Business & Markets

Single-lane proposal prompts concern

As Stage 2 of Tauranga City's Cameron Rd transformation looms, a business owner located on the roadstretch for more than 25 years has major concerns about the... Read More

Consumer NZ uncovers supermarket specials

Consumer NZ received over 300 examples of dodgy supermarket specials from eagle-eyed shoppers as part of its campaign to clean up supermarket pricing. Among the... Read More

Police ask for public help with aggravated robbery

Warning: Some people may find the video distressing to watch. Police are asking for the public to assist with enquiries where a superette employee was assaulted... Read More

Navy vessel sales provides $26M economy boost

Two former Royal New Zealand Navy Inshore Patrol Vessels, Rotoiti and Pukaki, are about to embark on a journey to their new home port in Ireland, leaving an economic... Read More

Kiwifruit: Growers strongly support advocacy group

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc have been given a strong mandate by kiwifruit growers to work on their behalf for the next six-year kiwifruit levy cycle. The... Read More

OCR raised to highest level since late 2008

The Reserve Bank has raised the official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 5.25 per cent. The decision is in line with expectations and takes the benchmark... Read More

Mixed development for vacant BOP site

New apartment buildings are being planned for a site that used to house a Bay of Plenty supermarket. Since demolition of the former supermarket building in Kopeopeo... Read More

NZ weekly rents hit record high

Median weekly rent is the highest it's ever been as of February this year, according to the lateset Trade Me property data. Trade Me property sales director Gavin... Read More

Cost of living: Demand for credit increases

Data from credit bureau Centrix shows consumer credit demand rose three per cent in the year-ended February. But many households were still struggling to meet... Read More

Two groups target Tūroa buyout as ski season looms

At least two groups have offered to take over operations at Mt Ruapehu's Tūroa skifield as the fate of the central North Island's skifields remains in the balance. With... Read More

Blood drive to be a “bloody awesome” event

Tauranga businesses are being urged to put on their capes and join forces for what organisers are calling a "bloody awesome" event this Wednesday, April 5. The... Read More

Jared Menzies winner of Tauranga‘s top apprentice

Apprentice Jared Menzies has claimed the title of Tauranga's champion at the regional heats of the annual New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge -... Read More