Business & Markets

Why tariffs could mean more Temu for New Zealand

Retail giants such as Temu and Shein may step up their activity in New Zealand as the United States hits China with punitive tariffs. President Donald Trump... Read More

Rotorua housing pilot showcases rapid-build

Suburbs can be built in 'weeks, not years” with a new low-cost, fast-build, sustainable housing design, its founder says. The Living House is the... Read More

Fresh direction at Mount Mainstreet

Mount Mainstreet's leadership team is evolving, with Harris Williams stepping in as business improvement manager and Rae Baker as head of strategy and growth. Williams,... Read More

Mount businesses battle with 'unfair' dining fees

New alfresco dining fees in Mount Maunganui have been slated as 'unfair” for businesses 'struggling just to keep the doors open”. Tauranga City... Read More

Air Chathams faces $1m loss

Air Chathams needs support from Whakatāne District Council and the community if it is to continue providing flights to the Eastern Bay. The airline's chief... Read More

Fitness for a good cause: Fundraiser for UOKBRO

A little community gym in Matua is aiming to make a big impact by fundraising for Tauranga's UOKBRO founder Scotty Harvey. Head coach Brent Mayhew said the... Read More

Empowering young people living with disabilities

White-water rafting, karaoke nights, cooking classes and bach getaways. These are some of the opportunities young people with intellectual disabilities... Read More

Tees for a Cure campaign sets ambitious goal

Each year in New Zealand, about 3600 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Currently, there is no cure for the disease that affects one in nine women across... Read More

Law breach: Concerns as tavern, bottle store close

The indefinite closure of a suburban Tauranga tavern and liquor store stripped of liquor licences has raised concerns among locals. Welcome Bay Sports... Read More

'We are now in the grips of this tariff war'

With China and the US promising trade war escalations, it could be five to 10 years before the world adjusts to Donald Trump's tariffs, former Reserve Bank... Read More

Local builders in NZCB Apprentice Challenge

It's hammer time for local builders competing to become New Zealand's top apprentice. The 15th annual New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge... Read More

Hazelnuts prove to be a good cash crop for farmer

In 2018, Waikato farmer Raewyn Scott and her family enjoyed the first hazelnuts after a patient five-year wait for the trees they planted in 2013 to start producing. Further... Read More