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Govt to offer loans to help businesses reduce gas dependence

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Budget would put aside $48 million to cover potential...

Govt to offer loans to help businesses reduce gas dependence

Businesses will be able to access cheaper loans to help reduce their dependence on gas as part of a new scheme in Thursday's Budget.

Budget 2026 about getting the books in order

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will deliver the Budget on Thursday. Photo: RNZ

Budget 2026 about getting the books in order

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has yet to pen a catchy title for this week's Budget, but ASB senior economist Mark Smith already has a suggestion.

Worst of war's economic impact yet to come, economist says

Most households have not yet felt the full economic impact of the war in Iran yet, senior...

Worst of war's economic impact yet to come, economist says

The worst is yet to come for New Zealand households feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict, ASB warns.

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Dunedin travel agent wins top industry title at awards ceremony

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Dunedin travel agent wins top industry title at awards ceremony

A veteran Dunedin travel agent says she was brought to tears when announced as the winner of a national industry award.

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Good on ya mate: Speight’s hits 150

Toasting to 150 years of Speight’s with a special commemorative brew are (from left) brewing...

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Good on ya mate: Speight’s hits 150

The 150-year legacy of New Zealand’s oldest brewery would not have been possible without the support of the people of Dunedin, its owner, Lion, says.

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Good mates make Speight’s ‘an icon’

Engineering reliability leader Greg Hamburger (left) and brewing technician Bill McAdam are two...

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Good mates make Speight’s ‘an icon’

Even after 150 years, Speight’s workers say the company is still filled with colourful characters, each with a story.

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Downturn in trade, tax debt leads to Octagon bar's liquidation

The CBK restaurant and bar in the Octagon has been placed in liquidation. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Downturn in trade, tax debt leads to Octagon bar's liquidation

The shareholders of a company running a long-standing restaurant-bar in the Octagon ploughed significant amounts into the venture before going into liquidation.

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NZ EV sales hampered by policy merry-go-round: report

Kevin Schreuder. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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NZ EV sales hampered by policy merry-go-round: report

Electric vehicles are continuing to sell well, but a just-released report on the sector says the country needs a long-term cross-party strategy to deliver energy independence.

Seymour says RNZ exit 'not surprising'

David Seymour says he did not have "an emotion" regarding Paul Thompson's exit one way or the...

Seymour says RNZ exit 'not surprising'

Deputy PM David Seymour says he didn't know RNZ's boss had plans to resign when he earlier suggested changes were coming for the state broadcaster's leadership.

Air NZ boss defends new international routes

Air NZ boss defends new international routes

Air NZ boss Nikhil Ravishankar says the routes still make sense despite increased fuel costs.

RNZ chief executive to leave at end of year

RNZ chief executive to leave at end of year

RNZ head Paul Thompson will leave the organisation at the end of the year after 13 years in the role.

Mayors ask McCain to pause factory closure

The McCain vegetable processing plant in Hastings. Photo: Google Maps

Mayors ask McCain to pause factory closure

Hawke's Bay mayors have written to McCain asking the international company to pause its closure of a processing plant in the region.

New flights out of Christchurch find favour

An Air New Zealand A320 at Christchurch Airport. Photo: Supplied / Air New Zealand

'Can't wait': New flights out of Christchurch find favour with travellers

Christchurch residents say they "can't wait" for Air New Zealand's new non-stop direct flights to Singapore, Japan and Perth to take off later this year.

Large losses in many townhouse sales

A set of townhouses under development in Auckland. Photo: RNZ

Large losses in many townhouse sales

Two townhouses in an upmarket part of Auckland have resold for losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars - and data shows they are not unusual.

Permit denied for Golden Bay mine

Exploration drilling began in 2022 at Sams Creek in the Upper Tākaka Valley. Photo: Save Our Springs

Permit denied for Golden Bay mine

A planned gold mine on conservation land in Golden Bay at the top of the South Island will not go ahead after the government turned down its permit.

Air NZ announces three new international routes from Christchurch

Air NZ announces three new international routes from Christchurch

Air New Zealand has announced three new non-stop international flights from Christchurch to launch later this year.

Fears job cuts will make Wellington 'a ghost town'

Kirsten Saunders, the co-owner of Smith the Grocer, says the announcement of more job cuts is...

Fears job cuts will make Wellington 'a ghost town'

An economist says more than 3500 jobs could be cut in Wellington, and the capital is set to "bear the brunt" of a major shake-up to the public service.

The AI bots are coming - and Gen Z aren't happy

The AI revolution is here and the boos are getting louder.

Labour not divulging Future Fund details

Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds. Photo: RNZ

Labour not divulging Future Fund details

Labour won't release key details of its Future Fund policy until after the election, saying some of the advice it needs can only come if the party is in government.

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Roading change raises concerns over business move

A rubbish truck is parked on the footpath on Castle St last Friday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Roading change raises concerns over business move

A Dunedin business manager says he does not know how a move to new premises will happen after a roading change affected access to his current site.

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