Business & Markets

Te Puke’s spring clean event expands to a week

An annual town cleanup is expanding - in length and coverage. The EPIC Te Puke Spring Clean will be on again in September. In past years, the cleanup had... Read More

Envirohub diverts 1.6 tonnes of recyclable items

Envirohub has hit 1.6 tonnes of recyclable materials diverted from the landfill so far this year at the Tauranga hub. 'In 2024, Envirohub diverted two tonne... Read More

Three decades of giving to her community

'It's great to see you Chevelle. How are you today? Did you do some nice things with the whānau in the holidays? How's [your brother] Khavallie?” The... Read More

Anti‑Corruption Taskforce launched

Insider threats, foreign interference and AI‑enabled fraud are among the targets of a new anti-corruption taskforce. The move comes after experts warned... Read More

Skate Lab builds momentum for youth and skatepark

Local youngsters took the lead in an energetic and hands-on Skate Lab day at Katikati Baptist Church on June 30 - a youth-created event blending skateboard skills,... Read More

Exporters celebrated at BoP Export Awards

A mowing company that started in the 1980s and achieved its international aspirations, walked away with the top award at this year's Bay of Plenty Export... Read More

Volunteers needed for hospital support team

Hato Hone St John is seeking volunteers for its Friends of the Emergency Department team at Tauranga Hospital, supporting patients and whānau during challenging... Read More

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