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Concern shareholder still holds ‘influence’

Separate off-licence renewal applications for Bottle-O Andersons Bay (pictured) and Bottle-O...

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Concern shareholder still holds ‘influence’

Concerns have been raised about the "undue influence" a problem-plagued Dunedin liquor store owner could be having over the operation of two of her businesses.

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Gratitude spreads mouth to mouth

Surf Life Saving New Zealand national health and safety adviser Scott Weatherall (front)...

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Gratitude spreads mouth to mouth

A Dunedin business has made a big donation with the goal to keep first-responders safe while they are working to keep everyone else fit and healthy.

Jetstar increasing flights to Dunedin

Jetstar increasing flights to Dunedin

Jetstar is increasing the number of flights linking Auckland to Dunedin, and a new flight between Brisbane and Queenstown for next year's ski season.

Couple's true cost of 'free hour of power'

Couple's true cost of 'free hour of power'

A Waikato couple says the free hour is taking over their lives, as they struggle to manage the rising costs of electricity.

Three months, 10,000 jobs gone

Construction lost 2315 jobs in the quarter, or 1.3 percent. Photo: RNZ

Three months, 10,000 jobs gone

While the farming sector may be the one economic bright spot at present, it isn't stopping some provincial areas from suffering heavy job losses, new data shows.

Otago supermarkets hit with booze sales ban

Otago supermarkets hit with booze sales ban

Five Otago supermarkets have been banned from selling alcohol for two days over an online booze promotion.

More layoffs coming; retail sector far from optimistic

Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young. Photo: Supplied

More layoffs coming; retail sector far from optimistic

There are signs the worst of the economic downturn may be over for New Zealand retailers, but the outlook remains far from optimistic.

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Shoppers bargain-hunt as staff left in the dark

Smiths City Oamaru on Eden St holds its liquidation sale. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Shoppers bargain-hunt as staff left in the dark

Smiths City liquidation sales across the South over the weekend left shelves stripped of their stock in just one day, as staff are left in the dark about what comes next.

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The ‘fastest-growing SME job market’

Farra Engineering operations manager Mark Reiber and acting chief executive Sally Henderson at...

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The ‘fastest-growing SME job market’

While Otago may have topped the country for employment growth across small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a Dunedin manufacturer says more could be done to support the influx of jobs.

NZ income growth among the worst in the world

Beneficiary advocates and groups working with the country's poorest said it was disappointing...

NZ income growth among the worst in the world

New Zealand's engineered post-Covid recession has pushed our wage growth to near the bottom of the world in recent years.

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Executive seeks positive change for women

Attending a Global Women event at Forsyth Barr offices in Dunedin last week are Thandie Chiruka ...

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Executive seeks positive change for women

Global Women chief executive Katie Bhreatnach describes studying at the University of Otago as a key life choice that has helped shape her career.

Fire sales not set for Dunedin

Smiths City’s Dunedin store in Crawford St. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Fire sales not set for Dunedin

Two beleaguered national chains are reopening most of their stores for fire sales - but Dunedin shoppers hunting for a bargain will have to wait.

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Loyal customer base behind adult store

Standing in the foyer area of the now-closed Cupid Shop are (from left) co-owners Jenna and Tyler...

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Loyal customer base behind adult store

The Lapham family tell Tim Scott about life behind the counter of Cupid Shop.

After a bit of wiggling Snopro proves good fit

Snopro co-founder Justin Worth is excited about the company’s expansion into Japan. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

After a bit of wiggling Snopro proves good fit

Like many Kiwi business success stories, this one started in a garage - a Queenstown one, in fact.

Solar panel company keen to keep on expanding

Celebrating their success at the SEANZ awards are the Think Solar Group team (back row from left)...

Solar panel company keen to keep on expanding

Installing solar is good for Dean Dunning’s soul.

Sealord proposes Nelson factory closure

'Shortsighted decision': Sealord proposes Nelson factory closure

Sealord is proposing to close its coated fish factory in Nelson, putting 79 jobs at risk.

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Toyworld returning soon to Meridian Mall

Toyworld Dunedin owner Mike Lee celebrates the retailer’s return to the city with a toy plush...

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Toyworld returning soon to Meridian Mall

Toyworld is set to make its return to Dunedin next month with a new store opening in the Meridian Mall.

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Boozy ice-cream coming to Octagon dessert bar

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Boozy ice-cream coming to Octagon dessert bar

Salmon, bacon and "anything from vanilla to sauerkraut" are among the ice cream flavours planned at a new dessert bar opening soon in the Octagon.

IKEA opening date revealed

IKEA is located at the Sylvia Park Shopping Centre in Auckland. Photo: RNZ

IKEA opening date revealed

Swedish furniture giant IKEA says its first NZ store opens in December. Online shopping is also available - with a network of 29 pick-up points across the country.

AA stops offering new policies in high-risk parts of Canterbury

A major insurance company has hit pause on new home insurance policies for properties in two Canterbury postcodes.

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