AI boosting productivity: survey
Artificial intelligence is transforming business, AI Forum executive director Madeline Newman says.
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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.
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.
Company in liquidation owes Inland Revenue over $1m
Company in liquidation owes Inland Revenue over $1m
Christchurch company CProPainterPlaster has collapsed owing Inland Revenue an estimated unpaid tax value of over $1 million.
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Award-winning realtor had hand in most major deals
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Award-winning realtor had hand in most major deals
Award-winning Christchurch real estate professional Sam Staite has no plans to stop after selling more than $1 billion of commercial and industrial property.
Strength, conditioning coach working to boost women in trades
Strength, conditioning coach working to boost women in trades
She has worked with military personnel, athletes, lifeguards, bodybuilders and private clients from all walks of life.
NZ Post suspends deliveries to US
NZ Post suspends deliveries to US
New Zealand Post has suspended some forms of shipping to the United States as President Donald Trump's trade tariffs loom.
Vet gets 450 applicants for receptionist role
Vet gets 450 applicants for receptionist role
A vet practice on Auckland's North Shore that received hundreds of applications for a receptionist role says it is the most demand the business has ever seen.
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Alcohol-distilling octet breaking into gin industry
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Alcohol-distilling octet breaking into gin industry
They're kith and kin distilling alcohol in the aptly-named Gin Tin.
Fonterra sells Mainland, Anchor brands to French food giant
Fonterra sells Mainland, Anchor brands to French food giant
Dairy co-operative Fonterra has sold its consumer businesses to global dairy giant Lactalis for $3.845 billion.