Business & Markets

What's on: skatepark, live music, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day, but becoming... Read More

Saying goodbye to New Zealand's last elephant

Auckland Zoo has said goodbye to New Zealand's last elephant, and with her, her keepers. After about two-and-a-half years of planning and waiting, Burma... Read More

Tauranga premises caught selling alcohol to minors

A Tauranga tavern operating without a duty manager and three Tauranga off-license premises selling alcohol to under 18-year-olds have been found to breach the... Read More

Where are NZ's most undervalued houses?

New Zealand house prices are still down significantly from their peaks of 2021. But property market commentators say there are some areas more "undervalued"... Read More

DHL expects 12% shipment increase this peak season

DHL Express, the world's leading international express service provider, is expecting a 12% shipment increase this peak season, signalling robust international... Read More

Māori gift company launches for Christmas

A new speciality gifting company has entered the market, with its sights set on servicing the customised needs of millions of gift givers throughout Aotearoa. Every... Read More

Government reinstating livestock exports by sea

The Government is reinstating the trade of livestock exports by sea while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, saidAssociate Minister of Agriculture... Read More

Positive forecast for Zespri growers

Zespri has released its November forecast for the 2024/25 season with forecast returns up across almost all categories from the last forecast in August. At... Read More

Don’t fall for Black Friday FOMO

As Black Friday marketing efforts ramp up, Consumer NZ warns shoppers to be on high alert and not assume that every special is special. 'When Christmas is... Read More

What can you buy for $1?

Twenty years ago $1 could buy you one litre of petrol, half a block of butter and a sizeable bag of mixed lollies from the local dairy. And if you were alive... Read More

BOP property sector celebrates future leader

Urban Task Force has announced that Tauranga Civil Engineer, Hayden Boag, is the recipient of a prestigious scholarship for 2025 which aims to foster the next... Read More

Fire contained in Pāpāmoa

A fire investigator has been requested to attend the scene of a fire at Pāpāmoa Plaza. Fire Emergency NZ northern communications shift manager Lauren Sika... Read More