Businesses being chased for music licensing fees
A music licensing organisation is chasing up hundreds of businesses a week asking them to pay-up for the tunes they are using, so that artists get what they are owed.
Business
Record numbers of people chasing dwindling number of jobs
Record numbers of people chasing dwindling number of jobs
Record numbers of people are chasing a dwindling number of jobs, while wage rises are barely keeping pace with inflation, according to Seek.
Air NZ ramps up capacity on Australia, Pacific flights
Air NZ ramps up capacity on Australia, Pacific flights
Air NZ is ramping up capacity on trans-Tasman and Pacific flights for the peak summer travel season in response to demand and aircraft returning to service.
Has NZ dodged petrol price 'double whammy'
Has NZ dodged petrol price 'double whammy'
New Zealanders may have avoided any conflict-induced petrol price spike, at least for now.
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Homeware venture decade in making
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Homeware venture decade in making
A Dunedin hospitality veteran is branching out into retail with a new store she says has been more than a decade in the making.
Nearly 200 apply for 'golden visa' in three months
Nearly 200 apply for 'golden visa' in three months
Nearly 200 applications have been received for the so-called 'golden visa' since changes were made to liberalise access.
New inland ports to boost local economy, developers say
New inland ports to boost local economy, developers say
Australasia’s largest industrial development is set to create a multibillion-dollar logistics and manufacturing network in the South Island, says developers Calder Stewart.
What US attacks on Iran mean for KiwiSaver, petrol prices
What US attacks on Iran mean for KiwiSaver, petrol prices
Escalation of the conflict in the Middle East poses a major threat to New Zealand's economy, commentators say - as well as households' KiwiSaver balances and petrol prices.
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Career in energy proved a power of good
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Career in energy proved a power of good
In March, Pioneer Energy Group announced its long-serving chief executive Fraser Jonker would step down but stay on in a business advisory capacity until his retirement at the end of this month.
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Investment adviser aiding the community
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Investment adviser aiding the community
She’s a woman on a mission to help others, whether through her job as a financial adviser or via service organisation Rotary. Business editor Sally Rae talks to April Eden.
Failed Mosgiel businessman declared bankrupt
Failed Mosgiel businessman declared bankrupt
Failed Mosgiel businessman Malcolm Burns - who owes creditors millions - has finally been declared bankrupt despite a last-ditch effort to delay the decision a fourth time.
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City firm giving global sports teams the edge
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City firm giving global sports teams the edge
What do the All Blacks, the Springboks and the British and Irish Lions have in common — aside from all being rugby teams?
Helping farmers improve energy use
Helping farmers improve energy use
Farmers have the power.
Scott Tech scores trussing contract in Canada
Scott Tech scores trussing contract in Canada
Scott Technology has inked $27 million in new global automation contracts across the food and beverage sector, including an entry into the Canadian poultry market.
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Gaming studios eyeing city: Code
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Gaming studios eyeing city: Code
Dunedin is attracting international attention from those as far as Sweden looking to establish new gaming studios in the city, councillors have heard.
Proposed Central Otago goldmine opponents ramp up campaign
Proposed Central Otago goldmine opponents ramp up campaign
Opponents of a proposed Central Otago goldmine have ramped up their campaign this week, with public meetings in Dunedin and Wānaka.
Should Kiwis be paying so much for butter?
Should Kiwis be paying so much for butter?
New Zealanders are paying high prices for milk, butter and cheese because of what people are willing to pay offshore, Fonterra's boss says - but is that fair?
Cafes opening; old faithful changes hands
Cafes opening; old faithful changes hands
Movements in Dunedin's cafe scene continue apace.
Sick leave entitlements 'manifestly unfair': business owner
Sick leave entitlements 'manifestly unfair': business owner
An Auckland business owner has described current sick leave entitlements "manifestly unfair", adding it is a significant burden in tough economic times.
Huge $50m supermarket set to open early
South Island's largest supermarket set to open early
Canterbury's newest and largest supermarket is set to "open two months early" on October 14.