The 'trendy' fruit that packs a punch in the Bay and the call to eat more of it

'We know 60% of all avocados grown in NZ are eaten by just 5% so there's huge potential.'

'Serious state': The sting in the tail of Cyclone Gabrielle

“New Zealand is relying on apiculture. Beehives pollinate kiwifruit orchards, apples..."

Kiwifruit e-Bin innovation to help ‘exacerbated’ labour shortage

“The industry is suffering serious labour shortages... we’ve come up with this solution."

'Crying all morning': 'Tornado' hits farm, killing animals and destroying structures

But a swift community response is helping the distraught family pick up the pieces.

From food waste to bioenergy: The $30m-plus 'gamechanger'

Seven commercial building consents valued at $3,870,000 were issued last month,

1000 homes: Why Kāinga Ora paid $70.4 million for 95ha in Tauranga

As of November 19, Kāinga Ora is the new owner of Ferncliffe Farm in Tauriko.

Ratepayers call Three Waters reform an 'April Fool's joke' and an 'insult'

A full report will be presented to the council along with community feedback on October 4.

Gravy, pork bun, kūmara and meringue. The possible cancer-fighting sea sponges exciting scientists

They sound like the makings of a nice meal but these sea sponges could help fight cancer.

Whakatōhea Mussels' new $37m mussel processing factory officially opened

So far 42 staff have been hired with plans to recruit a further 66.

Our blue economy: Bay growing 'world-class' aquaculture industry

The eastern Bay, in particular, could become "a powerhouse" for New Zealand aquaculture.

Maketu Pies back and busy with new jobs, initiatives and flavours

Te Arawa Management Limited took over ownership of Maketu Pies in November 2019.

Build begins on $30m food waste to bioenergy facility

There were 94 building consents worth about $19m issued in February.

'Biggest fish I've ever seen': Angler catches 434.5kg black marlin

It is the biggest black marlin landed by a member of one Tauranga club in nearly 60 years.

Summer read: World's largest fish spotted in Tauranga waters

Bay explorer skipper Nik Weyel: 'I had never seen anything like it'

Business investment, strong forestry sector offer Covid relief

Infometrics: Rotorua economic activity fell 3pc in the September quarter

Mainfreight: A sneak peek inside the company's largest transport branch in NZ

The 90-odd staff moved in to the new $40m facility on September 12, 2020

Meet Bryce Heard: Farmer, forester, fisherman - and businessman

Meet Bryce Heard - the farmer, forester and fisherman

'We've had to make some really tough calls': Comvita cuts 90 jobs, but significantly narrows financial losses

Comvita released its audited results for the year to June 30.

Survey: Bay economic confidence slips but 'better than expected'

According to the survey, regional economic confidence in the Bay fell 2 per cent.

'It is very special': Volunteers give Tauranga Sport Fishing Club a makeover

Bagshaw said they helped to rip up carpets, paint the walls and fit new lights

Construction boom: Industry creates $349m and 3000-plus jobs

The construction industry has created more than 3000 jobs in the sub-region in 10 years.

Regional economic confidence in Bay set to continue to climb

A net 28 per cent of Bay households expected the region's economy to improve

Medicinal cannabis to be grown on Matakana Island

Mahana Island Therapies has been granted a medicinal cannabis licence to grow on island.

Green light: Company gets approval to grow medicinal cannabis

Medical cannabis firm based in Katikati gets two Medsafe cultivation licences.

Maketu Pies: Workers keep their jobs, are new pies planned?

Maketu Foods Limited took over Maketu Pies on November 12.

Former employees of Maketu Pies react to new owners

Maketu Pies changes hands on November 11.

Maketu Pies sold: Owner breaks silence

The settlement date is November 11.

Maketu Pies: Sale expected at end of week

The dust has settled after the initial receivership shock and an announcement is imminent.

Local iwi show interest in buying Maketu Pies

The deadline for expressions of interest ends October 7

Iconic Bay company Maketu Pies in receivership

Maketu Pies was placed into receivership last week.

'Maggot' found in chook identified as just chicken

The "maggot" has been identified as simply, chicken

Machinery suspected in palm kernel fire

Firefighters from as far as Auckland and Hamilton were called to help fight the blaze