Business & Markets

Connecting students with local jobs

A new career service aims to better connect secondary school students in the Eastern Bay of Plenty with the range of career options available and to local employment... Read More

Media merger saga goes to court

New Zealand's two biggest publishers of news go to court today to try and overturn the competition watchdog's refusal to green-light a merger. Fairfax Media and... Read More

Expansion set for Bayfair

Tauranga's growth trajectory is set to continue as Bayfair Shopping Centre prepares to embark on a dramatic transformation. The centre is planning to undertake... Read More

Pop-up restaurant will pop-up again

It's not often a restaurant opens to such critical acclaim and closes a week later. However, it's been confirmed. Greenpark Primary's pop-up restaurant, The Ruapehu,... Read More

Unlocking Maori potential

Fostering the Bay of Plenty's Maori economy by unlocking the potential of the emerging Māori workforce is a key focus of Awhina August's new role as Kaihautu Ohanga... Read More

Chip supply affected by potato shortage

The chips may be down for potato lovers as the country deals with an apparent nationwide shortage of the popular tuber. A notice has appeared in some Pak'nSave... Read More

Launch events set up for dairy leaders

With just over a week to go until entries open in the 2018 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards, organisers of the regional competitions are ready to host launch events. General... Read More

High butter prices hitting bakers

The rising cost of butter and other dairy products is hitting bakeries and other small food businesses hard, the Baking Industry Association says. Butter prices... Read More

Connecting Te Puke to the world

Te Puke residents can now stay connected like never before, following the announcement that Vodafone has switched on superfast 4G services in the township. Te Puke... Read More

First cruise ship of the season arrives

The first cruise ship of the 2017/18 season has arrived at Salisbury Wharf this morning. The Golden Princess, capable of carrying 2600 passengers and 1100 crew... Read More

Bus drivers receive pay rise

Local bus drivers are thrilled after receiving an almost seven per cent pay rise last week. The pay increase follows a petition presented on behalf of bus drivers... Read More

Growing demand to upskill

The hunger to learn simple skills has grown as more people look to save money around the home. Upcycling is a craft that involves people re-using discarded objects... Read More