Business & Markets
12:17pm Thu 13 Aug, 2015
The Motel Association of New Zealand is backing the Thames-Coromandel District Council over its decision to introduce a tax targeting bach owners and B&B operators.... Read More
06:00pm Wed 12 Aug, 2015
Just eight months after Tourism Bay of Plenty's board was trimmed from eight members to six, they are now pitching for more seats. In a decision later backed by... Read More
11:18am Wed 12 Aug, 2015
Cash rebates continue to attract farmers to sign up to the Ballance Agri Nutrients co-operative. That's the message from the Tauranga firm's chairman David Peacocke,... Read More
11:09am Tue 11 Aug, 2015
Coromandel's "bach tax" scrap is back on with B&B owners calling out the council for handing them "diabolical" rates increases that holiday home owners will escape. But... Read More
08:20am Mon 10 Aug, 2015
Strike action at Affco Rangiuru scheduled to take place today and tomorrow has been called off by the New Zealand Meat Workers Union. Notice to cancel the strike... Read More
05:27pm Sat 08 Aug, 2015
Fonterra has cut its milk price forecast to $3.85 per kilogram of milk solids, down from $5.25. Stuff reports this decision will wipe $2.5 billion off the economy. ... Read More
09:57am Sat 08 Aug, 2015
Zespri's new sales and marketing hub in Singapore, which has been set up to manage the kiwifruit industry's strong growth, has been officially opened. Zespri Chairman... Read More
09:28am Sat 08 Aug, 2015
Tumbling oil prices have seen petrol cut by another two cents per litre. Brent crude oil is now under US$50 a barrel on the world markets. Both diesel and petrol... Read More
09:39am Fri 07 Aug, 2015
The Bay is booming - so why not build your career here? That's the message behind this year's Western Bay @ Work Expo, held on August 7 and 8. Western Bay at Work... Read More
04:25pm Thu 06 Aug, 2015
The Thames-Coromandel District Council has opted to retain its ‘sinking lid' approach to pokie machines on the Peninsula. Meeting earlier this week council... Read More
03:48pm Thu 06 Aug, 2015
The last roadside kerbs in town are being dug up as a four-year ultrafast fibre installation project draws to a close. The installation is expected to be completed... Read More
08:18am Thu 06 Aug, 2015
A dairy boss has described the industry's current climate as 'extraordinary”, and called for companies across New Zealand to trim their operations. DairyNZ... Read More
05-Nov 18:00
Western Bay weighs charges for granny flats
05-Nov 17:00
Man suffers life-altering injuries in Mount attack
05-Nov 15:00
BoP set for summer-like heat as temperatures soar
05-Nov 11:55
Man charged with arson after car fire
05-Nov 11:41
Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins nearly $34k
05-Nov 10:49
Voter access concerns after ramp door locked
05-Nov 08:48
Car ends up off road in Ōhauiti, house undamaged
05-Nov 08:30
Heavy traffic snarls Hewletts Rd commuters
05-Nov 08:00
Bay homes offer a retirement alternative
05-Nov 07:00
Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
05-Nov 06:00
SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears
04-Nov 18:00
BOP fisherman receives international recognition
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