Software mogul John McAfee dies in jail
Tech entrepreneur John McAfee has died in a Barcelona prison by suicide after the Spanish high court authorised his extradition to the US on tax evasion charges.
Business
New degree to be introduced
New degree to be introduced
The University of Otago’s business school has announced its first new undergraduate degree in 110 years.
Investors buy into Education Perfect
Investors buy into Education Perfect
A global investment firm has acquired a majority stake in Dunedin-based education company, Education Perfect.
Wayfare promotes skifield manager to broader role
Wayfare promotes skifield manager to broader role
Cardrona and Treble Cone skifields general manager Bridget Legnavsky has been appointed to a new role.
Data-sharing hub to drive innovation advantages
Data-sharing hub to drive innovation advantages
A new virtual data hub aimed at driving data collaboration across industries has been launched by the University of Otago’s business school.
Importance of start-up governance stressed
Importance of start-up governance stressed
A strong governance structure for start-up businesses is "essential," Dunedin business leaders believe.
City’s Pacific Edge lands deal with US provider
City’s Pacific Edge lands deal with US provider
Dunedin cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has announced that one of the largest non-profit healthcare providers in the US will start the commercial use of a second Cxbladder product.
Startup Dunedin projects gain funds
Startup Dunedin projects gain funds
Dunedin's start-up community has been given another leg up to improve its exposure to the wider business world.
Taco Bell opens in Christchurch
Taco Bell opens in Christchurch
The first Taco Bell in the South Island has opened in Christchurch today.
Topping up for annual contribution well worthwhile
Topping up for annual contribution well worthwhile
Raise your hand if you fancy up to $521.43 added to your KiwiSaver account.
Southern businesses at Fieldays
Southern businesses at Fieldays
Multiple southern businesses made the trip north last week to the National Agriculture Fieldays.
Food, fibre export performance lauded
Food, fibre export performance lauded
New Zealand's food and fibre sector has performed ‘‘remarkably well’’ over the past year, posting a forecast fall of just 1.1% in export revenue for the year ending June, the latest Situation and...
Novel maternity wear service
Novel maternity wear service
Fashion design student Katie Mangai wants to make maternity wear less of a hassle.
Shared space still growing after challenge
Shared space still growing after challenge
When the Covid-19 pandemic forced the country to flee offices and community spaces, Petridish co-founders Jason and Kate Lindsey wondered if it was the end.
NZ and UK aim to conclude trade talks in August
NZ and UK aim to conclude trade talks in August
NZ and the UK have committed to accelerating their free trade agreement negotiations with the aim of reaching an agreement in principle this August, Trade Minister Damien O'Connor says.
Following in father’s cooking footsteps
Following in father’s cooking footsteps
Inspired by his father, a Dunedin man has opened his own Turkish restaurant.
Lime gives way to Neuron’s scooters
Lime gives way to Neuron’s scooters
Electric scooter company Lime has soured on the Dunedin market, and will be gone by the end of the month.
Indigenous business full of possibility
Indigenous business full of possibility
The Institute of Directors is to hold a livestream event at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum soon entitled Te Huarahi Hou - the New Pathway, with a panel discussing critical elements of Maori governance and their relevance. Sally Rae talks to a local Maori business leader Jeffrey Broughton.
Volunteering ‘in DNA’ of chief executive
Volunteering ‘in DNA’ of chief executive
Lynda Marnie’s passion for volunteering goes back to her childhood in Scotland.
Lime to quit city as Neuron fires up
Lime to quit city as Neuron fires up
Lime scooters will be off Dunedin's streets from the the end of this month, but rival company Neuron Mobility is expanding its fleet in the city.