The Government will progress a series of reforms to make it easier and cheaper to consent, build and maintain renewable electricity generation as well as electricity... Read More

A ferry service for Tauranga has passed another hurdle, with the newly elected council agreeing to help subside the fares. If it goes ahead, commuters would... Read More

Motor neurone disease is a cruel condition that afflicts dozens of Bay of Plenty residents each year - now BayTrust is providing financial support to help sufferers... Read More

The University of Waikato is looking at adding more student accommodation near its Tauranga campus with enrollments set to grow. A university spokesperson... Read More

The aquaculture industry, exports and the economy, will benefit from the passing of a bill on Tuesday that will extend existing coastal permits for marine farms... Read More

City centre workers will soon have more all-day parking options with the opening of 160-176 Devonport Road car park on Monday, September 2. With more than... Read More

Since 2007, Immigration New Zealand has been receiving $1.3 million dollars a year to administer the scheme, and the Labour inspectorate less than $600,000. Yet... Read More

Recognised seasonal employers (RSE) workers in Bay of Plenty want an annual sports day as part of their calendar, following the success of the first one last... Read More

Taupō is set to welcome a new independent food festival celebrating the region's best produce, eateries, chefs and dishes. Treats of Taupō launches... Read More

Many organisations are adopting Māori values, but UC research suggests Aotearoa could go further in exploring the benefits of an Indigenous economies approach. Te... Read More

New targets will see a greater proportion of the Ministry of Social Development's spending on employment programmes go towards supporting people on Jobseeker... Read More

The BNZ is making further cuts to its home loan rates. The bank has cut its fixed rates by between four and 20 basis points, with longer term rates seeing... Read More