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A focus on safety, ‘best service possible’

Nicki and Craig McMillan touch down recently in Samoa on a rat eradication project. PHOTO:...

A focus on safety, ‘best service possible’

Nicki and Craig McMillan, owner-operators of HeliVentures in North Otago, have been nominated as Rural Champions for their outstanding contribution to the aviation industry and the wider rural sector.

Trump threatens more tariffs for countries with digital taxes

Many countries, particularly in Europe, have levied taxes on the sales revenue of digital service...

Trump threatens more tariffs for countries with digital taxes

US President Donald Trump has threatened countries that have digital taxes with "subsequent additional tariffs" on their goods if those nations do not remove such legislation.

'Incredibly beneficial': Ticketek Entertainment Group buys Eventfinda

Eventfinda's chief executive said the sale should make it easier for people buying tickets to...

'Incredibly beneficial': Ticketek Entertainment Group buys Eventfinda

New Zealand ticketing and event listing business Eventfinda has sold to Ticketek.

NZ Post services to US back 'within weeks'

NZ Post says tax kicks in at the end of this week on all parcels. Photo: supplied

NZ Post services to US back 'within weeks'

NZ Post services to the United States should resume within weeks, as it figures its way through the Trump administration's tariffs.

'It really ruined me': Builder takes thousands of dollars, then vanishes

Despite a win at the Disputes Tribunal, Warren Fitzgerald is cutting his losses. Photo: RNZ

'It really ruined me': Builder takes thousands of dollars, then vanishes

A string of homeowners are out by tens of thousands of dollars after paying money upfront for building work done badly, or not at all.

Restaurant caught in underage booze sting

Lake View Seafood Restaurant. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Restaurant caught in underage booze sting

A Wānaka restaurant is "skating on thin ice" and will have to close its doors for four days next month after admitting serving alcohol to two underage patrons last year.

PM wants to see 'consistent' house price rises

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

PM wants to see 'consistent' house price rises

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants to see "modest" and "consistent" house prices increases.

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Hub hoped to boost business

Wānaka developer Stuart Pinfold is nearly ready to unveil The Green in Luggate. PHOTOS: RAWAN SAADI

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Hub hoped to boost business

The small town of Luggate is only weeks away from having a brand-new small commercial hub.

‘Opportunity’ to ease NZ gas reliance

‘Opportunity’ to ease NZ gas reliance

Despite Dunedin and Christchurch being two of the colder cities in New Zealand at this time of year, new research shows they have some of the lowest potential to reduce heat-related carbon emissions.

Flight attendants lose vaccination dismissal fight

Flight attendants lose vaccination dismissal fight

A group of Air New Zealand international flight attendants have lost their bid to claim they were unjustifiably dismissed when they did not receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

Costs mount in paid-off homes leaving retirees struggling: survey

House prices are on the rise in Otago with the sales count at a five-year high for July in an...

Costs mount in paid-off homes leaving retirees struggling: survey

Even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance, financial mentors say.

Company in liquidation owes Inland Revenue over $1m

Christchurch company CProPainterPlaster has collapsed owing Inland Revenue an estimated unpaid tax value of over $1 million.

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Award-winning realtor had hand in most major deals

Colliers’ Canterbury industrial sales and leasing director Sam Staite (centre) was named was...

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Award-winning realtor had hand in most major deals

Award-winning Christchurch real estate professional Sam Staite has no plans to stop after selling more than $1 billion of commercial and industrial property.

Strength, conditioning coach working to boost women in trades

Central Otago-based strength and conditioning coach Shannon MacLachlan is also head of...

Strength, conditioning coach working to boost women in trades

She has worked with military personnel, athletes, lifeguards, bodybuilders and private clients from all walks of life.

NZ Post suspends deliveries to US

The suspended services included sending with economy, economy tracked, economy plus, courier and...

NZ Post suspends deliveries to US

New Zealand Post has suspended some forms of shipping to the United States as President Donald Trump's trade tariffs loom.

Vet gets 450 applicants for receptionist role

Vet gets 450 applicants for receptionist role

A vet practice on Auckland's North Shore that received hundreds of applications for a receptionist role says it is the most demand the business has ever seen.

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