Business & Markets

Anglers warned about rogue fishing licence website

Fish & Game New Zealand is urging anglers to beware of an overseas-based website offering its services to help purchase a fishing licence. The Fish Assistant... Read More

Lighter stockings to save for essentials

Some stores are starting their Boxing Day sales early as they try to make up for a slow Christmas shopping season. Tighter budgets mean lighter stockings... Read More

Tourism summer poised to be a cracker

The tourism industry is feeling positive as all indications point to a solid summer season ahead, the second since New Zealand's borders fully opened. A... Read More

ASB Tauranga supports the community this Christmas

ASB Tauranga and Mount Maunganui have donated $10,000 to three local charities to support the community this Christmas. Seeing the need in the community in... Read More

Three arrests following aggravated robbery

Police are making enquries to locate a fourth person after arresting three others following a robbery in Hamilton last weekend. Police have arrested three... Read More

Can you spot a fake banknote?

Police are warning retailers to be extra wary of counterfeit cash over the busy holiday period. A number of counterfeit notes have been reported around New... Read More

An actress and a beauty queen jump out of a plane

Why did the beauty queen and the actress jump out of an aeroplane at 12,000 feet. Because they're good mates, because they're quiet thrill seekers and because... Read More

Mount Hot Pools ready for summer holiday season

The Mount Hot Pools is back open after its two-month closure for planned renewals and maintenance and has a busy summer holiday season planned. This popular... Read More

Ten thousand reasons to back small businesses

Concerning data from IRD reveals more than 10,000 Small Business Cashflow Scheme loans are in default, totalling $177m in debt. Buy NZ Made Executive... Read More

Hauraki Plains 100-year adaption plan launched

The work leading up to the launch of the next 100-year community resilience plan for the low lying areas of the Hauraki Plains is being described as a "labour... Read More

Employers spoilt for choice in tight job market

The number of people applying for jobs rose for a second consecutive month in November as the number of jobs on offer continues to shrink. Employment firm... Read More

What's on: mega garage sale, Christmas markets

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 morning cloud clearing... Read More