Business & Markets

Former Netflix executive joins DROPIT board

A former Netflix executive behind the online entertainment revolution is backing rising Mount Maunganui tech company DROPIT to become the next big thing. Dr.... Read More

Golden triangle becomes diamond with Northland?

Connecting Northport to rail and enabling it to service Auckland bound freight can make a major contribution to the development of the region, said Associate Transport... Read More

NZ joins Chile and Singapore in digital trade talk

New Zealand will join Chile and Singapore in talks to establish new trade rules and best practice for the digital era. 'The future of international trade is digital.... Read More

Celebrate with Classic Flyers

Classic Flyers will soon be celebrating 14 years as one of the Bay of Plenty's premium tourist attractions. Join the celebrations by getting up close and personal... Read More

Fast food workers to strike this weekend

KFC along with Carl's Jr and Pizza Hut is off the menu this weekend as hundreds of Fast Food workers employed by Restaurant Brands and members of Unite Union take... Read More

Government invests $2.2 million into BOP

The Provincial Growth Fund is investing in three programmes to help unemployed people into future jobs generated by economic growth in the Bay of Plenty. Regional... Read More

Kiwibank to go cheque-free from 2020

Kiwibank has announced it will go cheque-free from February 28 2020. Over the nine-month transition period, the New Zealand-owned bank has committed to supporting... Read More

Kiwibuild homes available to purchase in WBOP

First home buyers in the Bay of Plenty will be able to purchase Kiwibuild homes from today. The Kiwibuild homes being built by Classic Builders in the Kaimai... Read More

New World introduce BYO containers

New World Brookfield is one of the North Island supermarkets implementing the ‘Bring your own Container' initiative. From June 1, New World shoppers can... Read More

Lumino Day putting smiles on many faces

Many New Zealanders left Lumino The Dentists practices with big grins on Saturday, May 11, after taking part in Lumino Day, where free dental care is provided.... Read More

Egg prices crack $4.43 a dozen

The price of eggs reached a record high of $4.43 a dozen in April 2019, after rising for the past nine months, says Stats NZ. A national egg shortage may be one... Read More

Global ice cream giant buys Tip Top

New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra has confirmed the sale of its Tip Top brand to global ice cream giant Froneri for $380 million. Word of the deal got out... Read More