Business & Markets

Positive outlook on Bay economy

For the third quarter in a row, Bay of Plenty residents remain more positive about their region's economic outlook than any other region in New Zealand. It's the... Read More

Opposition to state housing sale

News a Chinese billionaire is lining up to buy Tauranga's state houses off the government is being opposed by the State Housing Action Group. 'New Zealand needs... Read More

Permanent i-Site proposed for Mount

Among the first of Tauranga City Council's tasks of the New Year is to time table the discussion about a new, permanent i-Site in Mount Maunganui. There is a proposal... Read More

Dick Smith not honouring gift

People who received Dick Smith gift cards for Christmas are losing out after Dick Smith's receiver confirmed it will not be honouring outstanding gift vouchers or... Read More

Jetsprints back at ASB Stadium

The jetsprint boats will power their way into Mount Maunganui's ASB Baypark Stadium again this January, with a whole new level of hi-octane, international, not-to-be-missed... Read More

Retailer slams waterfront plan

The $3 million the city council is planning to spend on redeveloping the city waterfront would be better spent on re-instating the parking on The Strand reclamation... Read More

Fonterra aims to “cream” China sales

A competition to find China's best Anchor Cream cake is whipping customers in Fonterra's biggest market into a frenzy, with demand for Fonterra's world-famous UHT... Read More

Record transactions on Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is always the busiest shopping day of the year and 2015 is proving to be no different. While final sales figures for the day are yet to be collated,... Read More

Mobil plead guilty over oil spill

Mobil Oil New Zealand have pleaded guilty to an oil spill in Tauranga Harbour earlier this year. The guilty plea was entered during a call-over in Tauranga District... Read More

Bay comms firm step in

Tauranga firm Global Comms Ltd is stepping in to rescue former Intagr8 customers left stranded following the telco company's collapse last week. Auckland based Intagr8... Read More

Diesel drops below $1

Gull has priced diesel at under $1 per litre from today due to falling international oil prices. Gull New Zealand general manager Dave Bodger says government data... Read More

Seeka strike land deal

Seeka Kiwifruit Industries Ltd has acquired land currently leased by Te Puke kiwifruit tour operator Kiwi360, for the site of their new corporate head office. The... Read More