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Distillery diversifies into ‘bread whisky’
A Dunedin distillery, known for upcycling bakery waste into spirits, has taken the next step in growing the business by turning its hand to ‘‘bread whisky’’.
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Liquidators sell division of photo firm
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Liquidators sell division of photo firm
The HappyMoose division of a Dunedin-based photo printing firm - which counted e-commerce giant Amazon among its clients - has been sold by liquidators.
Consumer NZ names and shames in latest 'Yeah Nah' awards
Consumer NZ names and shames in latest 'Yeah Nah' awards
Pams plasters that don't stick, HelloFresh subscription traps and Harvey Norman’s non-stop sales have been highlighted in Consumer NZ's "Yeah Nah" awards.
Beef mince price soars 17.5%
Beef mince price soars 17.5%
Beef mince is going from a budget-friendly option to a luxury for families who struggle with steep food bills.
Impressive haul for CrestClean at awards
Impressive haul for CrestClean at awards
You could say CrestClean cleaned up at the recent Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards in Auckland.
'Talent-short' job market to cost employers more
'Talent-short' job market to cost employers more
Top shelf employees are expected to cost employers much more to retain and recruit as the economy recovers.
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Different strengths to follow ‘big footsteps’
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Different strengths to follow ‘big footsteps’
All skills are valued at AbacusBio.
Callaghan Innovation redundancies top $10m
Callaghan Innovation redundancies top $10m
Callaghan Innovation's shutdown has so far cost taxpayers more than $10 million in redundancy payouts for 209 roles lost, according to recently published documents.
Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th
Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th
A South Otago business has bullishly talked of expansion — with plans for wind and solar farms, and major infrastructure projects — as it brings up 70 years of existence.
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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant
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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant
Speculation is mounting over possible restructuring and job losses as new owner Open Country Dairy stamps its mark on Mataura Valley Milk.
Shift to facility part of $20m expansion
Shift to facility part of $20m expansion
Christchurch hemp processor and manufacturer Rubisco’s shift to an Ashburton facility will pave the way for a $20 million to $30m expansion plan.
Large pets grounded on some domestic flights
Large pets grounded on some Air New Zealand domestic flights
Pets and carriers with a combined weight of more than 60kg will no longer be allowed on some Air New Zealand domestic flights from next week unless they go through a pet transport company.
‘Steady progress’ awarded
‘Steady progress’ awarded
"Real impact doesn’t always come with grand gestures ... it’s often about steady progress behind the scenes."
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Authorities oppose longer Bottle-O hours
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Authorities oppose longer Bottle-O hours
Some heavy-hitters are lining up to oppose the extension of hours of a prominent bottle store in Dunedin’s student quarter.
Green light given for Huntly coal mountain
Green light given for Huntly coal mountain
The Commerce Commission has authorised Genesis, Contact, Meridian and Mercury to set up a coal stockpile at Huntly Power Station.
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Lower interest rates key to boost
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Lower interest rates key to boost
Buyer confidence is picking up in Dunedin’s steady property market on the back of lower interest rates, sales agents say.
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Questions linger on liquor licence suitability
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Questions linger on liquor licence suitability
Ownership of a South Dunedin pub is down to one, but questions remain as to whether its now sole shareholder is suitable to hold a liquor licence.
Unemployment hits nine-year high
Unemployment hits nine-year high
Some 160,000 people are now without jobs - the highest number since 1994.
Rising air fares spurs call for change
Rising air fares spurs call for change
Short-hop domestic flights are costing Kiwis as much as $3 a kilometre if they are booked shortly before travel - and that's prompted calls for change.
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Property market stable
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Property market stable
Homes in many parts of Dunedin slipped in value, industrial property gained a little and the situation overall was flat.