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    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

    Attending the recent Institute of Directors’ Otago-Southland branch Emerging Director Awards are ...

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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.

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    From a Dunedin workshop to a world-class Sydney hotel

    Peter Fraser (left) and Max Meffan work on a retractable access machine, fully designed and...

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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.

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    No-frills e-bike designed with dairy, horticulture farmers in mind

    Ampify co-founder Anthony Clyde on the "brutally simple" Galvbike at the Canterbury A&P Show...

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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.

    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.

    The Body Shop returns to South Island

    The entrance to the Body Shop store in Richmond. Photo: Supplied

    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

    Mary-Anne Kirkness accepts the Provident Insurance leadership award at the Financial Services...

    Team’s dedication inspires winning leader

    She once had a dream of being on the stage.

    Legal journey continues to bring new challenges

    Shaan Ross. Photo: supplied

    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’

    Dunedin Craft Distillers co-founder Jenny McDonald holds up a sample of the distillery’s...

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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

    Educational Colours Rainbow Sand. Photo: Supplied / Product Safety NZ

    '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

    Happy Moose founder Alex Dong. Photo: Shawn McAvinue (file)

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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

    Among the winners were Pams plasters, which did not stick for as long as they needed to. Photo:...

    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 is pricing itself out of the range of everyday New Zealanders. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED & ODT...

    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.

    Impressive haul for CrestClean at awards

    CrestClean co-founder Rene Mangnus addresses the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards after the...

    Impressive haul for CrestClean at awards

    You could say CrestClean cleaned up at the recent Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards in Auckland.

    'Talent-short' job market to cost employers more

    The Government has extended its debt hibernation scheme until October next year.

    'Talent-short' job market to cost employers more

    Top shelf employees are expected to cost employers much more to retain and recruit as the economy recovers.

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    Different strengths to follow ‘big footsteps’

    AbacusBio’s new group managing director Nadia McLean is the latest homegrown talent within the...

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    Different strengths to follow ‘big footsteps’

    All skills are valued at AbacusBio.

    Callaghan Innovation redundancies top $10m

    Photo: RNZ

    Callaghan Innovation redundancies top $10m

    Callaghan Innovation's shutdown has so far cost taxpayers more than $10 million in redundancy payouts for 209 roles lost, according to recently published documents.

    Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th

    The Revolution Hills business campus at Calder Stewart’s headquarters just north of Milton....

    Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th

    A South Otago business has bullishly talked of expansion — with plans for wind and solar farms, and major infrastructure projects — as it brings up 70 years of existence.

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    Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant

    The Mataura Valley Milk dairy plant in Eastern Southland. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant

    Speculation is mounting over possible restructuring and job losses as new owner Open Country Dairy stamps its mark on Mataura Valley Milk.

    Shift to facility part of $20m expansion

    Rubisco’s new processing operation in Ashburton will carry out the initial processing of hemp....

    Shift to facility part of $20m expansion

    Christchurch hemp processor and manufacturer Rubisco’s shift to an Ashburton facility will pave the way for a $20 million to $30m expansion plan.
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