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Massage parlour cops big fine for 'particularly egregious migrant exploitation'

A Christchurch massage business has been fined $210,000 for exploiting migrant workers and ordered to pay them almost a quarter of a million dollars in wage arrears.

Labour lashed for supporting India trade deal

Labour leader Chris Hipkins. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Labour lashed for supporting India trade deal

Labour is supporting an India-NZ trade agreement, giving National and ACT the numbers to enact it, and sparking criticism from NZ First which is firmly against the deal.

$3b fertiliser plant proposed

New Zealand imports about 500,000 tonnes of urea each year. PHOTO: REUTERS

$3b fertiliser plant proposed

An Australian company has announced plans for a $3 billion fertiliser plant in Southland, converting lignite to urea.

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Wing sail cutting fuel costs for tanker

The Oriental Aquamarine fuel tanker at Dunedin’s oil jetty, with its large, eco-friendly wing...

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Wing sail cutting fuel costs for tanker

Large sailing ships in Otago Harbour are a rarity these days, so when they do turn up, they tend to be easily spotted.

Ooh la la: Chanel buys stake in Central Otago farm

Ooh la la: Chanel buys stake in Central Otago farm

French luxury fashion house Chanel has bought a stake in a Central Otago high country station.

Westpac wants more protection by Meta

An AI-generated falsely showing Westpac chief executive Catherine McGrath clashing with Winston...

Westpac wants more protection by Meta

Westpac calling on social media giant Meta - owner of Facebook and Instagram - to do more to protect Kiwis from fraud and scams on its platforms.

Air NZ announces Airpoints rebranding

Air NZ announces Airpoints rebranding

Air New Zealand's loyalty programme is getting a rebrand.

Former union leader in bid to lead Meat Industry Association

Keith Gutsell is questioning why New Zealand’s export red meat inspection needs to be changed....

Former union leader in bid to lead Meat Industry Association

A former Public Service Association national president is going to great lengths to express concern around proposed changes to meat inspector roles.

$3 billion fertiliser plant proposed for Southland

An Australian-led project could see Southland's lignite, or brown coal, reserves developed into urea fertiliser.

Building firm, shearer put in liquidation

Two southern businesses have been placed in liquidation for appearing to fail to account for taxation.

Hardship withdrawals may affect entitlements

In March this year, more than $49 million was withdrawn from KiwiSaver for financial hardship...

Hardship withdrawals may affect entitlements

People pulling out savings might not be aware what it means for their entitlements, a provider says.

Kiwibank latest to raise home loan rates

Kiwibank latest to raise home loan rates

Kiwibank is the latest bank to raise home loan interest rates, as concern grows about the future path of inflation.

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George St fashion store closing after 23 years

Belle Bird Boutique owner Shelley Harvey prepares for the independent Dunedin designer clothing...

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Belle Bird boutique owner seeks new direction

Shelley Harvey started the store when she was 26 and has been in the same George St shopfront since 2003.

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Storm helped drive big claims rise

Winds gusting up to 180kmh lifted the roof of this house at Clarendon, between Waihola and Milton...

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Storm helped drive big claims rise

Of the record 46 storms to hit NZ over the past 12 months, Otago and Southland’s October 2025 windstorm was the most damaging, helping drive an ‘‘astounding’’ 256% increase in claims nationwide.

Business confidence plummets as war rolls on

Business confidence plummets as Middle East war rolls on

Business confidence has fallen sharply back to levels last seen in late 2024, with global geopolitical tensions weighing on firms' expectations for the economy.

Kiwi air filters used in lunar mission

Wool filters in breathing apparatus were tested prior to the Artemis II mission. Photo: NASA

Kiwi air filters used in lunar mission

It's one for small step for man, one giant leap for New Zealand wool.

Stadium has Christchurch businesses buzzing

Restaurants and bars closest to Christchurch's new stadium are gearing up for a bumper weekend, with 75,000 people expected at the arena over three days.

AI generating 'exorbitant' claims for tenants

AI generating 'exorbitant' claims for tenants

AI told a tenant in dispute she should ask for $40,000, but got just $80 from the Tenancy Tribunal.

Rising takeaway coffee prices help push food costs higher

The cost of beans has led to the increase in price of takeaway coffees. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Rising takeaway coffee prices help push food costs higher

An increase in the price of takeaway coffee in March helped pull food prices up 3.4% more than a year earlier.

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, insider named successor

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the role, becoming executive chairman after overseeing...

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, insider named successor

Apple has named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tapping the long-time hardware chief to steer the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker gears up for an industry change spurred by AI.

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