Business & Markets

BOP avocado growers donate windfall fruit

The Bay of Plenty avocado industry has banded together after 'devastating” winds hit more than 400 orchards, with some losing 90% of their fruit. Growers... Read More

Sustainable BOP closes its doors

A Bay of Plenty based environmental awareness trust has formally closed, with its remaining funds distributed to three local charities that are continuing its... Read More

Overseas holiday leaves woman battling card fraud

A woman's financial loss is a stark reminder to always keep credit cards and PIN numbers secure, warns a financial ombudsman. An overseas holiday took a dark... Read More

Mass recall of Tasti snack treats due to metal

More than 20 popular Tasti brand snack products are being urgently recalled due to concerns over the potential presence of metal. Some of the popular lunchbox... Read More

Freak hailstorm turns Bethlehem white

Bethlehem residents were astounded to find crackling thunder and a hailstorm early on Friday evening left a white coating across the ground, with one motorist... Read More

KiwiSaver choice that could cost retirees $30,000

Retirees may be costing themselves thousands of dollars by switching to too-conservative investments too early. The Financial Markets Authority's KiwiSaver... Read More

Pay equity protest picnic at Mount Drury

Families, community members and supporters of fair pay are invited to a protest picnic for pay equity at Mount Drury tomorrow. The event, hosted by Unions... Read More

Black Clash returns to Bay Oval next year

The clash of New Zealand‘s sporting titans returns to Mount Maunganui this summer. Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Hot Springs Spas T20 Black Clash,... Read More

Entries open for Tauranga Business Awards 2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Tauranga Business Awards. And next year's awards have a refreshed selection of categories available for people to enter,... Read More

Recall of Deep brand Green Garlic product

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Vimms Enterprise Limited in its recall of a batch of Deep brand Green Garlic due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Deep... Read More

Which sectors pay more than a median $100,000?

It used to be that once someone's salary hit six digits, they would be considered highly paid. But there are now about a dozen sectors paying at least... Read More

Economic scoreboard: BoP star performer

Bay of Plenty has taken the top spot in ASB's latest regional economic scorecard for the first time in almost a decade, but Wellington has slumped to the... Read More