Business & Markets

Kawerau woman claims final $18.3m Powerball prize

A Kawerau woman has recounted the moment she circled the numbers on her Lotto ticket and realised she had won a share of $55 million in last Saturday's must-be-won... Read More

Genesis pushes ‘go’ on Edgecumbe Solar project

Genesis Energy has pushed 'go” on its $236 million Edgecumbe Solar Farm project in the Bay of Plenty, which is expected to start generating enough... Read More

Mount Maunganui marae backs Ballance change

Ballance Agri-Nutrients' decision to end its Mount Maunganui manufacturing operations is an opportunity to reconsider other heavy industries in the area, a marae... Read More

Pupils' day of laughter, learning and healthy fun

Paengaroa School pupils enjoyed a Fun Day prize this month to wrap up their involvement in 2025's five-week Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. The... Read More

Christmas market offers galaxy of gift ideas

If you're looking for a spot of Christmas shopping away from the hustle and bustle of retail shops, mark your calendar for next Tuesday night. The Tauranga... Read More

Eight locals honoured for leadership and service

One hundred Kiwis making a difference in their communities have been named Tower Local Hero Medallists for the 2026 Tower New Zealand Local Hero of the Year... Read More

St John celebrates 140 years of service

Hato Hone St John is marking 140 years of service to Aotearoa New Zealand after one of its busiest years yet, supporting more than one million people and delivering... Read More

NZ slips to 44th in global climate index

New Zealand has tumbled in an international climate-change league table, with authors now ranking it as 'low-performing”. The country fell three places... Read More

Health NZ delays graduate nurse job offers

By Bill Hickman of RNZ A nursing student says he's 'disappointed, but not surprised” by delays in announcing job offers to graduate nurses. Graduating... Read More

Tauranga Community Foodbank's donation wishlist

'I have no doubt that most people we meet would rather be at a supermarket with funds in their pocket,” Tauranga Community Foodbank general manager... Read More

ACC using AI to decide who returns to work

A move by ACC to use artificial intelligence to help decide which long-term claimants should go back to work is being called 'shocking”. It comes as... Read More

How to dispose of asbestos-tainted sand safely

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment issued a public recall for rainbow play sand from Educational Colours and coloured sand from Creatistics... Read More