Local firms eye 2026 growth but fear rising costs and inflation
“As local businesses prepare to put another challenging year behind them, it’s encouraging to see optimism coming through…
Commerce Commission flags competition concerns over Godfrey Hirst Bremworth deal
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Media Insider: Tom Phillips documentary contract – police have right to preview and demand editorial changes
The name of the agreed global platform has been redacted from the contract, released to the NZ Herald…
Corrections halts release of child sex offender to Hamilton East street
“Some very, very happy people,” the resident said. The resident said a Corrections officer began informing residents about…
Airways team staff turnover concerns aviation industry group, Airways says safety never compromised
“Currently there are 22 plus two who have been appointed but not yet started, bringing the total to…
Hornet scare in Bay of Plenty dismissed as MPI rules out Paengaroa nest
“Our entomologists assess all photos sent to MPI through our notification process. “No queen hornets or nests have…
Minister raises concerns over fish heading south due to warming waters
In October, Tuiono had asked Jones about the risk posed by warming oceans to the sustainability of the…
Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial as stallholders report drop in sales
“Putting the market into Kuirau Park does not achieve that purpose.” Some retailers said the CBD had “become…
Swiss tourist Patrick Keusch admits causing crash that killed Glenda Douglas
The court heard that there was no sentencing date available until the new year, despite defence lawyer Grant…
National’s KiwiSaver proposal wins small business support but raises fairness concerns
Rebecca “Bex” Twemlow, founding director of Firebrand, said she was “really pleased” about the National Party’s KiwiSaver proposal.…
Hygiene concerns raised after mould found at Manukau Super Clinic
The couple were in the consultation room for just five minutes when she saw the growth. “It’s just…
Funeral costs: One in five funerals at Tauranga business conducted with no service or ceremony
Keith told the Bay of Plenty Times an unattended cremation – one without a ceremony – was the…