Business & Markets

New Tauranga event connects bosses and jobseekers

Employers and jobseekers will swap CVs for conversations at a new Tauranga Business Chamber event aimed at tackling recruitment challenges in key industries. The... Read More

Save $1326 a year: Programme launches in BoP

Bay of Plenty households are being encouraged to take part in a new programme aimed at helping people cut food waste, save money and make the most of their kai. Envirohub... Read More

Explore BOP events: Theatre, music, and family fun

From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region. January Saturday, January 3 to Monday, January 12: Enjoy a one‑hour... Read More

Opinion: Keep your business ahead in 2026 economy

Opinion by Matt Cowley If your strategy for this year is just a 'slightly better” version of last year, you're probably slipping behind. The... Read More

Ōhope golf course restores trees among dunes

A major native tree replanting project on the Ōhope Spit between Ōhope Beach Golf Links and the ocean is turning a mistake by club volunteers into an opportunity... Read More

Nestlé recalls baby formula over toxin risks

Nestlé has recalled five batches of its Alfamino infant formula in New Zealand after the potential presence of a toxin that can cause gastrointestinal... Read More

Community donates $265k for Tauranga Foodbank

The Tauranga Community Foodbank has received more than $265,000 worth of cash and food donations from the 2025 Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal, a final... Read More

Early arrival of hot cross buns to support KidsCan

Christmas is barely behind us, but Woolworths New Zealand is already in Easter mode, with hot cross buns on shelves nationwide from today. Back by popular... Read More

Local leaders share hopes for 2026

From easing cost-of-living pressures to building healthier, more resilient communities, Bay of Plenty leaders have high hopes for their region. Reporter Annabel... Read More

Fuel merger planned, pump price cut promised

Two low-cost fuel providers have announced plans to merge their New Zealand networks into one, promising 'to drive lower pump prices” for motorists... Read More

Midday Christmas spending peak drops again in NZ

Christmas Eve has retained its title as the busiest shopping day of the year, but the peak hour was well down on previous years. Payments network Worldline... Read More

How a family-run bar survived 21 years of change

Two locations, three expansions, and 21 years later, Cornerstone Bar has stood the test of time. The family-owned Tauranga institution celebrates its 21st... Read More