Business & Markets

The magic of the Te Puna Harvest Market

Giant pumpkins, food trucks galore, craft stalls, a coffee cart, ice creams, a live band and an animal show are just a few of the many things you will see at... Read More

Celebrating World Veterinary Day

From treating and caring for our animals and working on the front lines of disease prevention, to monitoring animal welfare and biosecurity on a national... Read More

What's on - repair cafe, markets 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 a fine day with southwesterlies,... Read More

Yoghurt product recalled due to foreign matter

Batches of a yoghurt product have been recalled following complaints by customers that a nozzle had broken and pieces of plastic had got into the yoghurt. New... Read More

Vape rules: Loopholes will be exploited - expert

There is no doubt vape manufacturers will find and exploit loopholes in new regulations, say marketing experts. Disposable vapes will be banned by the end... Read More

Plates of Plenty Challenge winners

The people have spoken, with Pāpāmoa café Pearl Kitchen winning a top award during the Flavours of Plenty Festival for the second year in a row. Pearl... Read More

Clarity Gin wins at 2024 London competition

Tauranga's Clarity Distilling Company continues to impress in the spirits industry, securing a gold medal and the esteemed 'Best in Show by Country'... Read More

Business rallies around Pāpāmoa Food Hub

The Pāpāmoa Food Hub has received a significant boost with the announcement of PAK'nSAVE Pāpāmoa as their newest Platinum Partners. This collaboration... Read More

Tauranga businesses fighting for survival

Tauranga businesses are fighting for survival with the CBD littered with roadworks and construction. The city centre is undergoing a major... Read More

Air NZ reveals shake-up of Aussie, Pacific flights

Kiwis travelling on Air New Zealand to Australia and the Pacific Islands can expect more in-flight entertainment, snacks and flexible fares from June, the airline... Read More

Significant drop in cruise ship visits predicted

A 'significant drop” in cruise ship visits to Tauranga is predicted next season. New Zealand Cruise Association chief executive Jacqui Lloyd attended... Read More

Government improves access to home loans

The Government is reforming financial services to improve access to home loans and other lending, and strengthen customer protections, Commerce and Consumer... Read More