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BOP dairy farmers see milk price hike as positive sign

Bay of Plenty's dairy farmers have welcomed the profit rise and increased forecast milk payout announced by Fonterra this week. But

Fonterra reports net profit of $834m

Fonterra said its net profit shot 65 per cent higher to $834 million for the 2015/6 year.

'Tiny house' couple ready for big move

A Taupo couple are considering building and selling "tiny houses" for a living after their 'awesome' tiny house experience.

Interim CEO updates on Waiariki BOP Poly integration

Waiariki BOP Polytechnic interim chief executive Dr Neil Barns says the new council is now setting out its strategic focus for the

Rotorua office for BayTrust

FUNDING: Rotorua Trust Manager Tony Gill (left) with BayTrust chief executive Alastair Rhodes. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 210916baytrust BayTrust

Business awards finalists named

Those in the running to be named Rotorua's top businesses have been revealed. The finalists in the Westpac Rotorua Business Excellence

Dairy prices post slight gain at auction

The 1.7 per cent gain at the latest GlobalDairyTrade was well short of market expectations.

Iwi group takes over dementia project

A state-of-the-art dementia village in Rotorua will be completed after a local iwi group stepped in to take over the project.

Group worth $200 million eyes developments

The Pukeroa Oruawhata Group's assets have ticked past the $200 million mark.

Supermarket to create 35 jobs

GOING UP: An artist's impression of what the new FreshChoice on Te Ngae Rd is expected to look like. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 120916xx10 A

Comvita restructure could mean lay-offs

Staff around the country were told a restructure could result in job losses at the honey and health products company.

Max Key to DJ at Rotorua business awards

A Kiwi songstress and the son of the Prime Minister are set to entertain at the big night out for Rotorua businesses. Anika Moa

Employers committed to staff wellness

If you're stressed at work and not exercising or eating right, there's a good chance your employer will try to help you find balance. We look at what organisations in the Bay of Plenty are doing to attract and retain staff.

Planning more important in uncertain times

Making plans for your financial future is hard enough at the best of times, but when there are lots of unknowns it is even more difficult. There

Dollars and sense

Too many people are scared of money. Most of us like to have it, spend it - even save it. But far too many seem to think that

Schemes adjust as investors age

My KiwiSaver is with ANZ. Upon turning 61 I received a letter from them stating my funds have now been transferred from a conservative/balanced

New supermarket for Rotorua

UNDER WAY: Construction is under way on a new development on Te Ngae Rd. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 080916sp6.JPG/080916sp5.JPG A new FreshChoice

Destination Rotorua names new CEO

Rotorua's new economic growth agency has announced its chief executive. Michelle Templer will head the Rotorua Lakes Council's new