Unions want transparency on India trade deal
Unions want transparency on India trade deal
There has been a complete lack of consultation with unions and the public ahead of the India-NZ Free Trade agreement, the CTU's president says.
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Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations
Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations
The latest government data shows New Zealand's fuel stocks have continued to fall, but movements remain within expectations.
Christchurch eyes multi-year Super Round deal
Christchurch eyes multi-year Super Round deal
Christchurch officials will consider locking in a multi-year deal for Super Rugby Pacific's Super Round after the city welcomed bumper crowds for five matches hosted at its new stadium.
Jump in casual job listings amid business uncertainty
Jump in casual job listings amid business uncertainty
Job site Seek has seen a big jump in the number casual roles listed on its website, as an economist says uncertain times are making businesses reluctant to hire full-time staff.
Christchurch company opens metal-refining facility
Christchurch company opens metal-refining facility
A Christchurch tech company has opened a potentially groundbreaking metal refining facility which can extract critical minerals from industrial byproducts.
Obituary: David Rosen, businessman
Obituary: David Rosen, businessman
David Rosen was the co-founder of Sega and a key figure in video game history.
Massive Maui gas field could close this year
Massive Maui gas field could close this year
Energy company OMV has put a possible end date on gas production at the Maui gas field.
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Couple calling it a day as Carey’s Bay publicans
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Couple calling it a day as Carey’s Bay publicans
Time is about to be called for Carey’s Bay Hotel owners Steve Little and Jo Kidston.
Thousands can't access updated TVNZ+ platform
Thousands can't access updated TVNZ+ platform
A new version of the TVNZ plus streaming platform has left thousands of customers unable to access it.
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Kiwirail's unsafe practices normalised: report
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Kiwirail's unsafe practices normalised: report
Kiwirail has been criticised for its safety culture at its Port Otago site after two workers were involved in a ‘‘potentially deadly’’ near-miss with nine runaway wagons.
Outlook for NZ economy slips to negative
Outlook for NZ economy slips to negative
A second international credit rating agency has downgraded its outlook for the New Zealand economy.
Massage parlour cops big fine for 'particularly egregious migrant exploitation'
Massage parlour cops big fine for 'particularly egregious migrant exploitation'
A Christchurch massage business has been fined $210,000 for exploiting migrant workers and ordered to pay them almost a quarter of a million dollars in wage arrears.
Labour lashed for supporting India trade deal
Labour lashed for supporting India trade deal
Labour is supporting an India-NZ trade agreement, giving National and ACT the numbers to enact it, and sparking criticism from NZ First which is firmly against the deal.
$3b fertiliser plant proposed
$3b fertiliser plant proposed
An Australian company has announced plans for a $3 billion fertiliser plant in Southland, converting lignite to urea.
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Wing sail cutting fuel costs for tanker
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Wing sail cutting fuel costs for tanker
Large sailing ships in Otago Harbour are a rarity these days, so when they do turn up, they tend to be easily spotted.
Ooh la la: Chanel buys stake in Central Otago farm
Ooh la la: Chanel buys stake in Central Otago farm
French luxury fashion house Chanel has bought a stake in a Central Otago high country station.
Westpac wants more protection by Meta
Westpac wants more protection by Meta
Westpac calling on social media giant Meta - owner of Facebook and Instagram - to do more to protect Kiwis from fraud and scams on its platforms.
Air NZ announces Airpoints rebranding
Air NZ announces Airpoints rebranding
Air New Zealand's loyalty programme is getting a rebrand.
Former union leader in bid to lead Meat Industry Association
Former union leader in bid to lead Meat Industry Association
A former Public Service Association national president is going to great lengths to express concern around proposed changes to meat inspector roles.
$3 billion fertiliser plant proposed for Southland
$3 billion fertiliser plant proposed for Southland
An Australian-led project could see Southland's lignite, or brown coal, reserves developed into urea fertiliser.