Business & Markets

Tauranga shops sceptical of new theft fines

Tauranga CBD retailers say tougher penalties proposed by the Government for low-level theft won't make much difference. This month, Justice Minister Paul... Read More

Food shock: Prices soar in June

New stats show food prices rose 4.6% in the year to June - the largest rate of increase since late 2023. That was up from a 4.4% increase in the year to May,... Read More

What would happen if a KiwiSaver provider failed?

Some Australian investors may be facing the loss of their investments after the failure of a superannuation provider, but KiwiSaver members are being reassured... Read More

Tauranga baker’s two-ingredient meringue

A Tauranga patisserie chef has whipped up a 'mind-blowing” recipe for a two-ingredient meringue that comes together in just five minutes in a mixer. Noel... Read More

Former IRD employee loses ERA claim

A former Inland Revenue employee has lost her bid to claim unjustified disadvantage and constructive dismissal after making comments other workers found offensive. Christine... Read More

Foodstuffs North Island taken to court

The Commerce Commission is taking Foodstuffs North Island and its subsidiary Gilmours Wholesale to court over what it believes is cartel conduct. The regulator... Read More

Tauranga airline grounded for 10 days by CAA

Regional airline Sunair says it has been grounded. However, its chief executive said people who'd already booked trips could still travel, as flights... Read More

Students launch natural dog product at market

The first Barket is set to be hosted in the Bay of Plenty - and dog-lovers are invited to gather in the Mount for the canine-product market hosted by eager business... Read More

Dine for a cause

People wanting to find a different way to fundraise are being invited to talk to the team at the White House Restaurant in Te Puna Village. Situated up on... Read More

The Bula Coffee: Coming home to roast in Tauranga

A coffee roastery in Tauriko is helping brew a better future for Fijian villages, one bean at a time, thanks to the passion of a Tauranga family. What began... Read More

Mum's journey from addiction to helping others

'You just feel utterly helpless.” That was how a Tauranga nursing student described the feeling of addiction as she spoke of turning her life around. Kayla... Read More

'Hardly surviving': Sales fall after dairy raid

A Tauranga dairy owner is feeling panicked as his sales plummet after a ram raid. Police called Varinder Singh on July 1 at 1.30am to say that his store had... Read More