Financial hardship case numbers rise
Financial hardship case numbers rise
Households are generally managing to stay on top of their debt, but hardship cases and business liquidations continue to rise.
Business
Tōtara Energy secures equity partnership
Tōtara Energy secures equity partnership
Tōtara Energy LP — which has a strong Māori investment base — has taken a 30% stake in Central Otago-based Pioneer Energy Group Ltd Partnership.
How much have supermarket prices risen?
Revealed: How much supermarket prices have risen since 2022
Whether it is a block of butter or cheese, a kilogram of mince, a dozen eggs or a cooked chook, food prices have gone up rapidly.
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Creditors over $500k out of pocket after liquidation
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Creditors over $500k out of pocket after liquidation
An Otago and Canterbury firewood business which was ordered into liquidation by Dunedin’s High Court has left creditors out of pocket more than $500,000.
‘Lack of remorse’ from ICC
‘Lack of remorse’ from ICC
An Invercargill business owner living in limbo over access to his property finally has an answer — right as he is selling up.
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‘You learn most’ when plans fail
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‘You learn most’ when plans fail
Contrary to what sports fans may have seen on television, Richie McCaw says he likes to show people there were times where things did not go the players’ way.
Business owner joins board
Business owner joins board
Southland businesswoman Melissa Dykes, owner of Fi Innovations, has been elected to the board of the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce.
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Applause as direct transtasman flight takes off
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Applause as direct transtasman flight takes off
The first commercial flight from Dunedin direct to Australia in five years was more than just a milestone for some passengers. Tim Scott joined those aboard the Gold Coast flight.
Corner Store: Over 25 years where style and individuality intersect
Corner Store: Over 25 years where style and individuality intersect
People have known it as Base Clothing store, but the Wānaka retailer has changed its name to Corner Store.
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For sale: Otago town's main street
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For sale: Otago town's main street
It is not quite lock, stock and barrel, but almost everything else on the main street of Palmerston is being sold off.
Consumer confidence up despite inflation worries
Consumer confidence up despite inflation worries
Consumer confidence is improving but the economic outlook remains soft, with inflation expectations rising to the highest level in more than two years.
Businesses being chased for music licensing fees
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.
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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