Business & Markets

Sanford closes Tauranga processing plant

Fishing company Sanford has confirmed 66 staff will lose their jobs when its processing plant in Tauranga closes. Sanford announced earlier this month that it... Read More

Kiwifruit industry urged to ‘ramp up’ capital plan

With strong global demand continuing to encourage rapid expansion of New Zealand kiwifruit supply, significant investment will be required in the post-harvest... Read More

Roles for the taking in hospitality

A recent Restaurant Association survey shows 78 per cent of NZ hospitality businesses are struggling to find skilled workers to fill senior positions. This... Read More

What‘s on - cancellations, art, tennis, church

Good morning and welcome to a sunny Sunday. Kia harikoa. Me koa te ra. The day has started a little frosty, but the early morning cloud is forecast to clear... Read More

Heart of Te Puke stops beating

A community centre known as ‘the heart of Te Puke' will soon be forced to close after falling into financial hardship. Te Manawa - The Te Puke Centre... Read More

Covid-19: Reassurance for Port of Tauranga workers

Reassurances are being given to people who work at Port of Tauranga, that following an order from the Ministry of Health on Friday night, they will not be penalised... Read More

Karyl‘s Mount Mainstreet magic

Mount Mainstreet has plenty of magic and vibrancy with destination shopping and treasures that can only be found in this seaside town. A new rising star... Read More

Significant changes on SH2 near Bayfair

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises a new temporary signalised pedestrian crossing will be operational across the full width of State Highway 2 Maunganui... Read More

Air New Zealand update on domestic flights

Air New Zealand is extending its fare flexibility and adjusting its domestic network after the Prime Minister's announcement on Friday evening that the Auckland... Read More

Student Quad Bike Invention A Winner

An invention that could save lives has taken the top spot at the NIWA Waikato Science and Technology Fair. Lachlan Coleman, a student at St. Paul's Collegiate,... Read More

Electric ferries mooted for Tauranga

Tauranga City Council is considering backing a ferry service between Omokoroa, Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. Last Friday Tauranga City Councillors John... Read More

New home for natives at Wharere Canal

An inconspicuous bit of land near Pongakawa in the Bay of Plenty has been transformed after hands big and small joined together to give natives a new home on the... Read More