Business & Markets

Job cuts: Postal workers start talks

The postal workers union will begin talks with NZ Post this week to try to save the jobs of hundreds of posties. Last year, the postal service announced it... Read More

Teens buying vapes online with tick box

A mother is concerned it's too easy for teenagers to get their hands on vapes after her 14-year-old was able to buy $140 worth online. While it's illegal... Read More

Jeweller's safeguards thwarting robbers attempts

Following two daylight smash-and-grabs at the Bayfair Michael Hill's store on Saturday and the Silverdale Michael Hill's store on Sunday, CEO Daniel... Read More

Police making enquiries about six Bayfair robbers

5.45pm update: Police are making enquiries to locate the robbers involved in a smash and grab at Bayfair Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon. The Michael... Read More

Downtown Tauranga’s new face

While a lot of us may have given up on the CBD, new Mainstreet Tauranga manager Genevieve Whitson is 'not somebody that gives up on things easily”. Having... Read More

What's on - cricket, reggae, garage sales and 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 cloud increasing in... Read More

The retirement and legacy of Wang

After 21 years of dedicated service, Joseph and Maria Lee, the founders of Wang Tauranga, a beloved local Asian grocery store, have decided to retire and pass the... Read More

Rotorua bar loses alcohol licence

A Rotorua bar labelled 'a magnet for anti-social behaviour such as fighting, yelling, vomiting, urination and public disorder” has lost its liquor... Read More

Budget deficit lower than forecast - Treasury

The new government inherited finances in better shape than expected, according to latest Treasury figures. The budget deficit for the five months ended November... Read More

First home buyers' market share tops list

First home buyers lifted their share of the house market to a record 27 per cent in the December quarter. First home buyers were the biggest property market... Read More

KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals rise

A record number of people are making withdrawals from their KiwiSaver funds due to financial difficulties. Of the 6400 withdrawals made throughout December,... Read More

Inflation slows to lowest rate in two years

Inflation has slowed to its lowest level in more than two years, but domestic price pressures remain stubborn and will slow any move to cut interest rates. Stats... Read More