Outlook brighter for next year, ASB believes
Outlook brighter for next year, ASB believes
ASB Bank has raised a flag of confidence over the economic outlook for next year, driven by a mix of lower interest rates, solid exports and consumer spending.
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Pacific Edge names Simon Flood chairman
Pacific Edge names Simon Flood chairman
Simon Flood will replace Chris Gallaher as chairman of Pacific Edge following the company’s board meeting on December 18.
Providing luxury portable loos proves a welcome service
Providing luxury portable loos proves a welcome service
Enterprising Oamaru couple Shane Carter and Hayley Newlands-Carter are continuing to expand their involvement in the human waste industry.
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Store closing; voyage of rediscovery awaits
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Store closing; voyage of rediscovery awaits
After almost three decades of supplying Dunedin with exotic fashion from across the globe, a longtime George St shop-owner is excited for a new adventure — retirement.
Air NZ updates power bank rules
Air NZ updates power bank rules
Air NZ has updated its rules on the use of portable power banks on flights, following bans by multiple international airlines.
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Cafe to go in historic Dunedin building
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Cafe to go in historic Dunedin building
A historic building on the corner of Dunedin’s main drag could soon be transformed into a new cafe.
National retailer to shut its Dunedin store
National retailer to shut its Dunedin store
Cleaning supplies retailer Wet & Forget says it has made the ‘‘difficult decision’’ to close its Dunedin store as part of a nationwide retail shakeup.
Air NZ staff could strike before Christmas
Air NZ staff could strike before Christmas
Air NZ says there will no longer be strike action affecting long-haul or regional travellers next week, but other disruptions remain possible before Christmas.
Sky customer calls foul on sports bill
Sky customer calls foul on sports bill
A customer said he did not receive any notice of the rollover, and the price has risen by 50%.
IKEA opens in Auckland
IKEA opens in Auckland
IKEA has opened its first store in New Zealand, entering its 64th market and marking the furniture retailer's most distant outpost from its native Sweden.
Christmas spending plans pared back as cost of living bites: survey
Christmas spending plans pared back as cost of living bites: survey
Consumers are cutting back on holiday gift-giving and vacations as cost-of-living expenses take priority, a survey shows.
Butter prices unlikely to fall as fast as they rose
Butter prices unlikely to fall as fast as they rose
Finally, some good news for butter lovers: global prices are falling. But there remains some bad news.
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'As far as running the company, they were awful'
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'As far as running the company, they were awful'
Two employees of failed Dunedin wine venture Winely say the firm was more about ideas than the reality of running a business.
Airbus planes to be inspected for fuselage flaw
Airbus planes to be inspected for fuselage flaw
Airbus engineers have found defects on a wider set of A320 fuselage panels as they prepare to inspect hundreds of jets for the flaw.
All but two sectors suffered real term pay cut in past year
All but two sectors suffered real term pay cut in past year
Only two sectors have not experienced a reduction in their wages in real terms over the past year, data shows.
NZ’s largest pig farm for sale
NZ’s largest pig farm for sale
The nation’s largest pig farm is being sold after being developed into a major North Canterbury employer and business by a family over 25-plus years.
Court’s Uber decision likely to have significant effect
Court’s Uber decision likely to have significant effect
The recent Supreme Court decision regarding Uber drivers is not surprising when all the facts are considered.
Mayhem expected when Ikea opens
'Next level off the charts': Mayhem expected when Ikea opens
In Auckland, businesses near the new Ikea store are steeling themselves for a stampede to the homeware giant's opening on Thursday.
Many non-home owners 'have given up hope'
Many non-home owners 'have given up hope'
The impulse to own a house remains a core driver for many New Zealanders, but a large number think that will never happen, according to a new bank survey.
$270m meat merger complete
$270m meat merger complete
Alliance Group has formally completed its new transaction with Irish company Dawn Meats.