Business & Markets

The city paying NZ‘s highest power bills

Residents of one of New Zealand's fastest growing regions are paying 'anti-competitive” prices for power, adding pressure to people struggling with bills... Read More

Fund opens to advance Māori-led research

New Government fund He Tipu Ka Hua is now open for proposals from Māori organisations to advance Māori-led research programmes or platforms. He Tipu Ka Hua... Read More

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts‘ future still unclear

The future of the troubled Ruapehu Alpine Lifts company is still up in the air - but whether it reopens this season or closes permanently, it's likely to cost... Read More

Covid-19: Freight company ordered to pay $8000

A freight company must pay $8000 to a truck driver who was unfairly laid off while sick and isolating in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government's... Read More

Super-wealthy: Reports show large tax gap in NZ

Inland Revenue research released today reveals a large differential between the tax rates ordinary New Zealanders pay on their full income compared with the super-wealthy,... Read More

Reserve Bank proposes new LVR restrictions

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua is proposing to loosen borrowing restrictions to reflect the current lowered risks in the financial system. Deputy... Read More

How builders are faring in the downturn

Tauranga builder Johnny Calley says demand for new build homes has declined, but that does not mean the outlook for the construction industry is bleak across the... Read More

Young Innovator Awards open for registrations

New Zealand's largest youth innovation programme, yia! - Young Innovator Awards - is set to return to Western Bay of Plenty for its fourteenth year, with registrations... Read More

Shop & car windows smashed in quiet neighbourhood

A Tauranga retail shop has been left with the front window smashed following a burglary. The Cherrywood Lotto and Bookshop in Cherrywood Drive, Otumoetai was... Read More

Man charged following wilful damage offences

A man has been arrested and put before the courts following a string of offences in Paeroa earlier this month that left damage to several buildings and vehicles. Police... Read More

Tight job market eases as migration picks up

The number of vacancies for sales staff rose sharply as job adverts increased for a third-straight month. The latest monthly report from employment website Seek... Read More

Maketū climate change plan wins award

An iwi and community-led climate strategy designed to ensure the seaside village of Maketū remains steadfast in the face of climate change has won the New Zealand... Read More