Business & Markets

Farewelling the cruise ship season

For those early risers, a picnic breakfast in Pilot Bay at Mount Maunganui this week is a great opportunity to watch two of the last three cruise ships of the... Read More

Price reduction for NZ-grown veggies

The latest fall in prices shows that fresh, healthy New Zealand grown vegetables are now even better value. "Times are tough for a lot of New Zealanders but... Read More

BOP crime spree: Five people arrested

Five people are facing a variety of charges following what police say is a crime spree, including a police car being rammed in Tauranga. In a statement release... Read More

30 years of PlunketLine

PlunketLine is celebrating a significant milestone today, as the much-loved free-to-call telehealth service turns 30 years old. Day, night, and in the wee... Read More

Tauranga Shakespeare Festival returns

Thanks to CRAFT Management Charitable Trust, the Tauranga Shakespeare Festival returns on Sunday, April 21 at The Historic Village. The Historic Village will... Read More

Discover Waihī Beach's inaugural Autumn market

Celebrate the season at Waihī Beach's Inaugural Autumn Market. Join us from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on April 27 at the Waihī Beach Saturday Farmer's Market,... Read More

$3million for building a Katikati Abbeyfield House

The development of a new shared housing facility for older people in Katikati is close to becoming a reality, with most of the funding needed for it now secured. The... Read More

What's on - art, kid's market, walks and museums

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 mainly fine day,... Read More

Raw Sisters call for Pink Ribbon Breakfast hosts

Two Raw Sisters have teamed up with Breast Cancer Foundation NZ to urge Bay of Plenty locals to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. The best-selling cookbook... Read More

Govt opening door for more foreigner buyers

The Labour Party says the government is opening the door to more foreigners buying land here - with changes made to the way applications are handled. Normally... Read More

Sepsis caused by cut on head by barber's clippers

Warning: Graphic content A small cut to the back of the head from a barber's clippers developed into a dangerous sepsis infection and a near-leg amputation... Read More

Business as usual for cash rate and housing market

Reserve Bank of New Zealand decision to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent was no surprise, given the incoming flow of economic data released... Read More