Business & Markets

TEDx Ōmokoroa: Bring big ideas to the community

Ōmokoroa is set to host an inspiring event this November, as local residents Simon Fowler and Emlyn Hatch prepare to bring TEDx to the community. On Saturday,... Read More

Steamers' semifinal boosts downtown Tauranga bars

The party after the Bay of Plenty Steamers' historic NPC semifinal win continued in downtown Tauranga on Saturday, bar and restaurant owners say. Some... Read More

New round of police recruits ready for the streets

Police is a family, and this was never truer than at the recent graduation of Recruit Wing 378. Twenty-three members of the 70-strong wing have a familial... Read More

Record benefit number sparks unemployment warning

A record nearly 400,000 people are on some form of benefit - almost the same proportion of the population as after the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) - and there's... Read More

Woolworths Greerton store to close next month

Woolworths Greerton supermarket is set to close next month with regular shoppers saying the 'unbelievable' and 'devastating” news has them feeling anxious... Read More

Iconic photo pharmacy under new ownership

Tauranga's iconic John's Photo Pharmacy is marking an exciting milestone as its original owner, John, steps into retirement. Taking the reins is pharmacist... Read More

Equal Pay Act anniversary: still more to do

The anniversary of the Equal Pay Act is a reminder that we still have work to do to achieve equality for women across this country, Minister for Women Nicola... Read More

Govt praises progress on East Coast clean-up

Important progress is being made on cleaning-up and strengthening resilience in the Tairāwhiti region, 18 months on from the devastating weather events in 2023,... Read More

What's on: Steamers, homeshow, zinefest

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a mostly cloudy day... Read More

Nursing students rally across the country

Today, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) nursing students are taking their struggle to the streets calling on the... Read More

Tauranga cruise season under way as first arrives

The first cruise ship of the season arrived in Tauranga Harbour on Friday morning, bringing with it a sense of hope for the region's visitor season as tourism... Read More

Tauranga Council extends free outdoor dining

Tauranga hospitality businesses will be able to use public spaces for street dining free of charge until the middle of next year after a council decision this... Read More