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Recognition of achievement for long-serving accountant
When Kyle Cameron first came to Dunedin, he was enrolled to study geography.
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Highlights, challenges in council tenure
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Highlights, challenges in council tenure
Dunedin accountant Malcolm Wong’s highlight during his tenure on the University of Otago Council is one that is very personal.
Obituary: Selwyn Cushing, businessman
Obituary: Selwyn Cushing, businessman
Sir Selwyn Cushing was one of New Zealand’s most prominent businessmen, but sport and the arts were also deeply grateful for his leadership and support.
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Tiling business in liquidation owing $350k
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Tiling business in liquidation owing $350k
A Queenstown-based tiling business has been placed in voluntary liquidation with an estimated shortfall to all creditors of about $350,000, the liquidators first report says.
Development begins
Development begins
Work has begun on a $9 million industrial precinct project in South Dunedin a developer hopes will attract 12 businesses.
Preserves manufacturer seeks discharge on Doc reserve
Preserves manufacturer seeks discharge on Doc reserve
South Canterbury jam and juice company Barker’s is trying to regain approval to discharge treated factory water on nearby conservation land.
New science institute culling 134 jobs
New science institute culling 134 jobs
The government's Bioeconomy Science Institute is to cut 134 jobs less than a year after it was formed.
Air NZ profit plunges while Qantas soars
Air NZ profit plunges while Qantas soars
Air NZ has slumped to a half-year loss as it faces severe disruption due to grounded aircraft. Across the Tasman, Qantas is flying high, recording a bumper profit.
Young women being left behind in property market
Young women being left behind in property market
Women - particularly younger women - are being left behind in the property market, a situation that could exacerbate wealth gaps over time.
Surge in traffic delivers increased profits
Surge in traffic delivers increased profits
A surge in air traffic has propelled Christchurch Airport to deliver a 24% increase in first-half profit to $29.5 million.
Banks 'must provide cash services': RBNZ
Banks 'must provide cash services to customers': RBNZ
The Reserve Bank says the banking industry should be forced to provide basic cash handling services to consumers and businesses throughout the country.
Fancy working at the coolest place on Earth?
Fancy working at the coolest place on Earth?
Antarctica New Zealand is on the hunt for 40 people willing to brave the sub-zero temperatures and work in one of the most remote places on Earth.
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The limo driver and the Maori Hill ladies
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Limousine driver hands over keys after two-year stretch
A nine-hour stint behind the wheel of a nine-seater, nine-metre-long limousine with a group of Champagne-sipping Maori Hill women was "one of the better nights" for one Dunedin chauffeur.
Rural boom lifts PGW profit
Rural boom lifts PGW profit
A thriving rural economy has helped PGG Wrightson (PGW) lift its half-year profit 8% to $17.3 million.
Electricity price rises on way despite jump in profit
Electricity price rises on way despite jump in profit
Genesis Energy cannot guarantee its customers won't receive further price increases this year.
Otago leads in savings as other regions struggle
Otago leads in savings as other regions struggle
A third of New Zealanders have savings of less than $500, a major bank says, with Auckland and Northland lagging the rest of the country.
Companies could favour road as KiwiRail assets decline
Companies could favour road as KiwiRail assets decline
Companies sending goods up and down the country's railways could begin to favour road transport as KiwiRail manages declining assets, an expert says.
New multimillion-dollar Daikin site opens
New multimillion-dollar Daikin site opens
Japan-based heat pump and air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has moved into its new multimillion-dollar Christchurch site.
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Old-fashioned toy store closure ‘hard call’ to make
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Old-fashioned toy store closure ‘hard call’ to make
The owner of one of Dunedin’s last remaining "old-fashioned" toy stores says she tried everything she could to prevent it from closing.
'Uncertainty' to remain after Trump tariffs ruling - trade minister
'Uncertainty' to remain after Trump tariffs ruling - trade minister
Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay says considerable uncertainty is likely to remain with the latest moves in the US on tariffs.