Bay of Plenty TimesTeen innovation: Where's Gran?A 14-year-old Bethlehem College student has created a device that allow families to track whether elderly relatives are okay - no 31 Aug 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesZespri reaps record $1.9m revenueKiwifruit exports achieved record sales revenues of $1.9 billion in 2015-16, up 22 per cent from the previous season, Zespri announced 31 Aug 03:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay's building boom helps lead NZ as local economy soarsNew data from Statistics NZ and Infometrics' quarterly economic monitor show Bay of Plenty house building consents are now ranked 31 Aug 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiwifruit giant Seeka's buys out food productsSeeka has today announced the purchase of two new food products and plans to bring the manufacture of them to the Bay. Seeka, New 30 Aug 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNoel Leeming investigating 'bogus' emailsUPDATE: Noel Leeming investigations confirm two unauthorised emails were sent to people in Tauranga. Company spokeswoman Sarah Rogan 30 Aug 04:45 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCracking open markets for NZ woodThe Government's refresh of its trade policy will include an increased focus on resolving non-tariff barriers (NTBs), Trade Minister 30 Aug 03:27 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew $10m offices for Tauranga CBD revealedA new $10 million development that will help reshape one of oldest parts of Tauranga city has been revealed. The new office complex 29 Aug 08:26 PM
Bay of Plenty Times100-year-old church seeks DIY-loving ownerA Waikato couple say they are willing to sell their beloved 103-year-old church to the right buyer for a discounted rate.29 Aug 05:51 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore focus on free-trade for businessThe government's refresh of its trade policy will include an increased focus on free trade agreements (FTAs) concluded or expected 28 Aug 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga to get new 1000-seat multiplex cinemaTauranga is about to get a huge new five-theatre multiplex cinema with more than 1000 seats. Mark Taylor, a director of Tauranga 28 Aug 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesComvita confident on China tradeNatural products maker Comvita is confident its business will not be disrupted by impending Chinese regulatory changes facing honey 26 Aug 07:00 AM
BusinessDon't skip checks when buying a houseYou don't have to look far to find news stories about the hot property market. Some houses are being snapped up virtually before they've 26 Aug 03:13 AM
BusinessTop tips for your 50s heading to retirementWhether you plan to keep working after becoming eligible for NZ Superannuation or not, 65 still looms as the defining age for retirement26 Aug 03:07 AM
BusinessPaying off mortgage or KiwiSaver?I am 65 years of age and working fulltime. I am still contributing to KiwiSaver and my employer will continue to contribute until 26 Aug 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSeeka nets $7.1m profit for first half of the yearSeeka Kiwifruit Industries has announced an unaudited net profit after tax (NPAT) of $7.1 million for the six months to June 30, 2016. The 25 Aug 11:28 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHui seek views on how to keep NZ pest freeThe Ministry for Primary Industries held two meetings in Tauranga this week to solicit views on how to keep New Zealand pest free 25 Aug 06:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay honey firm reports resultBay of Plenty honey and health products company Comvita has announced a net profit after tax of $18.5 million on sales of $231m. This 24 Aug 07:20 AM
BusinessRotorua stylists to shine at Fashion WeekRotorua's Salon St Bruno has scored a coup by winning assignments to do hair for two catwalk shows at New Zealand Fashion Week. Four 23 Aug 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoat's popularity drives expansionBay of Plenty-based Surtees Boats is undergoing a major expansion of its production facility with the addition of a 900sq m building 23 Aug 08:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFijians paid $25 for three weeks' workAs Faroz Ali human trafficking trial continues, court hears how workers were paid as little as $5 a week and had to sleep in a garage in Tauranga.23 Aug 12:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesComvita nets $18.5m profitBay of Plenty honey and health products company Comvita today announced a net profit after tax of $18.5 million on sales of $231 million. This 22 Aug 10:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe 87-year-old taking on Westpac BankAn 87-year-old has collected 460 signatures in two days in an effort to stop the closure of a Westpac Bank branch.22 Aug 12:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore people opening their walletsThe Bay of Plenty's economic outlook has topped the country for the sixth quarter in a row. New cars, new houses and record exports 21 Aug 08:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOwners 'using house as bank take risk'Bay financial experts are warning residents with increased value in their property not to "use their house like an ATM". Craigs Investment 20 Aug 11:37 PM
BusinessKeeping your business on trackIs your business on track? How can you be sure? If you don't use key performance indicators (KPIs) for your business maybe it's time 19 Aug 02:42 AM
BusinessWealth protection as important as creationCreating wealth takes time, effort and discipline, and also a willingness to defer spending and take calculated risks. It is not 19 Aug 02:39 AM
BusinessSuper funds can be transferredI am writing on behalf of my granddaughter. On graduating from university, she worked part-time and contributed to a default KiwiSaver 19 Aug 02:32 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAucklanders' $1m Bay of Plenty buyA new four-bedroom, suburban, brick and tile family home in Papamoa has sold for $1 million - a price that ''beat all expectations'' of the company that built it.18 Aug 09:35 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOriens fund attracts more than $30mTauranga-based Oriens Capital has received investment commitments in excess of its initial minimum target of $30 million for its new 18 Aug 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBeehive thefts spark national responseApiculture New Zealand and New Zealand Police are working together to stop beehive thefts.17 Aug 10:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPort of Tauranga reaps $77.3m in profitPort of Tauranga has declared a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $77.3 million for the year ending June 2016, down 2.4 per cent on the 17 Aug 09:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesQ&A with Reserve Bank Governor Graeme WheelerRegional business writer David Porter interviewed Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler following his briefing for BOP businesspeople 16 Aug 04:49 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCruise ships to stay overnight at MountFor the first time, five cruise ships will be berthing in Tauranga overnight this season.16 Aug 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesScrewing down specialist fastenersSince 1980, Rotorua's Paul and Carole Adlam have owned one of New Zealand's most unique small manufacturing businesses, making a comprehensive 15 Aug 10:05 PM
