New Zealand researchers publish a report which finds hunters using lead-based projectiles risk unsafe exposure to toxic lead in their meat.

Auckland-based Entec, a provider of instrumentation and gas detection solutions, is experiencing rapid growth in the sale of fixed gas detection systems, including some interesting and diverse new clients.

Wellington’s own Wonderland Firm, a boutique PR and Social Media Agency, celebrated the end of 2017 with a well-deserved nod to founder Anne Buttar who won an international accolade for Social Media Marketer of the Year. This award was presented as part of the Instagrammy’s, an event sponsored by London-based Hopper HQ, a social media platform used worldwide.

The MovingPros 2017 Mover of the Year Award winners were announced today, recognising the top 10 movers on the platform from across New Zealand, based on verified customer reviews.

On 3 November, Crazy ‘Bout Guitars, New Zealand’s first online guitar magazine, hit the web.

An annual initiative to find New Zealand’s most promising student entrepreneurs has launched – offering the winner a chance to compete at the international finals in Toronto.

ChargeNet New Zealand Ltd and Aurora Energy New Zealand Ltd are proud to announce a new partnership and plans to extend the charging network for electric vehicles in Dunedin, Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes.

Gough Cat, New Zealand’s Caterpillar equipment distributor, has announced the opening of its new Rotorua Hydraulic Hose Centre, situated at its branch facility on the corner of Te Ngae and Marino Roads in Rotorua.

Over the three months that the 4 Barrels Walking Wine Trail has been operating, hundreds of people armed with a trail map have embarked on the picturesque 8-kilometre loop which weaves around Lake Dunstan, past local orchards and vineyards and to four of Cromwell’s premium Tasting Rooms. The wine trail, the first of its kind in Central Otago, was developed by four Cromwell based wine producers; Aurum Wines, Misha’s Vineyard, Scott Base and Wooing Tree Vineyard.

New Zealand’s favourite gluten-free brand, Bakeworks, has released a wonderful, festive range, perfect for the upcoming holidays. Now available online or in selected supermarkets, you can get these new, delicious and gluten-free treats in the lead-up to Christmas – but only for a limited time!

Hundreds of Special Olympics athletes from around NZ will be screened for undiagnosed eye conditions with the support of a local charity. More than 1070 Kiwi special needs athletes will benefit from the eye screening initiative which will see them receive specialist eye care during their events beginning in Wellington this month.

Kiwis living with HIV will now have access to a new interactive tool to help them overcome a range of treatment barriers and better communicate with their healthcare providers.

This past weekend at a ceremony held in Auckland, Wellington’s Power Living Yoga Studio was named Studio of the Year for 2017 by a panel of judges with the New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards. It’s a first for the awards giving this particular accolade to a yoga studio

Auckland Taxi Service announced the recruiting of additional staff for its expanding services. The chief committee along with other eminent members of the board discussed the need of employing more drivers with the advancement in the great demand for their service.

Increasing Kiwi demand for an Asian beverage known as bubble tea will see Australasia’s fastest growing tea brand double the number of their New Zealand stores next year.

Last night at the 2017 Kitomba NZARH Business Awards, Kristal Sargent and her team from LaVilla Hairdressing and Extensions in Petone was awarded the Employer of Choice for 2017.

Gabriela de Urtiaga is a woman with a passion. Alfajores to be exact. If you haven’t been lucky enough to have had the Alfajor experience, now is your chance.

Capricho, an Auckland based importer and retailer of luxury European linens have opened their first permanent store in the seaside suburb of Takapuna.

Capisco Limited, New Zealand distributor of leading entertainment and lifestyle brands proudly announces the exclusive distribution of Soundcast, and award winning American audio company specialising in rugged wireless portable audio systems (www.gosoundcast.com).

Seleno Health, a NZ-based producer of maca from Peru, is crowdfunding to benefit small Peruvian farms and promote ethical and sustainable fair trade.