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Facility to turn green waste into biogas, fertiliser

At the site of Ecogas’ new organics processing plant in Christchurch are (from left) Ecostock...

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Facility to turn green waste into biogas, fertiliser

Work is about to begin on a new organic facility being built by Ecogas in Christchurch to turn food and garden waste into biogas and fertiliser.

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Energy bill reduction event

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Energy bill reduction event

Dunedin businesses are gathering for a showcase to share practical advice on how to reduce energy bills amid a "real shakeup" in the electrical industry.

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Changing face of forestry management

Hamish Anderson, from forestry company IFS Growth, shows Ingka Investments Forestland...

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Changing face of forestry management

Ingka Investments recently invited business editor Sally Rae to view its operations in South Otago, where its foray into forestry in New Zealand began.

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‘Nothing to hide’ about planting trees on the Wisp

Josh Cairns has been overseeing the conversion of Owaka Valley property Wisp Hill from farming to...

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‘Nothing to hide’ about planting trees on the Wisp

Josh Cairns has known Wisp Hill in the Owaka Valley all his life.

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Balclutha health store owes $220k

Health 2000 in Balclutha. Photo: Google Maps

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Balclutha health store owes $220k

The former operator of a Balclutha health store has been put into liquidation owing $220,000.

Funding for Māori news bulletin slashed

Funding for Māori news bulletin slashed

Māori media funder Te Māngai Pāho has allocated $11m for the next funding year, with much of it going to regional news services.

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AI firm ‘beyond words’ to win award

Celebrating being named the winner in the micro-workplace category at the ‘‘2025 Best Places to...

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AI firm ‘beyond words’ to win award

A fledgling Otago AI company named one of the best places to work in the country says there will always be human elements that computers "can’t replace".

Climate policy: Once bragged about, now gutted

Climate disclosure reports, first published in early 2024, were meant to help investors see which...

Climate policy: Once bragged about, now gutted

The coalition government has gutted NZs once world-leading climate disclosure law, just months after officials showcased it to the UN as evidence of "significant progress" on climate action.

Air NZ facing $55m first half loss

Air NZ says travel remained very restricted. Photo: supplied

Air NZ facing $55m first half loss

Air New Zealand is expected to make a first half loss of up to $55 million amid weaker-than-expected passenger numbers and higher costs.

Alliance votes to sell 65% stake

Alliance Group owns six processing plants throughout New Zealand, including Lorneville, Mataura...

Alliance votes to sell 65% stake

It's a Dawn deal.

Scott reports record result

Scott Technology in Kaikorai Valley Rd. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Scott reports record result

Scott Technology has posted a record earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (ebitda) result of $31.5 million for the 2025 financial year

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St Clair apartments sell for over $1.4m

Two "luxury apartments" have been sold off-plan for $1.425m and $1.45m as part of the...

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St Clair apartments sell for over $1.4m

Demand for a boutique Dunedin hotel complex has reached "record" highs with two apartments selling for more than $1.4 million each.

Carrfields developing R&D site for plant innovation

Carrfields developing R&D site for plant innovation

Canterbury's family-owned Carrfields Group is developing a multimillion-dollar research and development farm for seed and plant innovation.

Building firm director accused of ripping off homeowners

Warren Fitzgerald looking at the uncompleted work at his property. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Building firm director accused of ripping off homeowners

Police are investigating the director of a construction company accused by homeowners of taking tens of thousands of dollars before going to ground.

Minister rejected advice to remove RBNZ governor from board

Minister for Economic Growth Nicola Willis at today's announcement. PHOTO: RNZ

Minister rejected advice to remove RBNZ governor from board

Finance Minister Nicola Willis rejected Treasury advice to remove the Reserve Bank's governor from its board after the resignation of Adrian Orr, documents show.

'Clear mandate': Alliance voters go with Dawn Meats deal

Alliance Group meatworks in Southland. Photo: RNZ

'Clear mandate': Alliance voters go with Dawn Meats deal

Alliance Group farmer-shareholders have voted in favour of a proposed $270 million joint venture investment by Irish company Dawn Meats.

Jobseekers ignoring 'buffet' of roles in South

Some budget travellers to centres like Queenstown end up making their lives in New Zealand, a...

Jobseekers ignoring 'buffet' of roles in South's tourist towns

Some Queenstown and Wānaka employers struggling to find staff are offering sign-on bonuses in a bid to attract potential employees.

'Future Fund' Labour's first election policy

Labour leader Chris Hipkins said he would be surprised if there had been much change in safety...

'Future Fund' Labour's first election policy

Labour has launched its first key election policy this term, announcing a fund which would invest in New Zealand infrastructure and businesses only.

Small airline takes over Blenheim to Christchurch route

Nelson-based carrier Originair is offering flights for much of the week between Blenheim and...

Small airline takes over Blenheim to Christchurch route

Small airline Originair is operating new weekday and Sunday flights connecting Blenheim and Christchurch.

Power, rent, rates drive inflation up

Power, rent, rates drive inflation up

Inflation has edged to a 15-month-high on the back of higher rents, rates, electricity and food.

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