Business & Markets

Couple owes $20,000 Working for Families

Phoenix Ruka says he and his wife owe about $18,000 to $20,000 in Working for Families debt, despite always doing their best to ensure that they supplied the... Read More

Car boot sale, bargains and politics

Got too much of something, or it no longer fits your lifestyle? Too much fruit or veges? Kids grown out of it? Cleaning out the shed? The Rotary Club of Ōtūmoetai... Read More

Housing confidence hits 14 year high

Housing confidence is at its highest level in 14 years according to an ASB survey. The survey for the three months ended in April indicates a net 28 percent... Read More

Julene has sold homes for 46 years non-stop!

When Julene Foster set foot in real estate at the Mount, there were no cellphones, internet, websites or social media platforms. There weren't even open homes! 'I... Read More

What's on: Greerton Retro Fest, Hip Hop, music

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService forecasts a fine day with some westerlies... Read More

Tauranga fitness stars go global

Six elite fitness athletes from Tauranga are headed to Chicago to represent New Zealand at the Hyrox World Championships from June 12-15. Harry Hall, Chas... Read More

Classic Flyer's King's Birthday raffle

Mount Maunganui's iconic classic aircraft museum is celebrating 20 years by giving away prizes to the public this weekend. People who pay to enter the 20-year-old... Read More

Parking at Tauranga Hospital 'almost impossible’

The Western Bay of Plenty community has spoken up about the difficulty of finding a car park at Tauranga Hospital, and they are asking for a change. SunLive... Read More

Kiwi start-up’s catnip wine ready for export

A new horticultural initiative could transform New Zealand into a commercial catnip producer, paving the way for the export of locally made pet wines to... Read More

Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 3.25%

The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25%. The move was widely expected by economists and had been priced in by financial... Read More

Farmers benefit from new tax break on equipment

Those in the agriculture sector who can afford to buy new farm equipment are feeling buoyed by the Government's new tax incentive on new farm machinery. Farmers,... Read More

Budget: What budgeting service managers think

Changes announced in Budget 2025 will do 'little” to improve the lives of financially struggling clients of a Bay of Plenty household budgeting... Read More