Business & Markets

What‘s on - parades, art and horse riding

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. I tenei ra ka awatea, ka wera. Expect a fine day apart from some morning cloud, and possible showers from late evening. Also... Read More

Motel hell forces Rotorua industry veteran to quit

Assaults, drugs and anti-social behaviour have forced a 20-year motel industry veteran to quit the sector. Shelley Hobson-Powell, who is also stepping down from... Read More

TECT sole sponsor of region’s Rescue Helicopter

TECT, longtime supporter of the Bay of Plenty Coastal rescue helicopter service, have recently become sole naming right sponsor. Formerly known as the Trustpower... Read More

When do you start Christmas celebrations?

Every year, stores around town seem to get into the Christmas spirit earlier much earlier than anyone else, with carols blasting on full volume. The Weekend Sun... Read More

Dairy, beef, and lamb exports rise in October

Exports of dairy products, beef, and lamb, particularly to China, increased in value in October 2019, says Stats NZ. However, the rises were partly offset by... Read More

Shoppers fear Greerton will be a no go zone

An elderly lady says she will have to stop shopping in Greerton village if the begging ban is revoked. Joy and her husband returned to shopping in the town centre... Read More

Survey for BOP schools to ditch plastic straws

Plastic straws on milk packs could be a thing of the past as Fonterra Milk for Schools launches a strawless option for Bay of Plenty schools. 'We care... Read More

Dazzling day at TRYathlon

It's been a hot day out there for the hundreds of children from around the Bay of Plenty who took part in today's Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon in Arataki.... Read More

Growing competitive swimmers in Papamoa

New competitive swimming coach Andy McLay has been making waves at the Papamoa Swimming Club. Arriving with wife Anna in June, Andy has come on board as the new... Read More

A time to remember and give back

Now is the time of year when remembrance trees start popping up in Tauranga, encouraging people to reflect on their loved ones who won't be around this festive... Read More

Chelsea Winter live at Baycourt

I was quite excited to hear the news, now months ago, that best-selling New Zealand cookbook author Chelsea Winter had relocated from Auckland to Tauranga. Firstly... Read More

What‘s on - parade, sailing, markets and cricket

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Kia koa tenei ra. The weather looks mint for parades, triathlons, markets, the popular mud dog run, sailing and the beach. For... Read More