Business & Markets

NZ economy remains chilly - economists

Most of the country has been in the grip of an economic cold snap, but warmer conditions may be coming, according to a Westpac bank report. The roundup rates... Read More

Planning to downsize your home? Not so fast

Many New Zealanders plan to downsize from big family homes when they reach retirement - but it sometimes proves harder than expected. It's an issue that... Read More

Working from home impacting Tauranga businesses

The Government's push to get more workers back into their offices will help struggling city centre businesses, a hospitality business owner says. But... Read More

What's on: art, turbans, rally cars and horses

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. Showers are expected to develop late this morning,... Read More

Port of Tauranga faces red tape delays

With Port of Tauranga having to turn away shipping line offers of extra services for exporters and importers this year because of red tape, it's no surprise... Read More

Big prize money on offer at Tauranga Racecourse

Racing Tauranga is gearing up for an exciting summer season, with more than $1.3 million in prize money set to be distributed to horse racing connections over... Read More

Rate cuts haven’t pumped up house prices yet

According to CoreLogic's hedonic Home Value Index, Tauranga's house prices decreased by 0.3 per cent in September despite falling interest rates. The latest home... Read More

South Korea market open to NZ blueberry growers

New Zealand blueberry growers have the green light to enter the South Korean market for the first time. Minister for Trade and Agriculture Todd McClay has... Read More

The stakes are high are oh-so-sweet

Aotearoa will get a little sweeter this October as a giant lolly jar makes its way around the country. The tour gives New Zealanders a chance to win a share... Read More

Young volunteers spruce up cricket club

A group of young people are making the most of the holidays, sprucing up Te Puke's cricket club with a colourful mural. Kalib Wallace from 247 Health and... Read More

WBOP District Council elder development on the up

Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Heron Cres elder housing redevelopment in Katikati is starting to take shape and is on target to be completed by the... Read More

Scion staff recognised for excellence

Scion celebrated the dedication and achievements of its employees at the 2024 Employee Recognition Awards, where more than 90 nominations — the highest... Read More