Business & Markets

Katikati-born Fisher receives Lifetime award

Former Katikati resident Rebecca Fisher - an outstanding horticultural leader known for turning strategy and ideas into reality on the ground for growers - has... Read More

Western BoP rates to rise 8.92% on average

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has set its direction for this year's rates - with an average increase of 8.92%. This remains below the 10.13 % average... Read More

One million cans for NZ foodbanks

Throughout June, Rotary clubs across New Zealand are uniting for a nationwide effort to collect one million cans of food in support of local food banks. The... Read More

More funding to grow international tourism

The Government is increasing funding for attracting overseas visitors and investing in tourism infrastructure as part of its new Tourism Growth Roadmap,... Read More

Labour overtakes National in post-Budget poll

Labour has overtaken National in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll, which was conducted earlier this month following both the controversial pay equity changes... Read More

11 sunscreens sold in NZ don't meet SPF claims

A new study has found more than half of sunscreens tested didn't reach their SPF claims, including one marked SPF50+ that only clocks an SPF of 4. Australian... Read More

How rich is your region?

Times have been tough for many New Zealanders in recent months. But the effect of the downturn hasn't been felt evenly - and some areas are tracking better... Read More

More funding to attract more visitors to NZ

A new $13.5 million investment in international tourism marketing is expected to deliver an extra 72,000 international visitors to our shores, Tourism and Hospitality... Read More

Businessman faces trial on rape, bribery charges

A Taupō businessman accused of raping a woman and trying to bribe her to withdraw her police complaint is to head to trial to defend the charges. The man,... Read More

Migrant bus drivers scared to report assaults

Migrant bus drivers say they are 'fearful” they could lose their working visas for defending themselves against assaults and are scared to report violence... Read More

Prevent loved ones getting listeriosis

New Zealand Food Safety wants people to take some practical steps to avoid a rare and life-threatening but preventable foodborne illness. "While rare, every... Read More

Bringing families together with Parent Boost

The Government is delivering on its commitment to support parents living offshore to visit and stay with their families in New Zealand for longer, Prime Minister... Read More