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ANZ staff 'outraged' over David Hisco's expenses revelations

The union for retail bank workers says ANZ staff are reeling over news that former chief executive David Hisco spent company money on a chauffeur and wine storage.

Sky TV axes Rugby Channel amid sports shake-up

The changes continue under new Sky boss. Photo: File/NZME

Sky TV axes Rugby Channel amid sports shake-up

Sky TV will axe the Rugby Channel at midnight on July 31.

Otago-Southland services index declines

Otago-Southland services index declines

Otago-Southland has stood out as a regional "weak spot'' in the latest BNZ- BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index.

Contact Energy chief executive to leave

Contact Energy chief executive Dennis Barnes is to leave the business early next year.

Chauffeured cars, wine storage bring down ANZ boss

ANZ 'shock': Chauffeured cars, wine storage bring down boss

Former ANZ boss David Hisco's personal use of chauffeur driven cars over nine years may have cost him his job.

Capital gains tax threat's end impacts house prices

House prices are expected to rise next year. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Capital gains tax threat's end impacts house prices

House prices are being picked to surge next year, underpinned by low mortgage interest rates and recent cancellation of capital gains tax plans.

Silver Fern chairman at home on the farm

Silver Fern Farms Co-operative chairman Richard Young holds Silver Fern Farms branded lamb hot...

Silver Fern chairman at home on the farm

For Silver Fern Farms Co-operative's new chairman Richard Young, getting out on his West Otago farm is "like a release".

Manager’s aim to lift business

New Clutha Licensing Trust general manager Mike Curtis wants to turn fortunes around in its six...

Manager’s aim to lift business

The Clutha Licensing Trust (CLT) hopes to put recent controversy behind it and boost its hospitality trade, following the appointment of a new manager.

Dunedin open home crowd numbers ‘crazy’

Shaun and Jess Brown, of Dunedin, are searching for a rental property to buy and joining the...

Dunedin open home crowd numbers ‘crazy’

‘‘Horrifying’’ house prices and a ‘‘ridiculously’’ small number of properties for sale is making Dunedin ‘‘a seller’s market’’.

Businesses can tap student creativity

Audacious programme manager Rachel Butler (left), University of Otago marketing department senior...

Businesses can tap student creativity

A call is being made for more Dunedin businesses to take part in a University of Otago marketing project and tap into the creativity and innovation of students.

Fewer overseas investors buy homes

Median house prices gained almost 25% in the Clutha district last month; pictured, Balclutha...

Fewer overseas investors buy homes

House sales across Dunedin, Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes District picked up in May, as did median prices, which were up in a range from 8% to almost 19%.

SBS Bank surplus up 15.5%

SBS Bank surplus up 15.5%

Growth in consumer financing and mortgage lending led to SBS Bank's full-year operating surplus growing 15.5% to $40.8million for its full-year result.

Manufacturing in South still expanding

Manufacturing took a dip in the South in May, but some exporting manufacturers are still making...

Manufacturing in South still expanding

Manufacturing in Otago and Southland eased back for May but remains in expansion mode and in line with 12-month average.

Female director first in 145 years

Female director first in 145 years

Port Otago has appointed its first female director in 145 years.

Air NZ removes straight to gate check-in

Air NZ removes straight to gate domestic check-in

Air New Zealand is removing its straight to gate check-in process for domestic flights.

Property market demand still high

The leasing in recent weeks of John Wickliffe house in the Exchange (pictured), 77 Vogel St and...

Property market demand still high

Dunedin's property market remains buoyant and offers high yields for investors, but a crisis for renters and short supply of commercial properties continue, Simon Hartley reports.