08:00am Sun 08 Dec, 2019
I first met Baz Mantis when Marilyn Collins-Smith beamed happily at me last October, Baz beside her. Dressed up ‘fab' they were on their way to an event.... Read More
08:30am Sat 07 Dec, 2019
Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Kotahi tekau ma waru nga po i mua o te Kirihimete. Expect cloudy periods today with a possible evening shower or thunderstorm,... Read More
08:00pm Fri 06 Dec, 2019
After two years of debate, health officials are finally recommending that drugs containing codeine should only be available with a doctor's prescription. Doctors... Read More
09:26am Fri 06 Dec, 2019
Port of Tauranga Limited's David Pilkington has been named Chairperson of the Year in the Deloitte Top 200 Business Awards. David joined the Port of Tauranga... Read More
06:37am Fri 06 Dec, 2019
Employees of the former company that owned Maketu Pies are owed more than $170,000 in wages, holiday pay, time in lieu and redundancy claims. According... Read More
02:45pm Thu 05 Dec, 2019
Wood processing firm Claymark Group is in receivership. The company, which employs about 510 people, had been set for sale to the New Zealand Future Forest Partnership... Read More
06:42am Thu 05 Dec, 2019
Kiwifruit consumers in some of Zespri's key markets will soon be able to enjoy Zespri Red Kiwifruit following a decision from the Zespri Board to commercialise... Read More
07:00pm Wed 04 Dec, 2019
New Zealand consumers will have greater certainty about their insurance cover when they need to make claims as a result of proposed government changes. 'Insurance... Read More
06:59am Wed 04 Dec, 2019
The housing market is picking up again, with a shortage of listings and low-interest rates driving up values. The average national value increased 3.3 per cent... Read More
06:45am Tue 03 Dec, 2019
Export lamb and beef prices reached new highs in the September 2019 quarter, while forestry products fell sharply, Stats NZ says. 'Both meat and dairy product... Read More
04:57pm Mon 02 Dec, 2019
Weekend sales have rolled over into Cyber Monday but new tax laws that came into force yesterday means overseas goods purchased online will be more expensive.... Read More
02:00pm Sun 01 Dec, 2019
The new National Emergency Management Agency has become operational from today. All of the existing functions and staff of the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency... Read More