08:03am Thu 16 Jul, 2015
New Zealand's free trade agreements saved the sheep and beef industry $161 million in tariffs last year, says Beef and Lamb New Zealand. B&LNZ chief executive Dr.... Read More
06:00pm Tue 14 Jul, 2015
Horticulture New Zealand is hosting the global food assurance organisation GLOBALG.A.P. at its Rotorua conference this year, along with an impressive line-up of... Read More
12:24pm Mon 13 Jul, 2015
The High Court in Wellington has given permission for the Kiwifruit Claim to proceed against the Crown - but the industry's grower body doubts the case will be successful. Neil... Read More
10:29am Mon 13 Jul, 2015
Work is now underway to establish a high-performance sports training centre in the heart of Mount Maunganui. And the facility has its first tenant, with New Zealand... Read More
08:47am Mon 13 Jul, 2015
Stan Gregec is well aware that when it comes to business in Tauranga, a lot has changed over the last two decades. So there won't be any magic wand waving just yet... Read More
03:29pm Sun 12 Jul, 2015
A new Papamoa business is taking the mystery out of food production and consumption, highlighting the journey from field to farm shop. Owner Allen Smith in the produce... Read More
04:53pm Thu 09 Jul, 2015
Statistics New Zealand says retail spending using electronic cards was $4.3 billion in June 2015, up five per cent ($206m) on June 2014. When adjusted for seasonal... Read More
06:58am Thu 09 Jul, 2015
The $50 million capital dredging programme set to begin deepening the Port of Tauranga Harbour channels in October is also going to replenish the sand at local beaches,... Read More
02:56pm Sat 04 Jul, 2015
An iconic local sports store has shut its door this week - citing a lack of foot traffic in downtown Tauranga as the reason behind their close. Wright Sports, which... Read More
12:27pm Thu 02 Jul, 2015
Auckland's eye for the Bay of Plenty property market show no signs of abating. One Tauranga realtor believes this should be welcomed with open arms. Houses in the... Read More
10:43am Thu 02 Jul, 2015
Transport Minister and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is refuting Dr Ian McLean's claim that the government is pressuring KiwiRail into buying diesel locomotives. KiwiRail... Read More
04:43pm Wed 01 Jul, 2015
Placard wielding protesters gathered at the Edgewater Strand rail crossing at midday to highlight a 'looming mistake” they say the Government is about to make. According... Read More