Business & Markets

Mother praises life-changing Big Buddy bond

Welcome Bay's Danny Prior has been a Big Buddy for almost four years to Little Buddy Roman Healey. Their first introduction was difficult; Roman was 7 at... Read More

Ballance confirms 60 job losses at Mount Maunganui

Ballance Agri-Nutrients has confirmed its plans to end its manufacturing operations in Mount Maunganui, resulting in the loss of 60 jobs. In a statement,... Read More

NZ population likely to reach 6 million by 2040

New Zealand's population is likely to reach six million before 2040, from the current 5.3 million, according to latest projections. Stats NZ estimates... Read More

Mum warns after son’s finger sliced on flight

WARNING: This story contains graphic images A Kiwi mum is warning parents to stay vigilant when flying after her son's index finger was severely cut during... Read More

First Tauranga AI Business Summit helps students

Tomorrow's inaugural Tauranga AI Business Summit aims to help 'demystify” the emerging technology, and highlight how local businesses can use it. The... Read More

Tutt to leave Priority One for digital lead role

Priority One chief executive Nigel Tutt will leave the organisation to take up a new role as managing director of Stuff Digital. Tutt has led Priority One,... Read More

ASB cuts home loan rates, draws level with rival

ASB has joined the rate-cutting fray by dropping some of its mortgage rates today. The bank's 18-month fixed home loan rate drops 10 basis points (bps) to... Read More

Rising dairy prices lift export prices

Export prices rose 7.1 percent in the March 2025 quarter, led by dairy prices, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. 'Export prices have been increasing... Read More

Beloved restaurant's staff take stock after fire

On Sunday night, popular Tauranga Indian restaurant Castle 91 posted a Facebook video of patrons joyfully singing and dancing at a community event. Less than... Read More

Popular Greerton restaurant on fire

'Much-loved” Tauranga Indian restaurant Castle 91 caught fire this afternoon. Firefighters were called to the Greerton Village restaurant today at 3.09pm,... Read More

Pedals, paddles and progress in Ōmokoroa

Whether it's biking, boating, or driving, Ōmokoroa is on the move - and Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community to join them for the... Read More

Biggest brick show yet about to hit town

The ground floor of Tauranga Racecourse is about to be overtaken by inspiring and colourful creations as Bricks of Plenty's annual Lego show gets under way on... Read More