Business & Markets

More heatwaves on the way for summer

It kicks off with a windy start, as December is forecast to be blustery, particularly for the Western parts of the South Island which could get stormy. Niwa meteorologist... Read More

What‘s on - music, markets and giant rock hunt

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Me whai wa ki te noho tahi me to whanau me o hoa. Today we are expecting some cloudy periods with occasional showers and northerlies.... Read More

Shoppers return following Bayfair evacuation

2.15pm Retailers and shop assistants have now returned to their shops inside the Bayfair Shopping Centre following a fire alarm sounding about 1.45pm this afternoon.... Read More

Christmas parade in Te Puke celebrates kiwifruit

It's a triple delight today in Te Puke. Not only is the town putting on a street parade to celebrate Christmas and the 60th anniversary of the renaming of kiwifruit... Read More

What‘s on - parades, art and horse riding

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. I tenei ra ka awatea, ka wera. Expect a fine day apart from some morning cloud, and possible showers from late evening. Also... Read More

Motel hell forces Rotorua industry veteran to quit

Assaults, drugs and anti-social behaviour have forced a 20-year motel industry veteran to quit the sector. Shelley Hobson-Powell, who is also stepping down from... Read More

TECT sole sponsor of region’s Rescue Helicopter

TECT, longtime supporter of the Bay of Plenty Coastal rescue helicopter service, have recently become sole naming right sponsor. Formerly known as the Trustpower... Read More

When do you start Christmas celebrations?

Every year, stores around town seem to get into the Christmas spirit earlier much earlier than anyone else, with carols blasting on full volume. The Weekend Sun... Read More

Dairy, beef, and lamb exports rise in October

Exports of dairy products, beef, and lamb, particularly to China, increased in value in October 2019, says Stats NZ. However, the rises were partly offset by... Read More

Shoppers fear Greerton will be a no go zone

An elderly lady says she will have to stop shopping in Greerton village if the begging ban is revoked. Joy and her husband returned to shopping in the town centre... Read More

Survey for BOP schools to ditch plastic straws

Plastic straws on milk packs could be a thing of the past as Fonterra Milk for Schools launches a strawless option for Bay of Plenty schools. 'We care... Read More

Dazzling day at TRYathlon

It's been a hot day out there for the hundreds of children from around the Bay of Plenty who took part in today's Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon in Arataki.... Read More