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Time off after mishap cost farmer
As farm injuries go it was fairly tame but dismounting from a tractor came at a price for Leeston arable farmer David Birkett.
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Australian executive new Dunedin stadium boss
Australian executive new Dunedin stadium boss
Forsyth Barr Stadium's new boss says he was attracted by the stadium's "phenomenal legacy as a world-class, ‘must-play’ destination for major acts touring New Zealand".
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‘Business as usual’ after vineyard sale
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‘Business as usual’ after vineyard sale
A Singaporean has bought a vineyard, which produces award-winning wines, near Cromwell.
Michelin arrival leaves sour taste
Michelin arrival leaves sour taste
Poor selection, a frustrating ceremony and mispronounced names are a few criticisms that one Kiwi chef has for the Michelin Guide team.
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IRD seeking to liquidate engineering firm
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IRD seeking to liquidate engineering firm
A large Dunedin engineering firm is facing liquidation over tax obligations.
Online shoppers facing higher delivery costs, returns fees
Online shoppers facing higher delivery costs, returns fees
If you've felt like you've been forking out more for delivery on your online shopping lately, you're probably not imagining it.
Dunedin, Christchurch buck falling property value trend
Dunedin, Christchurch buck falling property value trend
House prices have fallen again around much of New Zealand, but Dunedin and Christchurch have bucked the national trend.
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Retraining offered to Gregg’s workers after closure
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Retraining offered to Gregg’s workers after closure
Otago Polytechnic is offering a year’s worth of free tuition to the more than 30 Gregg’s workers who will lose their jobs when the coffee factory closes.
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Strong wool returns to be tested at sale
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Strong wool returns to be tested at sale
Christchurch’s first wool sale of the new season is expected to give a good steer if prices continue to spike or reach their ceiling.
Health and safety overhaul clears final hurdle, Labour vows to repeal
Health and safety overhaul clears final hurdle, Labour vows to repeal
The legislation reverses changes brought in by the 2015 Health and Safety at Work Act, passed in response to the Pike River mine tragedy.
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Farmers call for increase in solar buyback rates
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Farmers call for increase in solar buyback rates
Mid Canterbury deer farmer Duncan Humm is about to put in 37,630 solar panels on his farm to provide enough power for about 4340 households.
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Aim to 'end dampness in Studentville'
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Aim to 'end dampness in Studentville'
A Dunedin trio want to "end dampness” in the city's student quarter and have opened their own laundromat to do it.
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Pacific Edge revenue drops
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Pacific Edge revenue drops
A Dunedin-based cancer diagnostics company says it is on the cusp of growth despite its annual revenue nearly halving after a crucial overseas funding decision.
Flight marks 75 years of international service
Flight marks 75 years of international service
An early morning flight leaving for Melbourne has marked 75 years of international departures at Christchurch Airport.
From NZ Post to ACC: The changes coming on July 1
From NZ Post to ACC: The changes coming on July 1
A few changes are looming on July 1 that may affect some New Zealanders' household finances.
Dreamliners delayed, Air NZ focus on premium and punctuality
Dreamliners delayed, Air NZ focus on premium and punctuality
Air New Zealand is delaying the delivery of two Dreamliner aircraft, will improve its premium offering and aim to be more punctual, according to its long-awaited strategy reset.
Commission reaches settlement deals with banks
Commission reaches settlement deals with banks
The Commerce Commission says it has secured three more settlement agreements with banks, as it prepares to hand over responsibility for the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
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Inland Port fast-track details laid out
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Inland Port fast-track details laid out
Water quality, impact on mana whenua and road noise will be top of the panel’s mind, as hearings for Port Otago’s Southern Link Inland Port project get under way.
Labour market 'heading in the right direction', economist says
Labour market 'heading in the right direction', economist says
New Zealand's labour market is "bumping along the bottom," one economists says, but it could have been worse than it is.
Most households see increase in power prices
Most households see increase in power prices
The group representing power companies says network costs and tight wholesale supply are among the drivers pushing up power prices.