'No easy answers': Review to probe hydro storage policy
Transpower says it is putting New Zealand's security of electricity supply first, when it comes to deciding when hydro storage held in reserve can be used.
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Otago still among top economic performers
Otago still among top economic performers
Otago continues to be one of the strongest performing regions in the country on the back of the tourism recovery and an improving agricultural outlook.
Transport business appears to owe millions
Transport business appears to owe millions
A second southern transport business, belonging to the same businessman, appears to owe creditors several million dollars.
IMF slashes global economic outlook
IMF slashes global economic outlook
Worldwide economic output will slow in the months ahead as US President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on virtually all trading partners begin to bite, the IMF says.
Association 'deeply concerned' about roofing claims
Association 'deeply concerned' about roofing claims
An Auckland homeowner says he's been left with a damaged roof and destroyed ceilings that will cost up to $40K to fix because of "reckless" activity by roofing platform RoofBuddy.
'Too many homes': Rental listing levels hit decade high
'Too many homes': Rental listing levels hit decade high
One property investor says there is pain for some investors in the rental market as listings reach record numbers.
'Cheaper to go to States than Wellington'
Angry dad: 'Cheaper to go to States than Wellington'
A New Zealand dad says it's "tone deaf" for Air NZ to be showing off its new uniforms at a time many travellers are facing particularly high fares.
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Call for change to ‘archaic’ trading laws
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Call for change to ‘archaic’ trading laws
After one of Wānaka’s busiest Easter weekends, councillors and businesses are calling for a change to "archaic" and out-of-touch Easter trading legislation limiting the offering in the tourist town.
Still no charges laid after digger smashes into cafe
Still no charges laid after digger smashes into cafe
A Wairarapa man whose building was damaged in a ram raid with a digger says its destruction still causes grief and he worries the culprit will get away with it.
Which NZ listed companies are feeling tariff pain?
Which NZ listed companies are feeling tariff pain?
Share markets around the world have been shaken by the introduction of US tariffs - but some New Zealand companies have been particularly hard-hit.
Job competition remains fierce, recruitment firm says
Job competition remains fierce, recruitment firm says
A recruitment firm says there is still fierce competition for jobs around the country as languishing employment openings look to bounce back.
Stable net profit for tech company
Stable net profit for tech company
Scott Technology has posted a stable net profit after tax of $4.3 million for the six months ending February 28.
Cracked chimney: Woolworths told to take action
Cracked chimney: Woolworths told to take action
Woolworths has been required to take action to address the risk a cracked chimney at the old Dunedin Gasworks could collapse on to its supermarket.
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Busy first year in office for chairman
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Busy first year in office for chairman
Since taking up the reins as chairman of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd, Tim Loan has had a lot on his plate.
Women in Business Club first
Women in Business Club first at uni
When Aimee Clark walks out of the University of Otago campus for the last time, she hopes she leaves a lasting legacy.
Another bank drops home loan rate
Another bank drops home loan rate
ASB is the latest bank to bring its one-year fixed home loan below 5%.
Compensation could come for cancelled ferry passengers
Compensation could come for cancelled ferry passengers
Tens of thousands of people could be in line for compensation from KiwiRail.
Forecast shows OCR could continue to fall
Forecast shows OCR could continue to fall
The country's biggest bank is forecasting the Reserve Bank will need to cut the official cash rate (OCR) deeper for longer to support a stumbling economic recovery.
Post Office scandal: audit watchdog to probe EY
Post Office scandal: audit watchdog to probe EY
Britain's Financial Reporting Council is investigating EY over its audit of Post Office Ltd, amid the lingering fallout from one of the country's worst miscarriages of justice.
Banks drop home loan rates further
Banks drop home loan rates further
A new home loan rate cut means 4.99 percent is no longer the cheapest available in the market.