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    It seems barely a week goes by where there isn't a high-profile hospitality business closing in New Zealand.

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    Airfares expected to increase after Air NZ profit falls

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    Stuff staff to strike outside newsrooms

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    Stuff staff to strike outside newsrooms

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    Dunedin's family-owned sex shop closes doors

    A Dunedin man who grew up in his family’s sex shop is preparing to say goodbye to one of the country’s oldest adult stores.

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    Fortune Favours head brewer Dale Cooper and Pete the Pug. Photo: RNZ

    Wellington brew bar closing, blames cost-of-living crisis

    Wellington central city brew bar Fortune Favours is closing due to the cost-of-living crisis, its owners say.

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    Students working to mitigate period pain

    Three enterprising Otago Girls High School students have developed a drink concentrate to provide natural relief from period-related inflammation.

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    New option for businesses sending parcels to US

    NZ Post services to the United States will resume for businesses due to a new commercial sending option - but other customers will need to wait.

    Cruise industry jumps ship on NZ

    Cruise ships berthed at Port Otago. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Cruise industry jumps ship on NZ

    Red tape, high costs and tough rules have cruise companies turning their backs on New Zealand, and our cruise industry on the brink of sinking.

    Turbulent times for Air NZ

    Air New Zealand said it was coping with a range of issues. Photo: supplied

    Turbulent times for Air NZ

    Air New Zealand's profit has fallen, as soft demand and continuing engine maintenance and plane supply problems weigh on earnings.

    New visa for business investors will help those selling

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    New visa for business investors will help those selling

    Baby boomers struggling to sell up their small businesses have got a surprise boost after the government announced a new visa for migrants who might want to buy them out.

    New supermarkets to be fast-tracked

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

    New supermarkets to be fast-tracked in bid to boost competition

    New supermarkets that could boost competition will be eligible for fast-tracked approval, under changes announced by the government today.

    How costly will RUC changes be?

    Universal road user charges are proposed to start in 2027. Photo: RNZ

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    Megha Discounters Richmond owner and operator John Patel. Photo: Ellen Lovegrove

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    Stock photo: Getty

    Kiwis ditching insurance as prices soar

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    RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson Photo: RNZ

    Next steps for RNZ in ever-changing media landscape

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    A pet food manufacturer says the business will need to make some tough decisions if access to the Chinese market is not restored soon.
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