NZ's natural gas supply running out faster than thought
The country's natural gas supply is running out faster than previously thought.
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Craft beer godfather brings 'something a little bit different'
Craft beer godfather brings 'something a little bit different'
Richard Emerson is lauded as the godfather of New Zealand craft beer.
Forestry worker’s ‘natural ability’ a factor
Forestry worker’s ‘natural ability’ a factor
South Otago forestry worker Callum Maze was named apprentice of the year at the Southern Wood Council’s forestry awards.
Watchdog wants more rules for big supermarket players
Watchdog wants more rules for big supermarket players
Change is on the cards for the supermarket sector, as the Commerce Commission looks at ways to improve competition.
Settlement reached
Settlement reached
Rua Bioscience has reached a settlement with Australia’s Cann Group following legal proceedings initiated by Rua in February last year.
New roles for managers
New roles for managers
Meridian Energy has appointed its group strategy manager Rory Blundell to the newly-created role of general manager, strategy and portfolio.
Direct flights from Christchurch to Adelaide coming
Direct flights from Christchurch to Adelaide coming
For the first time ever, Air New Zealand will operate direct flights from Christchurch to Adelaide twice a week this summer.
New retailer opens doors in Dunedin
New retailer opens doors in Dunedin
The country’s newest retailer has opened its doors in Dunedin this week.
Pacific Edge raises $16m in share sale
Pacific Edge raises $16m in share sale
Pacific Edge has raised $16 million in new equity in a placement of new ordinary shares — $1m more than it sought — after accepting over-subscriptions.
Tiwai Point smelter to ramp up production
Tiwai Point smelter to ramp up production
Power restrictions on the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in Southland are being eased as hydro lakes levels have risen enough to ease fears of stretched power supplies this winter.
WorkSafe shakeup: shift from enforcement to advice
WorkSafe shakeup: shift from enforcement to advice
The government is shifting its work and safety regulator's priorities from enforcement to advice, saying this will help address concerns about underfunding and a "culture of fear".
Pacific Edge raises $16 million of new equity
Pacific Edge raises $16 million of new equity
Dunedin-based cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has raised $16 million of new equity.
TradeMe to buy 50% of Stuff Digital
TradeMe to buy 50% of Stuff Digital
Online marketplace Trade Me is taking a major stake in the digital operations of media company Stuff.
Former Otago Spirit captain tackling agribusiness
Former Otago Spirit captain tackling agribusiness
Julia Gorinski reckons some of the skills she learned on the rugby field may come in handy in her new role in the banking field.
‘Resilient’ Pacific Edge announces capital raise
‘Resilient’ Pacific Edge announces capital raise
Cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has announced a $20 million capital raise in tandem with what it describes as a "resilient" full-year financial result.
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Producing port with a smile
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Producing port with a smile
What started as a small hustle on the side of her wine-making business has grown to be the main focus for Bannockburn’s Debra Cruickshank.
Obituary: a wimp-walloping tycoon who was not one to suffer fools
Obituary: a wimp-walloping tycoon who was not one to suffer fools
Never far away from controversy, Sir Robert Jones was a mass of contradictions.
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Governance about realising responsibility for ‘whole piece’
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Governance about realising responsibility for ‘whole piece’
At an Institute of Directors-organised informal lunch for women in governance this week, Dunedin’s Rachel McLauchlan spoke about her career and offered advice for aspiring directors.
Record set in closing auction
Record set in closing auction
Christchurch's Mr Mod is going out on a high note with a pair of 1960s armchairs selling for a world record price at the auction of his large mid-century furniture collection.
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New owner set on keeping Maggies’ ‘soul’
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New owner set on keeping Maggies’ ‘soul’
It was after his first coffee at Maggies a couple of months ago that Boban "Bobby" Sokolov decided he wanted to buy the business.