OCR raised to 2.5% and may go higher
The Reserve Bank has raised the OCR for the first time in more than three years to tackle inflation pressures, and signalled more increases this year.
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Dunedin-based firm backs stadium
Dunedin-based firm backs stadium
MTF Finance is reinforcing its commitment to Dunedin.
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Antarctic booster for Christchurch
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Antarctic booster for Christchurch
Christchurch’s Antarctica workforce has room to generate an estimated $158 million in the local economy, an expert says.
Is the NZ economy about to turn a corner?
Is the NZ economy about to turn a corner?
ASB economists say the worst may be mostly over for the New Zealand economy.
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Job growth improving in Otago: report
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Job growth improving in Otago: report
Some positive news has been reported about job growth in Otago though wage increases remain tight.
Critical minerals projects to get $50m govt funding
Critical minerals projects to get $50m govt funding
Two critical minerals projects on the West Coast are getting up to $50 million from the Crown to co-fund the construction of processing facilities.
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Time off after mishap cost farmer
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Time off after mishap cost farmer
As farm injuries go it was fairly tame but dismounting from a tractor came at a price for Leeston arable farmer David Birkett.
Australian executive new Dunedin stadium boss
Australian executive new Dunedin stadium boss
Forsyth Barr Stadium's new boss says he was attracted by the stadium's "phenomenal legacy as a world-class, ‘must-play’ destination for major acts touring New Zealand".
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‘Business as usual’ after vineyard sale
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‘Business as usual’ after vineyard sale
A Singaporean has bought a vineyard, which produces award-winning wines, near Cromwell.
Michelin arrival leaves sour taste
Michelin arrival leaves sour taste
Poor selection, a frustrating ceremony and mispronounced names are a few criticisms that one Kiwi chef has for the Michelin Guide team.
Online shoppers facing higher delivery costs, returns fees
Online shoppers facing higher delivery costs, returns fees
If you've felt like you've been forking out more for delivery on your online shopping lately, you're probably not imagining it.
Dunedin, Christchurch buck falling property value trend
Dunedin, Christchurch buck falling property value trend
House prices have fallen again around much of New Zealand, but Dunedin and Christchurch have bucked the national trend.
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Retraining offered to Gregg’s workers after closure
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Retraining offered to Gregg’s workers after closure
Otago Polytechnic is offering a year’s worth of free tuition to the more than 30 Gregg’s workers who will lose their jobs when the coffee factory closes.
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Strong wool returns to be tested at sale
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Strong wool returns to be tested at sale
Christchurch’s first wool sale of the new season is expected to give a good steer if prices continue to spike or reach their ceiling.
Health and safety overhaul clears final hurdle, Labour vows to repeal
Health and safety overhaul clears final hurdle, Labour vows to repeal
The legislation reverses changes brought in by the 2015 Health and Safety at Work Act, passed in response to the Pike River mine tragedy.
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Farmers call for increase in solar buyback rates
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Farmers call for increase in solar buyback rates
Mid Canterbury deer farmer Duncan Humm is about to put in 37,630 solar panels on his farm to provide enough power for about 4340 households.
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Aim to 'end dampness in Studentville'
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Aim to 'end dampness in Studentville'
A Dunedin trio want to "end dampness” in the city's student quarter and have opened their own laundromat to do it.
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Pacific Edge revenue drops
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Pacific Edge revenue drops
A Dunedin-based cancer diagnostics company says it is on the cusp of growth despite its annual revenue nearly halving after a crucial overseas funding decision.
Flight marks 75 years of international service
Flight marks 75 years of international service
An early morning flight leaving for Melbourne has marked 75 years of international departures at Christchurch Airport.
From NZ Post to ACC: The changes coming on July 1
From NZ Post to ACC: The changes coming on July 1
A few changes are looming on July 1 that may affect some New Zealanders' household finances.