Business & Markets

Exploited: Owners must pay over $420,000

The former owners of two North Island restaurants who were found to have exploited migrant workers and breached numerous minimum employment standards have been... Read More

$8M upgrade to Papamoa Beach unveiled

Trans Tasman holiday park operator, Tasman Holiday Parks, is wrapping up completion of a substantial $8 million investment program for its Papamoa Park, just... Read More

Regional council considers selling port shares

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is considering selling some of its stake in the profitable Port of Tauranga. The regional council holds a 54.1 per cent shareholding... Read More

Fruit and vegetables help food price fall

Many New Zealanders may be able to include more fruit and vegetables on their festive menus thanks to a significant drop in the cost of produce. The latest... Read More

Parliament repeals Fair Pay Agreements

Parliament has passed the legislation repealing Fair Pay Agreements through its third reading, under urgency. The previous Labour government passed the law... Read More

Zespri board chairman steps down

Zespri Board Chairman Bruce Cameron will step down in February after five years in the role and will retire as a Director of Zespri at company's next Annual... Read More

Tauranga business sells, 47 people face job losses

'Disbelief” and 'frightened for our future” are two descriptions from Melba Gourmet Delight's Tauranga employees. Why? Because they have recently... Read More

Are men the best at buying Christmas presents?

They say Christmas is about giving not receiving. But most people are pretty excited to see the presents under the tree. On the streets of Wellington,... Read More

Extending 90-day trial periods to all employers

The government says it is delivering on its commitment to extend the availability of 90-day trial periods to all employers. 'Extending 90-day trial periods... Read More

Historic Village tenants feel under threat

Many long-standing tenants of The Historic Village are concerned that an imposed increase in operating expenses, combined with proposed rent increases, will... Read More

NZ gamer feels "terrible" for spending thousands

A Kiwi gamer says he has spent about $16,000 on loot boxes, which could be described as virtual treasure chests, in online video games. Games like Counter-Strike... Read More

Works continue to impact Cameron Rd businesses

Puran Singh's business is under threat. The Tauranga man is the owner of an Indian takeaway and sweet shop store that has been on Cameron Road since 2008.... Read More