New visa for business investors will help those selling
Baby boomers struggling to sell up their small businesses have got a surprise boost after the government announced a new visa for migrants who might want to buy them out.
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New supermarkets to be fast-tracked
New supermarkets to be fast-tracked in bid to boost competition
New supermarkets that could boost competition will be eligible for fast-tracked approval, under changes announced by the government today.
How costly will RUC changes be?
How costly will RUC changes be?
Universal road user charges will change the way drivers of NZ's 3 million petrol vehicles contribute to the cost of roads.
Dairy sells $20k of 'viral ice creams' in a day
Dairy sells $20k of 'viral ice creams' in a day
A South Island dairy owner has seen his shop go viral on TikTok after he added a popular ice cream brand to the freezer.
Kiwis ditching insurance as prices soar
Kiwis ditching insurance as prices soar
Insurance has had the largest price rise of any item tracked in the consumer price index since 2000, Consumer NZ says.
Next steps for RNZ in ever-changing media landscape
Next steps for RNZ in ever-changing media landscape
Radio listening remains an essential part of RNZ, even as it adapts to ever changing audience needs, chief executive Paul Thompson writes.
AI boosting productivity: survey
AI boosting productivity: survey
Artificial intelligence is transforming business, AI Forum executive director Madeline Newman says.
Pet food exporters still barred from China after Otago bird-flu outbreak
Pet food exporters still barred from China after Otago bird-flu outbreak
A pet food manufacturer says the business will need to make some tough decisions if access to the Chinese market is not restored soon.
South Port profit up by 81%
South Port profit up by 81%
South Port has posted a record full-year after-tax profit of $13.3 million, up 81% on the previous year.
A focus on safety, ‘best service possible’
A focus on safety, ‘best service possible’
Nicki and Craig McMillan, owner-operators of HeliVentures in North Otago, have been nominated as Rural Champions for their outstanding contribution to the aviation industry and the wider rural sector.
Trump threatens more tariffs for countries with digital taxes
Trump threatens more tariffs for countries with digital taxes
US President Donald Trump has threatened countries that have digital taxes with "subsequent additional tariffs" on their goods if those nations do not remove such legislation.
'Incredibly beneficial': Ticketek Entertainment Group buys Eventfinda
'Incredibly beneficial': Ticketek Entertainment Group buys Eventfinda
New Zealand ticketing and event listing business Eventfinda has sold to Ticketek.
NZ Post services to US back 'within weeks'
NZ Post services to US back 'within weeks'
NZ Post services to the United States should resume within weeks, as it figures its way through the Trump administration's tariffs.
'It really ruined me': Builder takes thousands of dollars, then vanishes
'It really ruined me': Builder takes thousands of dollars, then vanishes
A string of homeowners are out by tens of thousands of dollars after paying money upfront for building work done badly, or not at all.
Restaurant caught in underage booze sting
Restaurant caught in underage booze sting
A Wānaka restaurant is "skating on thin ice" and will have to close its doors for four days next month after admitting serving alcohol to two underage patrons last year.
PM wants to see 'consistent' house price rises
PM wants to see 'consistent' house price rises
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants to see "modest" and "consistent" house prices increases.
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Hub hoped to boost business
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Hub hoped to boost business
The small town of Luggate is only weeks away from having a brand-new small commercial hub.
‘Opportunity’ to ease NZ gas reliance
‘Opportunity’ to ease NZ gas reliance
Despite Dunedin and Christchurch being two of the colder cities in New Zealand at this time of year, new research shows they have some of the lowest potential to reduce heat-related carbon emissions.
Flight attendants lose vaccination dismissal fight
Flight attendants lose vaccination dismissal fight
A group of Air New Zealand international flight attendants have lost their bid to claim they were unjustifiably dismissed when they did not receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
Costs mount in paid-off homes leaving retirees struggling: survey
Costs mount in paid-off homes leaving retirees struggling: survey
Even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance, financial mentors say.