Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees
The Supreme Court has thrown out Uber's appeal against treating drivers as employees.
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Greens pledge to revoke Otago fast-track mining projects
Greens pledge to revoke Otago fast-track mining projects
The Green Party says it will revoke consents for any coal, hardrock gold or seabed mining projects, including two Otago granted under the fast-track regime, if it forms part of a govt at next year's election.
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Pasifika businesses join forces
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Pasifika businesses join forces
Two Dunedin businesses are coming together to provide a one-stop-shop for all Pasifika goods.
New direct flight between Queenstown and Brisbane
New direct flight between Queenstown and Brisbane
A new, non-stop seasonal route has been announced between Queenstown and Brisbane by Air New Zealand.
ACC using AI to help decide who goes back to work
ACC using AI to help decide who goes back to work
A move by ACC to use artificial intelligence to help decide which long-term claimants should go back to work is being called "shocking".
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Skiing jump-off point for notable tourism career
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Skiing jump-off point for notable tourism career
The intertwined threads of skiing, travel and tourism have remained constant in Scott Callaway’s working life, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Would Trump's 50-year mortgage idea work here?
Would Trump's 50-year mortgage idea work here?
US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of a 50-year mortgage term to help first-home buyers - but would it work for New Zealanders trying to buy houses too?
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From a Dunedin workshop to a world-class Sydney hotel
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From a Dunedin workshop to a world-class Sydney hotel
A multimillion-dollar feat of engineering, custom-built in Dunedin, will soon be sitting atop a Sydney high-rise.
Oritain acquires three European labs
Oritain acquires three European labs
Pioneering Dunedin-founded business Oritain is expanding its scientific network through the phased acquisition of three leading European laboratories.
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Recipient finds supportive space in governance
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Recipient finds supportive space in governance
As Angela Davis looked at those attending the Emerging Director Awards function in Dunedin last week, she felt uplifted.
ASB initiative aims to optimise farm land
ASB initiative aims to optimise farm land
ASB has allocated $1 billion to a land optimisation programme which is projected to add up to $4.5b to GDP over the next five years.
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No-frills e-bike designed with dairy, horticulture farmers in mind
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No-frills e-bike designed with dairy, horticulture farmers in mind
Farmers got a glimpse of a new no-frills electric farm bike for the first time at the Canterbury A&P Show this week that is due to be commercialised by a startup next year.
The Body Shop returns to South Island
The Body Shop returns to South Island
Ethical beauty brand The Body Shop has returned to the South Island with a new franchise owner.
Team’s dedication inspires winning leader
Team’s dedication inspires winning leader
She once had a dream of being on the stage.
Legal journey continues to bring new challenges
Legal journey continues to bring new challenges
Shaan Ross always thought she would practise law in a law firm, working towards a partnership.
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Distillery diversifies into ‘bread whisky’
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Distillery diversifies into ‘bread whisky’
A Dunedin distillery, known for upcycling bakery waste into spirits, has taken the next step in growing the business by turning its hand to ‘‘bread whisky’’.
'Act immediately': Children's coloured sand recalled
'Act immediately': Children's coloured sand recalled
People are warned to stop using two brands of coloured sand due to asbestos concerns.
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Liquidators sell division of photo firm
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Liquidators sell division of photo firm
The HappyMoose division of a Dunedin-based photo printing firm - which counted e-commerce giant Amazon among its clients - has been sold by liquidators.
Consumer NZ names and shames in latest 'Yeah Nah' awards
Consumer NZ names and shames in latest 'Yeah Nah' awards
Pams plasters that don't stick, HelloFresh subscription traps and Harvey Norman’s non-stop sales have been highlighted in Consumer NZ's "Yeah Nah" awards.
Beef mince price soars 17.5%
Beef mince price soars 17.5%
Beef mince is going from a budget-friendly option to a luxury for families who struggle with steep food bills.