Business & Markets

The annual NZCB Apprentice Challenge

Building apprentices from across Tauranga will battle it out on Saturday, April 6 at the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge sponsored by ITM.... Read More

Consumer NZ unveils poor-performing products

From carpet washers that leave exceedingly damp floors, to the coffee machine that makes a terrible brew, there are a few products that Consumer NZ is urging... Read More

Super snapper for economic growth

A new project to breed ‘super' snapper that are more resistant to disease, grow faster, and can thrive in warmer water could help drive more economic growth... Read More

What's on - jazz, Te Puke Egg-Stravaganza, art

Good morning and welcome to Easter Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a mainly fine... Read More

Salmon products recalled due to Listeria risk

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting food company Matakana Smokehouse in its recall of a specific batch of two of its salmon products due to the possible presence... Read More

A new ice cream truck hops into BOP

Any-bunny else egg-cited for Easter? You won't want to miss the one-of-a-kind, Easter themed foodiefeast hopping around Bay of Plenty this month. The... Read More

Cracking into Easter chocolate prices

Consumer NZ has eggsplored how much more we pay for chocolate in a hollow egg or bunny shape. 'The fact we pay more for a perfectly packaged easter treat... Read More

Opening for business or working this Easter?

The Labour Inspectorate is reminding employers and employees of their rights and responsibilities leading up to the Easter period. Labour Inspectorate Head... Read More

Sanitarium to ditch breakfast brands, cut jobs

Breakfast food maker Sanitarium will cease production of its muesli, granola, flake, clusters and puff cereals by June 2025 as Kiwi breakfast eating trends shift... Read More

Shoppers' pain: Fruit and vege prices drop

Supermarket shoppers are still holding out for savings on fruit and vegetables, after the announcement that prices have fallen. Woolworths New Zealand says... Read More

One month to go for Tauranga's cruise ship season

Cruise ship season for the Bay of Plenty is due to finish in less than a month, with another four cruise ships arriving, before a visit by Majestic Princess... Read More

Impact of NZ-EU FTA Zepri and Kiwifruit industry

The fast-tracked implementation of New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with the European Union is a significant boost for Zespri and the kiwifruit industry. The... Read More