beats dressing the part. If you're heading to the Katikati A&P Show at Uretara Domain on... Read More

A shedload of community opportunities

It's been just over a year since the men of Katikati moved to their own 'shed” they can now, hopefully, call their forever home. After a few years in... Read More

NZ's economy took 'developed world's biggest hit

New Zealand's economy suffered the biggest hit in the world in 2024, HSBC says, but there are signs that conditions are starting to improve. HSBC chief... Read More

Invest New Zealand launched to boost economy

The government has launched Invest New Zealand, a bold initiative to attract foreign investment, create high-paying jobs, and grow the economy. Invest New... Read More