Business & Markets

Register pets at vets helps in later emergencies

Pet owners are being encouraged to register with a veterinary clinic, understand what services they provide, and have a robust emergency plan in place. Veterinary... Read More

Discover delicious ‘gold’ at Mount Maunganui

A piece of chocolate a day keeps the doctor away, or if you're chocolate connoisseur Glenn Yeatman - make that a cheeky three pieces! With the Flavours of Plenty... Read More

What‘s on - superheroes, Armageddon and racing

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. It's a fine sunny day across the Bay of Plenty,... Read More

MSD: Kiwis moving off benefits and into work

Two new reports from the Ministry of Social Development show a record number of New Zealanders have moved off a benefit, and into work, following the Covid-19... Read More

Rotorua Matariki Dish Challenge back for year 2

Rotorua's culinary stars will be shining bright this winter with the 2023 Matariki Dish Challenge which has returned for a second year. From June 12 - July 16... Read More

Electricity: Concerns raised over affordability

A survey for the Consumer Advocacy Council shows most consumers are concerned that in the future the electricity industry will not provide a reliable supply they... Read More

Bobby‘s fresh fish legacy lives on with Aunty Waka

A fresh chapter in fresh kaimoana and fish and chips begins with the previously named Bobby's Fresh Fish Market in Pāpāmoa relaunching today as Aunty's Sea Fresh... Read More

First of NZ‘s 2023 kiwifruit sets sail for Japan

The first shipment of the 2023 New Zealand kiwifruit season has now departed the Port of Tauranga, carrying around 2,500 tonnes - more than 600,000 trays - of... Read More

Robbers smash and grab jewellery at Bayfair

Three people have smashed their way through glass cabinets at a Bayfair Shopping Centre jewellery store in a robbery that has shocked bystanders. Within about... Read More

Dine in and help raise funds for cyclone relief

A Tauranga restaurant owner facing his own business woes in the current climate is dishing up goodwill this coming Monday night by raising funds for the Cyclone... Read More

Coromandel businesses on edge over Easter

Coromandel businesses say they're doing 50-90 percent less business than they were last year due to the fragility of road access to the region. State Highway... Read More

Kawerau cleaning up after swarm of quakes

Kawerau businesses and residents are cleaning up following a swarm of earthquakes in the early hours of Saturday. Kawerau Hammer Hardware owner Murray Evans... Read More