Business & Markets

Shane Barr: cobbler and TikTok star

They look like a medieval torture instrument, but a pair of humble bunion pliers have helped turn a Tauranga cobbler into a social media star (and given his... Read More

Fuel companies asked to explain price variations

The Commerce Commission cannot do much more than ask the fuel industry to explain why some towns and cities are paying much higher retail prices than others.... Read More

4 Seasons placed into receivership owing $8.5M

Outdoor living goods retailer 4 Seasons has been placed into receivership and owes creditors an estimated $8.5 million. Richard Nacey and John Fisk of PwC... Read More

Medicinal cannabis: Regulation overhaul a go

Medicinal cannabis producers are looking at growing more plants and exploring different product options as regulations are being relaxed. The government has... Read More

Tauranga foundation announces $3.3M funding

A total of 226 different charitable organisations and scholarship and award programmes will be thrilled to receive their share of $3.3M from this year's... Read More

Turning unproductive land to native forest

Te Arawa and Sealord are forming a partnership to transition unproductive land to native forest. Sealord is investing $10 million over the next ten years... Read More

Would you pay $5.50 for a side of butter?

A $14.50 sausage roll that is causing outrage comes with deli-made relish and garnish which upped the price. So how much are cafes charging for sides like... Read More

What's on - sports, talk and art

Good morning and Happy Fathers Day. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting cloudy periods and the... Read More

Tourism opportunity unveiled

A new indigenous programme is unveiling regenerative tourism opportunities in the Bay of Plenty. Eleven Coastal Bay of Plenty tourism businesses are hosting... Read More

Farm-to-forest conversion: one consent so far

The first decisions under new rules for farm-to-forest conversions have been released, with two of the three applications being declined. The government introduced... Read More

What's on - AIMS Games, cat show 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 morning cloud and the... Read More

Grocery Code of Conduct launched

The government has launched its Grocery Code of Conduct, saying it is calling time on the coercive behaviour of the big supermarket chains. Last year, the... Read More