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Willis pins economy slump on global turmoil

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Willis pins economy slump on global turmoil

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is pinning the blame for the economy's slump on "international turmoil and uncertainty" driven by the United States' tariff roll-out.

Economy slumps as GDP drops 0.9%

Construction activity fell sharply. Photo: ODT Files

Economy slumps as GDP drops 0.9%

The economy had a worse than expected slump in the middle of the year as weaker manufacturing, construction, and agriculture activity fell sharply, backing the case for further interest rate cuts.

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Flights to Gold Coast hit 20k total bookings

People watch as the inaugural Jetstar Dunedin to Gold Coast flight arrives at Dunedin Airport...

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Flights to Gold Coast hit 20k total bookings

Dunedin has proven a popular travel destination with Aussies flying in direct from the Gold Coast, the city’s airport says.

Meta action impacting Kiwis' digital lives

Dozens of readers contacted RNZ after their accounts were suspended by Meta for breach of...

Meta action impacting Kiwis' digital lives

Users complain they have lost years of memories and their social lives through closure of their Facebook and Instagram accounts.

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Automation company ‘growing strongly’

Scott Technology in Kaikorai Valley Rd. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Automation company ‘growing strongly’

A Dunedin automation and robotics company hopes to grow its workforce in the city by 50% over the next five years.

'Toughest I’ve seen it': Beef prices hit Taieri butchery

Rising beef prices are driving demand for the processing of homekill and wild animals by Outram...

'Toughest I’ve seen it': Beef prices hit Taieri butchery

Rising beef prices are making it tougher to sell meat and source cattle to homekill, a Taieri butcher says.

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Plan unlikely to change much: airline boss

Mainland Air chief executive Phil Kean (left) with trainee pilot Mohamed Asif Sharfudeen in the...

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Plan unlikely to change much: airline boss

A plan by the government to grow the country’s aviation sector contains "nothing to crow about" and is unlikely to quell rising costs, a Dunedin airline boss says.

Should KiwiSaver be automatically split if couple separates?

Should KiwiSaver be automatically split if couple separates?

On average, women have KiwiSaver balances that are 25% smaller than men's but the gap is 37% for people aged 56 to 65.

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Further blow for St Kilda Tavern

The St Kilda Tavern, in South Dunedin, has had its on-licence and off-licence renewal application...

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Another blow for St Kilda Tavern

Efforts to keep a South Dunedin pub trading have been dealt a further blow with the latest attempt to renew its liquor licences being shut down.

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Hopes funding will boost plans to bring events to Dunedin

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Hopes funding will boost plans to bring events to Dunedin

A $70 million boost to events and tourism could "really put some flesh on the bones" of the Dunedin City Council’s existing plans to attract events to the city, Mayor Jules Radich says.

Longstanding Dunedin footwear firm up for sale

McKinlay’s Footwear co-owner David McKinlay inspects shoes made for actors in the film River...

Longstanding Dunedin footwear firm up for sale

A beloved Dunedin shoe manufacturer, owned by the same family for close to 150 years, is on the market.

Real time outage service a 'game-changer'

The service builds on the Hourua partnership between Spark and One, which has provided priority...

Real time outage service a 'game-changer'

NZ is believed to be the first country in the world with a service like this.

Dunedin home owner's $100k student loan growing while abroad

Dunedin home owner's $100k student loan growing while abroad

Hazel, who owns a house in South Dunedin and is now living in Melbourne, has a New Zealand student loan of just over $100,000 built up through studying for a master's degree and PhD.

Govt was warned surcharge ban could increase prices

The government was warned by officials that a card payment surcharge ban could push up prices and put pressure on small businesses.

Reserve Bank faces 'test of trust and confidence' - governor

Bonus Bonds investors are due to receive a share of the $870 million remaining in the scheme....

Reserve Bank faces 'test of trust and confidence' - governor

The Reserve Bank governor says the central bank faces a "test of trust and confidence" as an organisation.

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Probiotic aims for prevention, not cure

Blis Technologies founder Emeritus Prof John Tagg says the tapping of the nose became a signal...

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Probiotic aims for prevention, not cure

It has been 25 years since Emeritus Prof John Tagg started Blis Technologies, following a bout of rheumatic fever as a child.

Extra flights to offer ‘a lot more choice’

A Jetstar Airbus A320 passes The Remarkables as it heads in to land at Queenstown airport. Photo:...

Extra flights to offer ‘a lot more choice’

Increased flights between Dunedin and Auckland will give "a lot more choice" to southern travellers, Dunedin Airport says.

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Concern shareholder still holds ‘influence’

Separate off-licence renewal applications for Bottle-O Andersons Bay (pictured) and Bottle-O...

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Concern shareholder still holds ‘influence’

Concerns have been raised about the "undue influence" a problem-plagued Dunedin liquor store owner could be having over the operation of two of her businesses.

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Gratitude spreads mouth to mouth

Surf Life Saving New Zealand national health and safety adviser Scott Weatherall (front)...

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Gratitude spreads mouth to mouth

A Dunedin business has made a big donation with the goal to keep first-responders safe while they are working to keep everyone else fit and healthy.

Jetstar increasing flights to Dunedin

Jetstar increasing flights to Dunedin

Jetstar is increasing the number of flights linking Auckland to Dunedin, and a new flight between Brisbane and Queenstown for next year's ski season.

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