Business & Markets

Dairy prices dip in latest auction

Prices have dropped slightly in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, held overnight, with a 0.3 per cent decrease across the board. This follows an increase... Read More

The science behind the fruit

Zespri's RubyRed kiwifruit sprung on the market seemingly from out of nowhere in 2022, but on the outskirts of Te Puke, scientists were quietly celebrating decades... Read More

Tauranga's hop-on hop-off bus gears up for summer

Cruise ship passengers are getting ready to hop on and off for summer as the popular bus service returns to Mount Maunganui and Tauranga before the 2024/25 ... Read More

NZ’s appetite for meat could sizzle into new era

The overconsumption of meat has been related to negative health, environmental, and animal welfare outcomes. As a result, many people are cutting back on meat,... Read More

Waikato Hospital memo bans non-English languages

Waikato public hospital has told nurses not to speak to patients in any language other than English. A memo sent to all nursing staff last Friday, obtained... Read More

Alfresco dining fees rile restaurant owners

New outdoor street dining charges are 'disrespectful” and 'piling even more misery” on struggling hospitality businesses, Mount Maunganui restaurant... Read More

Stand Tall unlocks youth potential

Tauranga-based charity Stand Tall is making a lasting impact on the lives of young people across the Bay of Plenty by fostering entrepreneurial and digital skills... Read More

Bay Dreams 2025 cancelled

If everything was going to plan, the organisers behind Bay Dreams would have announced the world's biggest rapper - Kendrick Lamar - to headline their January... Read More

What's on: Steamers, hobbies and art

Good morning to Bay of Plenty Steamers fans, and welcome to Saturday! Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is... Read More

Food hubs struggling with high demand

THREE KEY FACTS: One-third of Food Hub recipients are seeking help for the first time. Food Hubs can only meet around 60 per cent of their communities'... Read More

New figures reveal Budget deficit growing

Budget deficit $12.9 billion vs budget forecast $11.1b Tax take $119.9 b vs forecast $118.3b Total revenue $167.3b vs forecast $165.0b Total expenses... Read More

Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate to 4.75%

The Reserve Bank has cut its benchmark cash rate by 50 basis points. The central bank cut the official cash rate (OCR) to 4.75 percent, as expected, to its... Read More