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Major fears for Wattie's growers, staff after proposed closures

The Wattie's factory in Christchurch. Photo: Nathan McKinnon / RNZ

Major fears for Wattie's growers, staff after proposed closures

Wattie's growers and staff are reeling following the company's announcement of the proposed closure of three factories in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.

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‘Land meets the sea’ concept for new restaurant

Partners of new seafood restaurant and bar, Vigo at Customhouse, are (from left) Levi Wilkinson,...

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‘Land meets the sea’ concept for new restaurant

A Spanish-inspired seafood restaurant is moving into a prominent Dunedin harbourside building.

Trucking businesses fear impacts of rising fuel costs

Increased fuel costs could drive some trucking businesses under, according to an industry association.

'Devastating news' for prestigious South Island golf club

The Pegasus Golf and Sports Club. Photo: Bayleys

'Devastating news' for prestigious South Island golf club

The prestigious Pegasus golf club in Canterbury has been put into voluntary liquidation.

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Fifth supreme award in 20 years

Cooke Howlison Toyota chief executive Matthew Downing (left) and managing director John Marsh are...

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Fifth supreme award in 20 years

They have done it again.

Airfares set to rise again

Airfares set to rise again

Before airlines announced fare increases this week, international flights had already increased at about three times the rate of inflation since the pandemic.

Queenstown Lakes housing least affordable in country: new data

Housing affordability is at the best level in almost a decade, but the effect is not being felt evenly.

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Gold card discount issue ‘annoying’

Dunedin pensioner Rob Donaldson holds his SuperGold Card outside Woolworths Dunedin South. Photo:...

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Gold card discount issue ‘annoying’

Customers at a South Dunedin supermarket are so incensed about their SuperGold cards not being accepted they are ditching their trolleys and storming out, a pensioner says.

Queenstown tech entrepreneur donates at least $500k to political parties

Queenstown tech entrepreneur donates at least $500k to political parties

Technology entrepreneur Brian Cartmell appears to have donated at least half a million dollars to the coalition parties, and the Opportunity party.

'We can't have it': Mayor blasts Air NZ schedule changes

New Plymouth mayor Max Brough Photo: LDR /Te Korimako o Taranaki

'We can't have it': Mayor blasts Air NZ schedule changes

New Plymouth mayor Max Brough is blasting Air New Zealand for a second day after it announced it may have to adjust its network and schedule amid high fuel prices.

Santana subsidiary joins group to secure better power prices

Santana subsidiary joins group to secure better power prices

Matakanui Gold — the New Zealand-based mineral exploration company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Santana Minerals — has joined the Major Electricity Users’ Group (MEUG).

'Huge amount of nervousness' over Air NZ warning

Air NZ says travel remained very restricted. Photo: supplied

'Huge amount of nervousness' over Air NZ warning

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says there is a "huge amount of nervousness in regional New Zealand" over the possibility of Air New Zealand reviewing services.

NZ economy on 'precipice' as global markets wobble

NZ economy on 'precipice' as global markets wobble

New Zealand's economy is on a "precipice", one economist says, as the country faces increasing pressure as a result of war in Iran.

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Vape store goes bust in ‘war’

Jadam Ltd, trading as The Vaper’s Nest in Invercargill, has been liquidated owing more than $50...

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Vape store goes bust in ‘war’

An Invercargill vape store has gone bust owing $50,000 amid what another retailer is labelling an e-cigarette ‘‘price war’’ in the city.

Air fares on the rise - and could take off again

Air fares on the rise - and could take off again

The price of flying has already gone up - and could take off again if the conflict in the Middle East continues.

Southern businessman leaves KiwiRail board two years early

Scott O'Donnell was also involved in the Invercargill CBD development. Photo: ODT files

Southern businessman leaves KiwiRail board two years early

KiwiRail director Scott O'Donnell will step down from the KiwiRail board of directors on March 24, cutting short an appointment more than two years ahead of schedule.

Motorists flock to fill up as oil surges past US$100 a barrel

Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as tensions in the Middle East push the global oil prices higher.

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Pair launch explainer for RUC changes

RUC Hub co-founders Adam Johnston (left) and Briyarne Pascoe have developed a website making it...

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Pair launch explainer for RUC changes

The co-founders of a Dunedin startup unravelling the confusion of coming road user charges (RUC) for vehicle owners aim to be retailers when it rolls out.

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Priority to talk to Dart owner: liquidator

The Dart Engineering building in Kaikorai Valley Rd was mostly empty yesterday as the business...

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Priority to talk to Dart owner: liquidator

A liquidator of Dart Engineering says it is a priority to talk to business owner Regan Williamson, who is now living in Canada.

Petrol prices rise to over $3 a litre at the pump

The price of 95 petrol has hit $3 in some parts of the country as conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices.

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