Ceasefire unlikely to bring relief to home loan interest rates
A ceasefire in Iran is unlikely to bring any relief for home loan borrowers.
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Westport factory may be in line for closure
Westport factory may be in line for closure
Talley's is considering closing its Westport fish processing factory and has started consulting with staff.
OceanaGold to seek fast-track approval
OceanaGold to seek fast-track approval
Oceanagold is planning to apply for fast-track approval towards the end of the year to expand operations at its Macraes gold mine.
Minister open to 'modifying' fund for regional airlines during fuel crisis
Minister open to 'modifying' fund for regional airlines during fuel crisis
Associate Transport Minister James Meager hasn't ruled out tweaking the current regional infrastructure package to help struggling airlines through the current fuel crisis.
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Octagon bar fights liquidation over $430k tax bill
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Octagon bar fights liquidation over $430k tax bill
The company behind Octagon bar-restaurant CBK is facing liquidation but is hoping to come to an agreement to avoid the matter going to court.
KiwiSaver providers hope ceasefire will support investment markets
KiwiSaver providers hope ceasefire will support investment markets
KiwiSaver providers are hoping news of a ceasefire in the Iran conflict may give investment markets more support.
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Big interest in app for parasite management
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Big interest in app for parasite management
Waimate vet Ryan Luckman is not one to shy away from a challenge.
Record number of 'mum and dad' investors looking to sell properties
Record number of 'mum and dad' investors looking to sell properties
With the economy facing many weaknesses, including war in the Middle East, it is the mum-and-dad investors shouldering the impact.
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Red-meat tender venture winner of Dragon’s Den
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Red-meat tender venture winner of Dragon’s Den
Christchurch food and health-tech entrepreneur Ron Park can thank his grandmother for his latest business venture.
Spotlighting Ranfurly’s couture story
Spotlighting Ranfurly’s couture story
Tania Murray Haigh still vividly recalls visits to Eden Hore’s property at Naseby when she was about 8.
Seasick VR firm owes half million
Seasick VR firm owes half million
A Christchurch business developing a virtual reality headset to cure seasickness has gone into liquidation owing creditors more than $513,000.
'Confusing' Easter trading rules need overhaul - EMA
'Confusing' Easter trading rules need overhaul - EMA
A business association says Easter Sunday trading rules are confusing and need an overhaul.
Smiths City owner declared bankrupt at High Court
Smiths City owner declared bankrupt at High Court
The owner of collapsed large retailer Smiths City has been declared bankrupt.
‘Very Dunedin story’ turns a page
‘Very Dunedin story’ turns a page
Firebrand managing director Bex Twemlow has sold the Dunedin marketing and digital transformation agency to employees and shareholders Alex Murray and Georgina Guthrie-Murray.
Fuel price rises hitting regions differently
Fuel price rises hitting regions differently
Essential workers in some parts of the country face much higher fuel bills than in others, new data shows - and it has raised questions about how support should be targeted.
What other shortages could NZ face if war continues?
What other shortages could NZ face if war continues?
As the war between Iran and the United States and Israel enters its second month, New Zealand is feeling the pinch at the petrol pump.
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Mixed response to Alcohol Act changes
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Mixed response to Alcohol Act changes
Not all owners of bars in Dunedin’s Octagon are jumping for joy at the prospect of relaxed laws on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Pass gives locals the visitor experience
Pass gives locals the visitor experience
An initiative has been launched to turn local knowledge into one of Dunedin’s greatest visitor advantages.
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Mosgiel businessman in bid to revoke bankruptcy despite owing $4 million
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Mosgiel businessman in bid to revoke bankruptcy despite owing $4 million
A failed Mosgiel businessman is seeking to have his bankruptcy status revoked while still owing creditors more than $4 million across multiple companies.
Trucking firm says fuel bill has skyrocketed 110%
Trucking firm says fuel bill has skyrocketed 110%
A trucking sector veteran says the soaring price of diesel is the worst he's seen in his 35 years in the industry.