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Flight attendants lose vaccination dismissal fight

Flight attendants lose vaccination dismissal fight

A group of Air New Zealand international flight attendants have lost their bid to claim they were unjustifiably dismissed when they did not receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

Costs mount in paid-off homes leaving retirees struggling: survey

House prices are on the rise in Otago with the sales count at a five-year high for July in an...

Costs mount in paid-off homes leaving retirees struggling: survey

Even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance, financial mentors say.

Company in liquidation owes Inland Revenue over $1m

Christchurch company CProPainterPlaster has collapsed owing Inland Revenue an estimated unpaid tax value of over $1 million.

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Award-winning realtor had hand in most major deals

Colliers’ Canterbury industrial sales and leasing director Sam Staite (centre) was named was...

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Award-winning realtor had hand in most major deals

Award-winning Christchurch real estate professional Sam Staite has no plans to stop after selling more than $1 billion of commercial and industrial property.

Strength, conditioning coach working to boost women in trades

Central Otago-based strength and conditioning coach Shannon MacLachlan is also head of...

Strength, conditioning coach working to boost women in trades

She has worked with military personnel, athletes, lifeguards, bodybuilders and private clients from all walks of life.

NZ Post suspends deliveries to US

The suspended services included sending with economy, economy tracked, economy plus, courier and...

NZ Post suspends deliveries to US

New Zealand Post has suspended some forms of shipping to the United States as President Donald Trump's trade tariffs loom.

Vet gets 450 applicants for receptionist role

Vet gets 450 applicants for receptionist role

A vet practice on Auckland's North Shore that received hundreds of applications for a receptionist role says it is the most demand the business has ever seen.

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Alcohol-distilling octet breaking into gin industry

The team behind Prophecy Distilling are (back, from left) Barry White, Tom Ballantine, Matt Cowie...

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Alcohol-distilling octet breaking into gin industry

They're kith and kin distilling alcohol in the aptly-named Gin Tin.

Fonterra sells Mainland, Anchor brands to French food giant

Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook

Fonterra sells Mainland, Anchor brands to French food giant

Dairy co-operative Fonterra has sold its consumer businesses to global dairy giant Lactalis for $3.845 billion.

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Sweeney moving from Crew to new startup

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Sweeney moving from Crew to new startup

"It's been one hell of a ride."

Jetstar apology for misleading Kiwi customers

The Commerce Commission took Jetstar to court over charges it discouraged consumers from seeking...

Jetstar apology for misleading Kiwi customers

Budget airline Jetstar has apologised to NZ customers, as it anticipates a hefty fine after pleading guilty to misleading passengers.

Gas 'crisis': MBIE warns supply falling faster than expected

Consumption of natural gas dropped to its lowest level since 2011 last year, and a govt department warns gas supply may be falling faster than previously expected.

Scores of jobs to go in planned sawmill closure

'Absolutely gutted': Scores of jobs to go if sawmill near Nelson closes

Carter Holt Harvey plans to shut the Eves Valley Sawmill near Nelson, affecting 142 jobs, the city's mayor says.

Russia orders state-backed app for devices

Russia wants to promote the popularity of MAX, the new state-controlled messaging app. Photo:...

Russia orders state-backed app for devices

A Russian state-backed messenger application must be pre-installed on all mobile phones and tablets from next month, the government says.

Retailers upbeat following OCR cut

Talk of lower interest rates has retailers feeling more positive about the economy. Photo: RNZ

Retailers upbeat following OCR cut

Shopkeepers might have high hopes for an economic turnaround and better sales, but the data indicates otherwise.

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Distillery’s gin still top tipple

Showing off their prizewinning Ladybird Navy Strength Gin are Sandymount Distillery owner Richard...

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Distillery’s gin still top tipple

A Dunedin gin distillery is "thrilled" to have been named best in class at a national awards - for the fourth time in a row.

Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 3 percent

Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate cut to 3 percent

The Reserve Bank has cut the the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to a three-year low of 3 percent, as expected.

Dunedin store closes as national chain fails

Kitchen Things has a shop in Dunedin. Photo: Google Maps

National appliance chain Kitchen Things in receivership

A national kitchen appliance chain with a Dunedin branch has gone into receivership because of weak consumer demand and tough competition.

UK drops 'backdoor' mandate for Apple: spy chief

Users of Apple's iPhones, Macs and other devices can enable the feature to ensure that only...

UK drops 'backdoor' mandate for Apple: spy chief

Britain has dropped its demand for iPhone maker Apple to provide a "backdoor" that would have enabled access to protected encrypted data of US citizens.

Govt accepts 'Price it Right' petition

In 2024, the Commerce Commission estimated pricing errors were likely costing shoppers tens of...

Govt accepts 'Price it Right' petition

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has accepted Consumer NZ's 'Price It Right' petition for accurate supermarket pricing.

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