Business & Markets

Pedals, paddles and progress in Ōmokoroa

Whether it's biking, boating, or driving, Ōmokoroa is on the move - and Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community to join them for the... Read More

Biggest brick show yet about to hit town

The ground floor of Tauranga Racecourse is about to be overtaken by inspiring and colourful creations as Bricks of Plenty's annual Lego show gets under way on... Read More

Kiwifruit waste turned into leather

A new leather alternative aims to find new uses for the over 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit rejected in New Zealand each year. Shelley Houston founded KiwiLeather... Read More

Car ploughs through bakery window in Gate Pā

A Mercedes-Benz has ploughed through the window of the Coupland's bakery at the Gate Pā Shopping Centre, but witnesses say no one is hurt. A police spokesman... Read More

Volunteers to build school classroom in Vanuatu

A group of 25 Kiwi volunteers are heading to Vanuatu over King's Birthday weekend to build a school classroom. The volunteers will spend six days from June... Read More

Couple owes $20,000 Working for Families

Phoenix Ruka says he and his wife owe about $18,000 to $20,000 in Working for Families debt, despite always doing their best to ensure that they supplied the... Read More

Car boot sale, bargains and politics

Got too much of something, or it no longer fits your lifestyle? Too much fruit or veges? Kids grown out of it? Cleaning out the shed? The Rotary Club of Ōtūmoetai... Read More

Housing confidence hits 14 year high

Housing confidence is at its highest level in 14 years according to an ASB survey. The survey for the three months ended in April indicates a net 28 percent... Read More

Julene has sold homes for 46 years non-stop!

When Julene Foster set foot in real estate at the Mount, there were no cellphones, internet, websites or social media platforms. There weren't even open homes! 'I... Read More

What's on: Greerton Retro Fest, Hip Hop, music

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService forecasts a fine day with some westerlies... Read More

Tauranga fitness stars go global

Six elite fitness athletes from Tauranga are headed to Chicago to represent New Zealand at the Hyrox World Championships from June 12-15. Harry Hall, Chas... Read More

Classic Flyer's King's Birthday raffle

Mount Maunganui's iconic classic aircraft museum is celebrating 20 years by giving away prizes to the public this weekend. People who pay to enter the 20-year-old... Read More