Why more homeowners will face higher bills soon
Why more homeowners will face higher bills soon
Property data firm Cotality is warning that increasing numbers of New Zealand mortgage holders will face higher costs over the next six to 12 months.
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Govt to target back-office staff to slash billions
Govt to target back-office staff to slash billions
The government is looking at centralising back-office operations like human resources, payroll and IT systems in a bid to cut duplication and save billions of dollars.
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Mystery surrounds restaurant for sale in city
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Mystery surrounds restaurant for sale in city
As Dunedin hospitality businesses continue to change hands, mystery surrounds the identity of one restaurant on offer by an anonymous seller.
Political donations linked to fast-track applications revealed
Political donations linked to fast-track applications revealed
More than $1 million in political donations linked to fast-tracked projects have been made since 2022, including in Queenstown and the West Coast.
Gas supply: Businesses welcome govt loan scheme
Gas supply: Businesses welcome govt loan scheme
Gas supply is running out and businesses are being forced to make tough calls or risk closing entirely, according to BusinessNZ and the Employers and Manufacturers Association.
Dairy season tipped be less profitable
Dairy season tipped be less profitable
Dairy farmers are facing a less prosperous year as a new payout is accompanied by higher farm costs.
Chch to Rarotonga flights start
Chch to Rarotonga flights start
A midwinter holiday break is being made easier for South Island passengers on a new flight direct from Christchurch to Rarotonga.
Govt to offer loans to help businesses reduce gas dependence
Govt to offer loans to help businesses reduce gas dependence
Businesses will be able to access cheaper loans to help reduce their dependence on gas as part of a new scheme in Thursday's Budget.
Budget 2026 about getting the books in order
Budget 2026 about getting the books in order
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has yet to pen a catchy title for this week's Budget, but ASB senior economist Mark Smith already has a suggestion.
Worst of war's economic impact yet to come, economist says
Worst of war's economic impact yet to come, economist says
The worst is yet to come for New Zealand households feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict, ASB warns.
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Dunedin travel agent wins top industry title at awards ceremony
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Dunedin travel agent wins top industry title at awards ceremony
A veteran Dunedin travel agent says she was brought to tears when announced as the winner of a national industry award.
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Good on ya mate: Speight’s hits 150
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Good on ya mate: Speight’s hits 150
The 150-year legacy of New Zealand’s oldest brewery would not have been possible without the support of the people of Dunedin, its owner, Lion, says.
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Good mates make Speight’s ‘an icon’
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Good mates make Speight’s ‘an icon’
Even after 150 years, Speight’s workers say the company is still filled with colourful characters, each with a story.
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Downturn in trade, tax debt leads to Octagon bar's liquidation
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Downturn in trade, tax debt leads to Octagon bar's liquidation
The shareholders of a company running a long-standing restaurant-bar in the Octagon ploughed significant amounts into the venture before going into liquidation.
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NZ EV sales hampered by policy merry-go-round: report
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NZ EV sales hampered by policy merry-go-round: report
Electric vehicles are continuing to sell well, but a just-released report on the sector says the country needs a long-term cross-party strategy to deliver energy independence.
Seymour says RNZ exit 'not surprising'
Seymour says RNZ exit 'not surprising'
Deputy PM David Seymour says he didn't know RNZ's boss had plans to resign when he earlier suggested changes were coming for the state broadcaster's leadership.
Air NZ boss defends new international routes
Air NZ boss defends new international routes
Air NZ boss Nikhil Ravishankar says the routes still make sense despite increased fuel costs.
RNZ chief executive to leave at end of year
RNZ chief executive to leave at end of year
RNZ head Paul Thompson will leave the organisation at the end of the year after 13 years in the role.
Mayors ask McCain to pause factory closure
Mayors ask McCain to pause factory closure
Hawke's Bay mayors have written to McCain asking the international company to pause its closure of a processing plant in the region.
New flights out of Christchurch find favour
'Can't wait': New flights out of Christchurch find favour with travellers
Christchurch residents say they "can't wait" for Air New Zealand's new non-stop direct flights to Singapore, Japan and Perth to take off later this year.