'Huge amount of nervousness' over Air NZ warning
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says there is a "huge amount of nervousness in regional New Zealand" over the possibility of Air New Zealand reviewing services.
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NZ economy on 'precipice' as global markets wobble
NZ economy on 'precipice' as global markets wobble
New Zealand's economy is on a "precipice", one economist says, as the country faces increasing pressure as a result of war in Iran.
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Vape store goes bust in ‘war’
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Vape store goes bust in ‘war’
An Invercargill vape store has gone bust owing $50,000 amid what another retailer is labelling an e-cigarette ‘‘price war’’ in the city.
Southern businessman leaves KiwiRail board two years early
Southern businessman leaves KiwiRail board two years early
KiwiRail director Scott O'Donnell will step down from the KiwiRail board of directors on March 24, cutting short an appointment more than two years ahead of schedule.
Motorists flock to fill up as oil surges past US$100 a barrel
Motorists flock to fill up as oil surges past US$100 a barrel
Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as tensions in the Middle East push the global oil prices higher.
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Pair launch explainer for RUC changes
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Pair launch explainer for RUC changes
The co-founders of a Dunedin startup unravelling the confusion of coming road user charges (RUC) for vehicle owners aim to be retailers when it rolls out.
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Priority to talk to Dart owner: liquidator
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Priority to talk to Dart owner: liquidator
A liquidator of Dart Engineering says it is a priority to talk to business owner Regan Williamson, who is now living in Canada.
Petrol prices rise to over $3 a litre at the pump
Petrol prices rise to over $3 a litre at the pump
The price of 95 petrol has hit $3 in some parts of the country as conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices.
Hamilton Bunnings to trial facial recognition tech
Hamilton Bunnings to trial facial recognition tech
Bunnings Warehouse is introducing facial recognition technology in NZ stores in a bid to crack down on high-value theft and serious harm.
Business liquidations continue to rise
Business liquidations continue to rise
Business failures are forecast to continue, even as the economy grinds to recovery.
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‘We’re stuffed’ if mine doesn’t go ahead
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‘We’re stuffed’ if mine doesn’t go ahead
‘‘A country of knockers.’’
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Latest game surpasses global giants
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Latest game surpasses global giants
The latest game created by Dunedin game studio Runaway Play overtook global giants such as Fortnite, Candy Crush and Among Us on just the first day of its launch.
Trade Me success fee dropped
Trade Me success fee dropped
The new fee structure will remove success fees from next week with a Trade Me spokesperson saying casual sellers will be better off.
KiwiSaver: Call to confirm funds available at age 65
KiwiSaver: Call to confirm funds available at age 65
A prominent investor and director is calling for politicians to confirm that New Zealanders can count on getting their KiwiSaver when they turn 65.
Christchurch '007' house sells for record $8.3m
Christchurch '007' house sells for record $8.3m
A Christchurch home, dubbed the 007 house by its designer, has set an auction sale record for the city of $8.34m.
Petrol prices could hit $3 a litre amid conflict
Petrol prices could hit $3 a litre amid Middle East conflict
Petrol prices could start rising by the end of the week as the Middle East conflict goes on, one industry head says.
Global oil and gas prices soar
Global oil and gas prices soar
The conflict risks triggering a spike in inflation that could choke off economic recovery in Europe and Asia if the war in Iran is prolonged.
Barker’s trying to drain wastewater ponds sooner
Barker’s trying to drain wastewater ponds sooner
Jam and juice company Barker’s is trying to drain contentious storage ponds sooner by discharging wastewater on nearby conservation land again after neighbours’ complaints about the smell.
Oceana Gold buys Hyde land
Oceana Gold buys Hyde land
Oceana Gold has spent $11.25 million on land at Hyde to expand its existing open pit and underground Macraes gold mine.
Chch backing start-up developments: advocates
Chch backing start-up developments: advocates
Christchurch is fast becoming the city of choice as a launching pad for business start-ups.