Bay of Plenty NZ's top-ranked economy; Otago in top three
Bay of Plenty was the country's best-performing economic region at the start of the year, while Otago performed strongly to land a spot in the top three.
Business
City’s ‘best-in-class’ townhouses win industry honours
City’s ‘best-in-class’ townhouses win industry honours
A million-dollar complex of six fully-electric Dunedin townhouses has been recognised on the national stage.
Hearing begins over former Wilson CEO's rival parking start-up
Hearing begins over former Wilson CEO's rival parking start-up
New Zealand’s largest car park management and parking provider is chasing its former South Island boss amid claims he breached confidentiality and set up a rival business.
When might US-Iran deal bring down petrol prices?
When might US-Iran deal bring down petrol prices?
News of a deal between Iran and the United States is likely to be good news for New Zealand petrol prices and interest rates, provided it sticks.
Collective wealth of NZ's rich listers leaps to $129b
Collective wealth of NZ's rich listers leaps to $129b
The National Business Review's annual rich list has found Aotearoa's wealthiest people are collectively worth $129 billion, up from $102b last year.
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Stonewood build ‘nearly broke’ clients
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Stonewood build ‘nearly broke’ clients
A homeowner says his young family faced delays and unexpected costs and their experience with an indebted Dunedin builder ‘‘nearly broke’’ them.
Ex-political adviser appointed Post editor
Ex-political adviser appointed Post editor
Former adviser to National and ACT Matthew Hooton - who has not worked as a journalist - has been appointed editor of Wellington newspaper The Post.
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Business confidence in South takes big dip
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Business confidence in South takes big dip
Business confidence across Otago and Southland has halved since the start of the year with almost three-quarters of Dunedin businesses sceptical conditions will improve, data shows.
China learning to live on less fuel
China learning to live on less fuel
Three months into the Iran war, the oil market is coming to grips with an unexpected new reality: China, the world's largest importer, needs much less fuel than previously thought.
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Accelerator NZ gets govt funding boost
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Accelerator NZ gets govt funding boost
An AI-powered programme that helps Otago businesses sharpen their performance is being financially backed by the government so it can expand across the country.
Marlborough mussel farms put on fast-track
Marlborough mussel farms put on fast-track
Six new aquaculture farms in Marlborough have been referred to the fast-track process.
Night ’n Day set to take over stores at NPD sites
Night ’n Day set to take over stores at NPD sites
Night ’n Day is about to take over the first retail convenience store after an NPD transition to unmanned fuel service at seven South Island sites.
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'It's a s***load': Builder estimated to owe $6 million
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'It's a s***load': Builder estimated to owe $6 million
The estimated debt owed by a failed Dunedin builder has skyrocketed sevenfold to more than $6 million.
Fast-track bid sparks fears for Lake Pukaki
'Huge implications': Fast-track bid sparks fears for Lake Pukaki
Meridian Energy’s fast-track proposal to draw more water from Lake Pukaki has sparked concerns it could hurt Mackenzie's tourism industry and threaten its pristine image.
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$12m in new business for Scott Tech
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$12m in new business for Scott Tech
Dunedin’s Scott Technology has secured another $12 million in new global contracts it says proves its long-term growth strategy is working.
Copper cable theft headache for EV drivers
Copper cable theft headache for EV drivers
A further spate of electric vehicle charger cable thefts in the Wellington region is leaving drivers stranded.
ASB hit with $6.7m fine for breaching money laundering laws
ASB hit with $6.7m fine for breaching money laundering laws
ASB has been penalised a record $6.73 million for seven breaches of anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism law.
Hot water, heat pumps, electric blankets - winter power questions answered
Hot water, heat pumps, electric blankets - winter power questions answered
It's the season of higher power bills, but just how much are your appliances costing to run?
Southland, West Coast house prices continue to climb
Southland, West Coast house prices continue to climb
Buyers and sellers are facing mixed fortunes around the country, new data from property research firm Cotality shows.
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Failed Dunedin startup’s creditors out $2.2m
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Failed Dunedin startup’s creditors out $2.2m
A former employee of a failed Dunedin wine startup hopes its founders will never run a business again as the company leaves creditors nearly $2.2 million out of pocket.