Business & Markets

Downtown Tauranga’s new face

While a lot of us may have given up on the CBD, new Mainstreet Tauranga manager Genevieve Whitson is 'not somebody that gives up on things easily”. Having... Read More

What's on - cricket, reggae, garage sales and art

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 cloud increasing in... Read More

The retirement and legacy of Wang

After 21 years of dedicated service, Joseph and Maria Lee, the founders of Wang Tauranga, a beloved local Asian grocery store, have decided to retire and pass the... Read More

Rotorua bar loses alcohol licence

A Rotorua bar labelled 'a magnet for anti-social behaviour such as fighting, yelling, vomiting, urination and public disorder” has lost its liquor... Read More

Budget deficit lower than forecast - Treasury

The new government inherited finances in better shape than expected, according to latest Treasury figures. The budget deficit for the five months ended November... Read More

First home buyers' market share tops list

First home buyers lifted their share of the house market to a record 27 per cent in the December quarter. First home buyers were the biggest property market... Read More

KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals rise

A record number of people are making withdrawals from their KiwiSaver funds due to financial difficulties. Of the 6400 withdrawals made throughout December,... Read More

Inflation slows to lowest rate in two years

Inflation has slowed to its lowest level in more than two years, but domestic price pressures remain stubborn and will slow any move to cut interest rates. Stats... Read More

Insurer identifies clear favourite for car thieves

The Toyota Aqua is once again holding the unwanted title of New Zealand's most stolen car. Insurer AMI received nearly 17,000 claims for stolen cars last... Read More

An unlikely customer crawls into a Tauranga bank

Mr. Krab's obsession with money has gone to a new level. No, it's not the red cartoon version seen on the televsion show Sponge Bob Squarepants, but... Read More

Kiwis more likely to hunt for a job in January

If you've returned to work after the festive summer season and are feeling the slump, you're not alone. New data released by Trade Me Jobs highlights New... Read More

Kiwifruit harvest hiring days with VR

About 17,000 kiwifruit roles need filling in Western Bay of Plenty and two February hiring days are planned to match job seekers with employers. Ministry... Read More