Power off for thousands of Kiwis a month, data shows
Power off for thousands of Kiwis a month, data shows
More than 10,000 households a month have their power disconnected, new data shows.
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FMA probing Chance Voight entities
FMA probing Chance Voight entities
The Financial Markets Authority is investigating Christchurch-based Chance Voight Investment Corporation Ltd (Chance Voight)
Govt books bleaker than forecast, surplus pushed out again
Govt books bleaker than forecast, surplus pushed out again
The government's financial position is looking worse for longer with a delay in getting to surplus and bigger deficits, according to new Treasury forecasts.
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Dunedin building firm owes $850K
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Legal action against building firm owing $850K
Master Builders has commenced legal proceedings against a Dunedin construction company that has been put into liquidation owing $850,000.
Surcharge warning for shoppers
Surcharge warning for shoppers
Shoppers are being told to "swerve" any unreasonable surcharges they encounter this Christmas.
NZ's biggest bank lifts home loan interest rates
NZ's biggest bank lifts home loan interest rates
ANZ has become the latest bank to lift home loan interest rates - as the Reserve Bank moves to push back on markets pricing in increases.
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Smart charger offers EV owners energy cost savings
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Smart charger offers EV owners energy cost savings
Christchurch manufacturer Evnex has launched a new smart charger that can reduce the cost of home charging for EV users.
Air NZ cabin crews call off pre-Christmas strike
Air NZ cabin crews call off pre-Christmas strike
More than 400 Air New Zealand staff will no longer striking a week out from Christmas, after reaching an "agreement in principle" with the company.
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100 years of taking pride in being accountants
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100 years of taking pride in being accountants
While flying to Reefton to visit a mining client, Dunedin accountant Bill Mitson accidentally leaned on the door and was left hanging on for dear life, half out of the plane.
Queenstown hotel's $30m five star makeover
Queenstown hotel's $30m five star makeover
The former Nugget Point Hotel, a modern resort when it opened in the late ’80s, is about to start a new life as the five star-plus Coronet Ridge Resort.
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Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints
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Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints
Delayed decision-making about the future of Enterprise Dunedin has annoyed a former city councillor.
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Kāi Tahu buys into tourism company
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Kāi Tahu buys into tourism company
Kāi Tahu is taking up a third of shares in the company running Piopiotahi Milford Sound.
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Flight bookings from Australia to Dunedin up 55%
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Flight bookings from Australia to Dunedin up 55%
Bookings for flights to Dunedin from Australia have soared more than 50% over the past year, data shows.
Opposition unimpressed with 'measly' minimum wage rise
Opposition unimpressed with 'measly' minimum wage rise
Minimum wage workers will get a pay increase from 1 April, but its less than the current rate of inflation.
Second bank lifts home loan rates
Second bank lifts home loan rates
Another bank has increased its fixed home loan rates, as pressure continues on wholesale rates.
Lamb a popular Xmas choice, but prices are up
Lamb a popular Xmas choice, but prices are up
Lamb is taking centre stage on most Christmas tables around New Zealand this year, according to an online survey from Retail Meat NZ. But it comes at a cost.
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Adventure beckons after 44 years at firm
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Adventure beckons after 44 years at firm
He might have worked for Moore Markhams in Dunedin for 44 years but Keith Fearn will only get to spend two days in the accounting firm’s new premises next week.
Jetstar told to stop using faulty baggage scales
Jetstar told to stop using faulty baggage scales
MBIE has directed Jetstar to stop using two baggage scales at Wellington Airport after inspections found they failed to meet legal accuracy requirements.
Union slams 'shameless' Willis fudge campaign
Union slams 'shameless' Willis fudge campaign
The Taxpayers' Union campaign features the slogan 'A treat today - A tax tomorrow'. Another union, the PSA, is calling it a stunt.
Pensioners overcharged in another IRD error
Pensioners overcharged in another IRD error
Almost 7000 pensioners have been affected by another Inland Revenue error.