Sir Ian honoured, humble about honorary doctorate
Prominent Dunedin businessman, innovator and TV personality Sir Ian Taylor is to receive an honorary doctor of commerce degree from Otago University for his contribution to business and the city.
Business
Labour shortage solution high on firms’ wish lists
Labour shortage solution high on firms’ wish lists
A plan to fix the labour shortage, and the Government’s backing.
Wood defends aim of FPAs
Wood defends aim of FPAs
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood has defended the Government’s Fair Pay Agreement policy, saying workers have been undervalued for too long.
Britten Stables sold for more than $4m above RV
Britten Stables sold for more than $4m above RV
The Christchurch house that once belonged to renowned inventor John Britten fetched close to $8m late last year, it can now be revealed.
New owner to restore hotel to former glory
New owner to restore hotel to former glory
The British Hotel in Lyttelton has a new owner who plans to restore the cornerstone building to its original status.
He Kakano fund backs young entrepreneurs
He Kakano fund backs young entrepreneurs
In 2018, Blake Armstrong experienced traumatic personal challenges which led to complete memory loss.
Fresh bid to liquidate Mosgiel trucking company
Fresh bid to liquidate Mosgiel trucking company
An application has been filed to liquidate a Mosgiel trucking company for the second time this year.
Hopkins on Port Otago board
Hopkins on Port Otago board
Former Scott Technology chief executive Chris Hopkins has been appointed to the board of Port Otago.
Can-do approach keeps garage going
Can-do approach keeps garage going
In the sleepy North Otago township of Duntroon lives a couple who have overcome massive obstacles to continue to operate a business in their much-loved community. Business editor Sally Rae reports.
Govt needs more tax revenue sources: expert
Govt needs more tax revenue sources: expert
‘‘There is always change, it never stays still.’’
State-owned supermarket idea ‘bad’
State-owned supermarket idea ‘bad’
A state-owned supermarket is a "pretty bad" idea and could drive food prices even higher, a University of Otago academic says.
The prejudice Nadia Lim has faced should spur reflection
The prejudice Nadia Lim has faced should spur reflection
Eurasian fluff. It got me thinking.
SIL now has 74% of Blue Sky Meats
SIL now has 74% of Blue Sky Meats
Southern Lamb Investments Ltd is the new majority shareholder of Blue Sky Meats.
Fuel prices hit all time high of $3.15 a litre in Auckland
Fuel prices hit all time high of $3.15 a litre in Auckland
Petrol prices in central Auckland hit an all time high last night as a litre went for $3.15, according to Gaspy spokesperson Larry Green.
Challenging but satisfying year for SFF
Challenging but satisfying year for SFF
"Farming has never been more challenging yet, in my view, the future has never looked as bright — if we get it right."
Redundancy plan timing questioned
Redundancy plan timing questioned
Business South has challenged parts of the Government’s proposed redundancy scheme, saying it is poorly timed.
Govt's immigration decisions under fire
Govt's immigration decisions under fire
The Government's immigration decisions amount to a white immigration policy, creating a two-tier system that will entrench inequities, the Green Party says.
Rich-lister sends two-line apology email to Lim
Rich-lister sends two-line apology email to Lim
The team behind celebrity cook and businesswoman Nadia Lim say "one has to wonder why he even bothered" after receiving a two-line apology from rich-lister Simon Henry.
AA Traveller apologises after huge data breach
AA Traveller apologises after huge data breach
AA Traveller says a data breach has affected hundreds of thousands of customers and admits this could have been prevented.
Foodstuffs to reduce some food prices by 10 percent
Foodstuffs to reduce some food prices by 10 percent
Supermarket operator Foodstuffs, which owns Pak'nSave, New World and Four Square, has announced it will cut the price of food by an average 10 percent on more than 100 groceries.