Business & Markets

Ōhope golf course restores trees among dunes

A major native tree replanting project on the Ōhope Spit between Ōhope Beach Golf Links and the ocean is turning a mistake by club volunteers into an opportunity... Read More

Nestlé recalls baby formula over toxin risks

Nestlé has recalled five batches of its Alfamino infant formula in New Zealand after the potential presence of a toxin that can cause gastrointestinal... Read More

Community donates $265k for Tauranga Foodbank

The Tauranga Community Foodbank has received more than $265,000 worth of cash and food donations from the 2025 Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal, a final... Read More

Early arrival of hot cross buns to support KidsCan

Christmas is barely behind us, but Woolworths New Zealand is already in Easter mode, with hot cross buns on shelves nationwide from today. Back by popular... Read More

Local leaders share hopes for 2026

From easing cost-of-living pressures to building healthier, more resilient communities, Bay of Plenty leaders have high hopes for their region. Reporter Annabel... Read More

Fuel merger planned, pump price cut promised

Two low-cost fuel providers have announced plans to merge their New Zealand networks into one, promising 'to drive lower pump prices” for motorists... Read More

Midday Christmas spending peak drops again in NZ

Christmas Eve has retained its title as the busiest shopping day of the year, but the peak hour was well down on previous years. Payments network Worldline... Read More

How a family-run bar survived 21 years of change

Two locations, three expansions, and 21 years later, Cornerstone Bar has stood the test of time. The family-owned Tauranga institution celebrates its 21st... Read More

Holiday money tips from the Banking Ombudsman

The Banking Ombudsman is reminding Kiwis to take a few simple steps to protect their finances and get help if they need it during the holidays. Banking Ombudsman... Read More

11,000 homes cut off monthly, data shows

More than 10,000 households a month have their power disconnected, new data shows. The Electricity Authority has published a new disconnections for non-payment... Read More

Govt fast-tracks Waihī North gold mine expansion

The Government has approved OceanaGold's Waihī North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihī area until 2043. The decision is... Read More

Innovation festival brings futurist to Tauranga

DayBreak - Festival of Innovation is returning to light up Tauranga city centre on Wednesday, February 25. The full line-up of speakers and sessions has been... Read More