Butter prices unlikely to fall as fast as they rose
Butter prices unlikely to fall as fast as they rose
Finally, some good news for butter lovers: global prices are falling. But there remains some bad news.
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'As far as running the company, they were awful'
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'As far as running the company, they were awful'
Two employees of failed Dunedin wine venture Winely say the firm was more about ideas than the reality of running a business.
Airbus planes to be inspected for fuselage flaw
Airbus planes to be inspected for fuselage flaw
Airbus engineers have found defects on a wider set of A320 fuselage panels as they prepare to inspect hundreds of jets for the flaw.
All but two sectors suffered real term pay cut in past year
All but two sectors suffered real term pay cut in past year
Only two sectors have not experienced a reduction in their wages in real terms over the past year, data shows.
NZ’s largest pig farm for sale
NZ’s largest pig farm for sale
The nation’s largest pig farm is being sold after being developed into a major North Canterbury employer and business by a family over 25-plus years.
Court’s Uber decision likely to have significant effect
Court’s Uber decision likely to have significant effect
The recent Supreme Court decision regarding Uber drivers is not surprising when all the facts are considered.
Mayhem expected when Ikea opens
'Next level off the charts': Mayhem expected when Ikea opens
In Auckland, businesses near the new Ikea store are steeling themselves for a stampede to the homeware giant's opening on Thursday.
Many non-home owners 'have given up hope'
Many non-home owners 'have given up hope'
The impulse to own a house remains a core driver for many New Zealanders, but a large number think that will never happen, according to a new bank survey.
$270m meat merger complete
$270m meat merger complete
Alliance Group has formally completed its new transaction with Irish company Dawn Meats.
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‘Genuine joy’ over being granted liquor licence
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‘Genuine joy’ over being granted liquor licence
The owner of an embattled South Dunedin pub says he feels "immense relief" about being granted a liquor licence after others failed.
Rio Tinto announces $50m investment in Tiwai Point facility
Rio Tinto announces $50m investment in Tiwai Point facility
Rio Tinto New Zealand Aluminium Smelter has announced a $50 million investment in a new facility at Tiwai Point, as part of its long-term remediation programme.
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Rising through the ranks over 50 years
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Rising through the ranks over 50 years
On Ken Seyb’s first day of work he was told to hurry up and get started on scraping paint off a window — 50 years on he is now a director of that same company.
Housing development for former Christchurch Mitre 10 site
Housing development for former Christchurch Mitre 10 site
Nearly 100 new homes and a suite of commercial units are planned for a prominent Christchurch block, currently occupied by a former Mitre 10 store and a hotel.
Pay gap reporting needed: advocates
Pay gap reporting needed: advocates
New Zealand women start working for nothing from this week.
‘Little wins’ sign tide is turning
‘Little wins’ sign tide is turning
As the Tiaki Maniototo project reaches the final round of its initial funding, Sally Rae checks in to see what has been achieved over the past four-and-a-half years.
'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.