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Farmlands acquires Donaghys Agriculture

Donaghys chief executive Jarred (Jed) Marfell and Farmlands chief executive Tanya Houghton. Photo...

Farmlands acquires Donaghys Agriculture

A business that started as a small rope-works factory in Dunedin in 1876 and grew into farming innovation and manufacturing has been bought by rural supply co-op Farmlands.

Ceasefire unlikely to bring relief to home loan interest rates

More than 240,000 mortgage payments have been missed since April - worth about $2.2 billion....

Ceasefire unlikely to bring relief to home loan interest rates

A ceasefire in Iran is unlikely to bring any relief for home loan borrowers.

Westport factory may be in line for closure

Talley's in Westport. Photo: Google Maps

Westport factory may be in line for closure

Talley's is considering closing its Westport fish processing factory and has started consulting with staff.

OceanaGold to seek fast-track approval

The Macraes gold mine operation will be expanded if fast-track approval is granted; pictured, the...

OceanaGold to seek fast-track approval

Oceanagold is planning to apply for fast-track approval towards the end of the year to expand operations at its Macraes gold mine.

Minister open to 'modifying' fund for regional airlines during fuel crisis

National MP James Meager says the bill will be a welcome relief to many MPs, officials and other...

Minister open to 'modifying' fund for regional airlines during fuel crisis

Associate Transport Minister James Meager hasn't ruled out tweaking the current regional infrastructure package to help struggling airlines through the current fuel crisis.

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Octagon bar fights liquidation over $430k tax bill

The CBK bar-restaurant in the Octagon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Octagon bar fights liquidation over $430k tax bill

The company behind Octagon bar-restaurant CBK is facing liquidation but is hoping to come to an agreement to avoid the matter going to court.

KiwiSaver providers hope ceasefire will support investment markets

KiwiSaver providers hope ceasefire will support investment markets

KiwiSaver providers are hoping news of a ceasefire in the Iran conflict may give investment markets more support.

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Big interest in app for parasite management

Vet Ryan Luckman has developed an app to help farmers manage drench resistance effectively...

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Big interest in app for parasite management

Waimate vet Ryan Luckman is not one to shy away from a challenge.

Record number of 'mum and dad' investors looking to sell properties

Record number of 'mum and dad' investors looking to sell properties

With the economy facing many weaknesses, including war in the Middle East, it is the mum-and-dad investors shouldering the impact.

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Red-meat tender venture winner of Dragon’s Den

Kōrure founder Ron Park (left) and Meat Industry Association chairman Nathan Guy celebrate his...

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Red-meat tender venture winner of Dragon’s Den

Christchurch food and health-tech entrepreneur Ron Park can thank his grandmother for his latest business venture.

Spotlighting Ranfurly’s couture story

Lohi owners Tania Murray Haigh and Russ Haigh, of Ranfurly, with one of the garments from the...

Spotlighting Ranfurly’s couture story

Tania Murray Haigh still vividly recalls visits to Eden Hore’s property at Naseby when she was about 8.

Seasick VR firm owes half million

The Quest 3 headset boasts the same mixed-reality technology that premiered in Meta's more...

Seasick VR firm owes half million

A Christchurch business developing a virtual reality headset to cure seasickness has gone into liquidation owing creditors more than $513,000.

'Confusing' Easter trading rules need overhaul - EMA

Small grocery shops are one of the few stores that can be exempt to shop shutdowns over Easter ...

'Confusing' Easter trading rules need overhaul - EMA

A business association says Easter Sunday trading rules are confusing and need an overhaul.

Smiths City owner declared bankrupt at High Court

In September last year, Smiths City merged its Colombo St outlet in Christchurch with its nearby...

Smiths City owner declared bankrupt at High Court

The owner of collapsed large retailer Smiths City has been declared bankrupt.

‘Very Dunedin story’ turns a page

Firebrand co-founders Bex and Paul Twemlow at the Otago Medical Research Foundation gala last...

‘Very Dunedin story’ turns a page

Firebrand managing director Bex Twemlow has sold the Dunedin marketing and digital transformation agency to employees and shareholders Alex Murray and Georgina Guthrie-Murray.

Fuel price rises hitting regions differently

In New Zealand petrol prices are already climbing rapidly, with forecasts that they could push...

Fuel price rises hitting regions differently

Essential workers in some parts of the country face much higher fuel bills than in others, new data shows - and it has raised questions about how support should be targeted.

What other shortages could NZ face if war continues?

Food supply is one area that could hit New Zealand if the war in the Middle East continues. Photo...

What other shortages could NZ face if war continues?

As the war between Iran and the United States and Israel enters its second month, New Zealand is feeling the pinch at the petrol pump.

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Mixed response to Alcohol Act changes

Bars in the Octagon, central Dunedin. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Mixed response to Alcohol Act changes

Not all owners of bars in Dunedin’s Octagon are jumping for joy at the prospect of relaxed laws on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Pass gives locals the visitor experience

Celebrating the launch of the Discover Dunedin Pass are i-Site team-members (from left), Holger...

Pass gives locals the visitor experience

An initiative has been launched to turn local knowledge into one of Dunedin’s greatest visitor advantages.

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Mosgiel businessman in bid to revoke bankruptcy despite owing $4 million

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Mosgiel businessman in bid to revoke bankruptcy despite owing $4 million

A failed Mosgiel businessman is seeking to have his bankruptcy status revoked while still owing creditors more than $4 million across multiple companies.

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