How NZ's fuel escalation levels work
Despite the conflict in the Middle East and growing worries over global oil supply, NZ remains at the lowest level of official concern - but that could quickly change.
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Business doing well but no buyers
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Business doing well but no buyers
This is another story of a hospitality business closing.
Why has the price of mince risen 23% in a year?
Why has the price of mince risen 23% in a year?
Food prices were up 4.5 percent in the year to February, and mince has recorded the biggest annual increase since data began.
Dubai airport resumes flights after drone attack
Dubai airport resumes flights after drone attack
Dubai's international airport is gradually resuming flights, authorities say, after a fire caused by a drone attack forced a temporary suspension to one of the world's busiest air travel hubs.
Food prices could be impacted by fuel crisis
Food prices could be impacted by fuel crisis
Food prices are likely to rise if war in the Middle East keeps pressure on oil prices - but some types of food may be more affected than others.
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Flights fright: business already hit, regional leader says
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Flights fright: business already hit, regional leader says
Businesses are already feeling the pinch from Air New Zealand’s latest cuts to flights, and the ongoing impact to regional connectivity is becoming ‘‘significant’’, a Dunedin business leader says.
Fish processor fined $20,000
Fish processor fined $20,000
A Christchurch-based fish processor has been fined $20,000 for illegally handling live mussels from a restricted biosecurity zone.
Willis lays out fuel 'worst case scenario'
Willis lays out 'worst case scenario' amid potential fuel crisis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is downplaying the economic risks New Zealand faces in the wake of the war in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
IRD warning to employers not passing on PAYE tax
IRD warning to employers not passing on PAYE tax
Employers are being warned that they could be sent to prison if they take tax from their employees' pay and do not send it to Inland Revenue.
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City’s brand tops with strategist
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City’s brand tops with strategist
Since moving to Dunedin three years ago, brand strategist Bron Williams hasn’t looked back. She talks to business editor Sally Rae about life in the southern city.
Call to work from home over rising fuel prices
Call to work from home over rising fuel prices
The govt is being asked to let the public sector work from home where possible due to rising fuel prices - and some private employers are considering what support could be offered.
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Flight cuts a concern — mayor
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Flight cuts a concern — mayor
Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker says visitor numbers to Dunedin were on the up so Air New Zealand’s decision to reduce the number of flights into the city is extremely disappointing.
Major fears for Wattie's growers, staff after proposed closures
Major fears for Wattie's growers, staff after proposed closures
Wattie's growers and staff are reeling following the company's announcement of the proposed closure of three factories in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.
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‘Land meets the sea’ concept for new restaurant
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‘Land meets the sea’ concept for new restaurant
A Spanish-inspired seafood restaurant is moving into a prominent Dunedin harbourside building.
Trucking businesses fear impacts of rising fuel costs
Trucking businesses fear impacts of rising fuel costs
Increased fuel costs could drive some trucking businesses under, according to an industry association.
'Devastating news' for prestigious South Island golf club
'Devastating news' for prestigious South Island golf club
The prestigious Pegasus golf club in Canterbury has been put into voluntary liquidation.
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Fifth supreme award in 20 years
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Fifth supreme award in 20 years
They have done it again.
Airfares set to rise again
Airfares set to rise again
Before airlines announced fare increases this week, international flights had already increased at about three times the rate of inflation since the pandemic.
Queenstown Lakes housing least affordable in country: new data
Queenstown Lakes housing least affordable in country: new data
Housing affordability is at the best level in almost a decade, but the effect is not being felt evenly.
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Gold card discount issue ‘annoying’
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Gold card discount issue ‘annoying’
Customers at a South Dunedin supermarket are so incensed about their SuperGold cards not being accepted they are ditching their trolleys and storming out, a pensioner says.