Less sick leave for part-timers in sweeping law change
The Workplace Relations Minister says sweeping changes to the Holidays Act will make the system fairer.
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Microsoft funding key ingredient to finishing brewing game
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Microsoft funding key ingredient to finishing brewing game
A Dunedin-made video game about alcohol called Brews & Bastards has received financial backing from Microsoft.
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Otago dips in regional economic rankings
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Otago dips in regional economic rankings
Slowing construction growth and underperforming house sales have knocked Otago off its perch at the top of a regional economic ranking.
Peters concerned at easier path for skilled migrants
Peters concerned at easier path for skilled migrants
Two new pathways to residence for skilled migrants will kick in from mid-2026, the govt has announced. But NZ First leader Winston Peters has "serious concerns".
Chch businesses confident economy will ‘turn corner’
Chch businesses confident economy will ‘turn corner’
Canterbury business owners are confident a shrinking economy will "turn the corner" over the next year unlike more gloomier expectations further north.
Hospitality worker shortage sparks calls for easier path to residency
Hospitality worker shortage sparks calls for easier path to residency
A popular cafe is calling on the government to provide more pathways to residency for hospitality workers, saying its currently losing them to other sectors.
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Family-run footwear factory up for sale
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Family-run footwear factory up for sale
When the brothers behind a Dunedin shoe business hand over the keys to someone new, it will end five generations of family ownership.
Disagreement, discussion key to democracy
Disagreement, discussion key to democracy
It's election time again. Ballot papers are arriving in mailboxes across the country, reminding us that democracy doesn’t just live in Parliament. It thrives in school boards and council chambers too.
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Dunedin kitchen store on chopping block
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Dunedin kitchen store on chopping block
Dunedin's Kitchen Things store is on the chopping block amid a call for creditors to vote the beleaguered retailer into liquidation.
Air NZ unveils new maintenance hangar in Auckland
Air NZ unveils new maintenance hangar in Auckland
Years after it was first announced, Air NZ has unveiled its huge new maintenance base at Auckland Airport and says it marks a bold step in its operations.
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Selling stake to Australian firm ‘natural next step’
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Selling stake to Australian firm ‘natural next step’
Dunedin-founded Forsyth Barr is now a quarter-owned by a billion-dollar Australian private equity firm.
Vote yes or go bust, Alliance warns
Vote yes or go bust, Alliance warns
Alliance Group is urging shareholders to vote to accept a $250 million investment, saying if they do not, the company risks insolvency.
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Big projects keeping sector afloat
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Big projects keeping sector afloat
While the North Island grapples with receiverships and restructures, a Dunedin builder says large construction projects in the city have been propping up the industry in the South.
Rebate from proposed sale ‘insignificant’
Rebate from proposed sale ‘insignificant’
Alliance Group released new information yesterday including an "insignificant" rebate to its farmer-shareholders if they accept a proposal to sell a majority share of their red meat co-operative to...
Willis pins economy slump on global turmoil
Willis pins economy slump on global turmoil
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is pinning the blame for the economy's slump on "international turmoil and uncertainty" driven by the United States' tariff roll-out.
Economy slumps as GDP drops 0.9%
Economy slumps as GDP drops 0.9%
The economy had a worse than expected slump in the middle of the year as weaker manufacturing, construction, and agriculture activity fell sharply, backing the case for further interest rate cuts.
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Flights to Gold Coast hit 20k total bookings
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Flights to Gold Coast hit 20k total bookings
Dunedin has proven a popular travel destination with Aussies flying in direct from the Gold Coast, the city’s airport says.
Meta action impacting Kiwis' digital lives
Meta action impacting Kiwis' digital lives
Users complain they have lost years of memories and their social lives through closure of their Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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Automation company ‘growing strongly’
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Automation company ‘growing strongly’
A Dunedin automation and robotics company hopes to grow its workforce in the city by 50% over the next five years.
'Toughest I’ve seen it': Beef prices hit Taieri butchery
'Toughest I’ve seen it': Beef prices hit Taieri butchery
Rising beef prices are making it tougher to sell meat and source cattle to homekill, a Taieri butcher says.