Trump’s tariff flames lick at incentives
You will not see the name Donald Trump anywhere in the Budget Economic and Fiscal Update, but the United States president looms large over the financial predictions contained within.
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Investment boost seen as a step in the right direction
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Investment boost seen as a step in the right direction
Dunedin manufacturers say a tax deduction on new assets is a "great step in the right direction" which will give some companies a chance to make smarter investment decisions.
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Virtual Eye wins 4th Sports Emmy
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Virtual Eye wins 4th Sports Emmy
Winning Emmy awards never gets old, it seems.
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‘Grave concerns’ changes will put people off saving
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‘Grave concerns’ changes will put people off saving
Changes to KiwiSaver could disincentivise higher income earners from saving and put extra pressure on businesses, an advocate says.
SMEs may need extra support
SMEs may need extra support
For Southland’s business community, particularly SMEs, the Budget presents a mix of opportunities and challenges, writes Sheree Carey.
Govt books to return to surplus after three years
Govt books to return to surplus after three years
An uncertain economic outlook and slower recovery will keep government finances in deficit for the next three years before a return to surplus.
Christchurch to get more Singapore flights
Christchurch to get more Singapore flights
Singapore Airlines will add 46 more return flights to its Christchurch route from late November.
'Heartbreaking': Auckland store Smith & Caughey's to close for good
'Heartbreaking': Auckland store Smith & Caughey's to close for good
After 145 years in business, Auckland department store Smith & Caughey's has announced it will close at the end of July.
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Dunedin apprentice wins national award
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Dunedin apprentice wins national award
An apprentice who is keen to learn and "actually listens" has been named New Zealand’s best young panelbeater.
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Historic cottage sale ‘busiest-ever listing’
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Historic cottage sale ‘busiest-ever listing’
A real estate agent has been busy fielding inquiries about iconic Otago Harbour property Lewis Cottage which is on sale after being in the same family for nearly 120 years.
'Atrocious idea': Outcry over octopus farming research
'Atrocious idea': Outcry over octopus farming research
Animal advocates are calling for a halt to future government funding of octopus aquaculture research, saying farming the wild, solitary creatures is an "atrocious idea".
Southland bakery using Aussie broker for butter
Southland bakery using Aussie broker for butter
Skyrocketing butter prices have forced a commercial bakery in the dairy heartland of Southland to scour the global market for cheaper alternatives.
'I’m going to miss it like hell'
‘So proud’ of firm, retiring director says
After 17 years as a director of Silver Fern Farms, and more than 11 of those as chairman, Rob Hewett has officially stepped down.
Cutting emissions market-driven: SFF
Cutting emissions market-driven: SFF
Silver Fern Farms says its focus on emissions reduction is driven by what its customers and markets want.
Couple call time after more than half a century
Service station couple call time after more than half a century
Robbie and Judy Bruerton have said farewell after more than five decades of service at their Canterbury garage and petrol station.
Bargain butter brings in the crowds
Bargain butter brings in the crowds
While other supermarkets are selling a 500g slab of butter for up to $10, Costco's is $9.99 a kilogram.
Dunedin man who headed US insurance giant killed in crash
Dunedin man who headed US insurance giant killed in crash
Glenn Renwick grew up in Dunedin before moving to America where he became one of the few New Zealanders to lead a Fortune 500 company.
South well represented in project awards
South well represented in project awards
Breen Construction has won the supreme under $10 million award at the 2025 Commercial Project Awards for the new Scapegrace distillery in Central Otago.
Will giving up that coffee get you a home?
Will giving up that coffee get you a home?
If you've been trying to save for a house deposit, you might've heard this advice: Give up the takeaway coffee, cut back on the avocado on toast. But is that really all it takes to achieve financial goals?
No 'considerable' price rises from Aratere retirement - KiwiRail
No 'considerable' price rises from Aratere retirement - KiwiRail
Interislander ferry operator KiwiRail says with the Aratere gone, passengers may need to travel on less popular sailings or be more flexible with dates.