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New mining tech market ‘disruptor’

Scott Technology's automated modular solution (AMS) prep line. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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New mining tech market ‘disruptor’

Mining technology developed by a Dunedin robotics company for use in an international commercial laboratory will be ‘‘transformational’’ for the company, it says.

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Fuel prices on their way down - slowly

Sue Cunningham, of Taieri Mouth, fills up with 91 octane petrol, priced under $3 a litre, at the...

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Fuel prices on their way down - slowly

Petrol prices are on the slide, but it will be a while before they drop to the level they were before the Middle East conflict blew up.

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Calder Stewart invests $110m in solar

Many of Calder Stewart’s existing buildings will be retrofitted with solar panels within the next...

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Calder Stewart invests $110m in solar

Calder Stewart is about to put $110 million of rooftop solar and battery storage into its vast estate of industrial properties.

Qantas picks London for world's longest non-stop flight

Qantas has announced London as the first destination for the world's longest non-stop commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip from Sydney.

Which SUV is selling for more secondhand than new?

The Toyota Prado. Photo: Supplied / Toyota

Which SUV is selling for more secondhand than new?

There is one vehicle in New Zealand that sometimes sells for more secondhand than it does new.

Pike River campaigners say bill risks another disaster

Sonya Rockhouse (left) and Anna Osborne will attend a rally at Parliament next week against the...

Pike River campaigners say bill risks another disaster

Two of NZ's best known workplace safety advocates are heading to Wellington in the hopes of persuading politicians to reject legislation they say risks a workplace disaster.

Dunedin Lincraft store to close as retailer moves online

Lincraft's New Zealand operations are headquartered at its Dunedin store in Filleul St. Photo:...

Dunedin Lincraft store to close as retailer moves online

Major Australasian craft and fabrics retailer Lincraft is set to close all of its physical stores, including in Dunedin.

Bay of Plenty NZ's top-ranked economy; Otago in top three

A bumper 2025 kiwifruit season and a strong start to 2026 have helped Bay of Plenty claim the top...

Bay of Plenty NZ's top-ranked economy; Otago in top three

Bay of Plenty was the country's best-performing economic region at the start of the year, while Otago performed strongly to land a spot in the top three.

City’s ‘best-in-class’ townhouses win industry honours

This complex of six fully electric townhouses at 91 Cannington Rd, Maori Hill, was recognised...

City’s ‘best-in-class’ townhouses win industry honours

A million-dollar complex of six fully-electric Dunedin townhouses has been recognised on the national stage.

Wilson Parking says South Island boss Peter Turner set up rival business, despite restraint of trade

Wilson Parking says Peter Turner exploited his position at the company to start up Mainland...

Wilson Parking says South Island boss Peter Turner set up rival business, despite restraint of trade

New Zealand’s largest car park management and parking provider is chasing its former South Island boss amid claims he breached confidentiality and set up a rival business.

When might US-Iran deal bring down petrol prices?

When might US-Iran deal bring down petrol prices?

News of a deal between Iran and the United States is likely to be good news for New Zealand petrol prices and interest rates, provided it sticks.

Collective wealth of NZ's rich listers leaps to $129b

Toy company Zuru co-owner Nick Mowbray. Photo: Supplied / Zuru via RNZ

Collective wealth of NZ's rich listers leaps to $129b

The National Business Review's annual rich list has found Aotearoa's wealthiest people are collectively worth $129 billion, up from $102b last year.

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Stonewood build ‘nearly broke’ clients

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Stonewood build ‘nearly broke’ clients

A homeowner says his young family faced delays and unexpected costs and their experience with an indebted Dunedin builder ‘‘nearly broke’’ them.

Ex-political adviser appointed Post editor

Matthew Hooton has a clear political alignment to the right of politics but has been a frequent...

Ex-political adviser appointed Post editor

Former adviser to National and ACT Matthew Hooton - who has not worked as a journalist - has been appointed editor of Wellington newspaper The Post.

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Business confidence in South takes big dip

The Craic Irish Tavern duty managers Alice Cooper and Bruce Hoffman keep the pints coming for...

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Business confidence in South takes big dip

Business confidence across Otago and Southland has halved since the start of the year with almost three-quarters of Dunedin businesses sceptical conditions will improve, data shows.

China learning to live on less fuel

China's EV fleet is the world's largest, and the population is changing they way they travel....

China learning to live on less fuel

Three months into the Iran war, the oil market is coming to grips with an unexpected new reality: China, the world's largest importer, needs much less fuel than previously thought.

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Accelerator NZ gets govt funding boost

Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron Brewer (left) and Business South chief...

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Accelerator NZ gets govt funding boost

An AI-powered programme that helps Otago businesses sharpen their performance is being financially backed by the government so it can expand across the country.