Bay of Plenty TimesFirst-home buyers struggle in the BayBay of Plenty first home buyers are being pushed out of the new house market. But why?24 Jul 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAucklanders snap up Tauranga propertyMore than $1.5 billion of property has been sold in Tauranga this year with almost 1 in every 5 properties snapped up by Aucklanders.23 Jul 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesValleygirl out of pocket, staff not paidStaff at women's clothing chain Valleygirl are out of pocket and facing an uncertain future as the company is placed in administration.23 Jul 03:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMedia man finds calling in funeralsBeing caught in the Christchurch earthquake in 2011 cemented Richard Fullard's desire to make a change in his life. After spending 22 Jul 05:30 AM
BusinessConsider KiwiSaverIf you're in business, there are lots of things that you probably write off as not applying to you. Paid sick days, four weeks' holiday 22 Jul 01:27 AM
BusinessBuying a business more than buying a jobOwning a business is often touted as a great way to increase wealth. Wealth coaches urge employees to give up their jobs and start 22 Jul 01:25 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver fund used in retirementMy wife and I have both retired. We cashed up my KiwiSaver and kept hers open. With the returns of our fixed deposits being so low22 Jul 01:21 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFootwear store steps up, trail-blazing new horizonsPodium Podiatry & Footwear was set up three years ago by owner Matt Fraser, who is based in Whakatane. The first outlet opened in 21 Jul 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Amazing' running culture a drawRotorua's growing trailrunning culture has attracted two new businesses into the city. Ultramarathoner Kerry Suter and his partner21 Jul 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPoking fun - or Krazy stunt?Customers vent fury when told not to play game that has taken world by storm.20 Jul 01:49 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRents soar in regions, is Akld to blame?Rents are rising fast in regions around Auckland, adding more fuel to the theory that the city's overheated property market is affecting other parts of the country.19 Jul 09:33 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay's 'silver economy' subject of conferenceA symposium next month will examine the challenges and potential for the Bay of Plenty of the 60-years-plus "silver economy", which 19 Jul 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRallying computer aid is global hitMount Maunganui-based Monit Rally Computers is exporting its specialised rally-driving electronics equipment to more than 26 countries 19 Jul 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouple to seek compo over sea view lossA Tauranga couple who lost their sea view after a real estate agent failed to tell them about a neighbour's plans will appeal.18 Jul 06:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga city centre poised for more high-risesRules strangling the intensification of residential areas surrounding Tauranga's downtown are to made more user-friendly as part of 16 Jul 10:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDriving the region's growth strategyRotorua born and brought up in Tokoroa, Cheryl Lewis returned to the Bay of Plenty in 2007 after working in senior roles with NZTE 15 Jul 04:00 AM
BusinessThinking of selling up?If you're in business, you don't need me to tell you that you've made sacrifices. While your employed friends might have put in for 15 Jul 01:57 AM
BusinessTime frame important for share investmentsVolatility in the share market is both a threat and an opportunity. It is a threat for people who don't understand it and an opportunity 15 Jul 01:55 AM
BusinessFunds hit by sharemarket turmoilDo I need to change my KiwiSaver fund? Last year it was doing really well but this year it seems to be going nowhere. I am in a growth 15 Jul 01:51 AM
BusinessNot a time for 'blowing all the loot'New Zealand consumer confidence remained upbeat in July as Kiwis were more optimistic about their own fortunes than they were for 14 Jul 11:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPort shipshape to handle large vesselPort of Tauranga will this September welcome the largest container ship to visit New Zealand waters, carrying 9500 TEU (20-foot equivalent 13 Jul 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCairns says cash spent on dredging validatedThe announcement that Port of Tauranga will become the only New Zealand port of call for the extra-large 9500 TEU vessels that will 13 Jul 12:00 AM
BusinessNew bid to stop wool mergerAustralian-owned Godfrey Hirst has applied for leave to appeal against a High Court decision last month that dismissed an earlier 12 Jul 10:34 PM
BusinessLamb flap price increasesNew Zealand lamb flap prices rose to their highest level in a year, driven by increased demand from China where the meat is used in 12 Jul 10:24 PM
BusinessPrice controls proposedCommunications Minister Amy Adams is proposing a mix of price and revenue caps for telecommunications network operators such as Chorus 12 Jul 10:22 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOpinion: Time for action rather than feasibility studiesHow many more feasibility studies does it really need to create the vibrant city heart Tauranga residents have been promised for many 12 Jul 09:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil urged to change prioritiesPriority One's submission on civic heart development amendments to the 2015-2025 Long-Term Plan (LTP) urges Tauranga City Council 12 Jul 02:00 AM
Business$6.3 billion spend keeps retailers busySpending on credit and debit cards in New Zealand rose in June, led by increased spending on durable goods. Retail spending rose 11 Jul 11:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMonster container ship bound for NZThe biggest container ship to visit New Zealand will visit Port of Tauranga later this year.11 Jul 10:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCareer features number of firstsAdrienne von Tunzelmann's lengthy career in the public and private sector has been marked by achieving a number of firsts for women08 Jul 05:30 AM
BusinessRapid drop a disasterDid you hear the one about how the Government should cause house prices to crash by 40 per cent? It would be funny if it weren't 08 Jul 02:44 AM
BusinessMake sure you have a financial safety netLife is not meant to be boring. It is for living to the full, making the most of opportunities and taking a few risks along the way08 Jul 02:42 AM
BusinessCompare how your fund is doingA staff member at my ANZ bank has suggested I join their scheme so I can keep track of my balance online. But I don't know if it's 08 Jul 02:37 AM
BusinessVenison prices hit exportersNew Zealand meat processors are having to pay more to secure supply of local venison to service their overseas contracts as farmers 08 Jul 01:26 AM
