Business & Markets

Study may help boost high-grade honey production

Researchers have found a unique group of microorganisms on the surface of mānuka leaves, which could help explain wide variation in the antibacterial properties... Read More

Seasonal work visa available to more people

The government is putting in place a range of immigration policy changes to help fill labour shortages in key industries. 'Two key sectors we are moving to help... Read More

The green, futuristic village

Plans to set up worm farms and green waste composting has seen a new Mount Maunganui retirement village receive a $10,873 grant from the Tauranga City Council's... Read More

Working does matter

Those supporting Bay of Plenty people with disabilities is welcoming the government's new ‘Working Matters: Disability Employment Action Plan'. Developed... Read More

Challenging winter season for Mt Ruapehu

COVID-19 Alert Level restrictions have contributed to a challenging winter season for Mt Ruapehu, like many other tourism businesses around the country. "Climate... Read More

National promises $4.5bn in tax cuts

National's promising a short-term package of tax cuts - worth more than $4.5 billion - to kick start the economy. Leader Judith Collins and finance spokesperson... Read More

LIVE: Ardern on GDP

The economy has shrunk by a record amount and fell into its first recession in a decade as it was battered by the government's moves to eliminate COVID-19,... Read More

NZ officially in first recession in a decade

The New Zealand economy contracted a record 12.2 per cent in the three months ended June, leading to the first recession in a decade. Official numbers show gross... Read More

Tauranga restaurant vies for People’s Choice Award

Tauranga restaurant Mumbai Masala has been nominated in the People's Choice category in the Menulog Restaurant Awards. Owner of Mumbai Masala in Tauranga,... Read More

What‘s on - markets, paintball, tennis and music

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Nau mai ki te Ratapu. Kia pai to ra. There's plenty to go and do today, with a fine day ahead and some southerlies breezes.... Read More

Tourism providers share insights with students

Strengthening industry connections and enabling students to learn from the best has been a key driver of the Toi Ohomai tourism industry connect sessions. Rotorua's... Read More

Rotorua sculpture flown into place

Te Ahi Tupua - The Eternal Fire - has been flown into place in Rotorua this morning. The $743,000 12m high 3D printed sculpture was flown in two parts by Blackhawk... Read More