Business & Markets

Middle East conflict fails to stall kiwifruit crop

Conflict in the Middle East has not stopped the new season's kiwifruit from reaching foreign shores. Jason Te Brake, chief executive of Bay of Plenty‑based... Read More

Bayleys celebrates standout year at awards night

Real estate company Bayleys Success Realty has celebrated a year of 'outstanding results” at its annual awards. Exceptional staff performances across... Read More

Free kai and games at supermarket

Sponsored Content Brookfield New World is hosting a free community event featuring kai (food), games and a grocery giveaway tomorrow to celebrate an upgrade... Read More

New $6.8m Mitre 10 green-lit

A new Mitre 10 trade and distribution centre worth $6.8 million has been approved for the growing Tauriko Business Estate. Tauranga City Council's latest... Read More

Petition launched over Pāpāmoa toll

A Pāpāmoa business owner warns a planned toll at the Pāpāmoa East Interchange could place added pressure on local families, workers and firms already facing... Read More

The unlikely partnership behind ethical coffee

A cross-pollination of ideas, blending coffee growing in Africa with New Zealand horticulture, has germinated on the Hauraki Plains. Luke Powell, owner/operator... Read More

Cook Strait ferry hikes hit livestock farmers

An industry leader in livestock transport has described price hikes for freight crossing the Cook Strait as coming at the worst possible time of year for... Read More

Fashion fundraiser for future BoP HQ

A glamorous evening of style, entertainment and community spirit is set to take centre stage in Te Puke this week, in support of a major new community hub. The... Read More

Plaza expansion brings new retail options

A major expansion at Pāpāmoa Plaza is taking shape, with a new large-format retail building set to strengthen the shopping centre's role in the growing coastal... Read More

Powershop customers stunned at high bill estimates

Electricity prices will rise, but not as much as some confused Powershop customers believed after they checked out the company's new app. Some disgruntled... Read More

New $1.5m stormwater system launched at Port

A new $1.5 million stormwater treatment system capable of capturing and treating up to one million litres of runoff has been launched at the Port of Tauranga. The... Read More

What Tauranga flight cuts mean for travellers

Air New Zealand has announced further temporary changes to the Tauranga network due to continued high jet fuel prices. From June 29 to July 26, the airline... Read More