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    Canadian billionaire becomes NZME's biggest shareholder

    Jim Grenon bought a 9.3 percent stake in NZME for just over $9 million. Supplied photo

    Canadian billionaire becomes NZME's biggest shareholder

    New Zealand-based Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon has increased his shareholding in listed media company NZME, owner of the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB.

    NZ consumer confidence plummets on back of Iran war

    The Commerce Commission started investigating Moola after receiving a number of complaints,...

    NZ consumer confidence plummets on back of Iran war

    The Middle East conflict has torpedoed consumer confidence in March, and early evidence suggests households are closing their wallets.

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    Famed custard square maker fails to sell after going bust

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    Famed custard square maker fails to sell after going bust

    They were once the darling of the custard square set.

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    Share funds fairly: tourism advocate

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    Share funds fairly: tourism advocate

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    Stuff to close Petone printing press

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    Stuff to close Petone printing press

    News publisher Stuff Group has announced the closure of its Petone printing press and the loss of 30 jobs on site.

    Concerns some countries hoarding jet fuel

    A plane is refueled on an airport runway. File photo: Getty Images

    Concerns some countries hoarding jet fuel

    There are concerns some Asian countries are beginning to hoard jet fuel as the Iran conflict drags on.

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    Rural investment firm Craigmores picks up Central cherry outfit

    Tim Jones. Photo: supplied

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    Rural investment firm Craigmores picks up Central cherry outfit

    A Central Otago cherry-growing and packing operation is the latest addition to Craigmore Sustainables’ $1.4 billion property portfolio.

    NZ is expensive - here's what we can do about it

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    New Zealand is expensive - here's what we can do about it

    New Zealand is an expensive country, Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says, with many products priced well above the OECD average.

    Jetstar axes some New Zealand flights

    The Commerce Commission took Jetstar to court over charges it discouraged consumers from seeking...

    Jetstar axes some NZ flights amid fuel price surges

    Jetstar has axed a number of New Zealand flights as the war in the Middle East drives up the price of jet fuel.

    Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures

    Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures

    Industry leaders are calling for a new Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarm bells sound over newly announced job losses at McCain Foods and Wattie's plan to close factories in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland.

    Whitestone goes back-to-back

    Simon Berry. Photo: Rachel Wybrow Photography

    Whitestone goes back-to-back

    Whitestone Cheese has done it again.

    The Warehouse fined $230K over choking hazard toy

    The Warehouse has issued a recall notice for the Roo Crew Take-Apart Vehicle, saying its small...

    The Warehouse fined $230K over choking hazard toy

    The Warehouse has been fined more than $200,000 for selling a toy that was a choking risk for children under three.

    Lotto changes will make it harder to win the jackpot

    Many have lined up to get their hands on a lotto ticket for tonight's record $55 dollar draw....

    Lotto changes will make it harder to win the jackpot

    Changes coming for Lotto will make it less likely that people will win the big prize - but more likely they'll collect a small one.

    ‘Queen of Hospo’ raising bar for women's safety

    Karen Hattaway opened Manu Restaurant and Bar in Cambridge Tce in August 2024. It is a cultural...

    ‘Queen of Hospo’ raising bar for women's safety

    Award-winning restaurateur Karen Hattaway has returned to Christchurch with a mission - helping to make nights out in the city safer for women.

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    Big ideas for small homes

    Wanaka-based Seventy Squares co-founders Tristan Penrose and Jason Bint are building compact...

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    Big ideas for small homes

    Seventy Squares co-founders Tristan Penrose and Jason Bint have ambitions to go nationwide with a new business building architecturally designed small houses nationwide from Wānaka.

    Reserve Bank warns of inflation surge

    Reserve Bank governor Dr Anna Breman. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

    Reserve Bank warns of inflation surge

    The Reserve Bank governor is warning of higher inflation and weaker economic growth due to the Middle East crisis.

    Samoa flights cancelled as airlines seek assurance

    Air New Zealand has said it would cancel 1100 flights from early March through until early May,...

    Samoa flights cancelled as airlines seek assurance

    The flights in April and May have been cancelled as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

    Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war

    Flight cancellations through the Middle East have been one reason for UK and European tourists...

    Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war

    Tourism operators are being hit with international visitor cancellations due to flight disruptions as the Middle East war continues, an industry survey shows.

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    We can do it all from NZ, Wickham believes

    Icehouse Ventures partner Jo Wickham says it is fun to be part of a growing organisation that is...

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    We can do it all from NZ, Wickham believes

    From rural North Otago to London and latterly Auckland where she is now helping tech founders achieve their dreams, Jo Wickham has had a varied career.

    Skyline opens new extension building

    Skyline Queenstown general manager Wayne Rose (left) and Skyline Enterprises chief executive...

    Skyline opens new extension building

    "I can absolutely tell you, you do not get sick of that view."
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