Economy rebounds into growth
The bounce back is above expectations, suggesting the country may be turning an economic corner.
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All go for South Dunedin industrial precinct
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All go for South Dunedin industrial precinct
A developer aiming to bring 12 businesses to a new multimillion-dollar industrial precinct in South Dunedin says the city is on the cusp of a boom.
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Farra gets first woman CEO
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New Farra CEO well suited to role
For the first time in its more than 160-year history, Dunedin’s Farra Engineering will have a woman leading the business.
Homeowners opting for fixed terms as rates rise
Homeowners opting for fixed terms as rates rise
Home loan customers are hustling to fix as rates start to rise.
South Islanders join shoppers flocking to new Ikea store
South Islanders join shoppers flocking to new Ikea store
Shoppers from as far away as Canterbury and Otago headed to Auckland's new Ikea store in its first week of operation.
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Pub given its final warning at hearing
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Pub given its final warning at hearing
A central Dunedin pub with a history of locked fire exits and patrons abusing police has been warned it could face prosecution if it slips up again.
Power off for thousands of Kiwis a month, data shows
Power off for thousands of Kiwis a month, data shows
More than 10,000 households a month have their power disconnected, new data shows.
FMA probing Chance Voight entities
FMA probing Chance Voight entities
The Financial Markets Authority is investigating Christchurch-based Chance Voight Investment Corporation Ltd (Chance Voight)
Govt books bleaker than forecast, surplus pushed out again
Govt books bleaker than forecast, surplus pushed out again
The government's financial position is looking worse for longer with a delay in getting to surplus and bigger deficits, according to new Treasury forecasts.
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Dunedin building firm owes $850K
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Legal action against building firm owing $850K
Master Builders has commenced legal proceedings against a Dunedin construction company that has been put into liquidation owing $850,000.
Surcharge warning for shoppers
Surcharge warning for shoppers
Shoppers are being told to "swerve" any unreasonable surcharges they encounter this Christmas.
NZ's biggest bank lifts home loan interest rates
NZ's biggest bank lifts home loan interest rates
ANZ has become the latest bank to lift home loan interest rates - as the Reserve Bank moves to push back on markets pricing in increases.
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Smart charger offers EV owners energy cost savings
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Smart charger offers EV owners energy cost savings
Christchurch manufacturer Evnex has launched a new smart charger that can reduce the cost of home charging for EV users.
Air NZ cabin crews call off pre-Christmas strike
Air NZ cabin crews call off pre-Christmas strike
More than 400 Air New Zealand staff will no longer striking a week out from Christmas, after reaching an "agreement in principle" with the company.
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100 years of taking pride in being accountants
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100 years of taking pride in being accountants
While flying to Reefton to visit a mining client, Dunedin accountant Bill Mitson accidentally leaned on the door and was left hanging on for dear life, half out of the plane.
Queenstown hotel's $30m five star makeover
Queenstown hotel's $30m five star makeover
The former Nugget Point Hotel, a modern resort when it opened in the late ’80s, is about to start a new life as the five star-plus Coronet Ridge Resort.
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Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints
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Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints
Delayed decision-making about the future of Enterprise Dunedin has annoyed a former city councillor.
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Kāi Tahu buys into tourism company
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Kāi Tahu buys into tourism company
Kāi Tahu is taking up a third of shares in the company running Piopiotahi Milford Sound.
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Flight bookings from Australia to Dunedin up 55%
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Flight bookings from Australia to Dunedin up 55%
Bookings for flights to Dunedin from Australia have soared more than 50% over the past year, data shows.
Opposition unimpressed with 'measly' minimum wage rise
Opposition unimpressed with 'measly' minimum wage rise
Minimum wage workers will get a pay increase from 1 April, but its less than the current rate of inflation.