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Growth from ‘incredible’ word of mouth

Christchurch-based AI start-up Contented co-founders Lucy Pink (left) and Hannah Hardy-Jones have...

Growth from ‘incredible’ word of mouth

Christchurch-based AI start-up Contented plans to more than quadruple its customer base and revenue by the end of the year on the back of a successful capital raise of $4.1 million.

Johnson & Johnson liable for cancer in latest talc trial

Johnsn and Johnson stopped selling talc-based baby powder in the US in 2020 and globally in 2023,...

Johnson & Johnson liable for cancer in latest talc trial

A US jury has awarded a hefty sum to the family of a woman who sued Johnson & Johnson alleging its talc-based baby powder was to blame for her ovarian cancer.

Tourist numbers back to pre-pandemic levels thanks to Aussie surge

A Jetstar flight arrives in Dunedin from Coolangatta last year. Australia was the biggest source...

Tourist numbers back to pre-pandemic levels thanks to Aussie surge

Tourist arrivals topped 3.5 million for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, driven by a surge in Australian visitors.

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Little pub proves popular Field Days attraction

Breiana Bennetts (front) promotes My Little Pub at the Southern Field Days this week, watched by...

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Little pub proves popular Field Days attraction

Forget fairies at the bottom of the garden - how about a pub?

Wet summer keeps hydro lakes full

Meridian spilled from both its Waitaki (pictured) and Waiau schemes throughout December and...

Wet summer keeps hydro lakes full

A wet summer has kept Meridian's hydro storage lakes topped up, which could help keep power prices in check down the track.

Sky TV issues refund, apology after notification error

Sky TV says it conducted a full investigation into the issue. Photo: Supplied / Richard Parsonson...

Sky TV issues refund, apology after notification error

Sky TV is apologising for what it says is a processing error that meant some Sky Sport Now annual pass customers were not given enough information about their contracts rolling over.

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End of ‘good journey’ for Honda dealer

Bruce Davidson is retiring as a motorcycle dealer after a five-decade association with Honda....

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End of ‘good journey’ for Honda dealer

It has been a relationship that has endured longer than many marriages.

Wool from S. Africa helps meet demand

New Zealand Merino wants to improve sheep farmers' viability through slick marketing of merino...

Wool from S. Africa helps meet demand

The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) is sourcing fine wool from a pool of 200 South African suppliers to keep up with strong demand from big brands.

Reserve Bank review was originally due to be finished by March

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Reserve Bank review was originally due to be finished by March

A review into the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic was originally intended to be completed by March.

Law change removes retrospective employment status challenge for contractors

Workplace Relations Minister and ACT MP Brooke van Velden. Photo: RNZ

Law change removes retrospective employment status challenge for contractors

The government is tweaking its legislation removing the right for contractors to challenge their employment status to make clear that it will not be applied retrospectively.

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Upgrade of Green Island oat mill ‘progressing well’

The Harraway & Sons site in Green Island. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Upgrade of Green Island oat mill ‘progressing well’

An $11 million facelift of a Dunedin oat mill aims to increase capacity, which will require growers to supply more of the cereal grain.

Labour challenged to retain investment policy

Finance Minister Nicola Willis at the New Zealand Economic Forum. Photo: RNZ

Labour challenged to retain investment policy

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is challenging Labour to commit to keeping her Investment Boost policy if it wins the general election in November.

LPG plan: Govt wants to bypass fast-track process

Local Government Minister Simon Watts Photo: RNZ

LPG plan: Govt wants to bypass fast-track process

A proposed liquefied natural gas terminal will bypass even the fast-track process in order to be built in time for winter 2027, documents show.

Govt to launch review of Reserve Bank's Covid response

The government is launching a surprise review of the Reserve Bank's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, due to be published just months out from the election.

Demand, profitability up in latest business survey

Construction activity fell sharply. Photo: ODT Files

Demand, profitability up in latest business survey

Construction, freight, retail and hospitality/tourism businesses are all big improvers in Forsyth Barr’s Pulse of New Zealand Business survey.

Prices reach new levels at wool sale

Wool growers need convincing on industry model. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.

Prices reach new levels at wool sale

The $9 per kg barrier was broken for the first time for a crossbred hogget fleece at the recent Melbourne wool auction by Kyeburn farmers James and Sharon Scott.

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Controversial forest for sale

A group of West Otago farmers gathered in April 2024 to discuss wilding pine concerns after a...

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Controversial forest for sale

A controversial large-scale forestry conversion in the heart of West Otago hill country, which caused ripples in the community, is to be sold.

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Dunedin painting company on market

Celebrating 130 years of Wrens are (from left) shareholder Blair Mitchell, majority owner Richard...

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Longstanding Dunedin painting company on market

They probably did not have a cake big enough for all the candles.

Decision highlights need for clarity

Decision highlights need for clarity

A recent decision of the Employment Relations Authority (Camacho v North Beach) highlights the importance of having a clear and comprehensive employment agreement.

Farmer interest high in supplying organic milk

New Zealand animals graze over large areas outdoors - making it very difficult to get emissions...

Farmer interest high in supplying organic milk

Fonterra's recruitment drive for organic milk suppliers in the South Island looks to have overtaken targeted numbers for processing at its Stirling cheese-making site in South Otago.

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