NZ income growth among the worst in the world
By Susan Edmunds of RNZNew Zealand's engineered post-Covid recession has pushed our wage growth to near the bottom of the world in recent years.
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Executive seeks positive change for women
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Executive seeks positive change for women
Global Women chief executive Katie Bhreatnach describes studying at the University of Otago as a key life choice that has helped shape her career.
Fire sales not set for Dunedin
Fire sales not set for Dunedin
Two beleaguered national chains are reopening most of their stores for fire sales - but Dunedin shoppers hunting for a bargain will have to wait.
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Loyal customer base behind adult store
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Loyal customer base behind adult store
The Lapham family tell Tim Scott about life behind the counter of Cupid Shop.
After a bit of wiggling Snopro proves good fit
After a bit of wiggling Snopro proves good fit
Like many Kiwi business success stories, this one started in a garage - a Queenstown one, in fact.
Solar panel company keen to keep on expanding
Solar panel company keen to keep on expanding
Installing solar is good for Dean Dunning’s soul.
Sealord proposes Nelson factory closure
'Shortsighted decision': Sealord proposes Nelson factory closure
Sealord is proposing to close its coated fish factory in Nelson, putting 79 jobs at risk.
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Toyworld returning soon to Meridian Mall
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Toyworld returning soon to Meridian Mall
Toyworld is set to make its return to Dunedin next month with a new store opening in the Meridian Mall.
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Boozy ice-cream coming to Octagon dessert bar
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Boozy ice-cream coming to Octagon dessert bar
Salmon, bacon and "anything from vanilla to sauerkraut" are among the ice cream flavours planned at a new dessert bar opening soon in the Octagon.
IKEA opening date revealed
IKEA opening date revealed
Swedish furniture giant IKEA says its first NZ store opens in December. Online shopping is also available - with a network of 29 pick-up points across the country.
AA stops offering new policies in high-risk parts of Canterbury
AA stops offering new policies in high-risk parts of Canterbury
A major insurance company has hit pause on new home insurance policies for properties in two Canterbury postcodes.
Are you sitting on a gold mine now?
What the soaring gold price means for your jewellery collection
Any gold you've got stashed in your jewellery box could well be worth more than you think, auction houses say.
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'Too tough for Smiths City'
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Smiths City: stores shut amid voluntary administration
Competing with massive foreign-owned rivals eventually proved too tough for Smiths City, a Dunedin commercial property investor says.
Board will be reduced if sale goes through
Board will be reduced if sale goes through
Alliance Group’s board will reduce from nine to to five — three from Dawn Meats and two from Alliance — if shareholders vote to sell a 65% stake to the Irish company.
Deaf, non-verbal man among 'inexcusable' targets
Deaf, non-verbal man among 'inexcusable' targets
Telco giant Optus signed up a homeless, non-verbal, deaf amputee to five contracts and then resisted complaints about its sales practices, an Australian court has been told.
Govt close to deal with ship builder
Govt close to deal with ship builder
The government is close to striking a deal with a shipbuilder to deliver the new Cook Strait ferries.
Marbecks closes Queen St store after more than 90 years
Marbecks closes Queen St store after more than 90 years
The owner of Marbecks Records says closing its physical store on Auckland's Queen St after more than 90 years is a sign of the times.
Golden visas: 5.5% of Queenstown properties fit $5m threshold
Golden visas: 5.5% of Queenstown properties fit $5m threshold
Houses in Queenstown, Lake Hayes and Auckland suburbs Devonport and Remuera, as well as large plots of Central Otago land are among the properties foreign buyers might be able to buy under new rules.
More plans for $200m equestrian centre revealed
More plans for $200m Canterbury equestrian centre revealed
The opening date for an estimated $200m Canterbury equine stud and equestrian training centre has been pushed back until late 2027.
Luxon re-announces $7.5b Amazon deal from 2021
Luxon re-announces $7.5b Amazon deal from 2021
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Amazon Web Services is spending $7.5 billion on storage and data centres - a move announced by the company four years ago.