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Christchurch biotech company seeking investors

Tertiary Extracts Ōtautahi chief scientific officer Dr Rob Kelly says the Christchurch biotech...

Christchurch biotech company seeking investors

A Christchurch biotech company extracting an innovative protein from sheepskins to make health and nutrition ingredients is seeking further investment to step up production.

NZ rich listers climb despite 'tough' times

Toy company Zuru co-owner Nick Mowbray. Photo: Supplied / Zuru via RNZ

NZ rich listers climb despite 'tough' times

The National Business Review annual rich list has found Aotearoa's wealthiest people are collectively worth more than $100 billion.

3G shutdown: What devices are affected, and how to upgrade

The iPhone 6 is one of many devices that will be affected by the shutdown. Photo: Getty Images

3G shutdown: What devices are affected, and how to upgrade

Consumers are being urged to get ready ahead of the shutdown of 3G mobile networks from the end of the year.

Another bank cuts home loan interest rates

More than 240,000 mortgage payments have been missed since April - worth about $2.2 billion....

Another bank cuts home loan interest rates

Kiwibank is the latest bank to cut home loan interest rates.

Govt asks airport for more value

Dunedin International Airport Ltd has been told to re-examine the airport’s international flight...

Govt asks airport for more value

The cash-strapped government is demanding Dunedin Airport put its international flight plan under the microscope amid a call for higher profits.

Facades restored as Oamaru businesses get makeover

The Thames St businesses before renovation. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Facades restored as Oamaru businesses get makeover

Three Oamaru businesses have had a makeover as part of a city-centre revitalisation project.

Need seen to build builders’ wellbeing

Marti Amos is the New Zealand-based head of The Professional Builder. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Need seen to build builders’ wellbeing

He’s a former University of Otago academic who has developed a business offering coaching in the construction industry around the world.

Succession in leadership of company is ‘natural’

Succession in leadership of company is ‘natural’

A change of leadership is nearing at TRENDS, the promotional products supplier originally known as Tuapeka Gold Print.

Conflict-free workplace can bottle up problems

Conflict-free workplace can bottle up problems

It might be my age, but I am becoming far less tolerant of people not speaking up for what they want or need in order to "keep the peace".

Bouncing back naturally

Olivia Lucas opened her natural medicine practice ‘‘Holistic House’’ in Wānaka in October. PHOTO:...

Bouncing back naturally

As a teenager Olivia Lucas was told she had the perfect build to be a model.

Obituary: generous, optimistic and outgoing leader

Grant Ward, businessman and community stalwart. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Obituary: generous, optimistic and outgoing leader

Born in Palmerston, Otago, on March 12, 1945, Grant Ward was the eldest child of Marjory (nee Rowlands) and Frank Ward.

NZ's natural gas supply running out faster than thought

NZ's natural gas supply running out faster than thought

The country's natural gas supply is running out faster than previously thought.

Craft beer godfather brings 'something a little bit different'

Richard Emerson and Greg Menzies stand outside the Emerson's Brewery in Dunedin. Photo: Frank Film

Craft beer godfather brings 'something a little bit different'

Richard Emerson is lauded as the godfather of New Zealand craft beer.

Forestry worker’s ‘natural ability’ a factor

Callum Maze, of Roxburgh Logging (right), with John Taal from the Milton Stihl Shop, receives the...

Forestry worker’s ‘natural ability’ a factor

South Otago forestry worker Callum Maze was named apprentice of the year at the Southern Wood Council’s forestry awards.

Watchdog wants more rules for big supermarket players

Change is on the cards for the supermarket sector, as the Commerce Commission looks at ways to improve competition.

Settlement reached

Settlement reached

Rua Bioscience has reached a settlement with Australia’s Cann Group following legal proceedings initiated by Rua in February last year.

New roles for managers

Dunedin boutique electricity retailer Payless Energy moving up the ranks; pictured, starlings on...

New roles for managers

Meridian Energy has appointed its group strategy manager Rory Blundell to the newly-created role of general manager, strategy and portfolio.

Direct flights from Christchurch to Adelaide coming

Direct flights from Christchurch to Adelaide coming

For the first time ever, Air New Zealand will operate direct flights from Christchurch to Adelaide twice a week this summer.

New retailer opens doors in Dunedin

New retailer opens doors in Dunedin

The country’s newest retailer has opened its doors in Dunedin this week.

Pacific Edge raises $16m in share sale

Chris Gallaher. File photo: Gregor Richardson

Pacific Edge raises $16m in share sale

Pacific Edge has raised $16 million in new equity in a placement of new ordinary shares — $1m more than it sought — after accepting over-subscriptions.

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