$1.5million to get merino plasters going
Young entrepreneur Lucas Smith’s ambition to not only heal wounds but help heal the world has taken a leap forward with a successful $1.5million capital raising.
Business
Pacific Edge highlights year’s positives
Pacific Edge highlights year’s positives
Strong growth and sales have created a positive outlook for Dunedin cancer diagnostics company, Pacific Edge.
Indebted taxi firm forced to liquidate
Indebted taxi firm forced to liquidate
A Dunedin taxi company has been forced into liquidation after failing to pay its debts.
Awards trip a flying visit
Awards trip a flying visit
Queenstown tourism operators made their own way to the sector’s annual awards earlier this week.
Van Leeuwen-linked dairy farm fetches $12m
Van Leeuwen-linked dairy farm fetches $12m
New Zealand Rural Land Company (NZRL) has bought another South Canterbury dairy farm linked to the Van Leeuwen Group (VGL).
'I think we all want a better deal': Clark on supermarket report
'I think we all want a better deal': Clark on supermarket report
Supermarket operators not behaving as they should need to analyse whether they have consumers' best interests at heart, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark says.
New snacks to try on Air NZ domestic flights
New snacks to try on Air NZ domestic flights
Air New Zealand passengers will soon be trying a new variety of new snacks - including popcorn, crisps, muesli bars and chocolate.
Supermarkets study: Kiwis paying too much, loyalty schemes confusing
Supermarkets study: Kiwis paying too much, loyalty schemes confusing
Competition in the retail grocery sector "is not working well for consumers", the Commerce Commission's study into supermarkets has concluded.
Bold step into new life as booksellers
Wanaka women take bold step into new life as booksellers
Covid-19 was not the end of the story for three bookish Wanaka entrepreneurs, who have turned the pages on their careers and written a new chapter in their lives.
Taco Bell coming to North Dunedin
Taco Bell coming to North Dunedin
North Dunedin residents will soon be able to take a gastronomical trip south of the border, with a Taco Bell restaurant confirmed to be coming to the area this summer.
Taco Bell eyes Dunedin for next site
Taco Bell eyes Dunedin for next site
Taco Bell is expected to open a restaurant in Dunedin after a cryptic post on social media hinted at the move.
Dunedin cafe Crusty Corner to close
Dunedin cafe Crusty Corner to close
Rob Barker admits if he had to give his cafe a new name now he probably would not get away with "Crusty Corner".
Quick release cycle rack an award finalist
Quick release cycle rack an award finalist
The patented Spider Rear Rack developed by Aeroe — a company with its roots in Dunedin — has been named a finalist for best bike accessory in the world at the EuroBike awards in Germany in September.
SBS chairman stands down on positive note
SBS chairman stands down on positive note
In his last official duty, SBS board chairman John Ward announced among other things, a financial year operating surplus of $55.2 million, total assets of $4.8 billion, and then bid farewell to the board he's been with for 19 years.
Staff shortages hit hospo hours in Dunedin
Staff shortages hit hospo hours in Dunedin
Staff shortages are forcing some Dunedin hospitality businesses to reduce their operating hours.
Dunedin director sets up film school
Film production school launched to foster skills
A Dunedin film director has launched a new online film production school to help fill a growing shortage of workers in the sector.
Deconstructed wool research unveiled at products event
Deconstructed wool research unveiled at products event
Research into new uses for NZ's strong wool has led to the development of wool particles, powders and pigments having export potential for uses in cosmetics, printing, luxury goods and personal care.
Young entrepreneur credits local connection, belief in oneself
Young entrepreneur credits local connection, belief in oneself
Devin Familton is not your average 23-year-old.
Commerce group appoints manager
Commerce group appoints manager
The Wanaka chamber of commerce’s new general manager is a familiar face.
Waste-free party business intends to leave no trace
Waste-free party business intends to leave no trace
From the ashes can rise a phoenix, and three young entrepreneurs are forging a new business from the Covid rubble - the difference being, they intend to clean up after themselves.