Business & Markets

Law breach: Concerns as tavern, bottle store close

The indefinite closure of a suburban Tauranga tavern and liquor store stripped of liquor licences has raised concerns among locals. Welcome Bay Sports... Read More

'We are now in the grips of this tariff war'

With China and the US promising trade war escalations, it could be five to 10 years before the world adjusts to Donald Trump's tariffs, former Reserve Bank... Read More

Local builders in NZCB Apprentice Challenge

It's hammer time for local builders competing to become New Zealand's top apprentice. The 15th annual New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge... Read More

Hazelnuts prove to be a good cash crop for farmer

In 2018, Waikato farmer Raewyn Scott and her family enjoyed the first hazelnuts after a patient five-year wait for the trees they planted in 2013 to start producing. Further... Read More

Use of 'basic AI' for jobseeker benefit renewels

Opponents of a law change fear it will create a legal loophole allowing the use of artificial intelligence to cut benefits and impose sanctions on beneficiaries. But... Read More

Chathams and Air NZ mull interline deal

Air Chathams is looking to build on its services to regional New Zealand. As part of NZME's On The Up campaign, chief operating officer Duane Emeny reveals... Read More

Ballance vows to learn from conveyor death

A leading fertiliser business fined $420,000 after safety failures resulted in a factory worker's death says it is committed to learning from the tragedy. Wesley... Read More

KiwiRail truck struck by train near Kaimai Tunnel

A head-on collision between a freight train and a KiwiRail maintenance truck near the Kaimai Tunnel in Bay of Plenty has sparked investigations. Staff were... Read More

Squeeze the most out of citrus fruit this season

Nature is serving up a vitamin-packed feast of citrus, just in time to help boost immunity for the colder months ahead. Juicy, tangy and bursting with vitamin... Read More

Bee-autiful honey harvest in the BoP

A local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season, with the weather on their side and a particularly favourable spring. The local economy... Read More

Tauriko Business Estate still growing after 20 yrs

Over almost 20 years, the Tauriko Business Estate has transformed the landscape on Tauranga's southwestern fringe. Where kiwifruit vines once grew, there is... Read More

Revitalising Katikati’s economy with clusters

A new initiative in Katikati is focused on boosting businesses and expanding the job market. The Focus Katikati Trust aims to grow businesses and job numbers... Read More