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    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?

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    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.

    Marlborough mussel farms put on fast-track

    Mussel farming is one of Marlborough's most important industries. Photo: Supplied / Cawthron...

    Marlborough mussel farms put on fast-track

    Six new aquaculture farms in Marlborough have been referred to the fast-track process.

    Night ’n Day set to take over stores at NPD sites

    NPD and Night ’n Day will join forces across selected South Island sites from the end of the...

    Night ’n Day set to take over stores at NPD sites

    Night ’n Day is about to take over the first retail convenience store after an NPD transition to unmanned fuel service at seven South Island sites.

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    'It's a s***load': Builder estimated to owe $6 million

    Graeme Sneddon. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    'It's a s***load': Builder estimated to owe $6 million

    The estimated debt owed by a failed Dunedin builder has skyrocketed sevenfold to more than $6 million.

    Fast-track bid sparks fears for Lake Pukaki

    Lake Pukaki is overshadowed by Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    'Huge implications': Fast-track bid sparks fears for Lake Pukaki

    Meridian Energy’s fast-track proposal to draw more water from Lake Pukaki has sparked concerns it could hurt Mackenzie's tourism industry and threaten its pristine image.

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    $12m in new business for Scott Tech

    Mike Christman. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    $12m in new business for Scott Tech

    Dunedin’s Scott Technology has secured another $12 million in new global contracts it says proves its long-term growth strategy is working.

    Copper cable theft headache for EV drivers

    Chargers in Avalon Park in the Hutt have been vandalised. Photo: Supplied

    Copper cable theft headache for EV drivers

    A further spate of electric vehicle charger cable thefts in the Wellington region is leaving drivers stranded.

    ASB hit with $6.7m fine for breaching money laundering laws

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    ASB hit with $6.7m fine for breaching money laundering laws

    ASB has been penalised a record $6.73 million for seven breaches of anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism law.

    Hot water, heat pumps, electric blankets - winter power questions answered

    An Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority adviser said most people would not save money if...

    Hot water, heat pumps, electric blankets - winter power questions answered

    It's the season of higher power bills, but just how much are your appliances costing to run?

    Southland, West Coast house prices continue to climb

    The average asking price for properties in Southland has more than doubled in the 10 years since...

    Southland, West Coast house prices continue to climb

    Buyers and sellers are facing mixed fortunes around the country, new data from property research firm Cotality shows.

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    Failed Dunedin startup’s creditors out $2.2m

    Winely co-founders Jacob Manning and Abbe Hyde. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Failed Dunedin startup’s creditors out $2.2m

    A former employee of a failed Dunedin wine startup hopes its founders will never run a business again as the company leaves creditors nearly $2.2 million out of pocket.

    Super round at new stadium defies forecasts

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    Super round at new stadium defies forecasts

    Hosting three days of sold-out Super Rugby Pacific games over a super round at Christchurch’s new indoor stadium has paid dividends after visitors spent $13 million.
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