BusinessRaising NZ retirement age needs debatingNew Zealand must wake up to the fact that our ageing population means NZ Superannuation will become increasingly unaffordable. The 30 Dec 02:16 AM
BusinessCheck what you enjoyTo make your business more profitable, manageable and satisfying, I suggest that you examine your 3 Ps: Passion. Pleasure. Profit. I'm 30 Dec 02:12 AM
BusinessBaby boomers - plan next stepNew Zealand's business landscape is set to change dramatically over the next few years as increasing numbers of baby boomer owners 30 Dec 02:10 AM
Bay of Plenty Times1200 homes for new Tauranga beach suburbTwelve hundred homes could be packed into land originally set aside for sports fields and business developments in Papamoa. The 39 27 Dec 07:42 PM
OpinionRachel Stewart: Who will stand up to dairying?COMMENT: As we head into another sweltering Kiwi summer, the water quality of our lakes, rivers and streams will continue to disappoint and enrage.27 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA look inside Ovation of the SeasCarrying 4762 passengers and 1600 crew, the 169,000-tonne ship, the fourth-largest cruise ship in the world, has made its first visit to Tauranga.26 Dec 08:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMassive cruise ship docks in Tauranga: 'It's just gigantic'It's here. The largest cruise ship to ever visit Tauranga sailed in today at 6.20am, welcomed by thousands of people gathered on 25 Dec 09:00 PM
BusinessTimeframe key to investment option decisionJoining KiwiSaver is a no-brainer and there are now around 2.6 million members. There are three key decisions to be made when joining; 23 Dec 02:12 AM
BusinessInstagram sneak peekHave you thought to use Instagram as a research tool for your personal or business travel? You can do so through the use of Instagram 23 Dec 02:10 AM
BusinessOnline presence an advantageIf you do not have an online presence for your business, make 2017 the year you get that sorted. A recent MYOB study showed that 23 Dec 02:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNational award for Tauranga dealershipCelebrating: (from left) Mike Farmer with David Smitherman, managing director Fiat Chrysler, and Farmer Autovillage team members Warren 22 Dec 07:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChristmas parcels may not arrive on timeNew Zealand Post is struggling under the weight of one million parcels a day and can't guarantee every parcel will make it in time.22 Dec 07:37 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStrong demand driving forestryThe outlook for forestry is looking significantly better than a year ago.22 Dec 09:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga's state housing portfolio soldAccessible Properties has signed a contract with the Government confirming it will acquire and manage 1140 state homes in Tauranga.22 Dec 05:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFlexibility needed for part-time workersThe Bay of Plenty's untapped supply of skilled workers could be unleashed if employers embraced flexible working arrangements, a Tauranga 22 Dec 12:08 AM
BusinessAngelEquity's appeal widensPatternsnap: last offering confirms interest by angel groups in new platform, says AngelEquity's Bill Murphy. Photo/File AngelEquity21 Dec 09:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSurtees Boats wins top Australian awardWhakatane's Surtees Boats has scooped a major international award.20 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew group to focus on challenges in the manuka industryThe Bay of Plenty's manuka honey industry has become one of the first in the country to set up an advocacy group to help implement 19 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGreen kiwifruit yields plungeAfter the two most productive years ever, kiwifruit Green yields are forecast to plunge from 25-30 per cent in the coming season18 Dec 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe $44 million Tauranga property dealProperty Managers Group has closed its largest combined offer, raising more than $44 million in five weeks.16 Dec 11:10 PM
BusinessGifts of money could be welcome presentsWhatever your age, Christmas is a stressful time of year, and much of the stress is caused by financial pressure. It seems rather 16 Dec 02:18 AM
BusinessHoliday payments can confuseThe festive season can sometimes mean lots of confusion for employers and workers as they try to work out how much everyone is entitled 16 Dec 02:13 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver good for retired saversI am 61 and my husband is 68. We are retired and living off his single Super, savings and a small rental income. I have been in Fisher 16 Dec 02:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew avocado nursery launched in Bay of PlentyUnprecedented demand for new planting in the growing avocado industry has prompted Bay of Plenty post-harvest operator Trevelyan's 15 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSeeka launches GEM Avocado programmeSeeka has launched the first phase of the commercial planting programme for its new GEM Avocado variety, which the company says is 14 Dec 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga's AngelEquity gaining supportSTART-UPS: New crowdfunding platform beginning to attract wholesale investors, says Enterprise Angels Bill Murphy. PHOTO / FILE A_240114aw04bop.JPG Enterprise 14 Dec 02:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFarmer to trial new hazelnut varietiesRotorua farmer Alison Bentley has been awarded $50,000 to trial two new hazelnut varieties not currently grown commercially in New 13 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionFeeling betrayed by Air NZCOMMENT: Air NZ announced it was pulling out of Whanganui. It sent a powerful message that Whanganui was not worthy of our national carrier's munificence.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew 'GEM' avocado draws strong interestSeeka has launched the first phase of the commercial planting programme for its new GEM Avocado variety.13 Dec 12:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHope for first-home buyers as sales boomThe summer property season is in full swing in the Bay of Plenty.12 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBye Auckland: Great escape to regionsPromises of more relaxed lifestyles, less traffic and affordable houses are luring people out of Auckland.11 Dec 05:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTerminal decision due soonFREIGHT LOGISTICS: Scion's Carel Bezuidenhout and Ginny Christians are analysing the proposed terminal's potential economic benefits09 Dec 07:00 PM
BusinessDon't blow the budget'Tis the season to spend money. But without trying to be the grinch of 2016, let me urge you not to spend too much this Christmas. It 09 Dec 02:36 AM
BusinessPension scheme an option for some retireesMany retirees are in a position where they need to decide between taking a pension or a lump sum on retirement. Workplace pension 09 Dec 02:23 AM
