Drivers urged to not panic-buy fuel as prices soar
Drivers are being urged not to panic-buy fuel as motorists worry about rising prices.
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City’s brand tops with strategist
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City’s brand tops with strategist
Since moving to Dunedin three years ago, brand strategist Bron Williams hasn’t looked back. She talks to business editor Sally Rae about life in the southern city.
Call to work from home over rising fuel prices
Call to work from home over rising fuel prices
The govt is being asked to let the public sector work from home where possible due to rising fuel prices - and some private employers are considering what support could be offered.
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Flight cuts a concern — mayor
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Flight cuts a concern — mayor
Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker says visitor numbers to Dunedin were on the up so Air New Zealand’s decision to reduce the number of flights into the city is extremely disappointing.
Major fears for Wattie's growers, staff after proposed closures
Major fears for Wattie's growers, staff after proposed closures
Wattie's growers and staff are reeling following the company's announcement of the proposed closure of three factories in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.
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‘Land meets the sea’ concept for new restaurant
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‘Land meets the sea’ concept for new restaurant
A Spanish-inspired seafood restaurant is moving into a prominent Dunedin harbourside building.
Trucking businesses fear impacts of rising fuel costs
Trucking businesses fear impacts of rising fuel costs
Increased fuel costs could drive some trucking businesses under, according to an industry association.
'Devastating news' for prestigious South Island golf club
'Devastating news' for prestigious South Island golf club
The prestigious Pegasus golf club in Canterbury has been put into voluntary liquidation.
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Fifth supreme award in 20 years
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Fifth supreme award in 20 years
They have done it again.
Airfares set to rise again
Airfares set to rise again
Before airlines announced fare increases this week, international flights had already increased at about three times the rate of inflation since the pandemic.
Queenstown Lakes housing least affordable in country: new data
Queenstown Lakes housing least affordable in country: new data
Housing affordability is at the best level in almost a decade, but the effect is not being felt evenly.
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Gold card discount issue ‘annoying’
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Gold card discount issue ‘annoying’
Customers at a South Dunedin supermarket are so incensed about their SuperGold cards not being accepted they are ditching their trolleys and storming out, a pensioner says.
Queenstown tech entrepreneur donates at least $500k to political parties
Queenstown tech entrepreneur donates at least $500k to political parties
Technology entrepreneur Brian Cartmell appears to have donated at least half a million dollars to the coalition parties, and the Opportunity party.
'We can't have it': Mayor blasts Air NZ schedule changes
'We can't have it': Mayor blasts Air NZ schedule changes
New Plymouth mayor Max Brough is blasting Air New Zealand for a second day after it announced it may have to adjust its network and schedule amid high fuel prices.
Santana subsidiary joins group to secure better power prices
Santana subsidiary joins group to secure better power prices
Matakanui Gold — the New Zealand-based mineral exploration company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Santana Minerals — has joined the Major Electricity Users’ Group (MEUG).
'Huge amount of nervousness' over Air NZ warning
'Huge amount of nervousness' over Air NZ warning
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says there is a "huge amount of nervousness in regional New Zealand" over the possibility of Air New Zealand reviewing services.
NZ economy on 'precipice' as global markets wobble
NZ economy on 'precipice' as global markets wobble
New Zealand's economy is on a "precipice", one economist says, as the country faces increasing pressure as a result of war in Iran.
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Vape store goes bust in ‘war’
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Vape store goes bust in ‘war’
An Invercargill vape store has gone bust owing $50,000 amid what another retailer is labelling an e-cigarette ‘‘price war’’ in the city.
Air fares on the rise - and could take off again
Air fares on the rise - and could take off again
The price of flying has already gone up - and could take off again if the conflict in the Middle East continues.
Southern businessman leaves KiwiRail board two years early
Southern businessman leaves KiwiRail board two years early
KiwiRail director Scott O'Donnell will step down from the KiwiRail board of directors on March 24, cutting short an appointment more than two years ahead of schedule.