Govt was warned surcharge ban could increase prices
The government was warned by officials that a card payment surcharge ban could push up prices and put pressure on small businesses.
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Reserve Bank faces 'test of trust and confidence' - governor
Reserve Bank faces 'test of trust and confidence' - governor
The Reserve Bank governor says the central bank faces a "test of trust and confidence" as an organisation.
Extra flights to offer ‘a lot more choice’
Extra flights to offer ‘a lot more choice’
Increased flights between Dunedin and Auckland will give "a lot more choice" to southern travellers, Dunedin Airport says.
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Concern shareholder still holds ‘influence’
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Concern shareholder still holds ‘influence’
Concerns have been raised about the "undue influence" a problem-plagued Dunedin liquor store owner could be having over the operation of two of her businesses.
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Gratitude spreads mouth to mouth
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Gratitude spreads mouth to mouth
A Dunedin business has made a big donation with the goal to keep first-responders safe while they are working to keep everyone else fit and healthy.
Jetstar increasing flights to Dunedin
Jetstar increasing flights to Dunedin
Jetstar is increasing the number of flights linking Auckland to Dunedin, and a new flight between Brisbane and Queenstown for next year's ski season.
Couple's true cost of 'free hour of power'
Couple's true cost of 'free hour of power'
A Waikato couple says the free hour is taking over their lives, as they struggle to manage the rising costs of electricity.
Three months, 10,000 jobs gone
Three months, 10,000 jobs gone
While the farming sector may be the one economic bright spot at present, it isn't stopping some provincial areas from suffering heavy job losses, new data shows.
Otago supermarkets hit with booze sales ban
Otago supermarkets hit with booze sales ban
Five Otago supermarkets have been banned from selling alcohol for two days over an online booze promotion.
More layoffs coming; retail sector far from optimistic
More layoffs coming; retail sector far from optimistic
There are signs the worst of the economic downturn may be over for New Zealand retailers, but the outlook remains far from optimistic.
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Shoppers bargain-hunt as staff left in the dark
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Shoppers bargain-hunt as staff left in the dark
Smiths City liquidation sales across the South over the weekend left shelves stripped of their stock in just one day, as staff are left in the dark about what comes next.
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The ‘fastest-growing SME job market’
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The ‘fastest-growing SME job market’
While Otago may have topped the country for employment growth across small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a Dunedin manufacturer says more could be done to support the influx of jobs.
NZ income growth among the worst in the world
NZ income growth among the worst in the world
New Zealand's engineered post-Covid recession has pushed our wage growth to near the bottom of the world in recent years.
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Executive seeks positive change for women
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Executive seeks positive change for women
Global Women chief executive Katie Bhreatnach describes studying at the University of Otago as a key life choice that has helped shape her career.
Fire sales not set for Dunedin
Fire sales not set for Dunedin
Two beleaguered national chains are reopening most of their stores for fire sales - but Dunedin shoppers hunting for a bargain will have to wait.
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Loyal customer base behind adult store
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Loyal customer base behind adult store
The Lapham family tell Tim Scott about life behind the counter of Cupid Shop.
After a bit of wiggling Snopro proves good fit
After a bit of wiggling Snopro proves good fit
Like many Kiwi business success stories, this one started in a garage - a Queenstown one, in fact.
Solar panel company keen to keep on expanding
Solar panel company keen to keep on expanding
Installing solar is good for Dean Dunning’s soul.
Sealord proposes Nelson factory closure
'Shortsighted decision': Sealord proposes Nelson factory closure
Sealord is proposing to close its coated fish factory in Nelson, putting 79 jobs at risk.
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Toyworld returning soon to Meridian Mall
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Toyworld returning soon to Meridian Mall
Toyworld is set to make its return to Dunedin next month with a new store opening in the Meridian Mall.