Business & Markets

Celebrating 25 years of the Weekend Sun

This month marks a significant milestone for Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty region: the Weekend Sun newspaper celebrates 25 years since its first edition hit... Read More

Stuff staff to walk off the job and picket

E tū members at media company Stuff are going on strike on Thursday afternoon. They are protesting in response to what they say are low pay offers and attempts... Read More

BOP Apprentice of the Year winners announced

This year's Master Builders Carters Apprentice of the Year Bay of Plenty winners have been announced. In first place was Caleb Stuart of Waihī Beach, second... Read More

New Priority One CEO's vision for the BoP

A former journalist will be taking over the role of chief executive at Priority One later this year. Dave Courtney will take up the position on December 1. He... Read More

Zespri announces significant job cuts

Kiwifruit marketing company Zespri has announced it expects to cut 65 jobs and will not be replacing a further 70. In a statement to NZ Herald, the company's... Read More

Retirees struggle as cost of living mounts

Even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance, financial mentors say. RNZ conducted... Read More

Lemon Flavour Sorbet batch recalled

A batch of a viral product taking the internet by storm is urgently being recalled due to an undeclared allergen. New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) said it is... Read More

Tauranga MP urges council to review CBD parking

The rollout of paid and time-limited parking in central Tauranga has prompted a letter from the city's National MP, urging the council to review the changes. Tauranga... Read More

NZ mānuka honey producer considers takeover bid

New Zealand's largest mānuka honey producer Comvita is eyeing a company sale, amid challenging times in the global honey sector. The listed health and... Read More

Zespri on track to deliver strong value to growers

Zespri has released its first full forecast for the 2025/26 season with it on track to deliver strong value back to growers. Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake said... Read More

Business recognised for keepsake milk jewellery

Pāpāmoa mother Ashley De Grey helps people keep their lost loved ones and pets 'close” by crafting keepsake jewellery. Now, her business The Spilt... Read More

Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 3%

The Reserve Bank cut its benchmark cash rate by 25 basis points to a three-year low of 3 percent, as expected, in a split decision and left the door open for... Read More