Business & Markets

Bees' vital role boosts $7.54b hort industry

The humble honeybee plays a vital role in New Zealand's growing horticultural industry, currently valued at $7.54 billion. And this September, Apiculture... Read More

Sisters in Country back in Tauranga

Sponsored Content This Sunday, August 31, Bay of Plenty music lovers are in for a treat as the Sisters in Country, a dynamic trio of New Zealand country music... Read More

Orchid enthusiasts prepare for showcase event

'It does become an addiction,” admitted Bethlehem's orchid-obsessed Sharron Page-Moreton. Page-Moreton and her daughter Carrie Page have been growing... Read More

Port development delays hit $90m potential savings

Increased volume through the Port of Tauranga drove a 23% lift in its underlying net profit to $126 million for the June year, the company said. The result... Read More

Celebrating 25 years of the Weekend Sun

This month marks a significant milestone for Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty region: the Weekend Sun newspaper celebrates 25 years since its first edition hit... Read More

Stuff staff to walk off the job and picket

E tū members at media company Stuff are going on strike on Thursday afternoon. They are protesting in response to what they say are low pay offers and attempts... Read More

BOP Apprentice of the Year winners announced

This year's Master Builders Carters Apprentice of the Year Bay of Plenty winners have been announced. In first place was Caleb Stuart of Waihī Beach, second... Read More

New Priority One CEO's vision for the BoP

A former journalist will be taking over the role of chief executive at Priority One later this year. Dave Courtney will take up the position on December 1. He... Read More

Zespri announces significant job cuts

Kiwifruit marketing company Zespri has announced it expects to cut 65 jobs and will not be replacing a further 70. In a statement to NZ Herald, the company's... Read More

Retirees struggle as cost of living mounts

Even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance, financial mentors say. RNZ conducted... Read More

Lemon Flavour Sorbet batch recalled

A batch of a viral product taking the internet by storm is urgently being recalled due to an undeclared allergen. New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) said it is... Read More

Tauranga MP urges council to review CBD parking

The rollout of paid and time-limited parking in central Tauranga has prompted a letter from the city's National MP, urging the council to review the changes. Tauranga... Read More