Business & Markets

Police to increase use of CCTV footage

Western Bay of Plenty police are planning to make more use of the city's security cameras to track down dangerous drivers. Police will be ramping up their... Read More

It’s a job hunters market

The Bay of Plenty and Waikato workers have fared well when it comes to a rise in wages and the number of jobs on offer. The latest figures from Trade Me Jobs,... Read More

Gas Leak causes major disruption in Tauranga CBD

Workmen accidentally drilling through a gas pipe forced evacuation of businesses in the Tauranga CBD today. One of the busiest streets in the City, The Strand,... Read More

Workplace deaths down, but not enough

The number of workplace deaths dropped last year but the government's safety agency says it's still too high. Forty two workers died in accidents in 2018,... Read More

Rare beachfront section on the market in the Mount

One of the last remaining undeveloped beachfront sections at Mount Maunganui in Tauranga has been placed on the market for sale. The 1583 square metre block... Read More

Let’s take workplace stress seriously

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the skies are blue, but instead of lazing in a hammock or going for a swim, you're back at work - or maybe you didn't... Read More

Inner city safety campaign working in Rotorua

A reduction in anti-social and criminal behaviour in Rotorua's CBD has resulted from a tougher line in policing the area. Stung late last year by pointed comments... Read More

Housing, petrol prices blamed for income shortfall

High house prices and more expensive petrol and dairy products could be why some people feel like their wages don't meet the cost of living, says an economist. The... Read More

Pak’n Save Tauranga’s mince being recalled

A food recall is being issued for a specific batch of mince sold at Pak'n Save on Cameron Road. The brand NZ Premium Beef mince is being recalled as the product... Read More

Wages falling behind cost of living

A Council of Trade Unions survey shows 71 per cent of nearly 1200 workers say their income has fallen behind their expenses. However, this follows news of the... Read More

Majestic Princess in port today

A cruise ship with a majestic nature is in port today, as passengers disembark to enjoy a sunny day at the Mount with a refreshing breeze. The Majestic Princess... Read More

When the urge is just too strong

'I would love to keep her.” But he's letting her go. He's lawyer Bill Holland. She's his legal secretary - a star performer. 'In this company we encourage... Read More