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'Found my wonderful': Childhood dream realised in ownership role

Tanya Dobson, the new owner of New World Kaiapoi. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

'Found my wonderful': Childhood dream realised in ownership role

For Tanya Dobson, stepping into the ownership role at a Canterbury New World supermarket fulfilled a dream she has had since she was five years old.

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Chch start-up aspires to build in Southland

Aspiring Materials chief executive Mark Chadderton sees a big year ahead for the Christchurch...

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Chch start-up aspires to build in Southland

Christchurch start-up Aspiring Materials is looking at building a manufacturing plant in Southland converting olivine rock from nearby quarries into valuable materials such as magnesium metal.

Injunction granted for hacked Stuff platform

The owner of a hacked social media platform say they have a court injunction to stop private information being released.

Optimism for economy in 2026

The past year was a tough grind for many households and businesses but forecasters say there is economic improvement on the horizon.

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Bottle store’s licence renewed; hours cut

Bottle-O Cumberland. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Bottle store’s licence renewed; hours cut

A liquor store in the heart of Dunedin’s student quarter has been told its plans to extend its opening hours would have been inappropriate for the area.

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Helping local people create global change

Startup Dunedin general manager Rachel Butler believes the next global business can be built from...

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Helping local people create global change

Startup Dunedin general manager Rachel Butler is the Otago Daily Times 2025 Business Leader of the Year.

The laundry gadget helping stop global pollution

A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibres....

The laundry gadget helping stop global pollution

While a single load of laundry containing synthetic clothes can release thousands of plastic microfibres into waterways, a basic filter fitted to household washing machines can apparently capture them.

Ikea charge man $69 delivery fee for stickers and no furniture

The store opened its doors at the beginning of the month. Photo: RNZ

Ikea charge man $69 delivery fee for stickers and no furniture

An Ikea shopper who tried to buy a set of dining chairs was left fuming after the order was cancelled - except for the stickers on the bottom of the chairs, which still carried a $69 delivery fee.

Neighbourly website offline after suspected data breach

Neighbourly is temporarily unavailable following a potential data breach. Photo: Screenshot

Neighbourly website offline after suspected data breach

Website Neighbourly has been temporarily taken down following claims of a data breach.

What will 2026 bring for the housing market?

What will 2026 bring for the housing market?

2025 was not a great year for many house price forecasters, who had to revise their forecasts down many times as the year went on.

What does a Dunedin start-up really look like?

A start-up can be defined in many ways.

How savers can stop accounts being eroded by inflation

How savers can stop accounts being eroded by inflation

Savings account rates generally aren’t offering enough interest to keep up with inflation. But what are savers’ options if they don’t want to see their money going backwards?

Hopes for small drop in electricity prices

Consumer NZ is hopeful that electricity prices will improve in 2026, but does not expect much of a change.

Succession planning can be tricky but starting the conversation vital

I bet this is the unspoken script around many family barbecues this summer:

Gull, NPD merger should bring fuel prices down - AA

The proposal is subject to Commerce Commission approval. Photo: RNZ

Gull, NPD merger should bring fuel prices down - AA

The Automobile Association believes a proposed merger between two fuel companies should drive down pump prices.

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Fewer ships, drop-off sites affect trade

Passengers aboard the cruise ship 'Norwegian Spirit' take in the sights as it enters Otago...

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Fewer ships, drop-off sites affect trade

Dunedin retailers say they have their fingers crossed for a busy cruise ship week ahead following a season that has been "pretty average" so far.

Tourism business ‘extremely distressed’ by road closures

Portage Resort has been dealing with falling visitor numbers and cancellations as the team...

Tourism business ‘extremely distressed’ by road closures

A Marlborough Sounds tourism operator is “extremely distressed” by restricted access road closures, leaving them cut off from customers at the start of the peak summer season.

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‘What’s next?’: new generation eyes future

Calder Stewart celebrated its 70th anniversary at Revolution Hills, its Milton headquarters, this...

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‘What’s next?’: new generation eyes future

Calder Stewart is the Otago Daily Times 2025 Business of the Year.

Hesitation over Bremworth buy

The Commerce Commission said it was not convinced at this stage a takeover of Bremworth Carpets...

Hesitation over Bremworth buy

The Commerce Commission has competition concerns about a takeover that would bring the country’s two biggest carpet manufacturers under a single owner.

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Drawn to auctioneering young

John Duffy auctions lambs at a stock sale near Ranfurly in 2015. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Drawn to auctioneering young

Even as preschooler, John Duffy’s destiny looked clear.

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