Inflation expected to reach highest level in a decade
Inflation is expected to hit its highest level in a decade when the latest data is released on Monday.
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Surge in top-end homes being bought online
Surge in top-end homes being bought online
Home buyers are spending millions of dollars on top-end southern homes despite not having set foot on the property, real estate agents say.
Redemption in barbershop business
Former prisoner finds redemption in barbershop business
Jamie Siggleko was jailed for six years for assaulting a police officer, but time in prison sparked a change, when he discovered he could use hair clippers to gain respect.
Mental wellbeing ‘hidden pandemic’
Mental wellbeing ‘hidden pandemic’
"It is not about changing the worker, it is about changing the work they do."
Woman awarded $5000 after employment stoush on Facebook
Woman awarded $5000 after employment stoush on Facebook
A woman who was fired after a public disagreement with her boss on Facebook has been awarded $5000 in compensation for hurt and humiliation as well as $3104 in lost and unpaid wages.
SFO inquiries into several cases of possible wage subsidy fraud
SFO inquiries into several cases of possible wage subsidy fraud
The Serious Fraud Office has launched several inquiries into alleged abuse of the Government's Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme.
Britain to apply new climate disclosure rules
Britain to apply new climate disclosure rules
Britain will be among the first countries to apply corporate sustainability disclosure standards from a new global board to be unveiled soon, a government minister says.
More working from home when sick: report
More working from home when sick: report
More people are working from home while sick, rather than taking sick leave.
Facebook to change rules on attacking some public figures
Facebook to change rules on attacking some public figures
Facebook will now count activists and journalists as "involuntary" public figures and so increase protections against harassment and bullying targeted at these groups, its global safety chief said in an interview this week.
Aquila farm properties for sale
Aquila farm properties for sale
One of the largest-scale organic dairying portfolios in the southern hemisphere is on the market in Southland.
Property portfolio pushes port’s profits
Property portfolio pushes port’s profits
Port Otago has achieved a record before-tax profit of $94.5million, but its chairman stresses it does need context.
Fairfield land for sale could provide 100 sections
Fairfield land for sale could provide 100 sections
A large piece of land on the market in Dunedin could provide 100 sections for development, the selling agent says.
Petrol prices worsen financial struggles
Petrol prices worsen financial struggles
Fuel prices have reached more than $2.50 for a litre of 91, adding to the financial struggles of many New Zealanders in the wake of Covid-19 restrictions.
Legal opinion: employers can require shot
Legal opinion: employers can require shot
Private businesses can make it compulsory for employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 if they justify the need to do so, employment law specialists say.
Record profit for Port Otago
Record profit for Port Otago
Port Otago has achieved a record profit of $94.5 million for the 2020/21 financial year, largely due to unrealised property revaluation across its portfolio.
Foley Wines plans to buy vineyard
Foley Wines plans to buy vineyard
An NZX-listed Marlborough-based wine company has announced its intention to buy Central Otago’s Zebra Bendigo Flat Vineyard.
Sir Ian Taylor wins approval for private self-isolation trial
Sir Ian Taylor wins approval for private self-isolation trial
A delighted Sir Ian Taylor has been given approval by the Government to trial a private self-isolation system for international travel, designed to free up spaces in MIQ for returning Kiwis.
Transpower apologises for August blackouts
Transpower apologises for August blackouts
National grid operator Transpower has apologised for its shortcomings that led to widespread power blackouts in the North Island in August.
Group’s aim to help job market
Group’s aim to help job market
A Dunedin group has been set up to help the "struggling" southern labour market.
Bonza set to fly Australian skies next year
Bonza set to fly Australian skies next year
The founder of a new domestic airline in Australia says most of its planned routes are not available elsewhere and customers will benefit from lower fares.