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Young family need Rotorua home

By Matthew Martinmatthew.martin@nzme.co.nzTOUGH TIMES: Corin Van Erven, his partner Amiee Murphy and their children Malaki, 6, Sophia

High school students say YES to launching own businesses

BUSINESS: In 2016, the team from Western Heights High School won the Regional Award for their "Kiwipac" idea. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 140217xx01.JPG More

McClay to explore bilateral US agreement

New Zealand is actively exploring options for both a non-US Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TTP) and a bilateral trade agreement

Helium balloon nearly ready for lift-off

READY FOR LAUNCH: Site manager Stephen Bradshaw at the Rotorua Orbserver. PHOTO/FILEA_021216sp7.JPG One of Rotorua's newest tourist

Capers' co-owner oblivious to cafe's big win (+ video)

WINNERS: Capers staff are thrilled with their win. PHOTO/BEN FRASER 100217bf10.JPGBy Alice Guynews@dailypost.co.nzCircle_see_more_DP.eps The

Homes sell $100k over rating value

rebeccamalcolmsmile.epsRotorua_House_Sales_2.eps Almost half of the houses sold in Rotorua in since July went for more than $100,000

Bike Barn fined $800k over ads

Bike Barn has been ordered to pay over an advertising campaign which claimed bikes had been heavily discounted when in fact they were being sold for full price.

Pay off your 'bad' debt first

One 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

Keep a lid on regular financial commitments

It'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

Identify what your financial commitments are

It'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

Check risks of being own boss

It seems to be the year of the start-up business. When I meet people who are considering self-employment the reasons are such -

KiwiSaver: Owning land stops eligibility

My husband and I have both been saving into KiwiSaver for our first home. However, when we applied to withdraw our money we were turned

Positive response to forestry safety summit

Loggers and forest managers have been quick to capitalise on the latest Forest Industry Safety Summit set to run next month in Rotorua. Registrations

Second time around for research funding

Priority One, with the University of Waikato and a group of eight Bay of Plenty hort-tech companies, has put in a bid for government

Major primary industry tech event returning

In just under two months, Rotorua will again be playing host to nearly 300 industry representatives from throughout the primary industries

Changes at Te Arawa Lakes Trust

Te Arawa Lakes Trust chief executive Gareth Jones has "parted ways" with the trust. Mr Jones was chief executive of the trust as

Expansion plans for Motion Entertainment

Kelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsOPENING: There was a long queue to get in when Motion Entertainment opened at the end of November. PHOTO/FILE

Big response to Forestry summit

Loggers and forest managers have been quick to capitalise on the latest Forest Industry Safety Summit set to run next month in Rotorua