Business & Markets

NZ’s timber industry braces for tough times

A construction industry crash in China is sending shockwaves through the timber trade here. 'There's elephants in the forest,” said Rotorua-based forestry... Read More

Avocado industry expands global reach

The avocado sector is spreading its wings around the world. 'Diversification of our export markets is a prime focus for us as an industry,” said NZ... Read More

The rising price of food in NZ

Butter, beef and chocolate were among the grocery products with the largest annual price increases in April, according to the Grocery Supplier Cost Index... Read More

Pies glorious pies! Supreme Pie Awards search on

It's time to begin the search for the best pies in New Zealand with entries now open for the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards. New Zealand ranks as one of the... Read More

Inland Revenue discovers millions in unpaid tax

Inland Revenue (IR) said the property sector failed to pay at least $150 million in tax in the first nine months of the current financial year. The department... Read More

Free fashion trials aim to cut waste and costs

A Pāpāmoa Beach swimwear designer admits she's baffled by companies that ask 'what's the catch” when she offers to teach them about zero waste garment... Read More

New indoor courts open with community fun day

Tauranga City's new indoor courts are about to open on Cameron Rd and the community can get ready to reap the benefits. This Saturday, May 10, from 10am-2pm,... Read More

Tauranga students' helmet designs win in contest

Five Tauranga school students received a huge surprise when they were presented with their winning helmets as part of Travel Safe's 'Design Your Own Helmet”... Read More

Capacity restraints: Tourism operators optimistic

New Zealand's travel bonanza event is being held in Rotorua this week, but the thousands of business meetings being held can't hide the fact that our airline... Read More

Ballance's proposal to cut 62 jobs

Ballance Agri-Nutrients management is set to meet workers' union officials and staff next week as consultation continues on the company's proposal to convert... Read More

Solar panels slash farmer’s power costs

A sunny summer has paid dividends for a Waikato farmer. Malcolm Jones' milking shed at Te Poi, near Matamata, is entirely powered by solar panels. Running... Read More

At-risk youth turn baristas in Tauranga

When Hiraka Hiku, 19, and Ataleah Taratoa, 18, started Ringside Cafe, they did not like coffee. Now, they are passionate about it. 'We have been converted,”... Read More