Business & Markets

The stakes are high are oh-so-sweet

Aotearoa will get a little sweeter this October as a giant lolly jar makes its way around the country. The tour gives New Zealanders a chance to win a share... Read More

Young volunteers spruce up cricket club

A group of young people are making the most of the holidays, sprucing up Te Puke's cricket club with a colourful mural. Kalib Wallace from 247 Health and... Read More

WBOP District Council elder development on the up

Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Heron Cres elder housing redevelopment in Katikati is starting to take shape and is on target to be completed by the... Read More

Scion staff recognised for excellence

Scion celebrated the dedication and achievements of its employees at the 2024 Employee Recognition Awards, where more than 90 nominations — the highest... Read More

Snapper limits up, orange roughy down

Catch limits for several fisheries will be increased after a review that shows stocks of those species are healthy and abundant. The changes are being made... Read More

Skipping school for cheaper air fares easy choice

Several Kiwi families said they are okay with their children bunking school to go on holiday early because flights are cheaper. On Thursday - one day before... Read More

Visitors eye Rotorua and BOP for school holidays

Rotorua is in the top three places Kiwis want to visit this school holidays, a Booking.com survey has revealed. And Mount Maunganui is fourth on the online... Read More

Guide to school holiday fun in Tauranga

From night lights, creative arts, movies, and outdoor activities, Tauranga is brimming with activities for every age and interest these school holidays. Here's... Read More

What's on: Katikati Wig Saturday, markets, art

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 fine day with some... Read More

BOP exports to grow following UAE trade agreement

Bay of Plenty exports are set to grow following the signing of a trade agreement with the UAE, said Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford. New Zealand and the... Read More

RotoruaNZ supports World Tourism Day

Today is World Tourism Day, marking the launch of 100 Travel Innovations, a collection of stories from 100 global locations about the programmes and activities... Read More

$20k grant fosters social ties for seniors

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded $20,000 to the Parksyde Activity Centre in Mangakakahi, Rotorua, to enhance social interaction and connection... Read More