Business & Markets

Jaguar Land Rover Awards: Tauranga Dealer Wins 2

Tauranga's luxury car dealership Ebbett Prestige Tauranga has taken home multiple awards at the annual Jaguar Land Rover Retailer of the Year awards. 'We're... Read More

Pollination the backbone for beekeepers

As the worker bees mill over hectares of land, pollinating flourishing kiwifruit and avocado orchards, their keepers collect the reward both in dollars and a... Read More

Shopping centre parking fines frustrate customers

Parking fines and debt collection agency letters have frustrated customers using some Tauranga and Te Puke shopping centres and takeaway restaurants. People... Read More

City couple's mushroom venture

In a large warehouse, not far from Taupō, a young couple is busy bagging gourmet mushrooms. Their established vegetable garden and loyal Jack Russell terrier... Read More

NZ red meat exports: First-quarter value drops

New Zealand exported $2.58 billion of red meat products in the first quarter of the year, as the sector continues to face weaker pricing and demand in China,... Read More

Cost of insuring a home continues to rise

The cost of insuring a home has risen six times faster than incomes over the past year and the cost of insuring what's inside has risen even faster. Latest... Read More

The foods most recalled over safety concerns

Undeclared allergens in food have been identified as the leading cause for safety recalls last year, with milk allergens triggering the most recalls. The... Read More

Girl in stable condition after mall assault

The victim of an alleged attack in a Mount Maunganui mall on Friday is now stable after being taken to hospital in a serious condition, police say today. Onlookers... Read More

Auckland Airport security: carry-on scanners

Passengers travelling on international flights from Auckland Airport will be able to keep laptops and liquids in their carry-on bags for security screening thanks... Read More

More arrests after Whakatāne aggravated robbery

A further two people have been arrested today in relation to an aggravated burglary at a Michael Hill jewellery store in Whakatāne yesterday afternoon, says... Read More

Habitat for Humanity provide housing solutions

Habitat for Humanity is continuing to support Bay of Plenty whānau to achieve their housing aspirations, with two new rent-to-buy homes recently delivered and... Read More

More businesses seeking help to downsize

Businesses are hurting and have "run out of grit", the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. The official unemployment rate rose to 4.3 per cent... Read More