Business & Markets

How to avoid a financial hangover this Christmas

As the holiday season approaches, many consumers may consider "interest-free" loans to manage festive expenses. However, Financial Services Complaints warns that... Read More

BNZ admits wrong decision on 'Girls Get Off'

The Bank of New Zealand's chief executive has admitted the decision to deny a business account to a women-owned sexual wellness brand was the wrong one and strayed... Read More

What's on: fun, bands, garage sales and Santa

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 northerlies... Read More

Fonterra converting two coal boilers

Fonterra to convert two coal boilers at South Canterbury plant to wood pellets. The dairy giant said it is the co-op's biggest decarbonisation investment... Read More

Cost of building a home up 1.5%

Construction costs have increased at their slowest annual rate since CostBuilder's inception in 2015, despite a small spike in the last quarter. The latest... Read More

Whipped Baker closure: Seven staff laid off

Frances and Aaron Cooper have served home-baked food from their 'destination cafe” in Tauranga's Historic Village for eight-and-a-half years. But... Read More

Te Puke set for cruise ship boost

Te Puke retailers will get a chance to cash in on the benefits of having cruise ship passengers in town. Kiwifruit Country Tours Ltd, which hosts thousands... Read More

Marine precinct in Thames to remain off-limits

A new $15 million commercial wharf and floating pontoon in Thames will stay closed to the public despite outcries from residents over why the gates to it... Read More

BOP kiwifruit fined for underpaying workers

A labour supply company to the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry and its sole director have been fined $100,000 after underpaying three employees over several... Read More

Kiwifruit growers support offshore expansion

More New Zealand-branded gold kiwifruit will be grown overseas from next year after global marketer Zespri received strong support from the industry to expand... Read More

Tauranga foodbank faces record demand

Jessica Stewart has always been drawn to helping people, but this year has taken on a role that takes it to the next level. Stewart is now one of three... Read More

Support for further Civic Precinct development

A majority of Tauranga City Council elected members have voted to proceed with the construction of the planned Civic Whare, Exhibition and Museum project, which... Read More