Business & Markets

Turning rubber into resources 

New Zealand's first national tyre recycling scheme is now fully operational with free collections starting yesterday, September 1, says Environment Minister... Read More

Builder censured for letting tenants live in shed

A self-employed Te Puke builder twice convicted for allowing an implement shed to be lived in without resource consent has been censured by the Building Practitioners... Read More

Govt backs programme to optimise fish waste

The Government is backing a programme led by Sealord that is transforming fish waste into high-value consumer products. 'We're always looking out for innovations... Read More

The Hits radio host and daughter launch podcast

Ben Boyce, co- host of The Hits Jono & Ben breakfast show and his influencer daughter, Sienna, are teaming up to launch When I Grow Up, a new podcast on iHeartRadio... Read More

See the passion behind the bloom at orchid show

Caleb Lamond still remembers walking into his first orchid show 30 years ago, and he hopes those attending next week's two-day Tauranga event get that same feeling... Read More

Choking warning issued over jelly cups

New Zealand Food Safety is warning consumers not to consume mini jelly cups containing konjac as they may present a significant choking hazard, particularly... Read More

Trick of the Light returns to Tauranga for Escape

Scotland, China, and now our city - theatre company Trick of the Light will return to Tauranga for Escape. The Wellington-based theatre company is set to... Read More

Nominate for the 2025 Western Bay Community Awards

The Western Bay Community Awards bring together all those involved in the community and volunteer sector to celebrate and acknowledge their incredible community... Read More

Celebrating great fathers of rescue helicopter

With Father's Day just around the corner, we want to highlight the amazing fathers who work onboard your rescue helicopter. The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter... Read More

Young Innovators Awards reached thrilling finale

The energy was electric as the Young Innovators Awards yia! reached its thrilling finale on the night of August 28 in Tauranga. This eagerly anticipated... Read More

Mystery pair donate $10,000 to family charity

While most charities and social agencies are struggling to find enough funding to support the many demands on their resources, one Tauranga charity has just... Read More

Katikati has a new emergency response team

A new emergency management team has been formed to co-ordinate Katikati's response to large scale emergency events. Katikati Emergency Response Teamis made... Read More