‘Little wins’ sign tide is turning
As the Tiaki Maniototo project reaches the final round of its initial funding, business and rural editor Sally Rae checks in to see what has been achieved over the past four-and-a-half...
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'Unreal' response to news hotel reopening
'Unreal' response to news hotel reopening
The Hurunui Hotel's owners have taken it off the market after failing to find a buyer, and have instead moved to their backup plan - leasing the business for the next three years.
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ORC’s port assets could be ‘stolen away’
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ORC’s port assets could be ‘stolen away’
Port Otago and its property arm "being stolen away" from the ORC may be used to pay off other councils’ debt, its chairwoman says, but she's comfortable with proposed local body changes.
'Early Xmas present': Dunedin gets another direct flight to Australia
'Early Xmas present': Dunedin gets another direct flight to Australia
Christmas has come early for Dunedin Airport with Jetstar increasing to four the number of weekly flights direct to the Gold Coast.
Pair made life members of Business South
Pair made life members of Business South
Former University of Otago Business School dean and pro-vice-chancellor Prof George Benwell has been made a life member of Business South.
Tabula making hay while sun shines
Tabula making hay while sun shines
Agri-tech company Tabula — previously known as TracMap — has expanded into the United Kingdom, which becomes its 16th operating market.
Three South Otago farms to be sold overseas
Three South Otago farms to be sold overseas
Consent has been granted for the overseas sale of three adjoining South Otago dairy farms.
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Dunedin-founded firm liquidated owing $2.2m
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Winely liquidated; liabilities over $2.2m
A Dunedin-founded wine fermentation tracking company has been put into liquidation, with total liabilities of more than $2.2 million.
Finance Minister urges banks to slash home loan rates
Finance Minister urges banks to slash home loan rates
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has urged banks to slash their home loan rates by passing on "as much as possible" of the latest cut to the official cash rate (OCR).
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'Very difficult times': Dunedin pharmacy forced to close
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'Very difficult times': Dunedin pharmacy forced to close
Dunedin pharmacists say prescription fees and competition with chain stores are putting community retailers under pressure, which could lead to more closures.
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Connection charges fair, lines companies say
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Connection charges fair, lines companies say
Southern lines companies believe their new electricity connections charges are competitive compared with those of the rest of the country as a national review gets under way.
Reserve Bank cuts official cash rate to 2.25%
Reserve Bank cuts official cash rate to 2.25%
The Reserve Bank of NZ has cut the official cash rate to its lowest level in three years to support economic recovery.
Lower-alcohol beers gaining favour
Beer consumption steady; lower-alcohol options gaining favour
Kiwis have been knocking back more lower-alcohol beers, but it's less about the alcohol and more about their waistlines, one expert says.
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Solar changes ‘good move’
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Solar changes ‘good move’
Removing barriers for installing solar panels is an incentive which should lead to more Dunedin people making the switch to clean energy, an electrician says.
Protecting savings as interest rates fall
Protecting savings as interest rates fall
Falling interest rates are driving savers to look for other ways to get a better return on their money - but there is a warning that they should understand the risks they are taking.
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Owners dispute amount owed as sheetmetal company folds
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Owners dispute amount owed as sheetmetal company folds
The owners of Christchurch company Idiens Sheetmetal & Roofing are disputing the total amount owed to creditors after going into liquidation and ending a nearly 90-year business link.
MTF gives out $792m in loans
MTF gives out $792m in loans
MTF Finance has posted its third-strongest sales performance on record for the last financial year, with $792.2 million in new loans.
What is Black Friday and why is it a big deal in NZ?
What is Black Friday and why is it a big deal in NZ?
You can't turn around without seeing a Black Friday advert this week. But where did it first come from?
Oil and gas industry helped rewrite drilling rules
Oil and gas industry helped rewrite drilling rules
Fossil fuel companies were given privileged, insider access to confidential drafts of legislation during a two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban.
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Success in national awards ‘mind-blowing’, builder says
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Success in national awards ‘mind-blowing’, builder says
A Queenstown home made with materials evoking a shearing shed has taken a trifecta of national accolades at this year’s House of the Year Awards.