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.
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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.
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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.
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 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.
Impressive haul for CrestClean at awards
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
'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’
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Different strengths to follow ‘big footsteps’
All skills are valued at AbacusBio.
Callaghan Innovation redundancies top $10m
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
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
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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
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.