Obituary: Sir Michael Hill, a jeweller and more
Obituary: Sir Michael Hill, a jeweller and more
Sir Michael Hill, one of NZ’s most successful businessmen and most generous philanthropists, left an indelible mark on the South.
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Winning beer a collab between 8 breweries
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Winning beer a collab between 8 breweries
A collaborative concoction by eight Dunedin breweries is among the trophy winners at this year’s New Zealand Beer Awards.
NZ not in 'economic shape': Hipkins
NZ not in 'economic shape', Hipkins says in Queenstown speech
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told the Queenstown Business Chamber the economy is not recovering, and more spending is needed to get the settings right.
Prices shouldn't depend on postcode: consumer group
Prices shouldn't depend on postcode: consumer group
Fair prices for groceries should not depend on a shopper's postcode, a consumer advocacy group says
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Engine issues continue to affect Dunedin flights
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Engine issues continue to affect Dunedin flights
Global engine maintenance issues affecting Air New Zealand’s fleet and Dunedin travellers are not expected to be resolved until 2028, the Otago Daily Times can reveal.
Business keeps craft wool processing in NZ
Christchurch business keeps craft wool processing in NZ
A Christchurch-based woollen dye house and spinning mill has been saved from the scrap heap.
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
The evidence continues to mount that Otago’s economy is outperforming the rest of New Zealand.
Platform guides course decisions
Platform guides course decisions
It is hard to fathom how he does it.
Butter price drops 3.8% in global dairy trade auction
Butter price drops 3.8% in global dairy trade auction
New Zealand’s shopping public will be relieved soaring butter prices had some of their steam removed at Fonterra’s global dairy trade (GDT) auction.
Pilots lose battle over alternative day off with Jetstar
Pilots lose battle over alternative day off with Jetstar
Jetstar is entitled not to offer its pilots an alternative day off if they are on call on a public holiday but do not have to work, the Employment Relations Authority says.
Minister bemoans 'glass half-empty' attitude to unemployment
Minister bemoans 'glass half-empty' attitude to unemployment
The finance minister is bemoaning those who take a glass-half-empty view of the unemployment figures, saying they were still better than forecast.
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If the shoe fits: family tradition continues
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If the shoe fits: family tradition continues
A Dunedin family is cobbling together a family dynasty by going against the grain of today’s disposable society.
Unemployment rate at highest level since 2020
Unemployment rate at highest level since 2020
Unemployment edged up to a near five-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further.
Cabinet paper leak suggests alcohol policy U-turn
Cabinet paper leak suggests alcohol policy U-turn
A leaked paper shows the govt was planning to restrict the hours bottle stores and supermarkets could sell alcohol but then backed away to focus on reforms more industry-friendly.
Alliance not commenting on overseas stake
Alliance not commenting on overseas stake
Alliance Group is refusing to comment on speculation Irish meat company Dawn Meats is taking a majority stake in the farmer-owned co-operative.
Businesses owe more than $1.4b in unpaid tax
Businesses owe more than $1.4b in unpaid tax
NZ businesses owe more than $1.4b in unpaid GST and PAYE from the 2025 tax year - a sign of the stress many parts of the economy are still under, commentators believe.
Chch solar farm’s first panels installed
Chch solar farm’s first panels installed
A 230-hectare solar farm project has had its first row of solar panels installed with many more to go on Christchurch Airport property.
Contractor goes into liquidation
Contractor goes into liquidation
Timaru plumbing and building contractor GFY Ltd has gone into liquidation by a court order owing Inland Revenue (IRD) about $915,000.
How NZ's tax system compares with other countries
How NZ's tax system compares with other countries
Do you know how much the average person in New Zealand pays, and how that compares to other countries?
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