Jeremy Tauri writes: As of this year, it's become a lot easier for the average investor to put their money into high-risk, high-return start-ups and small personal loans.

The core business of a bank is to gather up funds from investors to lend to borrowers, writes Liz Koh.

A healthcare service mixing traditional Chinese and Maori medicine is being developed in Rotorua as part of a recently formed business partnership.

It pays to be prepared and when it comes to taking care of your financial affairs, a good way to prepare is to set up an Enduring Power of Attorney, or EPA, writes Liz Koh.

Rotorua's inner city is set to be scrubbed, brushed, water-blasted and polished tomorrow as building owners, business operators and staff roll up their sleeves.

A Rotorua business owner has pleaded not guilty to synthetic drugs charges, which were laid after recent police raids.