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AI firm focuses on making research accessible

Custom D chief executive Julie Ryan talks to colleagues marketing head Matthew Rhodes (centre)...

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AI firm focuses on making research accessible

Christchurch tech company Custom D is lining up overseas clients for Caitlyn — an AI platform stopping vital research and business data from sitting idle.

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Sports drink company natural progression

Brother and sister Simon Kraak and Marewa Sutherland co-founded Pure Sports Nutrition in 2012 and...

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Sports drink company natural progression

A fruitless search to find a natural sports nutrition drink became the starting point for a Christchurch brother and sister to build a business growing up to 60% a year.

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Further inquiry needed: liquidators

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Further inquiry needed: liquidators

Liquidators of a property development business, owned by Dunedin businessman Chris Swann, have identified areas of concern that require further investigation.

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Receivers recover $33,000

Receivers have recovered $33,000 from the estate of late Queenstown developer Kevin Carlin.

Father and son open own supermarket

The new Kai Co supermarket opened at the Northwood Supa Centa off Radcliffe Rd today. Photo: Kai Co

'Good food priced fair': Father and son open own supermarket in Christchurch

A father and son team have taken the leap from running a successful butchery to opening Christchurch's newest supermarket.

EB Games proposes closing all NZ stores

EB Games is proposing to close its New Zealand stores. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

EB Games proposes closing all NZ stores

EB Games is proposing to shut down its New Zealand business and close all its stores, according to a letter sent to employees.

Alliance well positioned, departing Wiese says

Outgoing Alliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese addresses a roadshow meeting in Mosgiel in...

Alliance well positioned, departing Wiese says

Alliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese is leaving after nearly three years in the role, temporarily replaced by his Irish counterpart.

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Canterbury R&D firm placed in liquidation owing $940k

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Canterbury R&D firm placed in liquidation owing $940k

A Canterbury-based research and development company — spun out of Lincoln Agritech — has been placed in liquidation owing an estimated $940,000.

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Motel continues to trade

A Dunedin motel continues to trade while the director of the company that operates it endeavours to have the liquidation it was placed in terminated.

'Found my wonderful': Childhood dream realised in ownership role

Tanya Dobson, the new owner of New World Kaiapoi. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

'Found my wonderful': Childhood dream realised in ownership role

For Tanya Dobson, stepping into the ownership role at a Canterbury New World supermarket fulfilled a dream she has had since she was five years old.

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Chch start-up aspires to build in Southland

Aspiring Materials chief executive Mark Chadderton sees a big year ahead for the Christchurch...

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Chch start-up aspires to build in Southland

Christchurch start-up Aspiring Materials is looking at building a manufacturing plant in Southland converting olivine rock from nearby quarries into valuable materials such as magnesium metal.

Injunction granted for hacked Stuff platform

The owner of a hacked social media platform say they have a court injunction to stop private information being released.

Optimism for economy in 2026

The past year was a tough grind for many households and businesses but forecasters say there is economic improvement on the horizon.

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Bottle store’s licence renewed; hours cut

Bottle-O Cumberland. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Bottle store’s licence renewed; hours cut

A liquor store in the heart of Dunedin’s student quarter has been told its plans to extend its opening hours would have been inappropriate for the area.

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Helping local people create global change

Startup Dunedin general manager Rachel Butler believes the next global business can be built from...

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Helping local people create global change

Startup Dunedin general manager Rachel Butler is the Otago Daily Times 2025 Business Leader of the Year.

The laundry gadget helping stop global pollution

A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibres....

The laundry gadget helping stop global pollution

While a single load of laundry containing synthetic clothes can release thousands of plastic microfibres into waterways, a basic filter fitted to household washing machines can apparently capture them.

Ikea charge man $69 delivery fee for stickers and no furniture

The store opened its doors at the beginning of the month. Photo: RNZ

Ikea charge man $69 delivery fee for stickers and no furniture

An Ikea shopper who tried to buy a set of dining chairs was left fuming after the order was cancelled - except for the stickers on the bottom of the chairs, which still carried a $69 delivery fee.