A Consumer NZ investigation into the green claims on a basket of supermarket goods has found greenwashing claims are rife in New Zealand. Consumer's shopping... Read More

Building apprentices from across Tauranga will battle it out this Saturday at the New Zealand Certified Builders - NZCB - Apprentice Challenge. Competing for... Read More

A high-powered conference in Rotorua aims to 'change the narrative” on Māori housing, with particular urgency in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. Around... Read More

Fixed home loan rates could peak at more than 7% this year before starting to fall again, ASB senior economist Chris Tennent-Brown says. He said how much further... Read More

Tauranga's CBD 'is in crisis” with empty businesses and construction giving the perception it's a 'place to stay away from”. Downtown Tauranga board... Read More

Uber Eats and alcohol are among items that Bay of Plenty residents are using ‘Buy Now Pay Later' services to purchase - and it's getting them into tight... Read More

Pet owners are being encouraged to register with a veterinary clinic, understand what services they provide, and have a robust emergency plan in place. Veterinary... Read More

A piece of chocolate a day keeps the doctor away, or if you're chocolate connoisseur Glenn Yeatman - make that a cheeky three pieces! With the Flavours of Plenty... Read More

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. It's a fine sunny day across the Bay of Plenty,... Read More

Two new reports from the Ministry of Social Development show a record number of New Zealanders have moved off a benefit, and into work, following the Covid-19... Read More

Rotorua's culinary stars will be shining bright this winter with the 2023 Matariki Dish Challenge which has returned for a second year. From June 12 - July 16... Read More

A survey for the Consumer Advocacy Council shows most consumers are concerned that in the future the electricity industry will not provide a reliable supply they... Read More