Business & Markets

Butcher: “I’m done. It‘s killing me”

A Bay of Plenty butcher has reached 'breaking point” and is closing one of his stores after the latest in a spate of burglaries pushed his health and stress... Read More

Govt invests in sustainable food producer

The development of sustainable, plant-based foods and meat alternatives is getting new Government backing, with investment from a dedicated regional economic development... Read More

Tauranga candidates discuss cost of living

SunLive has asked the 12 Tauranga by-election candidates how the cost of living is affecting Tauranga families and individuals, and whether they are better or... Read More

Govt investment boosts coastal shipping in NZ

New Zealand is a step closer to a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable coastal shipping sector following the selection of preferred suppliers for new and... Read More

Local raises $1,000 for Ukraine selling T-shirts

Tauranga local Ronald Chamberlain has raised $1000 for the people of Ukraine, after teaming up with EmbroidMe Tauranga, and receiving a further donation from TSB... Read More

Cattle ‘bled like a fountain’ after dehorning

A Tauranga man who used no anaesthetic when he cut the horns of three cattle has been prosecuted by SPCA. Russell Williams cut the horns of the cattle so low... Read More

Brother New Zealand names Manuel Efaraimo as COO

More big moves within Brother New Zealand have seen employee of 22 years, Manuel Efaraimo, appointed to the role of chief operating officer. After more than... Read More

Whakatāne Mill welcomes FMCG heavyweight as CEO

Paperboard producer, Whakatāne Mill Limited - WML, has appointed Ron Hooper, a highly experienced and well-regarded business leader from the food and packaging... Read More

Prime Minister to visit United States

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leading a trade mission to the United States this week as part of the Government's reconnection strategy to support export growth... Read More

Heavenly hot pools in the BOP

If it's tranquillity you seek, you'll find the perfect place to unwind in the Bay of Plenty. This region is home to many geothermal hot pools including Mount... Read More

Tourism operators “not wrapping up souvenirs yet”

Despite the Government announcing New Zealand's borders will open at the end of July, a Mount Maunganui gift and souvenir shop owner is still playing the waiting... Read More

Tech sector boost to benefit all Kiwis - NZTech

NZTech is backing the $20 million investment the government is committing toward accelerating tech sector growth. This will benefit all Kiwis as these companies... Read More