Bay of Plenty TimesCelebrity speakers for Tauranga women's conferenceThe Regional Business Women's Conference has secured a celebrity lineup for its conference in May. The speakers will include scientist 20 Feb 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSeeka kiwiberries find a market in USSeeka is pushing ahead in the second year of its partnership with California-based Giumarra Wenatchee to market its kiwiberries. "We 20 Feb 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesComvita reports 'very disappointing' lossComvita has announced a net loss after tax of $7.1 million. For the six months ending December 31, 2016 sales were $57.7m. The 20 Feb 09:31 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFamily racks up $380k in debt, faces ruinA Tauranga family could lose everything after racking up $380,000 in debt.19 Feb 07:07 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGreen yields expected to impact 2017 yearResults: Grower returns up for 2016, but Green yields down this year, say EastPack chief executive Hamish Simson (left) and chairman 19 Feb 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty young grower of the year revealedErin Atkinson, 29, a technical advisor for Apata Group in Te Puke, has been named the Bay of Plenty's 2017 Young Fruit Grower of the 17 Feb 09:00 AM
BusinessPrepare for your kids' future financial needsParents and grandparents often want to set aside funds for their young children so they can be used to help further their later education 17 Feb 02:18 AM
BusinessWhat sort of legacy do you wantLeaving money to your kids - or deciding not to - has been in the news over the past week. A number of baby boomers have said they 17 Feb 02:10 AM
BusinessStill time to join KiwiSaver at the age of 64My husband and I are self-employed and we never got round to joining KiwiSaver. I will be turning 65 next month, and I am wondering 17 Feb 01:48 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAward-winners back wider approach to worker healthWorkplace safety legislation that came into effect last year has influenced two award-winning local companies in a range of ways16 Feb 11:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGreen shortfall will pose challenges this yearZespri this week updated its December forecast to kiwifruit growers on global sales for 2016, showing average returns up across all 16 Feb 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Sexiest' cruise ship arrives in TaurangaA cruise ship dubbed the "sexiest ship" which collided with a concrete carrier on Sunday has arrived in Tauranga.16 Feb 07:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHome sales plummet in TaurangaHouse sales and the median value of homes sold in Tauranga dropped in January.14 Feb 08:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMcClay to explore bilateral US agreementNew Zealand is actively exploring options for both a non-US Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TTP) and a bilateral trade agreement 14 Feb 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRival Kaipara beekeepers trade accusationsHoney and health products company Comvita has been caught in the crosshairs of a dispute between small rival Maori beekeeping operations 14 Feb 12:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil asked to fast-track hotel developmentPARKING OPPORTUNITY: The former Tauranga Electric Power Board building that could be demolished and redeveloped to help overcome a 13 Feb 10:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPort gas doubles disease riskBy Scott K MacLeod Exposure to a gas being used on an industrial scale at Port of Tauranga doubles the risk of contracting motor 13 Feb 09:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOpportunities in new technologyPeter Farrell, left, and Jasen Martin from Nairn Fisher in Rotorua. Photo/Ben Fraser David_Porter_SEP13.eps Digital disruption has 12 Feb 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty angel investors facing challenges240114aw07bop The critical stage in the investment cycle is the liquidity event, says Enterprise Angels' Bill Murphy. Photo/FileDavid 11 Feb 02:38 AM
BusinessPay off your 'bad' debt firstOne question I am asked a lot is: What debt should I pay off first? This is a great question to get because it usually means someone 10 Feb 02:41 AM
BusinessKeep a lid on regular financial commitmentsIt's hard to save when there is a never-ending stream of bills to pay. One way to get sorted financially is to look closely and what 10 Feb 02:38 AM
BusinessCan contribute to wife's fundI am self-employed and have been a member of KiwiSaver for nearly a decade, during which time I saved diligently for my retirement10 Feb 02:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEnsuring there's enough land for future Bay developmentThe Smart Growth partnership's strategy to ensure adequate land supply to the sub-region for the next 30 years is being re-focused 09 Feb 08:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMonster blueberry to hit NZ shelvesKiwi consumers could soon have their pick of a new super-sized superfood - a jumbo blueberry the size of a $2 coin.09 Feb 03:45 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty business told to catch up with digital age, or lose outTechnology: Get on board with digital or get left behind, says Callaghan Innovation's chief technical officer Dr Chris Hartshorn08 Feb 11:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga cheap fuel app reaches 15,000 usersLarry Green, co developer of an app that helps people find the cheapest fuel. Photograph by Andrew Warner.By Allison Hess An app 08 Feb 08:31 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Worrying' levels of toxic gas in Tauranga allegedThe Environment Court blocked an application by Envirofume Ltd to fumigate logs for export using methyl bromide at the Port of Tauranga.08 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore research needed to grow Bay of Plenty companiesDISRUPTION: The Bay of Plenty needs to boost research and development, says professor Paul Spoonley. PHOTO/JOHN BORREN The big challenge 07 Feb 10:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBunnings in court over 'price guarantee'The public are "liable to be misled" into thinking the DIY chain's prices are the lowest on the market, says the Commerce Commission.07 Feb 08:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGrowth for specialised vehicle maker Active VMABIG CHANGES: Elevated work platforms a new category for Active VMA, says founder Ross Schultz. PHOTO/SUPPLIED Rotorua's Active Engineering 03 Feb 05:00 PM
BusinessIdentify what your financial commitments areIt's hard to save when there is a never-ending stream of bills to pay. One way to get sorted financially is to look closely and 03 Feb 02:57 AM
BusinessCheck risks of being own bossIt seems to be the year of the start-up business. When I meet people who are considering self-employment the reasons are such - 03 Feb 02:54 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver: Owning land stops eligibilityMy husband and I have both been saving into KiwiSaver for our first home. However, when we applied to withdraw our money we were turned 03 Feb 01:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSecond time around for research fundingPriority One, with the University of Waikato and a group of eight Bay of Plenty hort-tech companies, has put in a bid for government 02 Feb 01:30 AM
