Business & Markets

New locations of interest announced for Tauranga

Three new locations of interest have been reported in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. They are Astrolabe Brew Bar and iKandi, both located at Mount Maunganui,... Read More

Get flowery and win this week

After the range of campaigns doing the rounds recently, it's going to be a breath of fresh air as kiwi stop to smell the roses. Starting Monday, it's all... Read More

What‘s on - carboot sale, Covid Cup, art

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

Construction costs rise at double usual rate

Quarterly housing construction costs are rising at double the typical pace. The Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) indicates national costs rose 1.6 per cent... Read More

Tauranga business winners crowned

Tauranga-based legal tech start-up LawVu has won the coveted Business of the Year Award at the Tauranga Business Awards 2021. The Tauranga Business Awards are... Read More

RJ‘s licorice recalled due to contaminated sugar

Confectionary brand RJ's has been affected by a recent major recall of sugar, leading to it issuing its own recall of licorice. The recall affects the Black... Read More

What‘s on - bromeliads, kabuku and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting rain and northwesterlies. It's... Read More

Brookfield New World rolling back prices 40 years

Heading to the New World in Brookfield this weekend might feel like a step back in time for some. The supermarket on Bellevue Road is celebrating their 40th birthday... Read More

Remaker reopens in Tauranga

A social enterprise that promotes sustainability is reopening in Tauranga city centre this weekend. Remaker will now be situated in Red Square, having moved from... Read More

ANZ closes its Bethlehem branch

ANZ bank has closed it branch in Bethlehem. SunLive was sent a photo showing caution construction tape over the ATM machine in Bethlehem and contacted ANZ to... Read More

Union hails Tauranga stevedore court ruling

The Maritime Union of New Zealand says a recent court ruling involving a Tauranga stevedore will signal big changes for shift workers. Maritime Union member George... Read More

Trustpower retail sale’s final hurdle nears

Trustpower have reported an uplift in their half year performance as the final hurdle toward the sale of the retail arm of the business to Mercury Energy slides... Read More