Business & Markets

Fatal workplace incident in Kaingaroa Forest

One person has died following a workplace incident at Kaingaroa Forest, Rotorua today. "Emergency services responded to the address off of Tom Rodgers Road... Read More

Ocean change may impact key NZ fisheries

NIWA scientists say that unprecedented ocean changes may impact key New Zealand fisheries. The scientists have seen substantial changes in the ocean to the... Read More

Black Stick back on home turf for worthy cause

Black Stick and Olympian Gemma McCaw is coming home for a night of glitz and glamour to support the Wish4Fish Charity. People interested in celebrating the... Read More

Mercury Bay Boating Club seeks new site

Mercury Bay Boating Club's mission to relocate its clubrooms is a step closer to completion. The Department of Conservation confirmed a panel hearing of submissions... Read More

One third of all farmers are making a loss

Farm confidence has fallen since the start of the year, with debt, interest rates and banks causing the greatest concern to Kiwi farmers. Federated Farmers'... Read More

Tauranga students solve a fishy problem

Entrepreneurial Year 13 students from Ōtūmoetai College have created a product that washes away the long-held woe of many a fisherman. 'We're selling soap... Read More

Paid Parental Leave changes pass first reading

A bill that has passed its first reading will improve parental leave settings and give non-biological parents more flexibility as primary carer for their child,... Read More

Funding secured for community events

A mix of new and regular events are receiving funding from the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund's second funding round for 2024/2025. The 23 funded... Read More

Selling and buying online without getting scammed

Shopping via social media is convenient, however, it's important to identify the warning signs of a scam, says a Facebook post from NZ Police. 'Be vigilant... Read More

Waipuna Hospice announces CEO resignation

After 16 years at the helm, Richard Thurlow has decided the time is right to resign from his chief executive position at Waipuna Hospice. Waipuna's director... Read More

Examining critical infrastructure issues

Exploring, understanding and debating Tauranga's burgeoning infrastructure issues is the focus of a new speaker series that will be hosted by Tauranga's Urban... Read More

NZ records $669M goods trade surplus for June

New Zealand recorded a $669 million trade surplus in June, according to Stats NZ. Overseas merchandise trade data for June showed both imports and exports... Read More