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Now that's dedication - sportswear fans have queued overnight for the opening of a global sports store in George St this morning.
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United Machinists finalist in awards
United Machinists finalist in awards
Dunedin high-tech engineering firm United Machinists is a finalist in this year’s Minister for Manufacturing Awards.
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Bespoke wall kiosk warmly welcomed
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Bespoke wall kiosk warmly welcomed
Chris Baker is back on what he believes is the better side of Dunedin’s bus hub.
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New restaurant brings Filipino flavours to Dunedin
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New restaurant brings Filipino flavours to Dunedin
The owners of a Filipino restaurant upgrading from suburban takeaways to central-city dining say it has always been their dream to open their own restaurant.
Cruise ships not worth cost to environment: expert
Cruise ships not worth cost to environment: expert
Studies have found cruise passengers spend less money than other tourists, while the ships themselves cause widespread pollution.
Modern slavery bill passes first hurdle
Modern slavery bill passes first hurdle
Russell Palmer of RNZA bill tackling modern slavery has passed its first reading with bipartisan support - marking a first for Parliament.
Leave changes will make lives worse, committee told
Leave changes will make lives worse, committee told
Part-time and shift workers say they'll lose money under leave changes - but the minister in charge says it's unavoidable.
NZ fuel stocks increase, says govt
NZ fuel stocks increase, says govt
The government's latest fuel supply update shows New Zealand stocks have increased across the board.
Peters not on board with heavy vehicle measures
Peters not on board with heavy vehicle measures
NZ First leader and Rail Minister Winston Peters has hinted he won't support a law change allowing trucks to carry more weight during the fuel crisis.
Labour accused of misleading Kiwis on revenue gathering
Labour accused of misleading Kiwis on revenue gathering
National and Labour are scrapping over debt reduction, with the opposition party under pressure over its communications with ratings agencies.
Who's set to win from the India free trade agreement?
Who's set to win from the India free trade agreement?
New Zealand's free trade agreement with India is being billed as historic, as the world's most populous country has agreed to cut tariffs on a scale it rarely offers - particularly to an agricultural exporter like New Zealand.
Central bank in NZ for digital currency urged
Central bank in NZ for digital currency urged
A University of Otago economist is urging New Zealand to design a central bank for digital currency.
Doing the right thing key: chief executive
Doing the right thing key: chief executive
A Kiwi executive who went from being a troubled youth to president of Adidas North America is telling farmers to do the right thing, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Unions want transparency on India trade deal
Unions want transparency on India trade deal
There has been a complete lack of consultation with unions and the public ahead of the India-NZ Free Trade agreement, the CTU's president says.
Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations
Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations
The latest government data shows New Zealand's fuel stocks have continued to fall, but movements remain within expectations.
Christchurch eyes multi-year Super Round deal
Christchurch eyes multi-year Super Round deal
Christchurch officials will consider locking in a multi-year deal for Super Rugby Pacific's Super Round after the city welcomed bumper crowds for five matches hosted at its new stadium.
Jump in casual job listings amid business uncertainty
Jump in casual job listings amid business uncertainty
Job site Seek has seen a big jump in the number casual roles listed on its website, as an economist says uncertain times are making businesses reluctant to hire full-time staff.
Christchurch company opens metal-refining facility
Christchurch company opens metal-refining facility
A Christchurch tech company has opened a potentially groundbreaking metal refining facility which can extract critical minerals from industrial byproducts.
Obituary: David Rosen, businessman
Obituary: David Rosen, businessman
David Rosen was the co-founder of Sega and a key figure in video game history.
Massive Maui gas field could close this year
Massive Maui gas field could close this year
Energy company OMV has put a possible end date on gas production at the Maui gas field.