Business & Markets

Hospitality industry's optimistic outlook

The Restaurant Association is pleased to announce the results of a recent survey conducted among its members following the election. The survey aimed to... Read More

San Choy Bow Sausage a winner

Listening to ideas from his teenage daughters has paid off for Papamoa butcher Kurt Thomson, who has won two awards in this year's Great New Zealand Sausage... Read More

Tauranga welcomes first cruise ship of the season

The towering presence of the Royal Princess in Tauranga's port this morning is a welcome and refreshing reminder that summer is arriving, and along with it,... Read More

Annual inflation rate eases to 5.6 per cent

There is little relief for New Zealanders struggling to make ends meet, with high petrol prices continuing to lift inflation. However, consumer prices rose... Read More

The summer jobs paying up to $35 an hour

As much as we'd all love to be out in the sun or at the beach, sometimes working through the summer break, especially when you're a student, can help set you... Read More

Inaugural election: Historic vegie vote announced

It wouldn't be an election without a little controversy. The votes are in and Kiwis' favourite and most despised vegetables have been announced in the country's... Read More

What's on - sailing, bricks and Fijian celebration

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The weather forecast is partly cloudy with a... Read More

Innovation for avocados

At just 32 years old, Catherine Wilks is making an impact on the avocado industry at a global level. The Tauranga resident has spent the last three years... Read More

Fruit and vegetable prices drop 3.9 per cent

Produce prices have fallen 3.9 per cent in the latest Food Price Index data released this week. The FPI, which tracks changes in the cost of food from month... Read More

Powerco launches new community fund

Funding applications are now open for the first round of Powerco's new Community Fund. The newly-launched Fund will provide support for projects and initiatives... Read More

Celebrating 15 years old of early childhood

Tiaki Early Learning Centre, a leading institution in early childhood education, is celebrating 15 years of dedicated service to the Rotorua community. As... Read More

Fuel concerns rise but inflation still a worry

National remains the highest-rated party when it comes to tackling the top five concerns on New Zealanders' minds, but Labour has been regaining lost ground,... Read More