United Machinists top the list at awards
Dunedin high-tech engineering firm United Machinists has been named the supreme winner of The Grand Business South Awards.
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The Grand Business South Awards
The Grand Business South Awards
The Grand Business South Awards — the southern region’s premier celebration of business excellence — were presented at a black-tie dinner at the Dunedin Town Hall last night. Peter McIntosh went...
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Plans for new South Dunedin supermarket delayed
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Plans for new South Dunedin supermarket delayed
Market conditions have delayed plans to build a new supermarket in South Dunedin, Foodstuffs says.
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Dealer of year award adds to Selfe-made success
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Dealer of year award adds to Selfe-made success
You could say it is a Selfe-made business.
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‘Otago is the envy of many’ economically
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‘Otago is the envy of many’ economically
Otago's economy is the envy of many others — strong, resilient and growing, a new report says.
Cheap fruit and veg imports put pressure on NZ production
Cheap fruit and veg imports put pressure on NZ production
The hunt for the cheapest fruit and vegetables by both supermarkets and shoppers is putting pressure on locally produced crops in New Zealand.
AI set to redefine shopping and payments: CEO
AI set to redefine shopping and payments: CEO
The co-founder of Affirm, which offers buy now, pay later plans, says AI is poised to transform shopping by taking over human tasks and making financial products more transparent.
'Retro' keychain cameras snapped up across NZ
'Retro' keychain cameras snapped up across NZ
A finger-sized camera with a resolution that wouldn't hold a candle to your average smartphone is selling out in parts of the country.
Oat mill to get $11m renovation
Oat mill to get $11m renovation
Dunedin oat miller Harraway & Sons is giving its existing facility an $11 million facelift.
Air NZ says cabin crew have voted to strike
Air NZ says cabin crew have voted to strike
Air New Zealand says it has been made aware by E tū union that staff have voted to take industrial action.
IKEA pop-ups for Christchurch and Wellington
IKEA pop-ups for Christchurch and Wellington
IKEA is opening two pop-up stores ahead of its first New Zealand store, but just for window shoppers.
Caffeine high: Instant coffee prices spike 'aggressively'
Caffeine high: Instant coffee prices spike 'aggressively'
The cost of food continues to climb, with Stats NZ figures showing some of the sharpest increases in staples like cheese, eggs and milk.
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Air link plays part in Aussie visitor increase
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Air link plays part in Aussie visitor increase
Direct flights between Dunedin and the Gold Coast have been a "major contributor" to an increase in visitors from across the Ditch, Dunedin Airport says.
Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees
Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees
The Supreme Court has thrown out Uber's appeal against treating drivers as employees.
Greens pledge to revoke Otago fast-track mining projects
Greens pledge to revoke Otago fast-track mining projects
The Green Party says it will revoke consents for any coal, hardrock gold or seabed mining projects, including two Otago granted under the fast-track regime, if it forms part of a govt at next year's election.
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Pasifika businesses join forces
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Pasifika businesses join forces
Two Dunedin businesses are coming together to provide a one-stop-shop for all Pasifika goods.
New direct flight between Queenstown and Brisbane
New direct flight between Queenstown and Brisbane
A new, non-stop seasonal route has been announced between Queenstown and Brisbane by Air New Zealand.
ACC using AI to help decide who goes back to work
ACC using AI to help decide who goes back to work
A move by ACC to use artificial intelligence to help decide which long-term claimants should go back to work is being called "shocking".
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Skiing jump-off point for notable tourism career
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Skiing jump-off point for notable tourism career
The intertwined threads of skiing, travel and tourism have remained constant in Scott Callaway’s working life, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Would Trump's 50-year mortgage idea work here?
Would Trump's 50-year mortgage idea work here?
US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of a 50-year mortgage term to help first-home buyers - but would it work for New Zealanders trying to buy houses too?