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Consumer NZ names and shames in latest 'Yeah Nah' awards

Among the winners were Pams plasters, which did not stick for as long as they needed to. Photo:...

Consumer NZ names and shames in latest 'Yeah Nah' awards

Pams plasters that don't stick, HelloFresh subscription traps and Harvey Norman’s non-stop sales have been highlighted in Consumer NZ's "Yeah Nah" awards.

Beef mince price soars 17.5%

Beef mince is pricing itself out of the range of everyday New Zealanders. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED & ODT...

Beef mince price soars 17.5%

Beef mince is going from a budget-friendly option to a luxury for families who struggle with steep food bills.

Impressive haul for CrestClean at awards

CrestClean co-founder Rene Mangnus addresses the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards after the...

Impressive haul for CrestClean at awards

You could say CrestClean cleaned up at the recent Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards in Auckland.

'Talent-short' job market to cost employers more

The Government has extended its debt hibernation scheme until October next year.

'Talent-short' job market to cost employers more

Top shelf employees are expected to cost employers much more to retain and recruit as the economy recovers.

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Different strengths to follow ‘big footsteps’

AbacusBio’s new group managing director Nadia McLean is the latest homegrown talent within the...

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Different strengths to follow ‘big footsteps’

All skills are valued at AbacusBio.

Callaghan Innovation redundancies top $10m

Callaghan Innovation redundancies top $10m

Callaghan Innovation's shutdown has so far cost taxpayers more than $10 million in redundancy payouts for 209 roles lost, according to recently published documents.

Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th

The Revolution Hills business campus at Calder Stewart’s headquarters just north of Milton....

Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th

A South Otago business has bullishly talked of expansion — with plans for wind and solar farms, and major infrastructure projects — as it brings up 70 years of existence.

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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant

The Mataura Valley Milk dairy plant in Eastern Southland. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant

Speculation is mounting over possible restructuring and job losses as new owner Open Country Dairy stamps its mark on Mataura Valley Milk.

Shift to facility part of $20m expansion

Rubisco’s new processing operation in Ashburton will carry out the initial processing of hemp....

Shift to facility part of $20m expansion

Christchurch hemp processor and manufacturer Rubisco’s shift to an Ashburton facility will pave the way for a $20 million to $30m expansion plan.

Large pets grounded on some domestic flights

Air New Zealand staff have been injured while trying to load heavier pets. Photo: File image / Getty

Large pets grounded on some Air New Zealand domestic flights

Pets and carriers with a combined weight of more than 60kg will no longer be allowed on some Air New Zealand domestic flights from next week unless they go through a pet transport company.

‘Steady progress’ awarded

Nuffield Scholarship recipients (from left) Clare Bradley, Kelly Heckler, Tracey Perkins and...

‘Steady progress’ awarded

"Real impact doesn’t always come with grand gestures ... it’s often about steady progress behind the scenes."

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Authorities oppose longer Bottle-O hours

Bottle-O Cumberland is seeking to extend its opening hours. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Authorities oppose longer Bottle-O hours

Some heavy-hitters are lining up to oppose the extension of hours of a prominent bottle store in Dunedin’s student quarter.

Green light given for Huntly coal mountain

Huntly Power Station. Photo: Lynn Grieveson via RNZ

Green light given for Huntly coal mountain

The Commerce Commission has authorised Genesis, Contact, Meridian and Mercury to set up a coal stockpile at Huntly Power Station.

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Lower interest rates key to boost

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Lower interest rates key to boost

Buyer confidence is picking up in Dunedin’s steady property market on the back of lower interest rates, sales agents say.

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Questions linger on liquor licence suitability

On-licence and off-licence applications for the St Kilda Tavern, on the corner of Prince Albert...

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Questions linger on liquor licence suitability

Ownership of a South Dunedin pub is down to one, but questions remain as to whether its now sole shareholder is suitable to hold a liquor licence.

Unemployment hits nine-year high

Unemployment hits nine-year high

Some 160,000 people are now without jobs - the highest number since 1994.

Rising air fares spurs call for change

Someone planning to travel in the last week of February 2026 could pay anything from 12c per...

Rising air fares spurs call for change

Short-hop domestic flights are costing Kiwis as much as $3 a kilometre if they are booked shortly before travel - and that's prompted calls for change.

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