Business & Markets

Solar farm mooted for airport

Whakatāne District Council could make the most of Whakatāne's high sunshine hours by investing up to $16 million in solar energy across eight sites, according... Read More

Iconic car boot sale comes to a close

Thirteen years of an iconic Tauranga car boot sale is drawing to a close. Originally based at Greerton Village School and now at Tauranga Racecourse, the Tauranga... Read More

Study finds sole parents treated with stigma

Major changes are needed in how single parents on a benefit are treated, researchers say, after new evidence showing they face stigma and discrimination. The... Read More

Senior scientist to help NZ‘s critical challenges

Scion senior scientist Dr Grace Villamor is one of 34 new faces at Te Pūnaha Matatini, joining the organisation as a principal investigator for the next three... Read More

Cannabis firms cosy up

New Zealand's fledgling and fragmented medicinal cannabis industry is starting to consolidate, with the country's first listed medicinal cannabis firm set to merge... Read More

Living costs up 7.7 per cent for average household

The cost of living for the average household increased by 7.7 per cent in the 12 months to March, according to figures released by Stats NZ. Each quarter, the... Read More

Tourism Bay of Plenty board appointments confirmed

Three key appointments have been confirmed for the Tourism Bay of Plenty board by Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council. The appointments... Read More

Jump in R&D from government investment

The Government's level of investment in research and development is paying off with new figures out showing total expenditure in R&D hit record levels last year... Read More

Bay’s annual foodie festival: win-win for everyone

Hungry fans who snapped up more than 4000 tickets during the second iteration of the Coastal Bay of Plenty's annual foodie festival have helped cement its place... Read More

Unemployment expected to remain low, for now

Economists are placing different bets on whether labour market figures due out on Wednesday will show official unemployment rising or falling. However, all are... Read More

Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award finalists

Twenty-six artists from across New Zealand have been named as finalists for the Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award, the annual competition which challenges... Read More

What‘s on - Lego, archaeology, and a dash of blues

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a rainy day with strong easterlies,... Read More