6:35:18 Sunday 30 March 2025

Business & Markets

Parents put back-to-school costs on Afterpay

Mother of two Jane says the start of the school year is always tough financially. "The holiday period stretches us to the limit and there is just no let-up... Read More

Willis to announce 3rd supermarket company

Cabinet has agreed to its next steps in its war on the country's supermarket duopoly, set to be announced by the Finance Minister on Sunday. Nicola Willis... Read More

A show of cute and character-filled flowers

Not all orchids are large plants with big showy flowers. And it is the smaller varieties that are the domain of grower and enthusiast Wilma Fitzgibbons. Fitzgibbons... Read More

Zespri finishes biofuel-powered Kiwifruit shipment

Fresh Carriers Co., Ltd (FCC) and Zespri have successfully completed the first kiwifruit charter powered by low-emissions biofuel, with the vessel Kowhai docking... Read More

What's on: Penguin walk, stock cars and skating

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 with... Read More

FMA set to axe more than 20 jobs

The country's leading financial market regulator is facing jobs cuts which may weaken its ability to protect investors. RNZ has been told that a proposal... Read More

Ocktoberfest Gala applications open

Applications are now being invited for funds raised by Te Puke Baptist Church's Ocktoberfest Gala, a community fundraising event held each spring. Specifically,... Read More

Kids Kai Trial especially for festival youngsters

Most Flavours of Plenty festival events are aimed at adults - but one definitely isn't. Te Puke Kai Resilience group and Colab are hosting a Kids Kai Trail on... Read More

Movie night fundraiser for mum's cancer treatment

Friends and parents of a Te Puke school family have banded together to run a movie night fundraiser for one of their own facing adversity. Te Puke woman Sarena... Read More

Residents upset over proposed 5G tower in Greerton

A proposed 5G tower metres from a retired couple's house has angered Waimapu St residents in Greerton. They say they received little communication about its... Read More

New fines for fisheries offences come into force

Fisheries offences will be subject to a broader range of penalties to ensure the punishment fits the crime under regulatory changes that come into effect on... Read More

Targeted support when relocating for work

Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston said there will be targeted help if people need to relocate for a job. The Relocate for Work... Read More